Renault Mégane RS Gets Two New Versions In The UK

Renault UK has made some changes to the Mégane RS for the 2016 model year, adding two new versions, the 275 Cup-S and 275 Nav.

Available to order now with deliveries starting in November, both versions are powered by the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine from the limited-edition 275 Trophy-R. The engine produces 275hp and 360Nm (265lb-ft) of peak torque, available from 3,000 to 5,000rpm. Mated to a six-speed manual transmission, the unit allows Mégane RS 275 models to sprint from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 6.0 seconds and to reach a top speed of 158mph (254 km/h).

The new Mégane RS 275 Cup-S is priced at £23,935 and comes with the uprated Cup chassis including a mechanical limited-slip differential, firmer springs and dampers, a stiffer anti-roll bar and red paint on the Brembo four-pot brake calipers.

The Renault Mégane RS 275 Nav replaces the outgoing 265, uses the same engine as the 275 Cup-S but comes with a more luxurious level of specification. Priced at £25,935, the Mégane RS 275 Nav has a specification more suited to everyday road driving.

Fitted with the standard ‘Sport’ chassis, the 275 Nav builds on the specification of the 275 Cup-S with additional standard features such as automatic lights and wipers, dual-zone climate control, hands-free keycard entry system, rear parking sensors with color camera, extra tinted rear side windows and tailgate, a sunvisor with illumination, chrome Renaultsport door sill plates, a 4x35W sound system and the R-Link v2 multimedia and navigation system with live traffic updates.

Both versions are available in standard Glacier White or six metallic colors: Arctic White, Diamond Black, Mercury Silver, Titanium Grey, Liquid Yellow and the new Flame Red.