Can Anything Beat This Hot Hatch Legend?

Can an old-school hot hatch still take on modern performance cars? In this track battle, we put the legendary Renault Clio 197 up against a lineup of newer hot hatches to find out which is actually fastest when it matters. Featuring: • Toyota Yaris GRMN (2018) • Mini Cooper S (2022) • Suzuki Swift Sport (2023) • Abarth 595 Competizione This isn’t just about power — it’s about handling, driver feel, and which car actually delivers on track. With only 400 GRMNs in Europe and a mix of turbocharged and naturally aspirated rivals, this is one of the most unique hot hatch comparisons you’ll see. So… can modern hot hatches beat a true legend? Or does the Clio still have what it takes? ⸻ 🎬 What to expect: • Full track battle laps • Driver reactions • Real-world performance comparison • Surprising results ⸻ 🏁 Comment below: Which one would you take on track?