Renaultsport Clio V6 255 Phase 2 drive review

Renaultsport Clio V6 255 was the second generation Clio V6 and was much improved on the Phase 1 version. With 255bhp from its mid-mounted 3.0litre V6, it proved a riot to drive, as you'll see in this video. Huge thanks to The Hairpin Company for the loan of this fabulous 4760mile example, which is now for sale. www.thehairpincompany.co.uk/f...
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[@rhythmaster2350]

His voice is like a combination of James May and Jeremy Clarkson

[@PimPonio68]

Hes prob older than them

[@sergiofacchinetti2954]

@@PimPonio68 not than Jeremy tho

[@genairsoares3280]

@@PimPonio68 2001-2003/2005

[@genairsoares3280]

@@PimPonio68 In 2001 , This production Clio v6 was commeced. In 2002 , Clio v6 was reppouced. In 2003, clio v6 died becuse the eqquipaments Of motors v6 not fails. In 2005 the new reversion of the clio revived, but Your visual not inclued the blue color.

[@omardenarzi8226]

Yes indeed 😂😂😂

[@Aladdin5cave]

Why don't manufacturers make these types of cars anymore? They're just so cool. More excited to see this than your run of the mill ferrari, lambo, aston, mclaren etc

[@nakoma5]

The fact that Ferrari and Lambo are considered run of the mill is sad.

[@rickc2102]

Because money.

[@tommihommi1]

The Alpine A110 really is an awesome car, shame it isn't sold in Germany (and shame I am a poor student lol)

[@TheDefenderSisu]

Check out the new corvette C8 it will blow your mind

[@Porkycheun]

@@tommihommi1 Really? Not sold in Germany? You could still get one easily though...

[@quintinkrivacek9800]

One of my favorite cars from Gran Turismo as a kid. Forbidden fruit here in the states.

[@Shane-zx4ps]

helicopter weewee if you can find one .....?

[@chadm528]

We never get anything worth having as far as cars are concerned

[@chadm528]

@helicopter weewee definitely can NOT import this into the states. Not for another 5 years anyway

[@martingetliffe]

Chad Mowery why not? What are the regs?

[@Kowalskithegreat]

@@martingetliffe has to be 25 years old

[@klasseact6663]

This would turn my head a lot faster than a Lambo, this I can tell you!

[@SteveOnlin]

not really, they won't see the v6 engine, All they'll see is a knob in a chavy clio

[@jorgecrawford7419]

TDS seventy-five he said himself not they lmao tf

[@SteveOnlin]

@@jorgecrawford7419 gotta go to a doctor to see if i'm dylexic then

[@AndresV0182]

Absolutely

[@AndresV0182]

Lambos are boring

[@waynester71]

Now here’s a French car I really do appreciate... beautiful in blue

[@attonicuc44]

It was designed in the UK by TWR in Witney

[@jamespatagueule9013]

@@attonicuc44 in fact, not designed by TWR but with TWR

[@unusualsuspect1262]

There are some good french cars like the Renault 5 turbo, 205 gti, Alpine A110, Bugatti...

[@RowhiderRCRacing]

@@jamespatagueule9013 Only for the mk1

[@charliea9910]

It was engineered by and not with TWR. It was engineered at Broadstone Barns near Chipping Norton, not at Leafield.

[@LoochMindReader]

Great review. I’ve owned #243 since 2009. Cracking little classic pocket 🚀

[@5amH45lam]

You lucky man! 👍

[@enigmaPL]

Back when manufacturers actually cared about making something special for regular people. Now they don't bother if it doesn't have a good profit margin, and thus no cars are memorable. They're all throw-aways. Look at the BMW M range these days.... does anyone really care about them like they did an e30/e36/e46/e92? No. Those were special, the new ones are just there to meet quotas.

