Renault Megane RS 275 Review: 2015 Trophy Limited Edition
What's Hot: Prodigious ability to get power to the road, exceptional handling.
What's Not: Speedo difficult to read, occasional torque steer, fuel economy claims nowhere near real-world.
X-FACTOR: For drivers who love to interact with the road; this is a genuine enthusiast's car.
Vehicle Style: 3-Door hot-hatch
Price: $52,990 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 275hp, 201kW/360Nm 2.0 litre, 4cyl petrol | 6spd manual
Fuel Economy claimed: 7.5 litres/100km | tested: 12.3 litres/100km
OVERVIEW
I don't think I've ever driven a car that's had me so hooked, so quickly, as the Renault Megane RS 275 Trophy.
Sure there are faster cars; more comfortable, sophisticated and refined cars, and certainly there are pricier ones.
But this extraordinary hot hatch sits in a perfect sweet spot.
It may not have the engineering sophistication and Teutonic rectitude of a Porsche Carrera, or the fit and finish of BMW's M6, but in the end that's irrelevant.
Because it is the sticker price that is the fundamental driving force behind almost every car purchase.
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