8.2
2022 Renault Megane R.S. review
Renault now offers just one car in its SUV- and van-heavy local line-up. Thankfully, the Megane R.S. Trophy remains an absolute cracker.
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Curt Dupriez
2022 Renault Megane R.S. Trophy vs 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Comparison
Renault Megane R.S. Trophy
Chevrolet Corvette
2022 Renault
Megane R.S. Trophy
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2024 Chevrolet
Corvette
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Renault Megane R.S. Trophy RS TROPHY
Based on the Chevrolet Corvette STINGRAY 3LT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
50L
400 to 415 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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3 year
warranty
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MSRP
-
$175,000 - $336,000
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CarExpert's Take
Curt Dupriez
Journalist
Curt Dupriez drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lots of go-fast spec and tech
- Style and maturity
- Big fun on road or track
Misses
- Megane R.S. has gotten expensive
- No affordable Sport version offered these days
- Days could be numbered for this French hot hatch breed
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Immensely mature to drive
- Clever tech
- More practical than you’d think
Misses
- Short warranty
- Some fit and finish concerns
- Competition seats a bit uncomfy
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)
- Signature Metallic Paint (+$1,000)
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$1,300)
- Stealth Interior Trim Package (+$1,560)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1798 | 5463 - 6162 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.8L | 6.2L, 5.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE OVERHEAD VALVE, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 221kW | 369kW - 500kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6450 - 8400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 420Nm | 623Nm - 806Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3200 | 5150 - 6300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 11.5 - 12.5 | |