[@rumham9911]

The enviromentalist cult has ruined cars, emissions regulations and restrictions pretty much prohibit manufacturers to make anything other than an overboosted to death 4-pot without absurd tax punishments. Cars like this are a rarer sight than ever and will be gone very soon :(

[@ultraguy8771]

Personally, I really liked the M140i (old one of course, not the shitty new one), because it had a 6-cylinder unlike every other hatchback on the market.

[@AndresV0182]

Probably in a future they’ll be special

[@markthompson50]

"too many cars in the garage already" Harry, that's a bloody warehouse!

[@grayfool]

Love the mad French. They do some wonderfully daft stuff.

[@dann756]

This was all from Japan. Nissan wanted to put their joint engine inside something that would make noise. The car is basically a 350z

[@Beer_Dad1975]

@@dann756 The ESpace F1 uses the barking mad RS5 V10 rated at 800hp - the standard ESpace can be had with the Nissan VQ 3.5, but it doesn't make much noise, it's just a big, boring heavy MPV which is a bit faster & smoother than the lower end models.

[@ThaDutchDK1989]

@@dann756 its a PeugeotRenaultVolvo v6 tuned by renault sport from 210hp to 250hp no nissan here.. get your facts right. www.google.com/search?q=clio+v6+prv+v6&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiyp-CPzYXkAhUJ_qQKHSSDBAgQ_AUIESgB&biw=1366&bih=632#imgrc=iJKx3zBxF3ofRM:

[@t.8584]

@@dann756the engine actually comes from the laguna and whas tuned to around 230hp. Its a propper french product!

[@dann756]

@@ThaDutchDK1989 oh so I got it the wrong way

[@Chrissy-H]

What amazing timing... I've literally spent the last few days looking at classified ads for these! What a cool, quirky, punchy little car.

[@v88dicky32]

I remember seeing a line of these at a Renault dealership back in the day, with a lightly used nearly new one for £13995. Hindsight is a wonderful thing 😫😂

[@remo6158]

If only we could go back in time

[@metecorak7250]

V88 Dicky i dont know how much they cost now in the uk but here in germany these things sell for like 40-55k €. Some of them having 80.000km / 50.000miles on their bones.

[@JonsTunes]

Hindsight 👍 The cars I've sold in the past for next to nothing 😣

[@Robcatist]

keke vokak bokak nonak kkh Corak 30 grand over here.

[@fabiocarrilho1898]

Thats a lot of quid m8

[@aeolus75]

A glorious week ;) Jay Leno review the "Aerolithe" Bugatti and Harry that "diabolical" Clio

[@spaten100]

aeolus75 very true!

[@neilswan4401]

Great review again. By far the best KZbinr when it comes to describing cars . If only he would do a alfa gtv 916 V6 review.

[@alfonsodriver1324]

Yeah you're right - "the best KZbinr when it comes to describing cars" - that's because he knows. Unlike most KZbinrs, Harry is one of the few actual car experts, or professional car experts on KZbin. The rest are amateurs, or give you false news. You don't get car designers, engineers, or manufacturers, or proper experienced time-served journalists as KZbinrs - Gavin Green, Steve Cropley, or professional experts who have driven cars like Jackie Stewart etc. We are so lucky here - we get Harry - a proper expert. And a proper car-nut. Many thanks Harry.

[@davidfarmer2049]

One of the best youtubers.

[@Desus80]

"One of the best youtubers"... He's a top journalist, a collector and he's been a pro for decades. KZbinrs...

[@pannonianbrute]

I would respectfuly add David Cirone (Driving Experience) to the list....some priceless interviews and automotive tales straight from Italy’s finest, some of the greatest automotive stories would not have survived if not for him. He could be Harry’s grandson, but just watch the man handle a renault 5 gt turbo or a fiat uno turbo lol

[@YoShImUrA53]

That license plate is just begging the Clio's will: "Take on me". Always loved this car, especially in this color. Thanks for this review, Harry!

