To Cup or not to Cup? Renaultsport offers its Clio with or without the hardcore chassis option fitted to our long-termer, so I booked in a standard Clio 200 for a 1000-mile comparison.

That’s a major hike over the price of the most basic Renaultsport Clio Cup - £16,390 to you – but the range-topper comes with pretty much kitchen-sink spec including unique-to-it silver ...

The Renault Clio 2018 prices range from $8,470 for the basic trim level ... 6 SPEED AUTO DUAL CLUTCH Price: $10,780 - $14,740 RS 200 Cup Specs: 1.6L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTO DUAL CLUTCH ...