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

"Renault Megan" has always been associated with something small, modest and low-power. So it was before 2008. The French produced an inexpensive and reliable "wagon". But after a while the line was replenished with a new, charged version of "PC." The car is built on the basis of the third generation "Megan" and is produced to this day. What is Renault Megan RS? Technical data and a review of the car are presented in our article.

Design and photo «Renault Megan RS»

Tuning this car is not required - everything is provided by the manufacturer here. Powerful, aggressive bumper, wide wheel arches with plastic expanders, large aerodynamic threshold.

All this is already in the basic configuration of "PC". The car looks very fresh and bright, although the body itself was taken from the usual "Megana".

Adds refinement to the sporty, yellow color of the case. He suited this fast hatchback. The machine features modernized optics with lenses, as well as running lights. Mirrors are painted in black gloss. The discs are also black, with a red edging. The design of the car causes only positive emotions. Soon the first "Renault Megan RS" will celebrate its 10th anniversary, but as the reviews say, the car still looks modern and attracts the looks of passers-by.

Interior

The salon was also redesigned. The first thing that catches your eye is bright yellow strips on the seats and a line on the steering wheel. As the interior of the French hatchback looks, the reader can see in the photo.

"Renault Megan RS" is characterized by strict lines of the cabin. Also, there are aluminum pedals, which once again emphasizes the sportiness of the model. The seats themselves - with bright lateral support (real buckets, like in a racing car). Sitting in them is very convenient. Also between the seats is a high armrest.

The handlebars are three-spoke, with buttons and silver inserts. A distinctive feature of the "Renault Megan RS" in addition to a bright line is the yellow insertion of the "center" of the steering wheel. This "chip" is only on racing cars. The steering wheel has a comfortable grip - so say the reviews. "Renault Megan RS" also has an excellent noise isolation.

Some motorists negatively respond about the yellow line and strips. After all, not everyone is fit for this "imported" salon. For such people, the French provided for a more civilian interior. In it, yellow colors are replaced by gray ones.

The panel of devices deserves special attention. It is made in the original style. So, the big speedometer is on a black background, and the tachometer - on the yellow (or white - in versions with a civilian interior). The display of the onboard computer displays all the necessary information about the flow, the selected gear, etc. The central console has a digital multimedia system. It can also work in navigator mode. At the bottom there is a control unit for the climate system and a radio cassette recorder (already from the first versions there is a connector for USB).

Despite all the extraordinary, very quickly you get used to such a salon. Ergonomics at the height - they say feedback. Places in front of a reserve, but behind have to make room.

«Renault Megan RS» - technical specifications

Under the hood of a loaded hatchback, only one gasoline engine. This two-liter power unit for 250 horsepower. This power engineers managed to achieve thanks to the turbo. With the installation of the turbine, the torque also increased. This gave the machine excellent dynamic characteristics. So, acceleration to a hundred takes 6.1 seconds. The maximum speed is 250 kilometers per hour.

As for fuel consumption, the reviews note a good economy. So, with moderate operation per hundred machine spends 8.2 liters in a mixed cycle. In the city below 11.5 you can not get out. But on the highway the car consumes 6.7 liters. The car is completed with 5-step non-alternative mechanics.

Chassis of "Megana RS"

She has this difference. So, the charged version uses a stiffer suspension with lightweight levers and larger diameter dampers. The thickness of the stabilizer of lateral stability is 23 millimeters, which is 13 percent thicker than the usual version. Front and rear are vented brakes of larger sizes with more efficient calipers. But at the same time the car remained on the front drive. With such power, she simply grinds on the first and second gears.

Cost

The new three-door hatchback "Renault Megan RS" costs an order of magnitude more expensive than its usual versions.

So, the model is offered in a single (naturally, top) configuration for 32 thousand dollars. In this price, in addition to a powerful engine and a set of aerodynamic body kit includes:

• Two-zone climate control;
• Firm acoustics;
• Sports seats;
• on-board computer;
• Multimedia display;
• Electric windows of all doors;
• Heated mirrors and seats;
• The immobilizer;
• Sport exhaust;
• Various security systems - ABS, exchange rate stabilization, etc .;
• Disc brakes "in a circle";
• Alloy wheels on low-profile rubber, power steering, etc.

Conclusion

So, we found out what features the French hatchback Renault Megan RS has. The car is worthy of attention, since it can give odds to such giants as BMW, Mercedes, Audi and Aston Martin.

This is probably the fastest French hatchback, based on the usual family car. The car is notable for high-quality assembly and good equipment. But you have to pay for everything. Charged "Megan" costs as much as the average "BMW". Of course, it will be slower than the "PC-ki", but this is a completely different status. Therefore, there are very few such cars on the roads. Nevertheless, they will surprise the people for a long time with their quickness and bright appearance.