Renault Megane R.S. 300 Trophy
For a while, things have been at a total standstill. The thought of buying a new car was forcefully put out of the minds of many potential buyers to make room for more important matters.
Thankfully, the market is gradually recovering from this unprecedented pandemic, and the car-buying public has at the very least, opened their mind to the thought of buying a new car.
Ladies and gentlemen, meet one of the first post lockdown performance cars, the Renault Meganne R.S. 300 Trophy. If that doesn’t get andy Renault owner excited, the looks and exclusivity of this car will.
Just seven R.S. 300 are for sale in South Africa making this even more exclusive than Hyundais fantastic i30N. and also just as pricey. So let’s get that out of the way early. Pricing starts at a ballistic R774 900.
The Best Looking Hot Hatch on Sale?
Between the other belles of the ball, Renaults Megane has always been a stylish alternative to the Vrphaa brigade!
R.S. 300 Trophy boasts exclusive side panel Trophy insignia, a distinctive Sport front bumper with F1 blade, a specific Rear Diffuser, an intelligent central exhaust pipe, and unique Jerez Triple Tone 19” wheels. These barely conceal the Red Brembo brake calipers which have been uprated to cope with the extra power and grip.
Performance
Renault R S Trophy comes with the same 4-cylinder 1.8 l turbo engine but this time it pushes out 400nm and 221kw. With the automatic EDC getting an extra 20nm of torque.
The braking system uses BI material brakes in the front that are 1.8kg lighter than its predecessor. The new RS Trophy is also fitted with Renault 4-wheel-steering which has proven to make the car exceptionally agile at slower corner speeds, and predictable and balanced at higher speeds. Trophy comes with Renaults “Cup Chassis”, stiffer suspension and a Torsen mechanical limited-slip differential. The new RS Megane also comes with the new intelligent exhaust system that allows you to control and adjust the sound and burble of the car.
Trophy’s interior looks ready for quick track work!
Interior
Inside the new RS Trophy, the hard shell sports seats come as standard. The 7-inch R link 2 Infotainment system not only keeps drivers and passengers entertained but also allows you see the performance telemetry on for the odd foray at the track.
With just 7 units for sale, it certainly does make for an exclusive package. Renault is aware that their sales come from models such as Duster and Kwid. This Halo model is something Renault owners can all get excited for. Even if only 7 of them get to actually enjoy it in the flesh.
Megane RS Trophy EDC – R799 900
Megane RS Trophy Manual – R774 900
The Renault Megane RS Trophy is sold with a 5-year/150 000 km warranty and a 5-year/90 000 km service plan.