[@DoctorPetrol]

One of the coolest cars you've done a video on Harry - thanks! I've recently driven a Renault 5 Turbo 2 (and done a video on it) and I totally get the magic of these cars now. Honestly, the 5 Turbo 2 is the most fun car I've ever driven out of everything I've driven. I can only imagine what the same concept in a more modern variant is like.

[@rallymouse1]

Very nice video great to see this little monster again. Thank you Harry and Hairpin company. By the way nice T-Shirt Harry, great to see Turkish flag as a Turkish follower.

[@steerj07]

God these are jaw-droppingly gorgeous.

[@MasterMalrubius]

A Friday and a new Harry's Garage. The stars have aligned!

[@AUDIDOIT]

Great vid Harry. I am an 80's hot hatch child. So can completely relate to this. I had a phase 2 R5 GT turbo way back when. The v6 clio has always mystified me. Was lovely to see a detailed honest review of a great phase 2 example. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@Tom-zq6um]

Superb review like always. One of my favourite cars of all time. Absolutely stunning to look at especially in this blue or liquid yellow! Supercar presence and what an amazing V6 engine note, sounds incredible! Good work Harry :)

[@jamessheehy4895]

Finally been waiting for a review of this car forever its so iconic! doug dumero was in uk was begging him to find one and review it!

[@93455Driver]

15k GBP appreciation, that is awesome for a Renault.

[@BlatentlyFakeName]

Yea usually anything French depreciates like a turd (normally for a reason). The high end Renaults seems to hold their value well though. They are a different breed than the run of the mill crap.

[@aidansmith2819]

I've been waiting for a video on this, thank you for sharing harry.

[@k.ravattentrager3699]

Another great video from Harry! This man always delivers! Greetings from Switzerland.

[@ChosenHandle117]

Greetings from the UK, my friend!

[@dkendr6793]

Being from the States, I was never aware of this car. But I can see my old R5 (Le Car) in that design.

[@markjohnson8352]

Thank you, Harry, entertaining as ever! 👍

[@pkracing9095]

Mid Engine car for the masses! Looks more exotic today and deserves it's classic status. Great video Harry!

[@MoultrieGeek]

"...the world has got much more sensible since this was created..." Are you sure about that Harry? Thanks for this wonderful video about one of my bucket list cars.

[@matirs342]

Always interesting cars presented here. Thanks for the video Harry, they just keep getting better!

[@FinnishCarGuys]

The idea of mid-engined V6 Clio is just so lovely. I wouldn't even care if it wasn't much of a car to drive, but apparently it is!

[@danielmackey6594]

Such a pretty car. I've loved the look of that car since the moment I first saw one. Thanks for reminding us what a great car that is.

[@ATomRileyA]

Love these, sounds glorious with that V6 too.

[@RAndyVee]

I've owned my identical Illiad phase 2 Vee since new in 2005, and could never imagine not owing it! Every time I drive it, even popping to the shops, is an event and I've never got bored of it! Absolutely delighted to see that Harry agrees and loves it too, since I can think of nobody else on KZbin whose opinion I respect more!

[@malaudisa]

I wish these hyperhatches were available in North America... love the crazy looks and would love taking that to the track... nice review, thank you!

[@guardrailbiter]

Americans cannot seem to control a Mustang when leaving a car meet. And you want them to try driving a mid-engine hatch? Ha!

[@markkerry5840]

Just another fantastic film Harry, than you so much. I have given up trying to second guess what you will review next, but always a delight.

[@seinsmeld13]

Thanks Harry. If this car were available here in Canada I would have bought one. Keep up the great work.

