agreed, as a 280 mk4 rs owner it really does live up to my expectations, handaling and power for what is is is crazy, with a thew mods tossed on it is realy wakes the car up a lot more as well. over here in the uk thsey are just getting rarer by the month in time to come mine will be a handfull with my spec in black on the roads.
I've been fortunate enough to drive the various R.S models of both the Clio and Megane and I have to say Ciro is spot on about everything he said about this car.
Great video! As a Megane RS 280 Cup owner, it is as you say, a proper hot hatch with handling that is up there with the very best. The performance is more than enough and in anything but a straight road it will beat the compitition! Yes the suspension can be a bit firm depending on how bad the road is but at speed it just grips like no other and really comes into it's own. Sad to see they will no longer be a ICE RS but I think the EV madness will come back to bite people in the you know what...
Love the touch on those safety belts, 1 wonders when VW will introduce blue safety belts for the Golf R and red 1s for the GTI; even as optional extras just to make them a bit more special
@@mbonenineluvhola15depends on your luck.. i currently have my second Trophy 300 and have had zero issues on the second one. First one had the exhaust flap squeak and a battery failure, but thats not a big problem..
Anything with the letters R.S has always been a purpose built machine regardless of manufacturer. This having a Nismo derived 1.8 i4 makes it even better as these are quite stout powertrains. It's unfortunate how this and the Type R appear as enthusiast cars rather than hothatches for everyone as Golf/Polo GTI's or R's or Focus/Fiesta ST's or RS for most people
The Meg RS300 Trophy is fantastic..... have had one for three years now. Am I right, it looks like you don't have the recaro seats in that test car? The recaros are unbeatable.
Hi from the uk, i have the mk4 phase 2 megane rs 300, i went from the sport chassis rather than the trophy because i think it suits the british b roads much much more, still a proper focused hot hatch but slightly softer springs, but trust me it is still a hard-core hot hatch, i changed from a cupra formentor vz2 310, vag cars are good at straight line speeds these might not be as fast but they definitely make you smile in the corners.
I love all the content, energy and the critic reviews that you put out. Personally i love this Renault RS...really i do. BUT i will not by any Renault product, becos of the poor Renault Aftersales service...i had two Renualts and basically the agents dont keep parts.....sorry for venting, but people are better off with established brands. I am not the only unsatisfied Renualt owner in South Africa
It’s an awesome machine really But I take the type R with manual as I just fell in love with manual hot hatches Definitely awesome look mate🎉sell the shirts nice summer vibe
@davidsanderson2960 depends on the country, some markets have more options than others. I have a manual 2022 300 Trophy with Recaros, Fujilights and Potenza s007 tyres. Basically same spec as Ultime.
The normal RS is the competition for GTi not this... also most people who buy an RS are the type of people who would not buy a GTi as it's not unique and lacks personality
So underated in SA. Didnt it hold the record around Nurburgring for a front wheel hot hatch at a time. I think what gave it the edge was the rear wheel "steering" that this car has.
@@Bless_Mabunda it's actually not though. The Golf R is way faster in a straight line, way more comfortable and "luxurious", has more technology and features, and is cheaper. Unless you live on a racetrack (which practically nobody who buys these cars does) the Golf is better in every way while being cheaper.
@@van_der_lindeDA yes I have. The Golf R is cheaper while being better in every way that matters. So is an actual RWD sportscar like the Toyota 86. And also the AWD Subaru WRX. All cheaper than a FWD hatch.
Renault have so much motor racing and F1 heritage. Engine and constructor championships and the first to bring turbo charging to F1. They know their stuff.
I heard a long time ago that RS is bo longer and in fact Renault in F1 done away with that titoe too just before launching their Alpine brand mainstream. It is unfortunate but they were in financial difficulties too. I wonder where the madcaps at Renault sport will go....they came up with crazy stuff
Forgot about another Hot Hatch that's on the market, the Hyundai i30N. It definitely isn't a slacker and it comes reasonably priced than all the cars mentioned in this video.
Imagine the depreciatiion of this car ( not like the Renault enthusiasts care ) . Then there are all the issues this car will give you in a few years, but I guess that is the nature of hot hatches though with the abuse they take.
