Most limited-edition hot hatch icons are mega money. Not all of them, though... 😍
Almost uniquely, the luxury hot hatch is a French affliction. Think Peugeot 205 Gentry , the DS 3 Performance and the Gordini Renaults, which just sort of put iffy stripes on good Renaults.
It's a bizarre fascination that, funnily enough, hasn't always proven that popular with UK buyers. Those after a hot hatch don't typically covet plushness, while those after luxury motoring probably don't view superminis as especially opulent. Some others have tried it - think Mini Goodwood - but the pocket rocket luxury car is rarely a commercial success, not least because they often cost more than the standard car. And hot hatch buyers are often after a cheap thrill.
The Exclusive did nothing to detract from the innate appeal of the Clio 172. Launched in 2000 as the first special edition of the model, the 500-unit production run featured a grey leather interior, Scarab Green paint and new 15-inch alloy wheels - that was it. Perhaps the resulting look isn't as iconic now as something like a Cup or later 182 Trophy, but the modifications won't be extensive enough to spoil one of the great fast Renault experiences. And it is a very nice green.
This Exclusive is number 161 of the UK allocation, a 2001 car with just over 100,000 miles. Plus, remarkably enough, not a single modification, which is another perk of this little hot hatch niche so many years after launch: those that were going to make track projects would start with a cheaper standard car or a more appropriate Cup, not gut an Exclusive of its lovely leather. As originality becomes prized as a classic, this one ticks all the boxes, right down to the CD player.
A sneak peek at the MOT history shows a car that's had limited use over the past few years, but has passed without issue in 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2021. Perhaps it's been stored in the hope of appreciation, but at £4,995 this 172 certainly hasn't experienced the same sort of climb enjoyed by its more revered siblings.
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