"Renault Megan RS" - the wolf in sheep's clothing

“Renault Megane” has always been associated with something small, humble and weak. It was not until 2008. The French produced just cheap and reliable “carriage”. But after a while the line was replenished with new, energized version of “PC”. The machine is based on the third generation "Megan" and is to this day. What is a “Renault Megane RS”? Technical data and overview of the model is presented in our article.

Design and photo «Renault Megane RS”

Tuning of this machine is required – everything is provided by the manufacturer. Powerful, aggressive bumper, wide wheel arches with plastic expanders, large aerodynamic threshold.

All this is already in a base complete set “PC”. The car looks very fresh and bright, although the body itself was taken with the usual “Megana’.

Adds elegance to sport, yellow hull color. He matched this rapid hatchback. The machine is upgraded optics with lenses and bands of running lights. Mirrors painted gloss black. The wheels are also black with red trim. Auto design is only positive emotions. Soon the first “Renault Megane RS” will celebrate its 10th anniversary, but according to reviews, the car still looks modern and attracts the eye of passers-by.

Interior

The Interior was also redesigned. The first thing that catches the eye – bright yellow stripes on the seats and stitching on the steering wheel. Looks like the interior of a French hatchback, the reader can see in the photo.

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“Renault Megane RS" is characterized by the clean lines of the cabin. There are also aluminum pedals, which once again underlines the sportiness of the model. The seats themselves - with bright lateral support (these buckets, as in racing cars). They sit very comfortably. Also between the seats high mounted armrest.

Steering Wheel – a three-spoke, with buttons and silver accents. A distinctive feature of the “Renault Megane RS” in addition to bright lines – yellow insert “center” steering wheel. This “feature” there is only on race cars. The steering wheel provides comfortable grip – so the reviews say. “Renault Megane RS” also has excellent sound insulation.

Some motorists speak negatively about the yellow stitching and stripes. After all, not everyone can be this "proportionally" salon. For such people the French have provided a more civilian interior. It yellow replaced by gray.

Special attention deserves the dashboard. It is made in the original style. So, the big speedometer is on a black background, and the tachometer – on a yellow (or white - in the civil interior). Display on-Board computer displays all the necessary information on consumption, selected gear, etc. On the centre console provides a digital multimedia complex. It can run in Navigator mode. Downstairs, the control unit climate system and radio cassette player (already with the first versions there is a connector for USB).

Despite all the strangeness, very quickly get used to this salon. Designed with comfort in mind – the reviews say. A front seat with enough margin, but the rear will have to share.

“Renault Megane RS” - technical specifications

Under the hood of charged hatchback is only one gasoline engine. This two-litre power unit to 250 horsepower. Such power engineers managed to achieve thanks to turbocharging. With the installation of the turbine is increased and torque. This gave the car excellent dynamic performance. So, acceleration to hundreds of takes 6.1 seconds. Maximum speed – 250 kilometers per hour.

As for fuel consumption, reviews have noted a good efficiency. So, at a moderate operation on the machine spends hundred of 8.2 liters in the combined cycle. In the city below 11.5 will not leave. But on the highway the car consumes 6.7 liters. Supplied with the car is uncontested mechanics on a 5-speed.

Suspension “Megana RS”

It is this car is different. So, on the charged version uses a stiffer suspension with lightweight levers and shock absorbers larger diameter. The thickness of the stabilizer bar – 23 millimetres, which is 13 percent thicker than the regular version. Front and rear are ventilated brakes are increased in size with more powerful calipers. But the car remained front-wheel drive. With this power she simply grinds on first and second gear.

Cost

The New three-door hatchback “Renault Megane RS” is much more expensive than the regular version.

So, the model is offered only (of course, the top-end) configuration for 32 thousand dollars. At this price, in addition to the powerful motor and aerodynamic body kits kit includes:

• Dual-zone climate control;
• Brand acoustics;
• Sports seats
• On-Board computer;
• Display media;
• Power Windows all doors;
• Heated mirrors and seats;
• Immobilizer;
• Sports exhaust;
• Various security – ABS, exchange rate stabilization, etc.;
• Disc brakes “atcircle”;
• Alloy wheels on low profile tires, servo, etc.

Conclusion

So we figured out which has the features of the French hatchback “Renault Megane RS”. Machine worthy of attention, because it predates such giants as «BMW», «Mercedes», “Audi” and “Aston Martin".

This is, perhaps, the fastest of the French hatchback is based on a conventional family car. The car has a high quality build and good equipment. But have to pay for everything. Charged "Megan" is the same as the middle “BMW”. Of course, it will slow down “RS-Ki”, but it is quite another status. Therefore, such cars are very few on the roads. However, they will surprise others with the speed and striking appearance.