This is so interesting, we need to do a video on South African sunroof culture. Tell us, why do you love a sunroof? We'll use your answer, if you're willing, in the video. Thanks so much
@Carscoza personally I have no specific science for this but I honestly feel that a hot hatch is not complete until it has a sunroof. Yes there's more to a car than a panoramic roof but lets be honest, have you seen how "incomplete" a car like a golf gti looks when it doesn't have it. What I'm trying to say is, these type of cars are marketed to those who are young at heart, people who enjoy the drive, love sticking their arm out when driving slowly (with music) on the Atlantic seaboard. It's more than just a car to take to the track. It's a lifestyle. We South Africans love our sunroofs, that's why we even have aftermarket ones fitted in😅
Just to clarify the car always starts in Mysense (regular) mode. 1 press of the RS button puts you in Sport, 2 presses in Save (eco) mode, hold puts you in race mode. While the digital dash does take a moment to refresh, the change is instant, just press the RS button to the mode you want and keep driving.
The funniest thing I ever saw was a Renault Megane F1 take on a 330i BMW at 3am on the stretch of highway that goes past the cement factory between Gillooleys and Alberton...neck and neck up to about 200 kmph, then the Renaults engine popped and left a very wide and noticeable oil stain across all 4 lanes until it came to a dead stop...the BMW kept going, with that 6cyl beauty of an engine howling into the Highveld winter night... The French build cars about as well as they fight wars...
What hyperbole mixed with a few white lies. One French car broke not in so many words as described here during a race without knowing what was done to it by the owner only for this observer to conclude all about all French Cars. Shame!!
1-Ask to Siri/Google what nation won the most of war. 2-Realize you grew up with anglosphere propaganda. 3-However you're right about french car quality : some are good, some are a real nightmare.
Would love to spend money on some T-shirts and hoodies in the shop, Ciro. But as much as I want to, I can't. Why? Becasue you stock clothes for gravity affected people and children. Stock 3XLs dammit!!!! That should be a bare minimum.
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This fella is the best car journalist. Truthful and funny
I’m not particularly interested in ZA auto market. Still watch vids for Ciro
He's good, I'll admit I only watch the clips he presents.
Agreed.
I love his dry humor 😂😅
Decent review of a car that most have no idea how good it is.
Eish bro
agreed, as a 280 mk4 rs owner it really does live up to my expectations, handaling and power for what is is is crazy, with a thew mods tossed on it is realy wakes the car up a lot more as well. over here in the uk thsey are just getting rarer by the month in time to come mine will be a handfull with my spec in black on the roads.
Ciro had my full attention when he said this car "doesn't really care about you"😂. Nice to know Megane RS is going out with a proper roar❤️.
4:43 I remember searching for 'pictures of cars' on a Nokia 3330 back in the day. I feel you, Ciro.
Are you 18 and above?? YES!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@shathaniketogetswe4271 EVERY TIME! 🤣🤣🤣
@PKDionysus 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 me and my hommies all glaring at this 15inch screen, those were the times 🤣🤣🤣
I've been fortunate enough to drive the various R.S models of both the Clio and Megane and I have to say Ciro is spot on about everything he said about this car.
This is great to hear!
The Megane RS has always been my fav hot hatch!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Ciro looking clean in the shirt🫵🏾🔥
Ciro humour is unmatched 😂😂😂😂. Pictures of cars you say 😂😂
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Great video! As a Megane RS 280 Cup owner, it is as you say, a proper hot hatch with handling that is up there with the very best. The performance is more than enough and in anything but a straight road it will beat the compitition! Yes the suspension can be a bit firm depending on how bad the road is but at speed it just grips like no other and really comes into it's own. Sad to see they will no longer be a ICE RS but I think the EV madness will come back to bite people in the you know what...
My dream car together with the Type R
This video is superb, The production is out of this world. The drone shots and camera work is ❤🔥❤🔥. Where is this road around WC ?
Contermanskloof, Durbanville. It's a treat!
