evo Driven: Renault Megane RS 265 Trophy review
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- evo magazine's Henry Catchpole heads to Spain to drive the latest sporty Megane. We test it on road and on track.
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Brilliant car. I own one with the cup chassis and it's amazing to drive. Best car I've ever owned. I just wish we had an autobahn here on the Gold Coast
M guy hahaha.
The Megane RS is one of the great cars of our time
The Renaultsport section of the company keeps impressing all of us each time with their work. They are just great!
I am also very pleased to see that the old reliability problems in the electrics during the 80s have been reduced dramatically.
I own a megane Coupe since 2001, driven every day 50km, with no problems so far.
I own a RS250 Cup, didnt think much of it at first and was thinking about a couple other cars to buy at the time. I test drove one and literally bought it 2 days later. Amazing car.
This car is just spectacular. It looks beautiful, performs great, and you're not breaking the bank. I wish they were sold here in the US but unfortunately they aren't. Thankfully I have a nice sim wheel and Forza 4 on the XBox 360 to play around with, and I have to say it drives amazingly.
I know this car is great!
4 words: Henry Catchpole is rapid. Haha, that 265 looked ballistic through those country roads. Henry is one of my favourite journos and videos like this just do him favours. Cheers for the vid.
Bought a new 2014 A45 & recently sold it because servicing was too expensive. Saw a 2012 Megane RS265 RB7 at a car yard, test drove it for a laugh, bought it immediately. Obviously not as quick as the A45, but much more fun to drive, way more engaging.
Hey, have you still got it? any issues? toying with the idea of getting one
@@Paul-mq5yn yeah mate, still got it, it’s been great apart from a couple of issues. 1. The internal door handles issue which all owners know about. Ie don’t ever use them, if you do, it’s only a matter of time they will come off lol. You wind the window down and grab the top of the door to close it. 2. I have also had an issue with the AC, it doesn’t work any more, I think it’s the AC compressor failed. It’s not cheap to fix either. I haven’t bothered to get it fixed yet.
Still the one after so many years
It always amuses that here in Australia we get everything Europe has to offer yet for some reason some European cars aren't offered in the US market...
Wow, that steering rack looks lightning quick! Look how little input is being applied on the circuit, that's nuts!
Ahaha wolverine, the car-tester!
It does really help on braking and accelerating. You can brake later into the corner and brake hard with steering turned without losing stability. And accelerating out of the corner won't cause the inside wheel to spin as much, because of difference dampers and spring, not as much weight will be transferred from front wheels to rear wheels. Normal Laguna 2.0 dci with 180hp has no problem spinning wheels in 60-70 km/h corners, even in 3rd gear, but the one with 4control just has so much grip.
MRS3 hilarious value for money today in Australia. 90% cheaper than a used GT4.
i wanted a ford focus rs(305ps)it looks awesome...i tested it...great drive a lot of power a litte understeering by full throttle(wet conditions)..all in all a great car...i said to me common test another hothatch...i read some comparisons an there was a name renault megane rs..hm...ok lets give it a try..there was no wow effect when i saw the car..hm ok...lets test it...what can i say....wow....i bought it....the driving is incredible..cup..recaro...and you will be smiling all day....the best fwd car i ever tested!and theres no matter if french..english...us...german..japanese....i am interested in the driving not the country its produced..thank you for reading
I'm going to rent one of these when I go to the ring next month... best car without spending stupid money...
Well, BMW 1M was developed on Nurburgring, and driven by BMW's test driver. Megane Trophy was not developed on Nurburgring, and was also driven by Renaults test driver. So I guess its safe to say they're both in same conditions.
Megane Trophy actually produces more HP than 265, its around 300 actually on dyno, same as normal RS produces 275 instead of 250. Also, dont forget that people who work in Renault Sport are those who dominated Formula 1 when they took it seriously.
Also, imagine if Renault fitted the Megane RS with 4-wheel steering system that they put on Laguna GT. I don't know if any of you drove the Laguna GT, but that car goes around corners insanely fast. Its a 1,7ton family car or wagon, but that thing feels as light and agile as Clio. The speeds it carries trough corners without ANY drama whatsoever is amazing. It would leave any car in class in dust around twisty roads. Its got SOOOO much grip and never understeers or oversteers.
way much better vids, Wolverine your getting better and better, go on bro !
Cracking car, driven the 250 cup round silverstone and it was fantastic. Especially the front end grip, where you expect it to understeer it doesn't.
