Renault Clio 182 Trophy | evo DIARIES
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ค. 2013
- evo's Harry Metcalfe takes us for a drive in one of his favourite cars, the hot hatch Renaultsport Clio 182 Trophy. This little red Renault is a true giant-killer, and a true evo favourite...
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I miss my 53 Clio 172 Cup. It was the most fun I've ever had on 3 wheels.
Theres no denying that the Trophy was and still is an absolute beast; but the 172 Cup will always be the last one true greatest hot hatch.
I currently own a 172 and its the best thing Ive ever driven. And my previous car was an ST220.
3 wheels huh? Thought of yourself rather clever don’t ya?
@@supercooled I somehow never got a notification for your comment.
In all honesty when I got the Cup on to 3 wheels I wasn't thinking I was clever - I was shitting myself. Only after I got back on to 4 wheels was I grinning like an idiot. The thing with the 2003 172 Cup was that it was a stripped down track car compared to the luxury 172 - there was no ABS, no traction control (and no air-con), but it was lowered, had stiffer suspension, had a cute little rear spoiler, competition disc brakes (which you could lock up in the rain just by thinking about using them) and really nice lightweight wheels.
However, it was incredibly light so you could throw it anywhere, and the mechanical grip is insane hence why you could get it on to 3 wheels. It'll go around corners like the bikes from Tron ! The 2003 172 Cup weighed 1080KG without my fat arse in it, but the normal 172 was closer to 1200 I think. My car is still alive and well in Tunbridge Wells - my buddy lives there and still sees it around town.
@@supercooled Thats call a tight proper front wheel drive chassis....car into corner turn in stiff chassis lifts rear wheel....i would not say he is clever i would say he is driving correctly.....exactly how renault wanted the car to handle.
@@davemellor4697 not hating. I drove a rathe anemic Toyota echo before they became a Yaris hit not was powered on sports springs and truth be told they were a barrel of laughs around a corner. The suspensions were so stiff it didn’t have any travel at all and it’s light as a feather. With only 106hp hit weighing less than 2500lbs they were fun around a corner. I have a 200hp turbocharged k3 now may be you guys get the pro ceed gt in the uk and they are quite a competent car from the factory but with a little mods they are fun as well.
I love Harry's diaries. He can talk about any car with such passion and knowledge that you rarely see in other videos.
I am sure the values of these trophies went up a little after this video.
Probably.. its trophys owners hobby..😅
Devastated you are leaving Evo, Harry. Your diaries are one of the enduring pleasures of TH-cam for me, but best wishes for your new role.
By a looooooooong way, he is the greatest. Every time I see he's got a new video diary up, I feel as though I should put on some tea and settle in to enjoy it.
Such an incredible man.
Kei
I didn't know Throphy version was so different and special. Great little car, and fantastic to see it beside so many supercars !
I owned a 172, the most fun I've ever had, bought a Golf GTI VI after it but never felt the same buzz. It was like the Clio kept tapping you on the shoulder going "...faster, hit that corner harder..." The GTI (as much as I loved it) felt like a GT compared to the 172. A brilliant car.
Mabye you miskate buying a vw... You had a 172, the next is the Megane RS !
Harry is the best storyteller ever. I love his videos. So polished, so much enthusiasm...for whatever he's driving. Much respect. Thanks.
Renault Clio TROPHYs were sold in Mexico too, and were sold in French Racing Blue with Gordini stripes.
Thanks for the video, Harry's series are one of the few on YT that are worth settling down to watch.
Loved this, the anectodal stuff always gets me.
Thanks for sharing your fantastic collection with us on those brilliant Videos, Harry.
Harry is Evo. Will be missed.
luminor007
Doesnt work for Evo anymore
Hayden Gray where is he working now?
I think he is working for Jaguar now.
Worked for Evo? He owned and founded Evo..
YouwhatNow he sold it. Made lots of money.
This is a great Evo Diary! It talks about the small things and the history - things you don't hear in any other car review. Thanks for taking the Evo Diary back to its roots. The recent ones haven't been as good.
One of my all-time favourite hot hatches.
Everything said in this video, couldn't agree more. Spot on, and a great car.
Seems like he has a soft spot for that Clio, even over all those other cars in his collection.. lovely car and agreed it hits a lot of the criteria of what defines a hot hatch. great video. thanks.
thank you for another enjoyable episode of your diaries. incredibly insightful and so pleasant to watch. i'm convinced that even if they gave you a mediocre car you would still make it look fantastic. your passion for cars is inspirational!
I bought a Trophy in 2009 after the motoring press, especially Evo, absolutely raved about how great they were. And I never regretted it for a second! Thanks Evo for planting the Trophy seed in my mind and for this video, which reminds me how awesome the car (which I have unfortunately since sold) was. Nice one!
