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 Jaguar F-Type Comparison
Renault Megane R.S. Trophy
Jaguar F-Type
2022 Renault
Megane R.S. Trophy
vs
2024 Jaguar
F-Type
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
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8.2
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Based on the Renault Megane R.S. Trophy RS TROPHY
Based on the Jaguar F-Type 75 P450 RWD (331kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
50L
400 to 415 km
70L
721 to 742 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$181,670 - $373,547
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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
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Drop-dead gorgeous from every angle
- Exhaust note akin to man-made thunder on tap
- R75 is a genuine rival to the AM Vantage
Misses
- No R75 Convertible offered
- Tiny boot
- Loads of options which should be standard
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | SUPERCHARGED MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1798 | 5000 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.8L | 5.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | SUPERCHARGED V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 221kW | 331kW - 423kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 6000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 420Nm | 580Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3200 | 2500 - 3500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.5 | |