[@Prezzy08]

I'm 12 and I'm already looking at a first car and this is one of my options I've been saving my christmas and birthday money since iw as 10 which has totalled out to around £1000 along with chore money the past two months I know it won't be much going towards this car but I'm going to do anything in my will so I can buy this when I'm 17 or 18

[@masturdate]

Keep saving Ewan! 😁👍

[@Prezzy08]

@@masturdate I'm still saving but for a different car and I'm set on this one now it's a 1986 austin mini Cooper

[@ThaDutchDK1989]

drove the ph1 v6 once and loved the hissing sound of the inlet closing and opening ( i had the engine cover removed) pure racecar then and with the clicking sound of the gearbox when changing gear amazing. its just an expirence like no other car. cause its like a slammed widenend clio next to my then clio 172 (wich i still have cause i love it no matter what) love the video and appreciation you give to these special and sometimes underrated cars harry . love it

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Bang on Harry, it’s just pure honest fun. So glad you did this car. Some at Renault really knew how to have a good time, with a wonderful sense of humor. I loved this video. A car for eternity.

[@chunkychinn]

Brilliant Harry. Thoroughly enjoyed the nostalgia behind this model. Had one before I moved upto Alfa's.

[@crisholmurb007]

Love your videos Harry - thanks a million for all your work!

[@leeabbott5101]

Yet another great video Harry...love your approach and description of the cars you feature...keep them coming.

[@tedtheturbot]

Love that little smile Harry gives when he puts his foot down..

[@massimilianozeni1848]

really like the genuine love for cars that Harry has. For someone who has driven any sort of supercar to be so interested in any kind of sport car, no matter if it's a small clio or an old one, it's just amazing. You can see he is really curious about the car and just want to drive it. He even owns the old clio whom he passed to his kid just because it is a nice car to drive. A lot of people just forget about fun to drive cars of not so prestigious brands as soon as they have the disposable income to buy into more expensive sport car. Cheers to all those who have Harry's attitude! I love all the sport car that are fun to drive too, no matter what is the brand and I could buy any brand as long as I like the car and the way it drives. All Harry s video are very informative and straight to the point!

[@markhendry1]

Superb Harry, it was great to see the 2 cars side by side for comparison. And yet again you hit the nail on the head, enough power and drama for today’s roads.

[@rubenvalente]

One more master piece from Harry, thanks a lot, keep up the good work.

[@JonsTunes]

Your Thumbs Up 👍 to Thumbs Down 👎 ratio is outstanding, a clear indication of how much we all enjoy your vids👍

[@MrLiipasin]

What a special car. Always loved how it looks. But sadly never driven one. Thanks Harry for the video!

[@AlbertManiscalco]

you have my favorite car content Harry...always an interesting car in the garage...keep up the good work!

[@damianblockley2724]

Fantastic review again Harry. The best on KZbin as far as I’m concerned.

[@TheAdanChannel]

Harry, I am a big fan of you, seriously!! and I love videos like this with cars like this, please improve the audio, I hate going back one time after another to listen what you said! thanks

[@mohammadrasoulfard-habibi3066]

So I've dropped absolutely everything to watch. My type of Friday.

[@davidfarmer2049]

spot on

[@mohammadrasoulfard-habibi3066]

@@davidfarmer2049 what do you think of the motor. Looks pretty hairy to be honest. My mate had a 172 which I thought was brilliant. Can't imagine what this is like to be in.

[@barcaleicleic7781]

Mohammad Rasoul Fard-Habibi Well i started to watch it and stopped. So I could watch it on my laptop through my Bluetooth speaker. 👍

[@mohammadrasoulfard-habibi3066]

@@barcaleicleic7781 well played buddy, that sound is epic.

[@mohammadrasoulfard-habibi3066]

@@davidfarmer2049 pmsl

[@markboon9327]

Super video mate and you could easily forget these cars brings back memories. I knew some one who rolled one of these then brought a new one.

[@liamschannel6294]

New to this channel but loving it👌.. you remind me a lot of james may with the informative way you do these car reviews!

[@Iridered702]

I love your videos Harry. Keep up the good work. And hello from the US of A.

[@billdexhart5179]

I’d rather have this than a new A-Class AMG and it’s artificial four-pot sound.

