182 for me. It’s like a perfect blend of having the comfort of power steering, ABS etc but still has that feeling of a 90’s hot hatch.

Very nice video, I test drove both back to back before buying my 182 she only had 55k on the clock and having owned and daily driven her for the past 7 years your analysis is on point. Obviously the 197 in the vid is mapped and has an exhaust which sounds cracking but we’re not here to compare noise, that doesn’t change the fact that the 197 is the more solidly built car, the step up in build quality between the two is a next level, but there’s no hardship adding a bit of sound deadening and greasing the contact patches on the plastics, it does make the experience a lot more enjoyable because the rattles and squeaks are catastrophically bad ! If people are wondering the 182 is the faster car the power delivery is addicting getting a nice shove at 5k rpm, the steering wheel is too big and bad build quality imo so I have a small omp with custom switches. If driven normally, mpg should be 25-30 in town, and 40+ on the motorway at 70mph. Best over a tank I’ve seen is 54mpg that was driving at 55mph through France. Engine is solid and easy enough to work on, mines currently on 161k. Thanks again for the video, brilliant content !!

Been waiting for this one Rich and it didn’t disappoint! Still torn between the two myself if I’m honest but I think you’re right, that if it’s just a weekend rip you’re looking for, then a 182 makes all the sense. Really enjoying the channel but always a particular soft spot for the RS content. Keep it coming mate! 👍

Thanks for the video!! I have been driving classic Mini for 34 years (and nothing else) until back 2018 where I had grown in love with the look of the Clio 172 (phase 1). Impossible to find in Denmark, so I had my mechanic with my to pick one up in Holland for just 2500 Euros. I am so happy with it. It turned out to have a bigger exhaust and other cams, so it's quite quick on top of the look that I fell in love with at first. I don't fancy the triangular phase 2 headlights, so it gotta be a phase 1 for me.

I've owned all rs clio models and the 197,200,has much better handling and brakes, more exciting engine and looks great, pick these over the 182 all day

Thank you for a really well balanced review. For me The 182 versus the 197 is very much a horses for courses debate. Its hard to argue about the evolution of the RS Clios, the MK3 is much more grown up. However despite its many faults I still love the 182.

Spot on analysis of the two vehicles Rich, couldn't agree more. I use my 182 as my weekend / track car and have a comfy SUV as my daily.

I’ve always thought the 182 looks better imo and I sat patiently waiting for you to floor it in the 182 so I could see the smile of joy it’s definitely the superior car

Love this channel. Very informative and clear.

Another cracking video mate 👍🏼

The 197 is the better car... But you smiled waaaay more in the 182.

Love it!

Great video, just slightly hard to hear at times due to the passing traffic. But very informative and a great insight to both cars.

Clio 182 for a weekend/track toy and 197 for a daily or if you feel like going road tripping

My 182 turns 20 this year I'm it's only owner kept it mint

Both lovely cars. I'd like both. 😅

honest and real rewiev My favorite car is 197 I LOVE hillclimbs . My best car was bmw e30 318i 91 And alfa 33 1.7 fwd nimble and sound of boxer I totaled it . Much love and blessings from Adriatic coast of Croatia

I had a standard 197 for about 6 months a few years ago, and a 182 that I have now. There's so much wrong and cheap and outdated with the 182, but I much prefer it to the 197. I've had it for 7 years, it really is a great drive, not getting rid any time soon.

I have both a 172 cup and a mk3 200, the 200 is the better car, engine revs more, 6speed gearbox is better to use and close ratios. The difference is anybody can be fast in a 200. 172 involves a bit of drive (mine doenst have abs or ac , jean ragnotto version)

Cracking vid, sounds a bit out tho ❤

Le jaune c est Nissan et Renault sport enfin aboutir ❤superbe voiture quant on c est tout sur Nissan superbe moteur ❤

I think the 182 looks way nicer. 197 has a really weird shape to my eye.

Comment ce fait il qui n y est pas de Renault cher vous l Angleterre

Did he say £5k??! That was a bargain! Thay liquid metallic yellow F1 197 will be worth closer to £10k now!!! 😂😂😂😮😮😮

Not really a fair comparison as the 197 is mapped and had mods

Les deux sont déjà collecter garder toutes l origine c est mieux stoc

Ils ont fait que très peux de 200 rs parce que il faut piloter plus conduire c est voiture et être pilote c est pas tout le monde qui c est danser tout de suite 🙏