Renault Megane GT 220 – a milder RS experience

Renault Megane GT 220-08

Renault has rolled out the Megane GT 220 range to slot in just below its hallowed RS models. Still pretty fast, the GT 220 Hatch (five-door), Coupe (three-door) and Sport Tourer (wagon) have been worked on by Renaultsport, but aren’t full fat RS cars.

Described as “entry-level models to the world of Megane performance driving” the GT 220 is powered by a 2.0 litre engine with 220 hp and 340 Nm at 2,400 rpm, 45 hp/20 Nm down on the RS 265. The turbo unit is paired to a six-speed manual gearbox and pushes the Megane from 0-100 km/h in 7.6 seconds. Top speed is 240 km/h. With stop-start as standard, the GT 220 returns 13.7 km/l in the European combined cycle.

The Renaultsport-tuned chassis includes stiffer springs and specific dampers that use the calibration and valving of the Megane RS. Also from its more powerful sibling are the rear bump stops. Steering calibration differs to that of the mainstream Megane to take into account the GT 220’s tyres (225/40 R18 Dunlop Sport Maxx TT) and chassis settings.

Renault Megane GT 220-02

Braking performance is provided by ventilated 320 mm front discs (up from 280 mm) and 260 mm solid rear discs together with firmer, more progressive servo-assistance from the RS’ master cylinder.

The appearance, specification and colour choices for the GT 220 mirror what is available with the GT Line models, including the option of bespoke Malta Blue paintwork with anthracite grey and polished detailing. The door mirror housings are in dark chrome.

In the cabin, RS influence can be seen in the sports seats and upholstery, the thick leather-rimmed steering wheel with thumb indents and stitching detail, the analogue dials and aluminium pedals. The interior door handle pulls, outer air vent surrounds and the dashboard have a polished carbon finish.

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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

  • spongewai on Feb 13, 2015 at 10:56 am

    this GT 220 can tembak Focus ST, Golf GTi and other mid hot hatch car

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    • what you talking bout? The Focus ST is only a few seconds slower than the RS265 Cup around the TG track. Don’t expect this to tapau the MK6 & 7 GTi and the Focus ST. Plus this doesn’t have a limited diff

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  • spongewai on Feb 13, 2015 at 10:57 am

    for Megane RS is answer for Golf R, Focus RS and top hot hatch car

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  • Roque on Feb 13, 2015 at 11:30 am

    nice…bring the tourer in. msia needs some wagon/avant movers. lack of it here due to preference i presume. and probably rv…

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  • encik tan chong,can bring in tourer version?manual box ya please.

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  • ahmadjohnson97 on Feb 13, 2015 at 11:45 am

    Nice!!! Bring to Malaysia especially the five door hatch & wagon version.

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  • ilike on Feb 13, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    I like!

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  • Hopefully if this ever comes here it’ll be around rm160k

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  • why tc no bring in megane or clio normal version? should expand their range

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  • rizal on Feb 14, 2015 at 6:23 am

    4 door, good looks, manual, – maybe just lil slower than golf gti, merc a250, bmw 125i.
    if price rm160-170k i’ll take it – dress it in yellow, black rim

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