Couldn't agree more with foxhound . This is high quality journalism by a true professional. Nearly all TH-cam reviews these days are done video blog style with 10-minute showcases that tell very little about the car in question. Technical knowledge is also a rare commodity as most reviewers are only interested in visual presentation. And, BTW, presentation is not lacking in the least on this video. Best car review video I've seen this year, and I've seen a ton. OSV, Thumbs up for the really good work and please do keep it up! The automotive world needs reporters who actually know what they're talking about and are willing and able to express all the important information in a clear, detailed and honest manner. 5/5
A proper review without the wank or moan about nothing just to get clicks. Very, very informative. Apart from a test drive, I see no reason to visit a dealer to buy one based on the info here! Thanks so much for putting a great video together and not just bang on about how fast it is or the pops on the exhaust. A review for the real world buyer.
This is arguably the most comprehensive and thorough car review I've ever seen for any car. Well done and thank you for a no nonsense real-world review!
STOP HATING FRENCH CARS •Their engines are really economical •Their designs are way interesting than others •especially Renault and Peugeot know how to build hot hatches •Renault espace looks so much better than any other family van •they aren’t overly expensive •you don’t have to pay for every detail-> extras are cheaper •French Cars mostly drive really emotional (in a good way)
I had 2 fast Peugeot in the past , the 207RC with 175hp and the 308GTI (2011) with 200hp. Both having the THP Engine developed by BMW , even the new 308GTI is using this engine design. Thi Engine is a real technical Desaster ! I would never advice a powerful PUG as long as this engine type is used. The unit timing belt is the issue in mostly all engines , some have problems after 20.000km , some after 80.000km but all have the same issue, high need of oil , 1 liter per 1.000km might be usual. Therefor I would remove Peugot from this List !
It's too bad that the Renault Megane RS isn't available here in the U.S. It's sad that Renault completely ignores this market. In the meantime Honda for the very first time listened to their customer-base and finally made the Type R available here. I'm glad they did because I purchase a Civic Type R FK8 and absolutely love it!
Honestly I think this is going to change. Historically the hot hatch hasn't really been a thing in the U.S. to the same degree as in Europe, but if the Type R is a success there, and I can't imagine why it wouldn't, I'm sure Renault won't want to leave Honda alone. That's the positive side of globalism, increasingly the manufacturers want to sell their models worldwide. So the U.S. are getting the hot hatches and we in Australia are getting Mustangs (that's another car that's very dear to me!)
Great review as always. Your reviews are so detailed and cover all the key aspects that go into buying a car. After researching a lot and watching many reviews of the RS 280 Cup including yours (too many times!), I went and bought one and more than happy as it is an exceptional car with great driving dynamics.
Great review, thanks. It looks absolutely awesome and imho ticks all the right boxes. I've previously owned a Clio 172, 182 and Megane 225 and loved them all. I'm collecting my RS Megane 280 at the weekend and this review has only galvanised my thoughts about this brilliant car. Cheers!
2014 265 pre-facelift version here, with a little more horses and a little less weight. Not gonna change anytime soon for any hot hatch on the market today. Prefer the pre-facelift version.
It makes one chortle to hear, talking about this kind of car, "if you struggle with parking" you can have optionals helping you. I also believe he said it with an undertone of irony in his voice.
Ive got a 2021 300 sports RS and they have made a lot of improvements on the dash and infotainment screen and general button and visual appearances. For example, the ac dials. Theres now only 3 driving modes using the personamulti sense, sports, and race. Engine wise, it's now 300bhp and 420Nm in both sport and trophy. Finally there is only EDC now no manual which i personally prefer.
As an owner of 2019 Type R I also love the looks of this Megane, but is it better than the Type R ? NOPE I dont think so. TYPE R is a real track machine. Rain or dry, and in the real world, its a very capable car ready to go as well.
Think the Type R is out in front, followed by this and the I30N Performance which are neck and neck imo. Of course, there are loads of other cars but when you start talking about Golf R’s and Focus RS’s then I think you move into another sub category....
