For The Renaultsport Megane has enough power to blow most rivals into the weeds, and bristles with feel, balance and precision. It's also competitively priced and well specified.
Against For all but the most dedicated of hot hatch fans, the Cup version's ride may prove to be a little too firm. The cabin could be roomier, too.
What Car? says
Just what a good hot hatch should be - reasonably affordable and thoroughly thrilling.
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Cheaper
- Coupe 1.6 VVT 110 Expression+ 3dr - £17,050
- Coupe 1.6 VVT 110 Dynamique TomTom 3dr - £18,050
- Coupe 1.5 dCi 90 Expression+ 3dr - £18,345
- Coupe 1.2 TCe 115 Dyn' TomTom S/S 3dr - £19,145
- Coupe 1.5 dCi 110 Expression+ 3dr - £19,245
- Coupe 1.5 dCi 110 Expression+ S/S 3dr - £19,645
- Coupe 1.5 dCi 110 Dynamique TomTom 3dr - £20,245
- Coupe 1.2 TCe 115 GT Line TomTom S/S 3dr - £20,645
- Coupe 1.5 dCi 110 Dyn' TomTom S/S 3dr - £20,645
- Coupe 1.6 dCi 130 Dyn' TomTom S/S 3dr - £21,145
- Coupe 1.5 dCi 110 GT Line TomTom S/S 3dr - £22,145
- Coupe 1.6 dCi 130 GT Line TomTom S/S 3dr - £22,645
- Coupe 2.0 dCi 165 GT Line Tom Tom 3dr - £23,350
- Coupe 2.0T Renaultsport 265 Cup 3dr - £25,255
- Coupe 2.0T Renaultsport 265 3dr - £26,455
More expensive
- Coupe 1.6 VVT 110 Expression+ 3dr - £17,050
- Coupe 1.6 VVT 110 Dynamique TomTom 3dr - £18,050
- Coupe 1.5 dCi 90 Expression+ 3dr - £18,345
- Coupe 1.2 TCe 115 Dyn' TomTom S/S 3dr - £19,145
- Coupe 1.5 dCi 110 Expression+ 3dr - £19,245
- Coupe 1.5 dCi 110 Expression+ S/S 3dr - £19,645
- Coupe 1.5 dCi 110 Dynamique TomTom 3dr - £20,245
- Coupe 1.2 TCe 115 GT Line TomTom S/S 3dr - £20,645
- Coupe 1.5 dCi 110 Dyn' TomTom S/S 3dr - £20,645
- Coupe 1.6 dCi 130 Dyn' TomTom S/S 3dr - £21,145
- Coupe 1.5 dCi 110 GT Line TomTom S/S 3dr - £22,145
- Coupe 1.6 dCi 130 GT Line TomTom S/S 3dr - £22,645
- Coupe 2.0 dCi 165 GT Line Tom Tom 3dr - £23,350
- Coupe 2.0T Renaultsport 265 Cup 3dr - £25,255
- Coupe 2.0T Renaultsport 265 3dr - £26,455
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
Compared with the five-door Renault Megane, which is generally comfortable, the Megane Coupe has stiffer, lower suspension for sharper handling, so it isn't as forgiving over bumps.
Renault has an exemplary safety record, and this model doesn't let the side down – it has a five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating.
As well as the front, side and curtain airbags that are standard on every model, the Coupe also has front seat airbags, which are designed to stop you slipping under the seatbelts in a crash, and stability control.
There are pros and cons to choosing this coupe over the five-door hatch. On the one hand, the coupe is a much smarter-looking car than its five-door brother, but it hasn't got anything like as much room in the back - and the five-door isn't that great to start with.
Reader test team says:
Renault Megane Coupe 1.5 dCi 106 Dynamique 3dr
Although I yet to own this car, having had a test drive, I am having to wonder how tall the guys are that test these cars are? I am 6'1 and a half and…
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Just what a good hot hatch should be - reasonably affordable and thoroughly thrilling.
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