-One of the most exciting hot hatch available on the market, the RS came restyled for 2018.
Compared to the regular Megane, the RS had a different look given by the distinctive front and rear bumper, as well as various vents and a rear diffuser. New plastic wheels arches were included in the design and the car became wider and bigger than the previous version.

For the first time, the RS was equipped with 5 doors and no 3 doors option. Also new, the RS featured a huge infotainment touchscreen, an automatic transmission and even ambient lighting that is usually specific to luxurious vehicles.

The RS was available in 3 versions: 280 Sport, 280 Cup and the 300 Trophy. All trim levels included a 4-wheel-steering system that increase agility in slower corners and improved stability in quicker ones.

Fitted with the new RS came a 1.8-liter turbo engine that produced 276 hp for the first two trim levels and 296 hp for the Trophy.

Compared to the regular Megane, the RS came with a fresh palette of distinctive colors such as different yellows, oranges and reds.

The RS was one of the most affordable hot hatches on the market compared to its competitors.