We're so glad to hear this! Thanks so much
Love the touch on those safety belts, 1 wonders when VW will introduce blue safety belts for the Golf R and red 1s for the GTI; even as optional extras just to make them a bit more special
I've driven the Megane RS 280 Lux EDC... She's just something else
Best Hot hatch.
No theft risk.
Sounds good.
Very fast.
Looks very good.❤
The only problem is its gonna be at service more than it will be at home
Unfortunately the Type R is a level up from this car....
@@mbonenineluvhola15depends on your luck.. i currently have my second Trophy 300 and have had zero issues on the second one. First one had the exhaust flap squeak and a battery failure, but thats not a big problem..
Anything with the letters R.S has always been a purpose built machine regardless of manufacturer. This having a Nismo derived 1.8 i4 makes it even better as these are quite stout powertrains. It's unfortunate how this and the Type R appear as enthusiast cars rather than hothatches for everyone as Golf/Polo GTI's or R's or Focus/Fiesta ST's or RS for most people
Underrated car
I want it, I don’t care about the price. I want it! End of story
I'd pick this over any car they need to rethink this, 🙏🏼😭😭😭🙏🏼💔💔they need to Bring the GT. BACK
This guy is an amazing journalist but he never smiles 😂 smile a bit bro you have the best job in the world
Ah thank you! There is lots of evidence of Ciro smiling all over the channel, we hope you'll get stuck into our back catalogue of over 800 videos ☺️
Pictures of Cars obviously, what was I thinking ey
The Meg RS300 Trophy is fantastic..... have had one for three years now. Am I right, it looks like you don't have the recaro seats in that test car? The recaros are unbeatable.
Beautiful and awesome GR-Corolla competitor! Man; I wish we got this in the U.S.!
Would love to see this in a drag race with the Golf 8 GTI and the i30N🙌🏾🔥
This compete with a 8R really that's what he said 5.7sec v 6.4sec from gti it's too much 😂
@@ashleysambo4104 the i30N does 0-100 in 5.4seconds but I say GTI so everyone can compare it to the market leader of hot hatches in SA.
Why a drag race. Circuits are where it's at. No races on runways. The end.
Can you please Race it against the Hyundai I30N
Hi from the uk, i have the mk4 phase 2 megane rs 300, i went from the sport chassis rather than the trophy because i think it suits the british b roads much much more, still a proper focused hot hatch but slightly softer springs, but trust me it is still a hard-core hot hatch, i changed from a cupra formentor vz2 310, vag cars are good at straight line speeds these might not be as fast but they definitely make you smile in the corners.
I love all the content, energy and the critic reviews that you put out. Personally i love this Renault RS...really i do. BUT i will not by any Renault product, becos of the poor Renault Aftersales service...i had two Renualts and basically the agents dont keep parts.....sorry for venting, but people are better off with established brands. I am not the only unsatisfied Renualt owner in South Africa
You can change the dial to the circle rev counter in race mode
Definitely my next car, unless something changes.
Great car and it also cool to see one in our roads as rare as it is
Should one be making upshifts or downshifts with the steering off centre?
My son in SA is the proud owner of one. I’ll have a drive when we pop back for a holiday. If he lets me.
Trophy editions are SPECIAL
dream car, never thought id love a french car so much, im almost ahsamed lol.
Esta camisa e linda Ciro.
Great review as always
Race this thiiiiiiing against the Yaris and Corolla plus Type R and Golf 8 R
Speedometer is customisable, change it to the one you like.
I'm here for the fashion. I too have a island shirt.
Curious to know which road you used to test drive the Renault?
I’m here for Ciro’s shirt 🙂
Lovely review as always .. can anyone tell me what road this is looks nice to test drive a car
Thank you! Malanshoogte road north of Cape Town
I, too, searched for pictures of cars when we first got dial up hahahaha loved that joke!
It’s an awesome machine really
But I take the type R with manual as I just fell in love with manual hot hatches
Definitely awesome look mate🎉sell the shirts nice summer vibe
This car comes in manual too.
@@earth2baz the 300 is edc only
@davidsanderson2960 depends on the country, some markets have more options than others.
