What about any other hot hatch they've made since then and up until today, all of which have always been the best in class, and the fastest, holding track records around the world.
John Panter When a Mégane RS or a RCZ-R will push you over the road, don't be surprise! French cars are nice and have personality. It's like the japanese cars. But I think you prefer audi (vw with a fancy dress)...
After seeing Hammond in the beginning jumping into the car I've expected the clip to end with a crew member with another Clio saying something like: "Hey, Richard, we managed to get you a car to testdrive." Hammond: "But I've just... this is... Ooops."
+RubberDuck Not as easy as you may think. Since it was never sold here, it would have to pass all required safety and emissions tests before it could be driven on the roads so unless you're willing to let NHTSA crash one first, that option is pretty much out. You'd have to wait until it turns 30 years old.
What a bonkers little car, but I wouldn't mind owning one. Saw one for sale recently and the owner certainly knew what he had was rare (especially considering where I am) judging by the price he was asking.
I like this because I'm a Bmw fan. :) Actually this is better, the mid engine configuration is the proper track car. Renault builds many other nice acecars like the RS 01
Owned a 03 plate brand new, what a horrible car to drive in the wet of Scotland but what it sound it made from the engine behind my left ear. Drank petrol like crazy, had to fight people off from sitting on it and taking photos on a daily basis. But even after all that I’d still buy another one again. And every boy racer within 100 miles will try and race you lol
Only Renault would put a V6 engine in the middle of a supermini. Nissan can do the same by stuffing the same V6 engine and the AWD system from the GT-R inside the Micra. After all, Nissan is under Renault ownership.
***** You don't know about me or my family background. For all you know my parents could be billionaires mate. Don't judge please unless you know me! However, I understand how you are confused though! :)
dazzaburger the reason why they're going up in price is because you wont be able to see another production hatchback with a MR layout besides the Renault 5 Turbo. Also they were kind of limited to about 4000 cars produced. Too bad these never came to the US like most cars I desire.
Renault never built a decent car,shitty cheap engines,poor gearboxes, the list goes on,there crap with a capital C, truly awful,and Citroen Peugeot don't even go there.
I think pugs go even worse....i know french cars isnt that more reliable compared to german cars (i owned both a peugeot 405 n 90s merc e class n 405 almost overheated itself while the e class stays cool n its switchgears atill work although constantly needing ac freons)
One of my favourite Renaults. One of my favourite cars.
Richard Hammond the only person I've ever heard describe the handling on this car as 'predictable on the limit'
Yeah, but he did say that he actually spun the car on Top Gear when Jeremy tested the phase 2
I would love to own one of these amazing hot hatches
I need this car in my life. I first saw it in 2005 and have looked at one nearly every day. I will own one eventually.
Same here mate, been dreaming about on for years
Only 1500 made dude, hard to find one these days
@Siy Wright: Now in 2021, do you own one of those treasures?
Hey there, did you get one of these?
u get one boss?
I'm watching this with so much envy. I love my little 1.2 16v clio but its got no punch. THIS is what i need in my life.
TheOrangeType my 1.2 8v is much beter :)
TheOrangeType try a Fiat Punto Sport 1.2 16v! :)
None of these cars are fast?
@@jayalee7973 punto 1.2 16v is a snappy car, not that much fast but very fun
Boy, wouldn't it be nice if the Renault-Daimler-Nissan alliance did this again with the VQ35 from the Maxima...
I don't think renault and nissan are gonna be doing much together in the future, seeing how it's going
This has always been one of my favourite cars...ever!
Fantastic video, the Clio V6 is in the list of my top 5 favourite cars at number 1
I've wanted this car for 10 years, can barely afford cigarettes tho.
luismendezs quit smoking then
Cancer sticks
I quit smoking 5 years after this came out and I never got one, smoke away man.
You gonna have to sell them instead of smoking😂
I have the same Renault Clio, but with 58 bhp.
The ONLY French car i would have....
What about any other hot hatch they've made since then and up until today, all of which have always been the best in class, and the fastest, holding track records around the world.
No thanks...
Clio R.S. is great too...
John Panter When a Mégane RS or a RCZ-R will push you over the road, don't be surprise! French cars are nice and have personality. It's like the japanese cars. But I think you prefer audi (vw with a fancy dress)...
captainkuru1 I prefer an Opel, not a Vw dress or a French baguette ;)...
We love Hammond!
After seeing Hammond in the beginning jumping into the car I've expected the clip to end with a crew member with another Clio saying something like: "Hey, Richard, we managed to get you a car to testdrive."
Hammond: "But I've just... this is... Ooops."
Clio V6 the legend
I would love to have this car, sadly in Canada it would just be far too hard to get parts to repair it.
Reminds me so much of the mk4 Golf R32 with the looks and engine note. Just mid engined and RWD
I love those things, same as the 2003 one, looks so dope.
I really love this car. I have to get one.
this music sounds like the soundtrack from Test Drive 6
20+ k for one of these in 2018
Time flies by so fast.....
In an 05 V6 CLIO TWIN TURBO
- kersal massive
The styling reminds me of the CLK AMG GTR
My dream machine
So hard to believe this was 20 years ago!
Can I get one in Canada?
+James Atkinson You probably will have to import from Europe, or maybe you can find one in de USA.
