Renault Megane GT 220 review - pictures

"Renaultsport's alterations to the standard Megane chassis mean it's on the firm side, but it's still tolerable. Handling is nicely pitched and the car feels grippy and responsive." - James Disdale, road test editor. 

The design may be a bit long in the tooth, but the GT 220 is great to drive. Renaultsport has tuned the chassis, carrying over the Megane RS's suspension settings. It comes into its own when you point it down a windy road, but the trad

Inside, the Megane shows its age. It's sportier than the standard Megane with red detailing on the steering wheel, dash and dials, but it feels outdated compared to the posh Peugeot and solid Kia. You do get plenty of kit, though, as i

Access to the rear seats is easy thanks to large doors that open wide, plus headroom is decent. 

Boot space trails that of the Peugeot, but it's larger than the Kia. There's 405 litres of space, plus there's handy under-floor storage, too. If you do need extra space, Renault offers a GT 220 Sport Tourer estate which has 524 litres

The Megane GT 220 weighs in at £24,370 and is powered by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine, putting out 217bhp. 

"These cars are about more than just blasting down a back road. It's here where the Renault comes unstuck, as the lacklustre interior lacks sparkle. Still, you can revel in that Renaultsport magic on the right road." - James Disdale, r