I had the previous megane RS, both 265 and 275. I was thinking about the new one but I went for the Type R. There's just no comparison between the two and I didn't want to wait for the Trophy.
@@MajorAMinor I don't know yet, I'll let you know when I receive it end of June :). There's a waiting period until May where i bought it in Romania for my colour. I've also had the Clio RS220 Trophy and I can tell you it did not compare to the Megane.
@@MajorAMinor The Megane was the best car I've driven so it will be hard to compete. That induction noise when you passed 5000 was very addictive. I drove it really hard, maxing it out on the motorway at least twice a week. Would drive it on the b roads like on the track. I live in Canada and it's not possible to drive even remotely hard here, it's very strict. So, I go to Romania four or five months per year and I buy and change my car every two years or so.
@@cosminmihu9963 Haha, yeah, I feel you. I like to drive my 265 cup up to understeering on the b-roads which I know by heart. I'm addicted to the car and tight bends. I had a 250 cup first. I might even go for a third one in a few years, unless the new 300 Trophy proofs to be something special. Before the new one came out I had a feeling the Megane 3 R.S. will go down in history as the pinnacle of Renault Sport. Too bad it never hit the 300 hp mark. I haven't driven the new one yet though.
forget the cups better for track talk. I had the 250 cup and it was far better on the road than the non cup if you get one of these get the cup trust me.
This guy is a little biased against French cars... who know why. Some are still hung up on the reliability of 2009 models... need to move on buddy the French are at the top imo with hot hatches. Only the type r can stand next to these and hold its head high. I30n is good but not on this level.
Hi Stefan, we're not aware of this being the case. We suggest looking for answers on Renault's forum to see if owners have experienced a similar issue 👍
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This is an amazing car! One question though? I see that there are plenty of 'In depth ' reviews of other hatchbacks, but I don't see one of the Type R? I hear how the gentleman,at times, down plays the Type R, but I don't see a review of the Honda only an 8 minute review of the Honda Civic. This video really looks like a infomercial about how you should 'REALLY' buy this car. It does sound bias to me. The Type R really gets bashed around alot with all that flashing of the picture of the Honda. In short this video should end with how much the Honda Type R sucks!
@@cooleye8887 WRONG!!! GOOGLE IT , fastest fwd car nurburgring , RENAULT MEGANE TROPHY R BEAT THE CIVIC TYPE R BY 3 MINUITES , at least know your facts before commenting dumbass LOL
@@cooleye8887 you are obviously a very biased type r owner that thinks they still hold the record you need to look up on your facts before sprouting so called basic facts on here. You only got to Google fwd fastest car and you will see you are wrong
Are you seriously gonna do a review on a car like this without showing or talking about how it sounds even ONCE? Literally no part of this 47 minute long review does the viewer get to hear the car. Seriously? Stats are great and all, but please..
If you ask someone to watch for 46 minutes on the premise you'll answer a question. Answer the sodding question. To save anyone else watching this; The answer is no. It's a great car, but why pick this rather than an i30N?
Whw do they keep touting Bose as luxury? It's a crap mall hifi. If you know cars, you ought to know stereos too. Put something good in there without a dad-fi junk name.
absolutely the best looking hothatch............
this guy really knows his onions. very well informed. i have learnt things about the r.s that i havent from many reviews and videos
The for the feedback foxhounduk2k8
Couldn't agree more with foxhound . This is high quality journalism by a true professional. Nearly all TH-cam reviews these days are done video blog style with 10-minute showcases that tell very little about the car in question. Technical knowledge is also a rare commodity as most reviewers are only interested in visual presentation. And, BTW, presentation is not lacking in the least on this video. Best car review video I've seen this year, and I've seen a ton. OSV, Thumbs up for the really good work and please do keep it up! The automotive world needs reporters who actually know what they're talking about and are willing and able to express all the important information in a clear, detailed and honest manner. 5/5
@@varmastiko2908 Thanks for your kind words!
