In-depth reviews

Renault Megane R.s. Hatchback 1.8 300 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1798
Trim	Not Available
Price	£35,245
Engine Power - BHP	300
Acceleration	5.7
Top Speed	158 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	33.6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	190
Length	4364 mm
Width	1875 mm
Height	1447 mm
Minimum Kerbweight	1447 kg

Driver Convenience

10" full TFT digital speedometer with colour matrix with renault sport custom display
4Control - 4 wheel steering technology
Cruise control + speed limiter
e-Call (emergency call)
Front and rear parking sensors with a rear view camera and flankguard protection
Lane departure warning system
PAS
R.S. Drive activation button
Renault multi sense - choice of 5 driving modes including race mode
Traffic sign recognition
Voice recognition

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Ceramic ball bearing turbo system
Launch control
Sport chassis with 4 hydraulic compression stops

Entertainment

Premium BOSE 9 speaker with Easy Link Nav 9.3" touchscreen, FM DAB double turner, sound audit, 2xUSB, 1 jack, bluetooth, Apple Carplay/Android Auto

Exterior Features

Automatic high/low beam
Black Shark-fin antenna
Chrome plated RS sport front door sills
Chrome strip on door handle
Chrome window surround
Custom front bumper widened with F1 gun metal grey blade, honeycomb front grille with R.S. badging
Custom rear bumper widened with functional diffuser and central exhaust
Dual sound exhaust valve system
Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
Electrically folding door mirrors
Electrochromic interior rear view mirror
Extra tinted windows and rear windscreen
Front and rear door panel ambient lighting
Heated glass rear screen
LED door mirror integrated indicators
One touch electric front/rear windows
Pure vision full LED front headlights with integrated C Shape turn signal
R.S. extended rear wheel arches
R.S. rear spoiler
Rain and light sensors
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Renault sport open sequence upon opening the vehicle with brand light
RS extended front wheel arches with air grilles and Renault Sport badging
RS sills/skirt with flat bottom effect
RS Vision - full LED 3 function headlights with fog, cornering, long range
Third brake light

Interior Features

1/3 to 2/3 folding rear bench seat
12V socket in front
3 seat bench in 2nd row
Air recirculation facility
Aluminium steering shift paddle
Automatic dual zone climate control
Custom R.S black harmony roof ceiling
Front centre storage console with armrest
Height adjustable driver seat
Height/reach adjust steering wheel
High centre console with cup holder and closure flap
Isofix attachment system on rear side seats
LED front and rear ceiling lighting
Single front passenger seat
Sports seats with integrated headrests

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seat belts
Active emergency braking system
Automatic full central locking when in motion
Driver and passenger adaptive front airbags
ESC Electronic stability control and ABS with emergency brake assist
Front and rear curtain airbags
Front and rear outer seat belt pre-tensioners
Front side airbags
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill start assist
Lateral chest level side airbag for driver and front seat passenger
Manual passenger airbag deactivation function
Manual rear child locks
RS custom braking system
Seatbelt warning
Tyre pressure monitor

Security

Hands free Renault card with remote locking

Trim

RS dashboard and door mouldings

Wheels

Tyre inflation and repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	190
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	191
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	190

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1798
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	79.7
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90.1
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	33.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	33.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	33.6

General

Generation Mark	5
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	38E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	5.7
Engine Power - BHP	300
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - NM	420
Engine Torque - RPM	4000
Top Speed	158 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/40 R18
Tyre Size Rear	235/40 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	ESTORIL
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1447 mm
Length	4364 mm
Wheelbase	2672 mm
Width	1875 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2058 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	1931 kg
Max. Loading Weight	484 kg
Max. Roof Load	80
Minimum Kerbweight	1447 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.3 m

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