+James Atkinson It was never sold here or in the US but it is easily importable
+RubberDuck Not as easy as you may think. Since it was never sold here, it would have to pass all required safety and emissions tests before it could be driven on the roads so unless you're willing to let NHTSA crash one first, that option is pretty much out. You'd have to wait until it turns 30 years old.
not true at all, as long as its 15 years old its 100% legal
these things go for 25 grand +
"HAMMOND"!" Your driving on the correct side of the car "! Dano 9/24/16 ( R5 Turbo 2" silver" 250hp kit )
Think i only ever saw 1 or 2 since they were made. I guess a lot of them ended up going backwards through a hedge at 70mph
They don't snap oversteer like an early 911. But they didn't make much to begin with, did they?
What a bonkers little car, but I wouldn't mind owning one. Saw one for sale recently and the owner certainly knew what he had was rare (especially considering where I am) judging by the price he was asking.
Gran Turismo 2, anyone?????????? (It was a 5 speed in gt2, not a 6)
Count me in!
TheDevilWithin72 it was also in need for speed
and Forza and loads more
Sega gt 2002, yo!
It's still being used in online events quite often throughout the year on GT Sport.
I like this because I'm a Bmw fan. :) Actually this is better, the mid engine configuration is the proper track car. Renault builds many other nice acecars like the RS 01
what an all time classic the clio v6
Bet this car will be in gran turismo soon.
I’d love to import one of these into Australia!
There's one now. 129k aud$
@@nabahmadi5012 Just saw it on CarSales. I very much want it, but I’d prefer it more if it was this model, not the one that came after this one.
@@avengedsoul6661 ah, pre-face lift. 🙂
The first bit of this video reminded me of watching MrBean on VHS😂🤣😂🤣😭😭😭😭
Owned a 03 plate brand new, what a horrible car to drive in the wet of Scotland but what it sound it made from the engine behind my left ear. Drank petrol like crazy, had to fight people off from sitting on it and taking photos on a daily basis. But even after all that I’d still buy another one again. And every boy racer within 100 miles will try and race you lol
2021 now and only two for sale in UK both from 2005 one for 60000 £ with 13k miles and the other with 36k miles for 50000 £ that is insane
I Love this car..I'd like to buy one !
These things are super pricey now and I can see why even though I’m American.
Favorite car in videos games. Ford gt
They later reviewed this car on the show and did not like it, especially its steering radius when compared to a range rover.
I want one but never seen one...
Richard when he was 10 years old
Ok, unofficial poll, is it pretty or ugly? Please comment below~
So,where can i get one xD ?
The easiest way to find one is probably to go in France ... but it still very expensive (~25000 € euros for a phase 1 and ~ 30000€ for a phase 2)
Phase 1 or phase 2 I don't care I want one
Only Renault would put a V6 engine in the middle of a supermini. Nissan can do the same by stuffing the same V6 engine and the AWD system from the GT-R inside the Micra. After all, Nissan is under Renault ownership.
when im 17 ill get the clio 182 :)
cant wait!
***** It has been sorted already, thanks anyway :)
Zac Crossfield I too am intrigued.
***** You don't know about me or my family background. For all you know my parents could be billionaires mate. Don't judge please unless you know me! However, I understand how you are confused though! :)
***** Rich parents?
They don't have to be billionaires for that. Many rich kids don't give a shit about education.
The 25 year rule is approaching..😌
Best Renault Ever?
Luiz Felipe Rodrigues Waiiiit, there's still the Twin'run.
Luiz Felipe Rodrigues
Nah, I think the Espace F1 takes that title.
Or the Renault 5 turbo
3:13 HUGE OUTRAGEOUS ENORMOUS BUM ITS MASSIVE
Too bad it has appreciated so much and is 10x times slower than a car you could get for it's current value (around 18k).
I assume this is the phase 1, phase 2 looks another better
Yes, this is indeed the Phase 1 V6 Clio.
These are still going for 30 grand plus even though it's just a Clio fitted with a giant engine
dazzaburger the reason why they're going up in price is because you wont be able to see another production hatchback with a MR layout besides the Renault 5 Turbo. Also they were kind of limited to about 4000 cars produced. Too bad these never came to the US like most cars I desire.
555 yea I wish we got alot of cars in the us
NFS Most Wanted 2005 Mode: ON
Held its price wee
3 "superb" in 3 minutes
Twr build the Clio v6 phase 1 in a old Volvo factory in Uddevalla Sweden.
I build this crapy car
I'm not waiting until 2002.
Buy one of these and you will always get your money back.
Back when Top Gear required a lot of acting and writing skills before they made the show lazy and filled with Jezza spouting insults at everyone.
No sense of fashion back then....on hammond.
He looks about 12....
Null
The only good renault ia a scraped one
Gordon Minchin well,you're a dumbass
Gordon Minchin Why would you desire to see them scraped? and if I scrape one how does it improve?
Cause they are scrap from day one try working on them for 15 years seven dsys a week
Gordon Minchin Oh you meant scrap , your first comment was in relation to scraping.
Yes I did and can you private email me
Renault never built a decent car,shitty cheap engines,poor gearboxes,
the list goes on,there crap with a capital C,
truly awful,and Citroen Peugeot don't even go there.
*laughs*
EXIT >>>> *doors*
Clueless.
Poor guy...
I think pugs go even worse....i know french cars isnt that more reliable compared to german cars (i owned both a peugeot 405 n 90s merc e class n 405 almost overheated itself while the e class stays cool n its switchgears atill work although constantly needing ac freons)
This music is cringey annoying