Since the launch of the first Clio Renaultsport 172 in March 2000, the Renaultsport name has become synonymous with the high performance hot hatch. In 2002 Renaultsport launched the highly successful 172 Cup which offered more performance at an exceptional price. Taking this idea even further is the newly developed 182 Cup.

Oozing performance from the same 2.0 16V Renaultsport developed engine as can be found in the standard 182, the cup has less weight to make it even more nimble though the bends.