![]() ![]() Paired with the hydraulic bump-stops, it gives the RS 300 impressive reach into the tarmac, not feeling entirely unlike an Alpine A110, in fact. With passive dampers the ride and body control between the two models differs quite substantially, with the RS 300’s more fluid Sport chassis set-up giving it an impressive compliance and excellent composure over ridges and bumps in the road. I was extremely happy with the deal, and coming from a Clio RS the Megane had more features then I could poke a stick at. Lift off, and in traditional hot hatch style the back end will want to break wide – but the feeling can vary markedly depending on the amount of grip available and the surface, varying between graceful and controllable to spikey and just a bit scary. When I purchased this car in 2018, 45,000 for a 205kW and 390Nm wide-body hot hatch with a dual clutch auto, Alcantara trim and Bose sound with a five-year warranty I couldn’t complain too much. ![]() Just as long as you keep your foot on the throttle. ![]() The rear axle engages so responsively that it makes the car feel as though you could maintain the same radius no matter what speed you’re travelling at, without the front or rear tyres losing grip. The diff gives the front axle incredible bite and helps lock the tyres on the trajectory you’ve set with the steering. With the Cup chassis in the Trophy comes a limited-slip differential, so jump on the throttle early in a bend and you reveal the Mégane’s real party piece. ![]()
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