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Originally Posted by Giannis  I don't like the new clio. The clio II was nice one, but boring to drive, the Clio I was very nice (at last at that time) and fun enough to drive (ok, not as much as a bimmer).
The clio III is boring and boring. I'd rather get a Polo over this and i WILL do it sometime in summer... |
I must say that I don't agree with this at all.
I have owned a Polo an Audi and I now drive the clio 3. My brother has the clio 2.
From what I have come to know is that just with regards to specs the Clio knocks the Polo out of the park. The handling... well.
I understand that the Clio has no steering feel, I wish they didnt make it so dead. On that note the Polo isn't far behind. But regardless of the steering feel the Clio more than makes up for that with the handling of the car.
When driving the Polo on the 'limit' it used to wollow like crazy. It used to wind up and understeer. Sure it was safe but if a Clio is boring as you say then the Polo was horizontal.
With the Clio, you can at least commit into a corner and carry the speed. The inside wheel lifts around the tight stuff too, that is the sign of a good chassis.
The ride is also muuch better, the polo although soft, didnt ride the manholes and bumps as well. I know this example isn't great but driving a Polo over speed bumps was an event, it would keep bouncing 10 minutes afterwards. The Clio, with its damping, soughts the speed bump out with much greater ease.
I think that ulitmately a Mini is the best choice with regards to handling, the ride is a bit jarring depending on what version you drive. What the mini lacks is standard equipment :lol: but that is off topic.
I cant imagine going back to a Polo after having experienced the Clio, much much better.