I LOVE THIS MEGANE!!
Love this car, can't wait for it to touch down in Australia. I prefer the black with all the red, makes it stand out a lot more, like you really needed it to being with ay lol. Best FWD on the market and best in its class, hence all the awards.
it was my plasure to own a meagne sport the privoues genration...and let m tell you nothing will put a smile on your face like it!!!
now am driving laguna coupe...but still remember my lagendery meagne sport!!
No, it's the 265 Cup. The cup is the 2012 standard car which now has the same performance spec as the trophy (except it costs less) The red seatbelts and the colour are the clue.
Effortless turni-in! MAGICAL!
The best thing about this car is, you can get the normal RS which handles as good if not better on the roads that aren't perfectly flat like race tracks. Also, normal RS produces 275hp on dyno, its more comfortable, refined, its better equipped, has sat-nav, xenon lights, leather electric heated seats, dual zone climate, etc. Normal RS feels very expensive inside as well, its got great quality materials in interior, great fit and finish. And as usual Megane, has room for 4 adults and big boot.
the brz is for a person thats wants to save gas and still have the fast feeling in a car. the brz is made so people can swap parts and make the car there own
I live in Portugal, and always wanted to go to USA,because I always liked American muscle cars...
you're lucky ;)
3:00 The Colors! I want one of each! if not, the GREEN ONE!!! WOW~!
It's a shame cars like this, the VW Scirocco, Vauxhall Asta, etc don't make it here to the US... The closest we get are the Focus ST, Mazdaspeed 3, VW GTI, and Veloster Turbo. I'd love more competition in this segment, and the Megane RS seems like a kickass car.
I did specify quality because imo there is no debate when it comes to performance.
Yea, true that having a lively car is more fun. But 4Control would make it much faster around track and would enable the overall suspension setup to be softer. You would not need stiff springs in rear to make the car oversteery. I'm also sure that 4control could be set up in a way where it would allow for rear end to step out too. :P
best front wheel drive cars built today. wish they made them over here
Cool car that one. Wish I could try one here in the USA.
Best hot hatchback in the world. Will whoop ass of some serious cars on a track. Faster than BMW 1M and BMW M3 E92 on Nurburgring.
I'm still recovering from that Zonda video...
please come back to north america! i forgive you for the childhood i suffered in the back of a renault medallion...
Best car I drove in 2012.
first car is Ford T-modell,designed by József Galamb
FASTEST FWD CAR IN THE WORLD!!! IT'S A DREAM *-*
Great hot hatch and the best FWD car on sale,it can be ordered and without that red crap on it so don't worry.
You're talking about megane of laguna? Laguna GT 2.0 DCI actually weighs between 1610 and 1620kg without a driver (depending on equipment), so that's 1700 with one. :P
I'm really surprised that Renault doesn't make a hot version of Laguna, or at least Laguna coupe. I mean, 2.0T with 205hp in the GT model is a good engine, but I'd like to see a V6 in it, Renault could use the engine from Nissan 370Z since they own Nissan. They used the engine from 350Z before.
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BUT despite the current economic crisis in the car industry in Europe, I'm very optimistic, because since last 15-20 years the French builders have decided to catch up & build again hight quality cars, the Premium like we say nowadays, which at the same prices & even cheaper approach more & more the Germans, believe me
He is right of course. At this price point there is really no comparison between this car and german and japanese performance cars. On a twisty point to point, the german and japanese rivals simply cant keep up. :-)
3a)
1886 - 1st car with 2 places & 3 wheels with an internal combustion engine by the German BENZ
1889 - The famous French builder Panhard-Levassor created the 1st car 4 places & 4 wheels move by an engine 4 times
1894 - The French builder De Dion-Bouton won the 1st international race , race created & run in France
Great camera work.
I can pick up a stock 250 for far cheaper than a CUP version here in my country... because the CUP adds all the luxuries of the 250 unlike the UK where it's a stripped back version. Point is, if adding (a) H&R springs, (b) Koni Sports / Bilstein B8's and (c) Quaife LSD it would still work out to be a lot cheaper. Although no RS monitor. Wonder if the handling would be the exact same if adding these components vs the stock CUP chassis...
Adding to this, for me is the plain proof in which distinguishes Renault technology from Peugeot and Citroen - when we compare French manufacturers.
I think they look awesome.