[@tylercouture216]

right

[@Tombrosapien]

I’d rather have this than a lot of modern cars lol

[@motobrikerestorations1354]

I currently have both... you called it right....

[@samharper5881]

300%

[@AnDrEw122100]

I’d rather have this than a lot of cars I don’t know why but I love it an I haven’t had the pleasure to even drive one.

[@LewisVR]

Go on Harry , you know you want to! 40 k is small change for something that makes you smile as much as you were. Clearly enjoying it. Superb video and thank you for sharing it with us.

[@euroshark1]

Harry. You're really good at proving a car does not have to produce 600+ hp to be a proper fun driver. Thanks

[@andyfry1970]

Yeah definitely enjoyed this one, small car, big engine, big grin and you definitely had a big smile on your face! Didn't know anything these models really, but super impressed with how it drives, looks, put together. Great video 😊

[@abelhoul]

My fav car channel. Glad these vids has no music and crazy edits.

[@lewismulholland2704]

Glad I found you’re channels love the vids

[@DoctorDARKSIDE]

Harry, I can't believe there isn't a video with an Alfa Romeo Busso V6 engine in it!

[@jamesspicer5628]

Great videos as always. Congratulations on your success

[@bennotman9321]

Brilliant video! I have the phase 1 and love it, mad, great fun!

[@chrisogrady28]

Now that’s a real hot hatch, screw the A45!

[@eni3995]

Yeah, love it too. But to be honest, I drove the A45 for a year, it drives circles around the Clio lol. Prefer the Clio tho...

[@onelyone6976]

Eni well no surprise to anybody when the A45 has about ~180 more horsepower than the clio, but probably the most important thing is that the Clio just has that character that the A45 lacks

[@paulbrennan3091]

Good on ya Mate ! I was that close to buying this car in NZ.years ago ! And I have regretted it ever Since ! As a French Car enthusiast all my life & even my family from the mid 1950' s ! We have owned all the French Marques & should I say never ever regretted owning any of them ! I have owned 3 D Citroen's and loved them all ! From the Cheapest D to The D's Pallas 5 Speed manual , I shall never forget any of them ! I Come home to Australia years ago & bought a Reno Megane Sport Dci 175 ! Still have this magnificent Car ,but tricked up a little to 250 HP & 450 NM of torque ! And still Unreal on fuel providing U use the good Stuff ,as only Great Engines deserve the best on offer ! After 4 sets of tyres just now Shod with Michelin Pilot 4 & the car is like new to drive ! Thank U very much for the video on this beautiful blue Clio ,actually it bought a tear to my eye Watching it ! I am a car & bike Enthusiast ,of French cars ,& Italian bikes & of over 70 years old ,an Engineer ,but never will never loose the thrill & desire of these Wonderful Marques ! Amazing ,thank U & Congratulations Sir ,Great Job !.

[@teamdynasty90]

One of my favourite memories is sitting out/on thee passenger window with my dad driving trough the tunnel at Monaco as the support race circa 2001-3, what a sound that thing made!

[@tedt7991]

Love the Trophy is still going strong Harry !

[@Franksey180]

Great to see one of these again. One of my memories of this car was when Jenson Button used to drive for Benetton/Renault and drove one of these at Goodwood Festival of Speed in the early 2000s and was doing burn outs / donuts in it and the marshals / staff reprimanded him for his behaviour. How times have changed, now they actively encourage tyre shredding hooligan antics at that event :)

[@cZerHD]

Neighbour used to have one of these - loved seeing it on the rare days when his garage door was open!

[@nariman_kashefi]

I remember this Clio v6 from NFS most wanted, such a lovely little car

[@sh010272]

as always Harry fantstic review. No stupid music, no idiotic screaming or thumbnails. this is how you do it.

[@mikeshakespeare7294]

Thanks Harry. One of my favourite cars.

[@motobrikerestorations1354]

Really good fun video, many thanks

[@legambaz]

That V6 voice is simply wicked. It's so easy to enjoy driving with this kind of hot hatch. Easy to get around all kind of nice, twisty country roads. It's a whole different kind of enjoyment compared to Supercars.

