Renault Clio RS 200 Turbo vs Toyota GT86 - autocar. co. uk
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Date: 2022-04-17
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Henrique
The Clio is a pocket rocket hot hatcback meant to go fast on track while still being practical and -inexpensive-. GT86 is aimed at drifting and fun, with skinny tyres. Wasn't made to be fast!
One isn't better than the other. They are just very different cars for different people. While I could live with a Clio RS as my only car, I could not do it with a GT86.
I drove the Clio RS the other day and on track you just forget about the manual gearbox and really focus on just being fast. Lovely little machine for the average Joe like myself!
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The Clio is a pocket rocket hot hatcback meant to go fast on track while still being practical and -inexpensive-. GT86 is aimed at drifting and fun, with skinny tyres. Wasn't made to be fast!
One isn't better than the other. They are just very different cars for different people. While I could live with a Clio RS as my only car, I could not do it with a GT86.
I drove the Clio RS the other day and on track you just forget about the manual gearbox and really focus on just being fast. Lovely little machine for the average Joe like myself!
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Lickedykuratz
My mate's missus wanted to make her man infinitely grateful, so she bought him an 86, purely on MY recommendation! I then surprised him by taking him to Wakefield Park raceway in Golburn, NSW, Australia. As he was signing up for his track licence, he looked at me and said that he couldn't go out on the track without letting me have a go, considering it was me that went behind his back with his wife (lol) to purchase the car. So I was tossed the keys, FIRST, and was cut loose on the track, which was wet. And now, finally, to my point.
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My mate's missus wanted to make her man infinitely grateful, so she bought him an 86, purely on MY recommendation! I then surprised him by taking him to Wakefield Park raceway in Golburn, NSW, Australia. As he was signing up for his track licence, he looked at me and said that he couldn't go out on the track without letting me have a go, considering it was me that went behind his back with his wife (lol) to purchase the car. So I was tossed the keys, FIRST, and was cut loose on the track, which was wet. And now, finally, to my point.
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FORGETFULFOOT
2014 Renault Clio RS200 EDC $29990(AUD) drive away
Equivalent Toyota 86 with the same kit, automatic transmission, paint etc $43, 780. 00(AUD) driveaway
Only problem the new Clio RS has is its past versions. The no option of the manual, which sucks for people that want one and have had previous RS Clios that were. But for 80% of people like myself who chooses an automatic on new cars its a perfect car that has everything.
The Clio and 86 and now to different to compare, each reviewers opinion will be different.
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2014 Renault Clio RS200 EDC $29990(AUD) drive away
Equivalent Toyota 86 with the same kit, automatic transmission, paint etc $43, 780. 00(AUD) driveaway
Only problem the new Clio RS has is its past versions. The no option of the manual, which sucks for people that want one and have had previous RS Clios that were. But for 80% of people like myself who chooses an automatic on new cars its a perfect car that has everything.
The Clio and 86 and now to different to compare, each reviewers opinion will be different.
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SummerBRZ
wow, Nissan could have used this several years ago AND they still can use a Clio RS in the states ASAP to help their lackluster lineup and give the common man a Halo hatch so they (Nissan) doesn't have to rely on the $100, 000 GT-R and long in the tooth 370Z to get ppl in the showroom. Also, all of their -spec V-, SE-R trims are jokes and posses no real sporting intention. Nissan needs a lot of help in their US showrooms. I guess Nissan has bigger issues now than lacking a hot hatch in the current US line-up.
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wow, Nissan could have used this several years ago AND they still can use a Clio RS in the states ASAP to help their lackluster lineup and give the common man a Halo hatch so they (Nissan) doesn't have to rely on the $100, 000 GT-R and long in the tooth 370Z to get ppl in the showroom. Also, all of their -spec V-, SE-R trims are jokes and posses no real sporting intention. Nissan needs a lot of help in their US showrooms. I guess Nissan has bigger issues now than lacking a hot hatch in the current US line-up.
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Daniel
The only thing i didn't like about the Clio when i test drove it was that it didn't feel special enough. There was nice noises, it was fast with really good ride but it wasn't hot. They need to inject a bit more fun in the car. Or you could just add an exhaust, remap and basic suspension changes (firmer ride and more tail action) and it would be a hoot and a weapon. But I have nothing but respect for the 86, old school fun
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The only thing i didn't like about the Clio when i test drove it was that it didn't feel special enough. There was nice noises, it was fast with really good ride but it wasn't hot. They need to inject a bit more fun in the car. Or you could just add an exhaust, remap and basic suspension changes (firmer ride and more tail action) and it would be a hoot and a weapon. But I have nothing but respect for the 86, old school fun
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Ian
People saying they'd have the Clio because it cheaper, you can buy both these cars second hand for about 17 grand each, Gt86 all the way, I've only ever seen one Gt86 that's being driven properly, I always see them being driven at 20 mph. So do me a favour if anyone on here has got one, please drive it properly ie side ways
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People saying they'd have the Clio because it cheaper, you can buy both these cars second hand for about 17 grand each, Gt86 all the way, I've only ever seen one Gt86 that's being driven properly, I always see them being driven at 20 mph. So do me a favour if anyone on here has got one, please drive it properly ie side ways
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Robert
This isn-t really a fair comparison, the Clio is never going to be as fun as a rwd sports car, but it offers some of the fun with more practicality and it sounds better and is much more pontent, if you were going to compare the two it should also be the gt86 auto vs the Clio.
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This isn-t really a fair comparison, the Clio is never going to be as fun as a rwd sports car, but it offers some of the fun with more practicality and it sounds better and is much more pontent, if you were going to compare the two it should also be the gt86 auto vs the Clio.
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sniper7014
i have a Clio RS the same as the one in the video but with the uprated suspension and wheels, Its awesome, the grip, performance is class for a 1. 6 turbo. if you use the launch control feature 0-60 is 6. 5sec.
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i have a Clio RS the same as the one in the video but with the uprated suspension and wheels, Its awesome, the grip, performance is class for a 1. 6 turbo. if you use the launch control feature 0-60 is 6. 5sec.
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Steven
I don't agree with this review at all having owned both cars. Sorry but the 86 is just too slow most of the time. The shift in race mode on the clio is plenty fast enough dunno what he is talking about.
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I don't agree with this review at all having owned both cars. Sorry but the 86 is just too slow most of the time. The shift in race mode on the clio is plenty fast enough dunno what he is talking about.
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