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 Lexus LC Comparison
Renault Megane R.S. Trophy
Lexus LC
2022 Renault
Megane R.S. Trophy
vs
2024 Lexus
LC
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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 Lexus LC BASE MODEL
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L
400 to 415 km
82L
951 to 1041 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
4 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
-
$203,550 - $218,550
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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
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Top-down thrills
- Beautiful V8 soundtrack
- Looks and feels very special
Misses
- One thirsty mama
- Useless rear seats
- Odd transmission clunk at low speeds
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 | DIRECT FUEL INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1798 | 4969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.8L | 5.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 221kW | 351kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 7100 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 420Nm | 540Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3200 | 4800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 12.3 | |
