Renault Megane RS 280 Cup: Road Review | Carfection 4K

Henry Catchpole takes the Renault Megane RS 280 Cup out for a full review on the road.

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[pjackson]

I had the older model back in 2011 ish (250bhp / cup / Recaro / 19” etc.) and I have to admit, the damn thing could still put the fear of god in me even after 12 months of owning it! Amazing car.

I’ve since had kids though, so now I drive a fucking C220 estate 😂

[ubayyd]

Goddamn if that isn't the best looking hot hatch in its class, another outstanding review as always!🖤

[bingoberra]

Im also a huge fan of the Renault audio controls, they are fantastic and have so many functions hidden away but eaily manouvered

[iea]

Amazing review and amazing videography, as always.

[lloyd.]

Saw one of these in a car park in Nice a few days ago.
Looks a lot better in person.👍🏼

[takayashiyohoho]

i just love the presentation of Henry Catchpole so much

[heamees]

The last gen was already pretty damn agile, i can only imagine how this feels with its 4wheel steering. Also i love that they kept the styling relatively simple and didn't stick tons of spoilers to it. Shame that they didn't really work on the manual though, the shifting feels way too rubbery in the 3rd gen

[ajames]

Wow! what a tremendous review. Gotta remember the predecessor was said to have a steering feel almost identical to a Porsche GT3.

[Supcharged]

Best looking hatch for sure. Shame the Alfa Giulietta is so outdated

[ChipsTimesFried]

Don't care what anyone says, that Megane look awesome. Better than anything else. Buy it because of the effort put into that design instead of boring GTI from the medieval days.

[Josekpl]

Somtimes journalists think too much about who will buy a car - like here, about this being in no mans land. Few people think - 'I want a hot hatch that's primary for the street so will get a GTI' or 'I want a hot hatch as a second car that can be really compromised so I'll get a type R'. A lot of people however think - this looks very cool - I'll have that one. I'm a GTI person myself, but I can see how this looks much more sporty, but not 'highschoolish' like a honda. I will get buyers on the looks alone, and it does have 280hp and stuff.

[SmallBlogV]

"It also has four-wheel steering, like a 911 GT3 or Ferrari 812."
Or a 1988 Honda Prelude ;-P

[javi]

the best looking hot hatch in the market, in person, with that orange colour. Also a fan of the renault audio controls, the most comfortable way of change your volume while driving.

[Kaisuke]

2:57 That sequence is just magnificent

[ketnaa]

First time listener, auto buff and co-owner of a company developing supercars; Love your stuff and you obviously know your lines, pun intended :) Keep it up and thanks.

[mattpaws]

Excellent reviewer no stupid screaming or music, you actually get to hear the engine.

[andresluzunaris]

It is so sad we can't get this Megane in the US. I'll buy it over any of its competitors any day of the week, twice on Sundays. As ALWAYS, brilliant review Henry.

[ThomasHarrisonLord]

Surprisingly, the Trophy version is now announced (post-filming, no doubt) and is coming sooner than expected. Very interesting!

[christill]

Great review. And I completely agree about the Renault media controls behind the steering wheel. Best in the business for sure. I’m going to miss those when I hand my current car back in a couple of months.

[superflea]

great review Henry, I always like your stuff...but one thing I can't agree on with you (and many, many of your motoring journalist colleagues around the world), is that the suspension is too stiff for daily driving. I just bought an RS 280 Cup EDC (in Flame Red metallic...delicious!) for my wife to replace her M135i, and it is a perfectly fine daily drive!


believe me when I tell you that she's NOT a rev-head - she just likes her quick hatches - and she has no issues with it. I also think it's even (slightly) more comfortable than the Bimmer! seriously, people who complain about the chassis on this car must normally drive a super-soft SUV/large car daily...they're awesome. :)