Bold shoulders, bold wheel arches, and an even bolder price mark out the new Clio Renaultsport 197 Cup as a petrolhead's dream hot hatchback.

The 2.0-litre, three-door flyer arrives in British showrooms next month, and will cost £14,995 - that's £1,000 less than the current Clio Renaultsport 197.

Cruising capability in fifth and sixth gears has been improved, and ride height has been lowered, with suspension settings stiffer, to improve cornering and handling.

Air conditioning and curtain airbags join the options list, and a stand-out plain white paint job can be had for an extra £150.