8.2
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 Lexus LC Comparison
Renault Megane R.S. Trophy
Lexus LC
2024 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 R.S. ULTIME
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
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4 year
warranty
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MSRP
$63,000 - $70,500
$204,635 - $219,635
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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
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 | ||
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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 | 321kW - 351kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 7100 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 420Nm | 540Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3200 | 4800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 12.3 | |
