2005 Renault Clio 182 Trophy

There are hot hatches, and then there’s the Clio 182 Trophy. An EVO Car of the Year for 2005, the Trophy has long been regarded as one of the finest driver’s cars of its generation. Small, focused and gloriously analogue, it’s a car that reminds you exactly why we fell in love with hot hatches in the first place.

Finished in Capsicum Red, this rare Trophy specification example sits proudly on its distinctive Speedline Turini alloy wheels, complemented by a subtle rear spoiler. Inside, the iconic Recaro Trendline seats provide the perfect place to enjoy everything this little pocket rocket has to offer.

Under the bonnet sits Renault’s legendary 2.0-litre, 16-valve engine, producing 182bhp and delivering a fabulous bark and plenty of punch for this lightweight hot hatch.

But the real magic lies beneath the skin… The Trophy’s bespoke Sachs remote-reservoir front dampers were developed specifically to deliver exceptional body control and composure on challenging roads.

Importantly, this example has benefited from a considerable amount of mechanical investment over the last couple of years, including:

• New Sachs front dampers
• Koni adjustable rear shocks
• New front and rear axle bushes
• New top mounts
• New wheel bearings
• Reconditioned gearbox

With a little over 130,000 miles covered, you’d be hard pushed to guess from its presentation. The Capsicum Red paintwork remains bright and glossy, while the interior is impressively tidy with just minimal imperfections no note.

The history file includes recent cambelt replacement(s), a reconditioned gearbox, a three-piece clutch kit and much more. The oil and filter has also been changed before sale.

The MOT till August 2027.

With just 500 examples built for the UK, the Clio 182 Trophy represents a particularly special chapter in Renault Sport history.

A rare opportunity to own a properly engaging performance car, with significant recent mechanical investment and the character to remind you that driving should always be an occasion.