There’s no doubt the shift to electric vehicles are quickly gaining momentum. Affordable, mainstream EVs are projected to become the norm in the new decade. And Renault has jumped on the bandwagon with the introduction of the Megane e-Vision EV concept. Utilising the diverse expertise of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, the …
Read More »2020 Renault Megane R.S. Trophy Review
How hot do you like your fried chicken? Mild, medium, hot, really freaking hot? What if we could also choose the intensity of our hot hatches? Well, with the new Renault Megane R.S., we can. You choose from Sport, Cup, Trophy and Trophy-R, with incremental hotness from Sport to Trophy-R. …
Read More »Limited-run Renault Megane R.S. Trophy-R checks in at $70k drive-away
The fastest and most hardcore Renault Megane ever, the Megane R.S. Trophy-R, is now available for order online to Australian customers, with first deliveries scheduled for early 2020. While final pricing has yet to be confirmed, Renault Australia has indicated an approximate drive-away price of $70,000 for the hot hatch. …
Read More »2019 Hyundai i30 Fastback N vs Renault Megane R.S. Comparison Review
The Hyundai i30 N first burst onto the scene at the start of 2018 with one big goal of taking on the hot hatch hierarchy and proving its place as the South Korean company’s first proper hot hatch. And do that it certainly did. Offering up better performance than many …
Read More »2019 Renault Megane R.S. 280 Sport Review
There has never been a better time to be a driving enthusiast. Machines with the desire to entertain are no longer only accessible to the lucky few with a seven-digit bank account balance. If you have fifty big ones lying around, cars like the Honda Civic Type R, Volkswagen Golf …
Read More »2017 Renault Megane Wagon Review
There is a common misconception that if you need space, you buy an SUV. The truth is, quite often you will find more space in the back of a wagon than an SUV. If you don’t need the ground clearance and all-wheel drive (though wagon like the Subaru Levorg is …
Read More »Renault announces drive-away pricing across renewed Megane range
Following the release of the Megane Wagon and Sedan, Renault Australia has announced drive-away pricing across the entire new-generation Megane family. “The whole Megane family is now here and to celebrate, we have announced drive-away pricing across each and every model,” said Mr Justin Hocevar, Renault Australia’s Managing Director. “The …
Read More »2017 Renault Megane Hatch Review
If you’re in the market for a small car, perhaps it’s time to check out the new Renault Megane. Now in its fourth generation the new Megane is a quantum leap from its predecessor boasting a completely redesigned sheetmetal, an interior capable of giving the Volkswagen Golf a run for its …
Read More »Renault renews the Mégane Hatch and Wagon range
Renault has today launched the renewed Megane hatch and wagon range in Australia. Renault’s New Brand Identity – the prominent and upright Renault diamond on a black background – has now been rolled out across the entire Megane range to deliver a revitalised and contemporary character to Renault’s best-selling model …
Read More »Renault refreshes Mégane line-up
Renault has refreshed its Mégane line-up with the marque’s corporate styling to bring it up to date with the just launched Renault Clio 4. The change ensures greater unity between the front ends of the Mégane Hatchback, Estate and Coupé, which feature the same bumper and bonnet. Each model still …
Read More »Renault introduces refreshed Mégane – New Wagon and GT-Line added
The Renualt Mégane range has been given a mid-live makeover, with a Mégane wagon joining the refreshed lineup for the first time – priced from $26,490 plus on-roads for the Dynamic model. The revitalised range sees the Mégane Hatch launching a new entry level specification – Expression – which starts …
Read More »Renault Megane Trophy V6 – the ultimate Parisian taxi
This Renault Megane Trophy V6 is any car enthusiast’s wet dream. Packing 295kW (400hp) and 422Nm of torque driving the rear wheels, and looking more like a supercar than a hot-hatch, it has been seen terrorising the streets of Paris last month. A few very lucky, but probably also very …
Read More »2012 Renault Sport Megane R.S. 265 Review
Renault has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to hot hatches. In 2009 the striped-out Megane R26R set the fastest lap time for a front-wheel-drive car around the famous Nurburgring. Now they have done it again with the new Megane RS265 with a lap record of 8 minutes and 8 …
Read More »Limited Edition Renault Clio R.S. and Megane R.S. Red Bull
Renault has released two limited edition versions of the company’s latest hot-hatches, the Clio RS200 and Megane RS 265, to celebrate winning the Formula 1 Constructors’ title with Red Bull Racing in 2011. Both feature a comprehensive list of aesthetic and interior enhancements. Both Clio R.S. and Megane R.S. …
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