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Renaultsport Clio 200 / 220 Trophy buying guide
The Clio 4 Renaultsport, sold from 2013 to 2019 as a five-door only, with a 1.6 turbo and a six-speed EDC dual-clutch gearbox. The 220 Trophy, launched in 2015, added more power, quicker gearchanges and a lower, firmer chassis. Its checks are mostly about the gearbox and its software.
The versions
- 1.6 turbo four-cylinder from Nissan: 197hp (200PS) in the 200, 217hp in the 220 Trophy
- Six-speed EDC dual-clutch automatic only, front-wheel drive
- 200 with an optional Cup chassis; 220 Trophy from 2015, lower and firmer on 18in wheels; RS18 limited run from 2018
- Five-door hatchback only
What to check on a Clio 200 / 220
3 model-specific things to look at when you view one. They're a starting point, not the full inspection.
EDC gear selection at low speed
What to look for: On the drive, coast down to a roundabout or junction at low speed and pull away again, several times. Note any delay or failure to find a gear. Ask whether the gearbox software has been updated by a dealer.
Why it matters: Some early cars had trouble getting into the right gear, or any gear, when coasting into roundabouts at low speed. Software recalibrations sorted most of these issues, so a car with all the expected updates fitted is the one to look for.
Gearbox temperature and limp mode
What to look for: Take a long enough drive for the car to get fully warm, including some brisk acceleration. Watch for a gearbox warning or the car dropping into a reduced-power limp mode. Ask whether the car has been used on track.
Why it matters: Rising gearbox temperatures can trigger limp mode on the dry-clutch EDC, more likely in hot weather or on track. Track-day use is common on these cars, so evidence of it calls for a closer look at the gearbox's behaviour.
Ignition coils and power delivery
What to look for: Listen for uneven running at idle, and on the drive feel for misfiring or hesitation under firm acceleration. Look for an engine warning light.
Why it matters: Ignition coils are known to fail on these cars. Some early cars were also thought to make a little less than their advertised power.
Also in the full guide
- Front brake hose recall
- The cold start, test drive and paperwork checks for the exact version you're viewing
The full guide to the Clio 200 / 220
The CrankSight guide walks you round the car on your phone at the viewing, with every check for the exact version you're looking at: what to look for, where to find it, and what anything you find is likely to cost. As you go it builds an assessment of that car, and if you view more than one, it lines them up side by side.
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Other generations
General points for the model, last checked October 2026. Every car is different, so treat this as a guide to what to look at, not a verdict on any car. CrankSight is independent and has no connection with Renault.