Automakers like Seat, Opel and Citroën (to name just a few) all offer hot hatches American buyers can only admire from afar. Few of them, however, can hold a candle to Renault.

Seen here is the Esprit Alpine, a flagship trim replacing RS Line. Renault is offering the updated Clio with a choice of ... include Arctic White, Platinum Gray, Black Pearl Black, Iron Blue ...