I have a manual 2022 300 Trophy with Recaros, Fujilights and Potenza s007 tyres. Basically same spec as Ultime.
Love the RS, is just so special and viceral, in a world of fast but boring cars those type of cars are going to be remember
Getting one next year can’t wait….Currently driving 1.6 megane GT line
Love the review, think for the price I'd pick a Mk7 Gti. Think I'd wait till prices come down 1st before buying a Megane RS.
mk7 gti isnt even in the same ballpark compared to this
@@NgolaNalane True, but it still remains as my opinion so it does’nt matter.
@@LuigiNathanyeah because you yearn for something as silly as a sunroof, something that really tickles your fancy hence your opinion
@@thetad1242 funniest comeback I’ve ever seen. 😂
The normal RS is the competition for GTi not this... also most people who buy an RS are the type of people who would not buy a GTi as it's not unique and lacks personality
There are no active dampers on this car btw, so RS mode has no effect on the suspension
Lol, Love the new look Ciro🙂. Great review as always 💯
😅in white??? No imagination ! Lovely car!🆒😎👍! SUBARU!!!
I've seen these as low as R649k... the only Fwd competition is i30n, Golf8 gti and TypeR.
Definitely quicker than a Gti.
So underated in SA.
Didnt it hold the record around Nurburgring for a front wheel hot hatch at a time.
I think what gave it the edge was the rear wheel "steering" that this car has.
Rear rear wheel steering was removed from that record setting car
The record was set by the RS3oo Trophy-R version. The more hardcore version with no rear seats, half cage etc. Also no rear wheel steering.
One of the best hatches out there, shame it's just as overpriced as the Type R.
Overpriced how, cuz it’s in the same bracket as the golf 8
😂 overpriced, have you seen the price of every single new car today?
@@Bless_Mabunda it's actually not though. The Golf R is way faster in a straight line, way more comfortable and "luxurious", has more technology and features, and is cheaper. Unless you live on a racetrack (which practically nobody who buys these cars does) the Golf is better in every way while being cheaper.
@yissibiiyte I would love you to find me a golf 8R out the box that's cheaper than a megane
@@van_der_lindeDA yes I have. The Golf R is cheaper while being better in every way that matters. So is an actual RWD sportscar like the Toyota 86. And also the AWD Subaru WRX. All cheaper than a FWD hatch.
well, I would like to see a EV vs Gas from Cape Town to Pretoria, Who can do it fastest.
Golf 8 r is a monster 235kw 🎉🎉🎉
it will lose the drag races but it looks the part for a boy racer,love it
On the fashion sense part 😂, I think it looks good.
Renault have so much motor racing and F1 heritage. Engine and constructor championships and the first to bring turbo charging to F1. They know their stuff.
Where is this road? And are there any cops in the area? Asking for a friend
Great review 🎉
Sunroof? Well... Who needs that in a driver's car?😁😁😁
You can do better 0-100 kms with different tires. Bridgestone's are horrible. I have done 5.4 on Cup 2s.
The Martha joke refers to BVS Dawn of Justice. You guys should watch the DCEU when you're done with the MCU.
Just went from Jeremy Clarkson to James May with that shirt 😂
I heard a long time ago that RS is bo longer and in fact Renault in F1 done away with that titoe too just before launching their Alpine brand mainstream.
It is unfortunate but they were in financial difficulties too. I wonder where the madcaps at Renault sport will go....they came up with crazy stuff
Forgot about another Hot Hatch that's on the market, the Hyundai i30N. It definitely isn't a slacker and it comes reasonably priced than all the cars mentioned in this video.
My brother I30N is not in the league of the RS Trophy
You are correct, Ciro missed it out and it's a car we all really like a lot.
Just can't be compared to a Type R...sorry
Ciro, are we getting an automatic transmission Clio this year?
Yes, it's confirmed
Renault is no more making the RS or even the GT line. Sadly they said EV are the next gen. As a Renault fan this is sad.
Then let's have a drag race between the Renault RS, Golf R and Corolla GR.
Unfortunatly the actual running costs like feul ingectors shocks brake pads etc. Our roads with all the potholes wont be good for this car.