A proper review without the wank or moan about nothing just to get clicks. Very, very informative. Apart from a test drive, I see no reason to visit a dealer to buy one based on the info here! Thanks so much for putting a great video together and not just bang on about how fast it is or the pops on the exhaust. A review for the real world buyer.
Thanks for the feedback saygdaytorob 👍 our aim is to help potential buyers before their big purchase.
This is arguably the most comprehensive and thorough car review I've ever seen for any car. Well done and thank you for a no nonsense real-world review!
Thanks for the feedback Adam 👍 great to see comments like this
You’re more than welcome 😊
STOP HATING FRENCH CARS
•Their engines are really economical
•Their designs are way interesting than others
•especially Renault and Peugeot know how to build hot hatches
•Renault espace looks so much better than any other family van
•they aren’t overly expensive
•you don’t have to pay for every detail-> extras are cheaper
•French Cars mostly drive really emotional (in a good way)
Thanks for the comment 👍 you are right. Frencg cars have come a long way in recent years and show improved reliability and economy.
I would also put the Citroen C4 Picasso right up there in terms of looks with the Espace
I really like the Renault RS (I drive a Clio) but this RS is not economical !!!! 10 l/100 km when you drive relaxed. But this is a sportscar........
well said!
Espace is also the most comfortable car, in which I've ever sat.
I had 2 fast Peugeot in the past , the 207RC with 175hp and the 308GTI (2011) with 200hp. Both having the THP Engine developed by BMW , even the new 308GTI is using this engine design. Thi Engine is a real technical Desaster ! I would never advice a powerful PUG as long as this engine type is used. The unit timing belt is the issue in mostly all engines , some have problems after 20.000km , some after 80.000km but all have the same issue, high need of oil , 1 liter per 1.000km might be usual. Therefor I would remove Peugot from this List !
It's too bad that the Renault Megane RS isn't available here in the U.S. It's sad that Renault completely ignores this market. In the meantime Honda for the very first time listened to their customer-base and finally made the Type R available here. I'm glad they did because I purchase a Civic Type R FK8 and absolutely love it!
Honestly I think this is going to change. Historically the hot hatch hasn't really been a thing in the U.S. to the same degree as in Europe, but if the Type R is a success there, and I can't imagine why it wouldn't, I'm sure Renault won't want to leave Honda alone. That's the positive side of globalism, increasingly the manufacturers want to sell their models worldwide. So the U.S. are getting the hot hatches and we in Australia are getting Mustangs (that's another car that's very dear to me!)
Another truly excellent in depth review putting tv channels to complete shame .at 5:22 gave that guy a fright on the corner haha!
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One of the best reviews I ever seen. Pure info presented flawless...nice. Very hard to achive this level I supose..
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Suprisingly complete review with lot of informations you struggle to find elswhere.
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Splendid review. Covered all the bases.
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Great review - thanks for putting together such a detailed package!
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A very good review cheers buddy I used to own a RS Twingo Cup Sports until Dagenham Council took it for parking tickets xxx
Great review as always. Your reviews are so detailed and cover all the key aspects that go into buying a car. After researching a lot and watching many reviews of the RS 280 Cup including yours (too many times!), I went and bought one and more than happy as it is an exceptional car with great driving dynamics.
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Brilliant review and host!
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Great review, thanks. It looks absolutely awesome and imho ticks all the right boxes. I've previously owned a Clio 172, 182 and Megane 225 and loved them all. I'm collecting my RS Megane 280 at the weekend and this review has only galvanised my thoughts about this brilliant car. Cheers!
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How is the ownership after a year now? I'm thinking of buying one too...
Epic presentation.
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Very in depth and informative review.
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Great through review - love the new RS yet no hurry to replace my 2014 265 that’s so much fun to drive
Great to hear back from an owner 👍 hope the 14 plate keeps going strong ✔
2014 265 pre-facelift version here, with a little more horses and a little less weight. Not gonna change anytime soon for any hot hatch on the market today. Prefer the pre-facelift version.
