The long awaited 276bhp Renaultsport Megane R.S has stiff competition in the crowded hot hatch market.
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The interior keeps the Megane look with some Renaultsport badges scattered around the place and racy red stitching.
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The engine is smaller than the previous generation but the 1.8 litre turbo is more powerful and produces 276bhp and 390Nm of torque.
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Both a manual and automatic gearboxes are available for the Megane R.S, following the criticism of the automatic only Clio R.S.
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Four-wheel steer is standard for the Megane R.S and helps give it a stable feel through fast corners.
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The portrait infotainment system groups together the sat-nav, driving modes and hi-fi controls giving the dashboard a clutter free look.
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The R.S features special graphics including brake pressure and throttle percentage.
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Despite its sporty badge, the R.S is reasonably economical with a quoted 39.2 mpg.
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Renaultsport badges are subtle reminders that this car is capable of hitting 60mph in under 6 seconds.
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The Megane R.S builds on the standard Meganes striking looks, including the eye-catching LED’s.
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The ride in the R.S is a little rough on its 19-inch wheels and you can feel the car bouncing in and out of potholes.
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The exhaust notes are artificially enhanced, like most other hot hatches, with fake sounding pops on the overrun.
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