I am seriously having a hard time looking to buy a new hatch am seriously considering importing a Renault Clio or Megane but its too much to ship it over... wish they were over in north america
Yeah i absolutely agree, not the best quality control standards
And yeah a car with french fun and functionality with japanese build quality and longevity would make an unbelievable car!
I wish Renault would come back to the US.
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Citroën is building a luxury brand: DS
Renault revives its sports brand: ALPINE
Peugeot also despite the crisis and its current financial problems, exploring the possibility of restarting a brand of prestige & luxury
The French invented the luxury not only in clothing but also in cars, & if they finally decide to reconnect with their glorious past, they build as before, definitely the best cars: "Impossible is not French! "as Napoleon said ^^
Exactly, and with about double the price of other countries one would think that at least the gas would be cheap... It's £1.7
And what, no conclusion? No comments on a cup chassis? I mean, WTF? Is there somewhere second part of this video? If not there is a big chunk of it missing guys!
Also the category of mid size excutives was NEW invented by Rover and Triumph. BMW followed later with 5 series in this category.
Renault was specialized in middle class cars and provided many hits. But it did not play in the league of luxury from the 60s and later.
Renault tried some attempts during the last decades but always failed - Vel Satis was the last attempt if i am correct.
Of course the hatchback style was a great innovation back in the 60s with the R16 if i remember correctly.
RS Sport Lux or RS Cup 265, 2012 versions, which one is better
evo has it all :)
I'm looking at buying one but what should i look out for in these RS 250 and 265? the ripped bucket seats? if its been tracked? serviced on time etc? and is the 265 much better aside from a bit more power?
Renault is really good when it comes to sports cars, it's a shame they do not make it more instead of these family cars
neither did I, a track like the nurburgring requires more balance, than just power, something which the Megane offers and that's why it time is faster than both BMWs and many other cars there.
These are very reliable, cop many laps of race tracks getting flogged with no issues.
Really great cars. While they work.
We do.
he said faster not better,comparing two different cars is ridiculous ,the Megane 265 R.S is absolutely the best of it's class,as is the 1M.
I liked your review!
You can add much more things if you want like for examples, the 1st man in the air with the Mongolfière of Monsieur Montgolfier (the balloons like say the english-speakers because it's too hard for them to call 1 thing by his inventor if he is French LOL), the 1st car & automobile created in France (Le Fardier) & not in Germany like say the anglo-saxon legend, the 1st true racing cars, the 1st famous big races & International races, the creation of the International Racing Cars Federation, etc
Why are Renaultsport cars SO good??
Seriously thinking about trading my MK5 Golf GTI for one now.
Watch /watch?v=px57yG7vzUM
Note that when speedometer (right one) needles is at 90 degrees pointing upwards, thats 150 km/h indicated. Look at which speeds he takes into the corners. Look with what ease and with how little steering input a 4,75 meter long, 1,7 ton heavy car turns into a corner at 150-160 km/h, without any drama, like on rail tracks. Its got so much grip and control, and its a big and heavy car, that is still one of the most comfortable in class. Imagine Megane RS with that.
That would be nice to have in the states! I wish American's would accept hatchbacks, and wagons like the Europeans!
bugatti veyron is french.. factory is stated in france
Don't tell me you can do heel&toe, Catchpole ! :D
Looks fine...
I would like Nissan to bring this car here in the States as the next Sentra SE-R. Come on, we all know Nissan and Renault are together, PLEASE!!!...
Can America get Renaults again? There is a lot of brand cache here I think. They look cool. Drive great, and are French. Sounds full of win. Sell em out of Nissan dealerships.
plyse...renault megane rs it s a front wheal drive or a rear wheal drive?
Heheh, I agree with you but you can counter that argument by pointing at Peugeot's current line-up...
double thumbs up to that
there is no doubt that the french make good cars but IMO i prefer the german engineering but i wouldn't mind having that renault in my garage
THE BEST COUPE , IT VERY VERY STRONG AN COMPETITIVE RENAULT CARS!!!!
no it is not, Balance > Power, as for the long straight line, the top speed shoudn't be much different, if the BMWs are left with their electronic limitation
The caps lock warrior aaaargh
Best we have is the mini cooper jcw
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For the USA Renault prefer to let be its part Nissan (because I remind to you that it is Renault the owner of Nissan and not the opposite, it is Renault who bought, saved and rebuilt Nissan to made again a powerfull brand especially in the USA ^^) which is already strong in the place ^^
So sorry for you but I dont think that you see again one day Renault in the USA...
Especially not RENAULT SPORT its Sport Brands and ALPINE its SuperSport brand...