Again, another fantastic video Harry.. Thank you for making/sharing these with us ! I still have vivid memories of that '05 eCOTY magazine article - loved the fact that a proper hot-hatch was showing-up supercars/sportscars costing 6x as much. Always admired that it garnered a 3rd place overall that year.. I just wish they were sold in Canada ! :( ...And yes, to mirror what others have questioned - the Zonda is back.. ? ? !
I am looking for another Clio 182 now I’ve seen this video again 😊 great stuff Harry 👍🏻
Nice touch with the exhaust sir! Love your vids! Greets from Croatia.
Thanks Harry, love your videos!
Maybe your best ever video Harry ... Great insight into those dampers!!
great little car, and amazing collection Mr.Metcalfe!
Love the evo diary episodes, and a great little car!
Another brilliant video Harry! Thanks.
I had a Clio 182 (not a trophy, unfortunately) from new with 9 miles on the clock and sold it 3yrs later with 120K on the clock. I loved every single mile in that car! :)
Amazing review, you can literally feel the passion in him. Amazing car btw.
Very good video Harry! This kind of purchase/ownership stories shows great love for cars! Respect!!
precise calm, and intimate as always, keep on truckin' harry :)
Another great Harry video. The Clio Trophy a future classic no doubt about it!
8 yrs and i'm still loving mine. Ta for the recommendation Hazza
Fantastic review, you can see he REALLY enjoys driving it and talking about it. As usual, a top notch review from Mr. Metcalfe.
The man tells great stories. I appreciate it.
Excellent vid, i remember reading the issue well! Great vid, great mag!
Man, you are one lucky guy owning all those beautiful cars.
Renault have always been good at small hot hatches. I remember going in a R5 Gordini in the early 80's, and man that thing was really fast. They were 800kg or less. Then out came the R5 Gordini Turbo. Only to be superseded in the late 80's with the R5 Turbo. But like your 182 Trophy, the old plain R5 Gordini was better as it was NA, and just thrived on revs. The good ol days of Hot Hatches !.
classy video, the best EVO diaries yet
I also like my Clio 1.4 L it's a very eazy driven and fun car .. i can imagine this beast ;-)
Harry - the greatest
Love it! Awesome play by play.
He is so right, I'll never foget my first go behind the wheel, truly special.
I still have my 172. It's still fantastic!
Harry....realllly enjoy your reviews...keep em coming
love the little clios!
Harry you make the best Evo videos!!!
awesome bloke…awesome review awesome car love my 182
I could watch Harry TV all day,every day.
Great video EVOTV!! I'm the current owner of Trophy #067 and following a Petrolhead Nirvana tour to Wales this year, I'll vouch for them punching well above their weight with the big boys :) Undoubtedly the most fun you can buy for £5k!
What a collection!
Another great video by Mr Metcalfe! Harry, you should have your own TV show!
A few months ago i bought my dream car........a clio 182......and man did i fell even more inlove whit the car !!!!
What an intro! Evo Diaries are the best
I thoroughly enjoyed owning #007 for the first few years of its life.
Another fantastic video.
I have my clio 182 in Mexico es called RS team and some years back had an RS 2002, it might be noisy, with not the best plastics and maybe the looks not so radical than others performance cars but driving them are addictive, best clio RS in my opinión as well and the best hot hatch I have ever driven, the smile and excitement it makes you feel is priceless.
My Clio 182 was a great car, drove to south of France twice, up Mount Ventoux and Route Turini. I can thank EVO for recommending the 182 and also those driving roads. Upgraded to a Megane 230 F1 now and looking forward to doing the same trips again :)
Harry I love your videos and anecdotes.
Brilliant review...! thanks!
Amazing car! Thinking of buying one.
Just got my second 182, after a few upgrades (bushes, suspension) i am amazed with the sound and power of these little things.. just a fun cheap car!
Would you recommend it as a second car ?
+Sam Cooper absolutely, they are just really fun cars and now classed as race classic. Love mine!
It's a Renault so build quality will be an issue, and by that I mean that wear and tear will take it's toll. Mechanically it's solid, and corrosion will be less than usual for you because no snow=no salt. I don't know what your roads are like so that's also something to think about - twisty roads will mean you'll be grinning like an idiot for as long as you own it. Straight roads will bore you and deafen you because of the whining engine. Bumpy roads aren't that much fun for passengers, but then that's their problem :)
It's impossible not to love your videos Harry! ... and your garage as well....!!
Wish i could've kept all the 25 cars i've owned to date :-D
Once again, excellent review! Do you people see the smile in his face? That's how I smiled too when I first turned the wheel of my Clio. I don't know why but the Clio has that affect to people who like driving. I personally have a 1.4 98HP and even now if you take it to a proper road and thrash it, it's amazing! I like it more than my 207 RC or my RX8 Cosmo. This Clio generation is simply put awesome!
