Renault announces the prices of the Mégane R.S in France, and they are certainly not cheap

Compact sports cars are entering a war with an unclear outcome. This special segment offers many options and all of them have a very similar level of performance, which makes the final decision even harder if we are considering buying one. As is already tradition, Renault will include an R.S variant of its Mégane, which aims to enter the ring and dethrone anyone who dares to challenge it. But this is not the only news, since the diamond brand has just announced the price the compact will have in France.

The Mégane R.S has always been a car with a lot of personality, which seeks to offer features that no competing vehicle has. Its conception has always been more focused on the circuit, and this latest generation would be no different. For now we do not know how much it will cost in Spain, but we do know the French price, a figure that we do not believe will differ much from the official one in our country.

It is true that the figures these kinds of vehicles are reaching are not exactly low, but neither are the performance levels they offer. To be more specific and get to the point, the new Mégane R.S has under its bonnet a 1.8-litre TCe petrol engine that develops a whopping 280 CV, allowing it to reach 100 km/h in 5.8 seconds from a standstill. At the same time, the French firm has added a four-wheel drive system and, as a novelty, the rear wheels are also steering.

In the world of hot hatchbacks, manufacturers offer different versions of the same model, and Renault is no exception. It is true that power remains the same in both versions, but the brand offers the possibility of giving our Mégane R.S much more sporty performance. This will be possible thanks to the Chassis Cup, a tuning package that includes a limited-slip differential and Brembo-branded brake calipers.

The interior will live up to the overall sportiness of the new R.S, with plenty of Alcantara-trimmed elements and a sports steering wheel alongside bucket-style seats. Without a doubt, the Mégane arrives as a very strong option against its main rivals, although its asking price rises somewhat above some competing models.

The diamond brand has announced that the Mégane R.S will be available in France from 37,600 euros for the manual version and from 39,400 euros for the version with the EDC automatic gearbox. In Spain, the SEAT León Cupra is available from 31,610 euros, making it one of the main rivals. For now we do not know when the official price of the Renault will be announced in Spain, but we assume it will not be very different.

Technical specifications of this car

HatchbackRenault Megane3 versions · from 39,650 €