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With these engineers & the fact what Germany had put almost part of its money in the car industry, the German built very quickly after the war, a powerful car industry, more powerful than they had before the war
To the opposite France had lost a considerable part of his powerful car industry
There were only 3 Majors : Renault, Citroën & Peugeot
Renault has no dealers in the US. They could possibly sell it as a rebadged Nissan if they wanted to.
You ARE aware that Renault is leading the F1 board for 2012, and won 2011 and 2010, right? if they win they will have won 5 times in the last 10 years, against Ferrari's 4 and Mercedes' 1, making them the most successful manufacturer today.
But do you think that american cars can acutally match or even beat the europeans in terms of quality ?
beautiful car, too bad we dont get it in the U.S.
All the F1 cars, the rally Alpine, R8, Le Mans cars are RWD.
This is the problem with this car. It's just a hatch with power and good suspension, but why Renault doesn't dare to build a RWD car - that would be brilliant. Something like a Ford GT for 100k and something like a Lotus Evora for 30k. That's the problem.
Of course the Le mans car is good V12 RWD all focused, the Dakar cars were overwhelming full of tech
Didn't Karl Benz create the first modern car?
4a)
1895 - The 1st Cars National Club in the world is created, the French IN FRANCE
1898 - The French Louis RENAULT produce its 1st car : The "voiturette"
1898 - 1st International Motor Show : IN FRANCE and Paris !
The Motor Show of Paris is nowadays again in 2012 the largest of the world ^^
1900 - The largest world builder is created : The French De Dion-Bouton
etc...
I think that E92 is a BTG time, not the full track. But ok, E92 probably would beat it, since it has much more power. But the point is, its faster than all the car in its segment. Faster than BMW 1M, Audi S3, Golf GTI, Golf R32, Focus RS500, Alfa Giulietta QV, Astra OPC, Civic Type-R, Mazda 3 Mazdaspeed, etc. The only hatchback in the world thats faster is Subaru Impreza WRX STI, and it has 50hp more, is lighter, has 4WD and semi-slick tires (like old R26 Megane had).
Whaat a corners🤙
In Malaysia this car is priced lower than a GT86. It is a great performance/ package bargain to that over hyped GT86. We want cars that are fast and beat the shit out of other similar cars. Not banking on some drifting status that most does not have a chance to do it anyway. Yes the drivers of GT86 are probably good RWD drivers. But c'mon, this car is faster and just as capable or more than a GT86.
This megane is a million times better than any gt86/brz/frs
I'm sorry, but I have to disagree with you on that. Yes, the renault Megane RS is faster in a straight line than the GT-86, but it's got some things the Megane doesn't; RWD, light chassis, barebone setup, perfect for any pure driving experience enthusiast. Bring both these cars to the track, give a proper driver the 86, and the result may surprise you.
Indianpeoplefacebook the Megane rs has been tested in many motoring comparisons against the 86 in Australia and is consistently faster on track. Winton which is a technical circuit (doesn't favour faster cars) the Megane is a consistent 3 to 4 seconds a lap quicker. They are both cars for enthusiasts it's just that people turn the Megane down because of its drivetrain layout. You really have to drive one to understand.
Rajnesh Chapati Kumar
Mate, when it comes to timed laps or traveling from point to point, Megane RS blows the doors off not just GT86/BRZ, but a lot faster machinery aswell.
You can easily find footage of Megane RS catching up with M3’s and 911 gt3’s at nurburgring, so comparing it to a GT86/BRZ is not really a fair comparison.
Of course GT86/BRZ are still brilliant cars with awesome set up and I am very happy myself that they have a place in todays market, and hopefully they will stay with us for long time.
Its the driving pleasure they provide and they have to be respected for that.
Its just that Megane RS is just a completly different machine, made track ready basicaly from the factory.
You said what explains everything in last words LOL
When will understand in the USA that Nissan is a part of Renault and UNDER RENAULT!!
Why Renault would make very expensive investments to return to the USA with its modern cars while it is already leading with its under part Nissan!! ^_^
They should. I think it would sell :)
RENAULT FOR THE WIN
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After the WW2, a provision of the Treaty imposed at Germany not to build 1 airplane during 10 years
Because that, all highly skilled engineers of the German aircraft industry were hired by VW, Mercedes, Audi & Porsche
something have to do with the regulations, U.S just started importing Fiat, after Fiat bought Mopar or Chrysler.
Where's Tiff?