RE: Renault launches 300hp Megane R.S. Trophy
Discussion
Looks good but reinforces my assumption that the base cup offers better VFM although difficult to gauge the price delta. As the Cup pack was free at launch, the difference is bound to be £2,500+ and presumably you can't have the track friendly 18' wheels on a Trophy. Happening the Recaros option is great though although the new normal seats are quite nice and track friendlier than the old ones.
The Trophy is bound to hold its money better though based on the old, which is quite irrational again, but there you go.
The Trophy is bound to hold its money better though based on the old, which is quite irrational again, but there you go.
I like this a lot!
So many cars in this sector now I would actually buy with my own money.
Sorry, but the Civic Type R is just not my cup of tea.. but the Golf R, the Peugeot 308GTI and the Hyundai i30N definitely....and this....what a great time it is if you need a quick 5 door hatchback...
So many cars in this sector now I would actually buy with my own money.
Sorry, but the Civic Type R is just not my cup of tea.. but the Golf R, the Peugeot 308GTI and the Hyundai i30N definitely....and this....what a great time it is if you need a quick 5 door hatchback...
This is more like it! But everyone keeps missing the best feature on the new Megane RS - interior strips of colour changing LEDs!
Anyway, just putting aside the rose-tinted specs for a moment, is this the best ever hot hatch line-up of cars available right now at the same time? What an amazing choice we have, everything from mad to subtle, 4 wheel drive, front and rear and the best thing is none of them are rubbish!
If you bought a Golf R, an RS Megane, Civic Type R or Hyundai I30N for example I reckon you would be happy and smiling in all of them.
Anyway, just putting aside the rose-tinted specs for a moment, is this the best ever hot hatch line-up of cars available right now at the same time? What an amazing choice we have, everything from mad to subtle, 4 wheel drive, front and rear and the best thing is none of them are rubbish!
If you bought a Golf R, an RS Megane, Civic Type R or Hyundai I30N for example I reckon you would be happy and smiling in all of them.
Kenny Powers said:
Great choice if:
A) you could see one before buying one.
B) you don’t mind another edition being available before you take delivery of this one.
In fairness to Renault here, they said the Trophy 300 was coming in Q3 when they announced the 280. A) you could see one before buying one.
B) you don’t mind another edition being available before you take delivery of this one.
I'm waiting delivery of my 280 at the moment, should be here in a couple of weeks. Yeah it's always a bit annoying when a new version of your car comes out (especially when your own one hasn't turned up yet!), but Renault were very clear on it, and I jumped on the free Cup pack option
I'm also ok with it as it's my daily driver and I'm not going back to non-heated seats - Renault don't typically fit them to Recaros (though I do see they're an option rather than standard).
Edited by framerateuk on Thursday 19th July 10:18
I think that looks great. The wheels are a little fussy but wouldn't be surprised if there ends up being different options.
Overall though it's a good looking car, as mentioned more subtle than the Focus RS and Civic Type-R so for someone like me, well into my 30s, this is loud and lairy enough without feeling like I'm trying to re-live my 20s! More interesting looking than a Golf-R though so I think it's a winner.
Overall though it's a good looking car, as mentioned more subtle than the Focus RS and Civic Type-R so for someone like me, well into my 30s, this is loud and lairy enough without feeling like I'm trying to re-live my 20s! More interesting looking than a Golf-R though so I think it's a winner.
Butter Face said:
Blanchimont said:
wab172uk said:
That's it. The nearest Renault dealer to me that's allowed to sell this car is over 40min away.
It's not a special car. My local dealer who's 5 minutes away should be allowed to sell and service them.
This is the only thing that puts me off. I don't want to waste half a day driving back and forth just to get it serviced or have them look at something.
I understood that any dealer could sell you one, but the RS specialists had more available and oculd offer better service? It's not a special car. My local dealer who's 5 minutes away should be allowed to sell and service them.
This is the only thing that puts me off. I don't want to waste half a day driving back and forth just to get it serviced or have them look at something.
Looks great and no doubt will go great. Interesting to see a full HH shoot-out, Pistonheads I take it you have this planned??
As others have said, not keen on the fussy wheels. Diamond cut alloys are horrible things, even more so after a years or so! Not sure what the 'Fuji' wheels will be like but a set of 18" Speedlines or OZ Superleggera would do the trick.
As others have said, not keen on the fussy wheels. Diamond cut alloys are horrible things, even more so after a years or so! Not sure what the 'Fuji' wheels will be like but a set of 18" Speedlines or OZ Superleggera would do the trick.
Speed Badger said:
If you bought a Golf R, an RS Megane, Civic Type R or Hyundai I30N for example I reckon you would be happy and smiling in all of them.
I moved from a Megane R26 to a Golf R and I am not happy! The Golf is a completely different to RS products, RS makes playful cars and the Golf R is the opposite to this, sober and controlling as opposed to engaging and cheeky. I have never once just taken the Golf for a drive whereas the Megane would encourage you to take the scenic route home. It is my own fault, I bought the Golf based on hype as opposed to test driving it.Kudos to Renault to announce the car before taking orders on the regular version, and for clearing the car with increased power through WLTP and Euro6c. Remember it's still a 1.8 so specific power it's halfway towards a (much more expensive) A45...
Hope they do well. If Renault make an (lightweight power) estate (untapped niche market) I can have one too..
Hope they do well. If Renault make an (lightweight power) estate (untapped niche market) I can have one too..
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