Summary:
The Renault Mégane Renault Sport, also known as Renault Mégane RS, is a high-performance hatchback series produced by Renault Sport since 2004 for its parent company Alpine. The Mégane RS has received several prestigious awards for its performance and design. The first generation, Mégane Renault Sport I, based on the second-generation Mégane, was introduced in 2004 and came in three-door and five-door hatchback versions.
Key Points:
1. Name and Series: The Renault Mégane Renault Sport is a high-performance hatchback series produced by Renault Sport for Alpine, a subsidiary of Renault.
2. Awards: The Mégane RS has won accolades such as "Best hot hatch" from What car? and Top Gear, and "Highest placed non-supercar" in Evo's Car of the Year test in 2011.
3. Generations: The first generation, Mégane Renault Sport I, was launched in 2004 and was based on the Renault Mégane II small family car.
4. Variants: The Mégane II RS was available in both three-door and five-door hatchback versions, featuring the same engine.
5. Production: The Mégane RS models were built at Renault's Dieppe factory, using body shells manufactured in Palencia, Spain.
6. Performance: Known for its sporty performance and dynamic driving experience, the Mégane RS offers a combination of power and handling