Great detailed review, always good!
wow what a review, well done mate
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It makes one chortle to hear, talking about this kind of car, "if you struggle with parking" you can have optionals helping you. I also believe he said it with an undertone of irony in his voice.
Your review just made me want the RS even more. Watched the entire video and enjoyed it. Thank you. What is the real world motor way range?
Thanks for the kind words 👍 we were achieving about 37mpg when cruising on the motorway, hope that helps
That 4 wheel steer nearly had you in trouble at 5:23, or was it the camera angle ?
Bad driving.
The review i waited for!
At 5.23 I thought you may be going bang lol
Ive got a 2021 300 sports RS and they have made a lot of improvements on the dash and infotainment screen and general button and visual appearances. For example, the ac dials. Theres now only 3 driving modes using the personamulti sense, sports, and race. Engine wise, it's now 300bhp and 420Nm in both sport and trophy. Finally there is only EDC now no manual which i personally prefer.
You can still get 2021-23 in manuals here in Australia.
The best review! Thanks. Gonna subscribe. Cheers.
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@@rivervalegroup with the amont of info and details that you put on the reviews i will like for shure.
Awesome review. Well researched.
Love the car. Its the Top unit
Thank you for watching, Kevin 👍
As an owner of 2019 Type R I also love the looks of this Megane, but is it better than the Type R ? NOPE I dont think so. TYPE R is a real track machine. Rain or dry, and in the real world, its a very capable car ready to go as well.
I agree and sure better quality, reliability
@@nixodian how do you know that? Hasn't been out long enough yet to know.
Yes This car is believed to be better than typer and much better looking ,the Honda is like something from toys r us
NOPE TYPE R IS WAAAAY MUCH BETTER THAN THAT MEGANE WHO LOOKS LIKE A REGULAR TRAFFIC AND A TURTLE TOY LOL 😂😄😅
Think the Type R is out in front, followed by this and the I30N Performance which are neck and neck imo. Of course, there are loads of other cars but when you start talking about Golf R’s and Focus RS’s then I think you move into another sub category....
I had the previous megane RS, both 265 and 275. I was thinking about the new one but I went for the Type R. There's just no comparison between the two and I didn't want to wait for the Trophy.
Myself, being an addicted 265 cup owner, how would you compare the typr r with the 265? Especially in the fun and involvement department?
@@MajorAMinor I don't know yet, I'll let you know when I receive it end of June :). There's a waiting period until May where i bought it in Romania for my colour. I've also had the Clio RS220 Trophy and I can tell you it did not compare to the Megane.
@@cosminmihu9963 Thanks! Will be interesting to hear from an owner of both of these cars.
@@MajorAMinor The Megane was the best car I've driven so it will be hard to compete. That induction noise when you passed 5000 was very addictive. I drove it really hard, maxing it out on the motorway at least twice a week. Would drive it on the b roads like on the track. I live in Canada and it's not possible to drive even remotely hard here, it's very strict. So, I go to Romania four or five months per year and I buy and change my car every two years or so.
@@cosminmihu9963 Haha, yeah, I feel you. I like to drive my 265 cup up to understeering on the b-roads which I know by heart. I'm addicted to the car and tight bends. I had a 250 cup first. I might even go for a third one in a few years, unless the new 300 Trophy proofs to be something special. Before the new one came out I had a feeling the Megane 3 R.S. will go down in history as the pinnacle of Renault Sport. Too bad it never hit the 300 hp mark. I haven't driven the new one yet though.
Have it against typeR, for performance, that will be a challenge to say the least
forget the cups better for track talk. I had the 250 cup and it was far better on the road than the non cup
if you get one of these get the cup trust me.
Thanks for the comment Karl, its great to hear from an owner 👍
Renault Mégane RS Trophy- R 2019. Nurburgring Nordschleife lap record 7'40''10. Renault Mégane RS Trophy R the best ! 🏆🇫🇷
Jean-yves Derick faster than typeR?
