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 Ford Mustang Comparison
Renault Megane R.S. Trophy
Ford Mustang
2022 Renault
Megane R.S. Trophy
vs
2024 Ford
Mustang
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.2
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Based on the Renault Megane R.S. Trophy RS TROPHY
Based on the Ford Mustang
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
50L
400 to 415 km
59L - 61L
502 to 946 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$64,990 - $103,002
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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
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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)
- Prestige Paint (+$700)
Colours Available
Race Red and Oxford White are no-cost options across the entire range, with the following colours a $910 option:
- Shadow Black
- Vapour Blue
- Atlas Blue
- Grabber Blue
- Dark Matter Grey
- Carbonised Grey
- Iconic Silver (EcoBoost, GT only)
- Rapid Red (EcoBoost, GT only)
- Yellow Splash (EcoBoost, GT only)
- Blue Ember (only available in Dark Horse with Dark Horse Appearance Pack)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECTRIC, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1798 | 2261 - 5038 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.8L | 0.0, 5.0L, 2.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | NOT APPLICABLE, V8, TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 221kW | 198kW - 349kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5400 - 7250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 420Nm | 430Nm - 556Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3200 | 3000 - 4850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.5 - 11 | |
