On paper the renault megane gt 220 sport wagon looks like an ideal blend of performance and practicality up front theres a 2. Renault megane gt220 track test bang for your bucks 2015 motor. Renault sport megane estate gt 220 space with pace. Renault megane gt 220 sport wagon quick spin french brand blends hot hatch performance with wagon practicality in convincing fashion. With their vivacious design and outstanding finish. Renault s red hot megane rs 265 is about as good as it gets in terms of hot hatches, one of if not the best handling frontwheel drive cars on the face of the planet. This enables better impact absorption and improves. Can a watereddown renaultsport 275 really be any good and does the world need another hothatch. The new renault megane gt isnt just a hatchback version of the megane sedan, its also sportier looking and backed by added performance. Canelle, a facebook renault sport fan and the renault sport test driver laurent hurgon, the man who drove the megane. The objective was to create something quicker and sharper to drive than the gt.
View the key features and design elements of each r. Were writing to inform you that we will be moving all our renault sport cars and motorsport content on the. Renault has jazzed up the gt 220 s cabin with a fauxcarbon strip and red accents, and theres also a renault sport badge on the passenger side to let you know this isnt any old megane. The renault megane gt was the driver and constructor standings expanded as one of two special models, and presented as a separate model in the 2010 model year, in november 2006, due to the double victory in the formula 1. Developed with the special knowhow that only renault sport technologies can provide. The megane gt 220 sport wagon is a slightly detuned version of one of our favourite. Inside the megane gt 220 the carbon fibre effect dashboard, red highlights and renault sport logo on the dash and door sill kick plate allude to the sporting prowess of this model. The 1465kg megane gt 220 estate by renault sport cant quite match the rs 265 hatch in sheer acceleration it is 1. On paper the renault megane gt 220 sport wagon looks like an ideal blend of performance and practicality. Renault sport megane gt220 tce acceleration 80 220 en 5. The company was founded at the start of the 1990s by igor akrapovic, a slovenian motorbike racing driver renowned for his skills in component design. Megane sport features and specifications renault sport. The new renault megane gt 220 is based on the existing gt line tomtom, but gets more power and firmer suspension. But for many people the threedoor rocket is a little too hot, especially for those with families who need something a bit more restrained and a bit more practical.
The sport mode brings out the best in the sporty qualities of the new megane estate gt. Based on the wagonbodied megane, the gt 220 is not quite a megane. Renault megane gt220 track test bang for your bucks 2015. However, while renault s dealers topped the dealer charts in the 2016 driver power survey, they slipped back in the 2017 results.
Renault megane gt 220 estate tuned to 300 hp autoevolution. We tested the more civilised megane to see how it ran compared to the rest. This platform is dedicated to our passionate drivers, amateurs as well as more experienced, looking for high performance parts for our renault sport racing cars. Ever determined to take racing technologies from the racetrack to the road, renault sport fitted clio r. The new renault megane gt 220 is essentially a toneddown version of.
From better lighting and driver aids to the new easy link multimedia system, you will experience a better, safer drive. The steering is sharp and the car is responsive to changes of direction and the dunlop sport maxx tyres. Renault sport has produced some of the best hot hatches in recent years megane rs250 and clio rs in particular and the gt 220 continues in that breed. From mechanical parts to bodywork elements, you will find on this shop all the products and accessories to reach the top. Renault megane gt 220 coupe laptimes, specs, performance data. In a nutshell the renault megane gt220 is a warm hatch thats a. Renault sport s attempts at enriching the interior materials are mixed, though. The megane gt 220 is great to drive, thanks to its renaultsport roots. You see, even before vw started testing the golf r. No wonder renault australia thought it was on to a good thing when the specs of the gt220 were perused. Renault sport megane gt220 tce acceleration 80 220 en 5 reprise. Trophy, the emphasis placed on technology is also reflected in the attention to detail and meticulous design of the seats, one of the most crucial aspects in getting to know a car and experiencing that initial feeling behind the wheel. Bull rb8 has been released in australia celebrating red bull racings fourth consecutive clinching of the formula one drivers.
It makes a statement with its specially designed bumpers, signature lighting arrangement with led daytime running lights, exclusive 17 alloy wheels and enhanced interior trim. Renault megane range extended with sporty gt 220 autocar. Renault sport racing, commonly known as renault sport, renaultsport, or rst an abbreviation of its former name renault sport technologies, is the motorsport, performance and special vehicles division of renault. The megane gt 220 sport wagon is a slightly detuned version of one of our favourite highperformance cars the megane rs 265 coupe. This worlds first in the segment technology by renault sport provides outstanding agility through tight turns and impressive cornering stability at higher speeds.
The new renault megane range arrives with a design faithful to the models identity but updated with the best in technology. It has a gutsy engine and a great chassis, plus its a practical car. Although weve already driven the megane gt 220 in an overseas first drive, this is our first local steer of the car that has since been renamed for. Out back theres 524 litres of boot space, or 1600l with the rear backrest and front passenger seat folded. Owning a sports car does not mean that you want to race it every time you take it out for a drive. While the 265 is a semitrack model for the very serious driver, the 220 is aimed at the person looking for a family transport with a healthy dose of driving excitement. It was officially established in 1976 as a merger between the alpine and gordini.
The renault sport trophy was a onemake racing series created and managed by renault sport. Enter stage right the megane gt 220 wagon from the renault sport. Because hardly anybody ever bought one, we have to start this story by explaining what the renault megane gt 220 estate is. From then on, youll be able to find all things renault in one place. Heres a solution for those who want a megane rs, but have a family andor dog the renault sport megane estate gt 220. While the 265 is a semitrack model for the very serious driver, the 220 is.