[@TheHoveringScotsman]

Great review and great car. Owned my Illiad blue Ph2 since 2008.

[@00lor]

Another great video Harry. Cheers.

[@rare6499]

One of the great cars of the last twenty years. Still amazes me Renault signed this off. Can’t ever imagine a mainstream manufacturer doing something so crazy again these days!

[@jacobzimmermann59]

I wouldn't be so sure. The Ford Focus RS was pretty insane too, and today we have the likes of the Honda Civic Type R, Audi RS3 or the Megane RS, they are all faster and wilder than this Clio V6 (which is a lovely car of course).

[@astradala1845]

@@jacobzimmermann59 they are all much bigger cars though

[@davidjones5245]

As ever Mr Harry a great video. I need one of these, please. Thanks.

[@AleksandrHalas]

Excellent review as always

[@aljaliah6868]

From the moment you started driving it , I could tell that you enjoyed this more than 90% of everything else you have done on this channel

[@PureLeeful]

Watched this with a massive smile. As usual, Harry knows his shit! 👍👍

[@iantownsend500]

Definitely have one in my 10 car dream garage

[@Ervin-1190]

Ian Townsend What would the rest of the garage look, kinda curious now. :)

[@iantownsend500]

Ervin Renault Clio V6 Renault 5 Turbo 2 Lexus LFA Caterham 620R Mercedes W140 S600 Ferrari F40 Pagani Zonda F Jaguar F type project 7 1968 Dodge Charger Lamborghini Gallardo 570-4 Superleggera. Most of them will probably change next week

[@akik1985]

Exactly the same thing I said when I saw this video.

[@iantownsend500]

James Tudor Yes they do look great in black

[@davidreynolds81]

This car just makes me smile, always has. Brilliant!

[@dwaynedibley1663]

I've got one of these and its absolutely fantastic. It has a sports exhaust and its an automotive opera.

[@holly079782]

Doesn’t matter what car Harry talks about, I always want one by the end of the video

[@TheKRVR]

I cannot wait for this car to turn 25 years old and be eligible for import into the US. You are absolutely right in saying that it’s doubtful that anything like it will ever be made again. Fabulous little car!

[@CarAndMechanical]

I love the fact "you have to trust it just a little bit more then the information it's giving you" probably sums up what I understand of these cars.

[@shankarbalan3813]

French cars. Peugeot and Renault and Citroen..I love those..

[@stubailey9433]

Engine sounds lovely. Good vid.

[@howardlake6178]

I didn’t, until recently, realise the significance of the like button.I will go back through your catalogue, and click every one 😀

[@iansuds7496]

You’ve tested all sorts, but this is the only one I really envy you driving 😎

[@peterh225]

Cool comparison with the Trophy. Well done👌

[@carlosfandango2419]

Harry's smile says it all. Fun and games with lower power. What's not to like?!!

[@ManxAndy]

One of my all time dream garage cars.....fantastic little V6 weapon.....👍

[@nellyandbert]

You should add this to your collection. Watch the video back and look at the smile on your face! Far more rewarding than so many ‘superior’ cats.

[@jamescollantine7628]

looking back, my 2002 172 was a bargain at 15k. so were the following 2 cupra r Leons. did anyone see the price for the new Megane trophy-r? I wouldn't

[@mercedesbenzformula1]

Great review. Always a car that has fascinated me. Thanks you

[@TheJmebe]

Harry makes me want every car/bike/wheelbarrow ;) he reviews; thank the maker that Harry's Garage isn't actually a real place where you could spend money - I'd come out with a big smile on my face having traded-in a kidney, house, wife, kids, my favorite whiskey glasses etc. etc.

[@martinevans1256]

Hi harry great video and absolutely love mk2 Clio awesome cars I have a 22k from new 182 and it’s just so much fun .