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Hot hatch - Renaultsport Clio 182

If you’re in the hunt for an inspiring, intoxicating hot hatch, then they don’t come better than this Renault.

By:Auto Express team

8 Jul 2010

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Introduction
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SUV - Honda CR-V
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MPV - Ford Galaxy
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Hot hatch - Renaultsport Clio 182 - currently reading
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City - MINI One and Cooper
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Executive - BMW 3-Series
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Roadster - Mazda MX-5
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Family - Ford Focus
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Supermini - Audi A2

If you’re in the hunt for an inspiring, intoxicating hot hatch, then they don’t come better than this Renault. Yes, £5,000 would buy a mint Clio Williams or Peugeot 205 GTi, not to mention a Volkswagen Golf GTI MkII. But if you want something that’s easy to find and relatively simple to keep on the road, the thrilling 182 is tough to beat.

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SUV - Honda CR-V
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MPV - Ford Galaxy
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Hot hatch - Renaultsport Clio 182
currently reading
If you’re in the hunt for an inspiring, intoxicating hot hatch, then they don’t come better than this Renault.
City - MINI One and Cooper
Believe it or not, early examples of the original BMW-designed MINI start from as little as £4,000.
Executive - BMW 3-Series
The BMW 3-Series is a superb all-rounder with rock-solid build quality.
Roadster - Mazda MX-5
Now in its third incarnation – and for £5,000, you should be able to bag a very tidy second generation example
Family - Ford Focus
A former Used Car of the Year – and with good reason.
Supermini - Audi A2
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Hot hatch - Renaultsport Clio 182

If you’re in the hunt for an inspiring, intoxicating hot hatch, then they don’t come better than this Renault.

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