Renault has added to their RenaultSport product line with a new Cup version of the Megane 225. Priced at £18,600, the Cup is £1,400 less than the regular 225 thanks to the removal of items such as the CD changer. Removing equipment also loses valuable weight, all the better to enjoy the tweaked chassis.
As per the
Clio Cup the Megane gets more aggressive chassis settings with improved braking, steering and handling characteristics as a result. The weight reduction shaves a fraction off the 0-60mph time (now 6.3 seconds) with a maximum speed of 147mph.
The 225 Cup is available to order now, and as per the Clio range the Cup options will be made available to select by buyers of the regular 225, something that 75% of Clio owners have done.
Dave Jenkins - 29 Jun 2005