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2024 Renault Megane R.S. Ultime review
This final iteration of Megane R.S. can still put a broad smile on even the most discerning enthusiast – and for that it's a Hall of Famer.
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Anthony Crawford
Renault Megane R.S. Trophy vs Genesis GV80 Comparison
Renault Megane R.S. Trophy
Genesis GV80
2024 Renault
Megane R.S. Trophy
vs
2024 Genesis
GV80
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L
400 to 415 km
80L
704 to 952 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$63,000 - $66,000
$90,476 - $139,414
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CarExpert's Take
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still looks hardcore, puts out loads of grunt
- One of the most engaging hot hatches
- Huge grip, deft handling
Misses
- No extra power for its final send-off, pricey
- Four-wheel steering may polarise
- Can get thirsty
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Gorgeous styling inside and out
- Best-in-class interior quality, finish
- Super luxury with a bit of fun thrown in
Misses
- Incessant active safety warnings
- No wireless Apple CarPlay... yet
- Feels its weight
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$800)
- Performance Pack (+$3,990)
- Powered Panoramic Sunroof (+$1,990)
- Signature Metallic Paint (+$1,000)
NA
Colours Available
Matte paint is a $2000 option.
The following gloss finishes are available:
- Uyuni White
- Savile Silver
- Himalayan Grey
- Vik Black
- Cardiff Green
- Adriatic Blue
- Barossa Burgundy
The matte finishes comprise:
- Matterhorn White
- Melbourne Grey
- Brunswick Green
There are five interior colourways available, each with a choice of open pore wood trims:
- Obsidian Black, with Black Ash or Metallic Ash
- Vanilla Beige, with Black Ash or Metallic Ash
- Urban Brown, with Olive Ash or Birch
- Dune Beige, with Black Ash or Olive Ash
- Smoky Green, with Black Ash or Olive Ash
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DUAL DIRECT MPFI, TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1798 | 2497 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.8L | 2.5L, 3.5L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, TWIN TURBO V6, DIESEL TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 221kW | 204kW - 279kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 3800 - 5800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 420Nm | 422Nm - 588Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3200 | 1300 - 1650 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 - 16 | |
