Renault Sport Megane Estate GT 220 – space with pace

Renault Sport Megane Estate GT 220 – space with pace

Here’s a solution for those who want a Megane RS, but have a family and/or dog – the Renault Sport Megane Estate GT 220. Based on the wagon-bodied Megane, the GT 220 is not quite a Megane RS, but shares many of the hot hatch’s tricks.

Under its hood is a detuned version of the 2.0 turbo engine in the Megane RS. Not full fat, but 220 hp and 340 Nm of torque is still plenty of firepower. With the addition of Stop & Start, the GT 220 returns fuel consumption of 7.3 litres per 100 km, which is not bad at all. Ah, and there’s a six-speed manual gearbox, of course.

Renault Sport Megane Estate GT 220 – space with pace

The GT 220 sits on a “Sport” chassis, which is also available in the Megane RS as a less hardcore option next to the “Cup” chassis – the latter is what TC Euro Cars specifies for Malaysia. Besides that, the wagon gets the same high-performance tyres as the hot hatch, specifically-calibrated EPS steering and “braking performance to match its sporty calling.”

Other unique details include GT 220 badging, a numbered plaque, 18-inch gloss black “Serdard” wheels and gloss black on the door mirrors, diffuser, air scoops and roof bars. There’s also a specific steel gear knob.

Sales of the Spanish-made Megane Estate GT 220 starts this month in France, ahead of its launch in 11 other markets including Japan. Read our review of the Megane RS here.

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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • Awieh on Nov 22, 2012 at 3:16 pm

    Superb….

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  • CarGuy on Nov 22, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    Nice car, but wont end up here. And if it ever does, the price cannot be justified.

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    • blackened on Nov 22, 2012 at 4:12 pm

      agreed… unless some grey importer wanna bring this here..

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  • now who needs 2 kidneys ??

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  • Diamler on Nov 22, 2012 at 10:33 pm

    That’s the dashboard in 2012? It looks uglier than even Proton Preve.

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    • bro_KelanaFurnitureCentre on Nov 22, 2012 at 11:08 pm

      bro,i think u in the wrong forum, elegant furniture forum is that way ————–>

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      • chrisg on Nov 23, 2012 at 1:06 pm

        SPOT ON HAHAHA!

        I like your answer very much!

        European interior is simpler, ergonomics play a big part. Classier.

        I always say the japs interior looks like furniture. All honda n toyota fan boys love it and they cant just accept that cars are not furnitures, and dont need disco lights.or flowery seats And fake wood trims! then the exterior gold colour wahaha

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  • Sgt Scoop on Nov 22, 2012 at 11:38 pm

    Is anyone else getting bored of car companies releasing performance estates as brand halos?

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  • bvc100 on Nov 23, 2012 at 7:41 am

    Another Renault Megane family extension that i find beautiful.
    I sincerely hope they will be able to replicate the beauty of the current gen of Megane in the next one.

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  • Zapruder on Nov 23, 2012 at 9:01 am

    A perfect family car for me..
    Any chance it will be imported to Malaysia with not-so-ridiculous price?

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  • reminds me of caldina. sweet~ :)

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  • Ahhh finally an ideal family car for sporty drivers!

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  • Fredo on Nov 26, 2012 at 9:31 am

    a very nice package….add in dual clutch option for more sales volume please :)

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