The best Evo videos are done by Harry
The best of your diaries!
Lovely collection, wonderful video
Gorgeous video!
Nice house and car collection Harry!! Awesome!
I have got a Renault megane r26 and this summer I will buy a clio 182! The car I had in my dreams in 2005
That's a heck of a collection. Can't wait for the piece on the 308.
Still in love with that car even though it has been 4 years now since Ive sold it
Loved the video, still miss my 182. 110k miles and 8 years in my possession until it was written off :(
Fascinating insight into what makes this car so special !. Another great video Harry. When i get reincarnated can i please come back as your long lost son !
Brilliant video I loved it, I have a 172Cup which I have had for 4 years and I doubt I'll ever get bored of it it's too much fun!. The Sach dampers make the Trophy that little bit more special then a cup and that's why I'll be purchasing one next. (and yes I will be taking the aircon out)
Excellent video I really enjoyed watching it, I gained new knowledge about the 182 and after watching this shall be looking for the trophy to purchase for summer track car, I currently own m5 e60 also
+MrMacaroni13 Get a 172 and strip it out. Just as much fun, easier to find and cheaper.
Another awesome video
Very interesting. Thanks for the post
Amazing! it's a shame no manufacturer makes great raw feeling cars like this any more. Gone are they days of small compact lightweight high revving NA engined cars that are ultra fun and chuckable in the bends. It's a real shame that these type of cars are a dying breed, it all seems to be about large heavy forced induction bhp figure chasing cars these days.
Now i'm not saying that modern cars are bad far from it they are great but from my experience they just aren't as raw or fun as they used to be.
Stunning looking Clio.. it makes me very possessive. I've got a blue 172 Phase II myself, with the same Speedline Turini rims. :) (albeit a different size perhaps, I've got 195/45R16 tyres, the Trophy's got 205/45R16 apparently)
Anyway, it's great fun to drive. It might not be the most refined - it's quite noisy and everything vibrates when you're waiting for a traffic light - but it still puts a smile on my face everytime I start the engine en take it for a spin. I love it.
11:40 "Another great thing about the Trophy are the brakes"... then the brake lights flash. Brilliant editing!
Look at that car collection 🤤🤤
Great review!
I think this is Harry at his best and having had a 172 and 182 as well as other Jap coupe specials I have to support his decision. I drove most of the great hot hatches including the 205 1.9 GTI which was awesome but these Trophies are so dialled in and responsive and zingy with power. Bravo.
Nice collection Harry!
Nice to see a man who has those cars take a wheel off. Though he has removed engines in the past, so childs play. So knows his stuff as well as being financially unchallenged.
I purchased mine after reading Jethro's report in Evo. What a car!
Now I'm looking for another one, best shopping trolley ever made and then some.
I am very proud to be a Clio owner.. I need some serious restoration of mine...
I realy enjoyed watching this video, I didnt know the trophys had plastic front wings and different front dampers ect. Iv been looking for a hot hatch that will put a smile on my face and after watching this I kmow what I will be buying.
Countach, Delta Integrale, Zonda S, and Clio Trophy... OMG amazing cars collection!!! And 550 V12 aaaaaa
FINALLY ANOTHER HARRY VIDEO
Really good review thank you
It might be a posh 182 but I can tell from your smile it's still a 182. I've had my vanilla 182 with the Cup pack for over 10 years and it still makes me smile. BTW yes why don't more manufacturers use light weight wings, their only purposes are form, aero and cosmetic so it's a no brainer.
I have a 182 FF with the Cup pack and it's hilarious, even better is that it's silver which makes it a bit of a sleeper. I use it as a daily and with all the toys including the cruise control it's actually a pretty decent 35mpg hack. It's also great exercise as my left calf muscle can now crush stone due to the clutch.
Love the 182 in any form, and the 205 and the 106 and the 306....306 is a bit heavy out of all of those but its so well balanced and its understated.....long live french hot hatches cause theyve always made the best ones...
Harry always comes off as humble, but the beginning of this video made me jealous as hell!
divine car collection
13:25 - Loving the shot of the 205 GTI
1/ I wish my garage looked like that.
2/ Bring back Harry!
Great video! And you're spot on when you say a true hot hatch should have a naturally aspirated engine! Couldn't agree moore.
Thanks for another lovely video Mr. Metcalfe. I own a 197 for more than 3 years and I could not agree more about the weight issue. It is something I noticed clearly after I started a racer hatchback project which weighs around 850-900kg. However, I have to disagree about the steering and power. The electric assist almost disappears on the go and you are left with amazing feedback. The engine is just enough and the car needs an LSD for slow corners. I love the 6 speed too but I need an overdrive.
Excellent as always Harry. The Brits do excellent videos, cheers from across the pond, Canada eh.