@@nixodian , Renault Mégane RS Trophy R = 7'40''10 .(05/04/2019). Honda Civic Type R = 7'43''80 .(03/04/2017). Circuit 20 km 600 !
@@nixodian,look, on Google, record on the circuit of Nurburgring !
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This guy is a little biased against French cars... who know why. Some are still hung up on the reliability of 2009 models... need to move on buddy the French are at the top imo with hot hatches. Only the type r can stand next to these and hold its head high. I30n is good but not on this level.
This is still such a big problem in many markets. They are very reliable vehicles according to the reliability surveys, sometimes more so than Nissan.
It's telling that they used the Type R in the title to attract viewers.
After years of usage do the door handles start to crackle while closing them? They seem kinda cheap.. great review!
Hi Stefan, we're not aware of this being the case. We suggest looking for answers on Renault's forum to see if owners have experienced a similar issue 👍
Please do the new renaultclio next
We have it on our list of cars to review 👍
Please review against honda typeR
Steady as she goset captain
I wish u could review the mk3 rs.
Thank you for the suggestion, Darren. We'll see what we can do 👍
Perfect review ,finally someone with knowledge ! subscribe = yes ! :)
on uk roads today you might as well have a horse and cart
300 horses
Its better looking then the rest!!the Honda looks awfull
I love Renaults.
Haha. I normally don't like Renault at all, but Renault Sport that's a wholly different matter!
How hard is the ride in cup/trophy model?
It is pretty stiff
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The problems are as follows reliability they aren't known for any very good review
The glove box has two USB plugs to plug your smartphone
Thanks for the extra information Justin 👍
This is an amazing car! One question though? I see that there are plenty of 'In depth ' reviews of other hatchbacks, but I don't see one of the Type R? I hear how the gentleman,at times, down plays the Type R, but I don't see a review of the Honda only an 8 minute review of the Honda Civic. This video really looks like a infomercial about how you should 'REALLY' buy this car. It does sound bias to me. The Type R really gets bashed around alot with all that flashing of the picture of the Honda. In short this video should end with how much the Honda Type R sucks!
Erm this channel makes videos for almost every new car out there in the UK...
Looks better and stops there.
Megane doesnt sound like a vaccum cleaner
B tech tiff needell.
It's less embarrassing than a civic
Mégane beats the civic around a track , but straight line speed civic would be better , the Renault all day for me
BEATS THE CIVIC IN THE TRACK ??!! LOL NO IT DOESNT. TYPE R TECHNICALLY STILL HOLDS THE FASTEST FWD IN NURBURGRING MY FRIEND.
@@cooleye8887 WRONG!!! GOOGLE IT , fastest fwd car nurburgring , RENAULT MEGANE TROPHY R BEAT THE CIVIC TYPE R BY 3 MINUITES , at least know your facts before commenting dumbass LOL
@@cooleye8887 you are obviously a very biased type r owner that thinks they still hold the record you need to look up on your facts before sprouting so called basic facts on here. You only got to Google fwd fastest car and you will see you are wrong
Are you seriously gonna do a review on a car like this without showing or talking about how it sounds even ONCE?
Literally no part of this 47 minute long review does the viewer get to hear the car.
Seriously? Stats are great and all, but please..
4:05 short but sweet.
@@docholliday4292 Bit of a joke lol.
Lancer version will be better one..
Boot space is only 384L not 444. Unless the interwebs is wrong only 4 litres more than a golf.
I'd rather push an i30N than buy a Renault.
If you ask someone to watch for 46 minutes on the premise you'll answer a question. Answer the sodding question.
To save anyone else watching this; The answer is no. It's a great car, but why pick this rather than an i30N?
The old one was better
all that just go to morrisons laughable
Boring
This guy is talking shit. The pug 308 would eat this on track. So much lighter and handles big time
Whw do they keep touting Bose as luxury? It's a crap mall hifi. If you know cars, you ought to know stereos too. Put something good in there without a dad-fi junk name.