Sometimes we have to explain fast car.not who i race. And win
If this car had a sunroof and a roof spoiler it would probably look more bad a$$ than it is now.🔥🔥 nice car though
The only thing I hate about this vehicle is that it 🇨🇵
The shirts 👕 looks like you are a Columbian Drug Lord ......Pablo Escobar to be precise😂😂😂 epic review likewise
Bold choice with that shirt, but pulled it off bru
Beautiful shirt ❤❤
A big Renault fan
Definitely my choice if my bank manager allowed me😂
Hyundai I30N. Feels like the better buy. Mainly because it has a sunroof😅
How about the i30N
Only problem is the price😢
If i could i would have bought like 10 of them because i can see many people are gonna crash these..especially if they coming from a golf7
Incredible hot hatch only issue i have is the sun roof 😑😑
Vw has produced the car for you
Nice performance car. But Renault reliability is what worries me 😮
Nice shirt bro...😊
What about i30N?
Ha ha ha. No way just legal speed. Love the RS. 🎉🎉🎉
Imagine the depreciatiion of this car ( not like the Renault enthusiasts care ) . Then there are all the issues this car will give you in a few years, but I guess that is the nature of hot hatches though with the abuse they take.
Unfortunately, EVs taking over the world is because people no longer understand fun cars. Most people don't understand this car either.
Brutal💯
these people dont listen. Why the hell dont they give us an option of a sunroof. I would legitimately choose something else because of that
This is so interesting, we need to do a video on South African sunroof culture. Tell us, why do you love a sunroof? We'll use your answer, if you're willing, in the video. Thanks so much
@Carscoza personally I have no specific science for this but I honestly feel that a hot hatch is not complete until it has a sunroof. Yes there's more to a car than a panoramic roof but lets be honest, have you seen how "incomplete" a car like a golf gti looks when it doesn't have it. What I'm trying to say is, these type of cars are marketed to those who are young at heart, people who enjoy the drive, love sticking their arm out when driving slowly (with music) on the Atlantic seaboard. It's more than just a car to take to the track. It's a lifestyle. We South Africans love our sunroofs, that's why we even have aftermarket ones fitted in😅
@@NgolaNalane dammit I should have gotten one fitted with the new type R....deal breaker that
Yes... pictures of cars... that's exactly what you were you looking for... 😅
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Easy pick for i30n...even price❤❤😂😅😅
Ok great now review the new TypeR
Just to clarify the car always starts in Mysense (regular) mode. 1 press of the RS button puts you in Sport, 2 presses in Save (eco) mode, hold puts you in race mode.
While the digital dash does take a moment to refresh, the change is instant, just press the RS button to the mode you want and keep driving.
They just need to bring some Alpines over and all will be well
The funniest thing I ever saw was a Renault Megane F1 take on a 330i BMW at 3am on the stretch of highway that goes past the cement factory between Gillooleys and Alberton...neck and neck up to about 200 kmph, then the Renaults engine popped and left a very wide and noticeable oil stain across all 4 lanes until it came to a dead stop...the BMW kept going, with that 6cyl beauty of an engine howling into the Highveld winter night...
The French build cars about as well as they fight wars...
What hyperbole mixed with a few white lies. One French car broke not in so many words as described here during a race without knowing what was done to it by the owner only for this observer to conclude all about all French Cars. Shame!!
1-Ask to Siri/Google what nation won the most of war.
2-Realize you grew up with anglosphere propaganda.
3-However you're right about french car quality : some are good, some are a real nightmare.
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Finally!!!
A very very good hatchback but a bit overpriced really 😢
Ciro you look good in anything 😍🔥
Pity you got it with the wrong transmission mate
Far better than a golf r ...fight me
04:39??😭😭🙆🏾
Would love to spend money on some T-shirts and hoodies in the shop, Ciro. But as much as I want to, I can't. Why? Becasue you stock clothes for gravity affected people and children. Stock 3XLs dammit!!!! That should be a bare minimum.
Sorry sir, we're on it! Sent your comment to Hannes who runs the store :)