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Renault Megane RS review - pictures

By:Auto Express team
20 Sep 2018
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  • Renault Megane RS - front

    The long awaited 276bhp Renaultsport Megane R.S has stiff competition in the crowded hot hatch market.

  • Renault Megane RS - rear
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  • Renault Megane RS - dash

    The interior keeps the Megane look with some Renaultsport badges scattered around the place and racy red stitching.

  • Renault Megane RS - front action
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  • Renault Megane RS - full front action
  • Renault Megane RS - front tracking

    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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  • Renault Megane RS - front cornering
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  • Renault Megane RS - front static

    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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  • Renault Megane RS - steering wheel

    Four-wheel steer is standard for the Megane R.S and helps give it a stable feel through fast corners.

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  • Renault Megane RS - sat-nav

    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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  • Renault Megane RS - interior detail

    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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  • Renault Megane RS - front light

    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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  • Renault Megane RS - exhaust

    The exhaust notes are artificially enhanced, like most other hot hatches, with fake sounding pops on the overrun.

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