With the Renault Megane RS Ultime, the French brand name is stating goodbye to both its spirited petrol-powered hot hatch and its Renault Sport sub-brand. Australia remains in line to get some examples of the goodbye edition prior to the gas Megane line exits the regional line-up this year and the Megane E-Tech Electric takes its location. “We’re overcoming protecting an Australian delivery of these last edition Megane RS Ultime, which need to be here for a mid-year launch. Last specification and prices to be validated,” stated a representative for Renault Australia. For more Motoring associated news and videos have a look at Motoring >> Supplied Credit: CarExpertThe RS Ultime, set to be exposed on January 13 at the Tokyo Auto Salon, will be the last design from the brand name with the Renault Sport logo design, with future fettled Renault items to be offered under the broadened Alpine brand name along with bespoke designs. It uses strong matte black stripes– influenced by Renault’s revitalized logo design– on its roofing, bonnet, rear bumper, doors and fenders. The year Renault Sport was developed, 1976, is engraved in the striping on the right-hand side of the automobile. The logo designs, door manages, window frames, wheels, fender caps, rear diffuser, and the front bumper’s Formula 1 blade are all ended up in black. Supplied Credit: CarExpertSupplied Credit: CarExpertSupplied Credit: CarExpertExterior colours are restricted to Star Black, Pearl White, Sirius Yellow and Tonic Orange. In its news release, Renault likewise keeps in mind the addition of a main exhaust and 60mm broader front and 45mm larger rear fenders, nevertheless these seem shown the RS Trophy and not unique to the RS Ultime. Inside, there are Recaro container seats completed in titanium black Alcantara upholstery and including an embroidered RS monogram, along with special door sills. Supplied Credit: CarExpertSupplied Credit: CarExpertSupplied Credit: CarExpertEach RS Ultime uses a numbered metal plaque on the centre console signed by Laurent Hurgon, the chauffeur and advancement specialist who dealt with the Megane RS throughout his profession and presently holds the Nürburgring, Suzuka and Spa-Francorchamps records. The stripe pattern of the outside is likewise encompassed the crucial fob. Basic devices consists of RS Vision LED headlights, a 9.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Bose stereo, 10-inch digital instrument cluster, adaptive cruise control and a surround-view cam. Supplied Credit: CarExpertA sunroof and head-up display screen are the only alternatives, however these are unique to left-hand drive cars. Renault will provide a custom-made cover, however it’s uncertain if that will be used here. It trips on Bridgestone Potenza S007 semi-slicks initially established for the Megane RS Trophy R, twisted around Fuji Light 19-inch wheels. Brembo dual-cast brakes with red callipers offer stopping power. The RS Ultime is the same under the bonnet, including a turbocharged 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine producing 221kW of power and 420Nm of torque. Supplied Credit: CarExpertRenault states the RS Ultime will utilize the RS Trophy’s six-speed dual-clutch automated transmission in Europe, possibly leaving the door open for a three-pedal choice in other places. The RS Trophy is presently used with an option of six-speed handbook or dual-clutch transmissions in your area. “Megane RS represents 15 years of my work at Renault Sport. Considering That the Megane II stage 2, we have actually continuously enhanced its vibrant efficiency in order to stay the leader in front-wheel-drive cars,” stated Laurent Hurgon, chauffeur and advancement specialist at Renault Group. “The records on the Nürburgring Nordschleife are memorable difficulties, filled with enthusiasm, adrenalin and feeling. And now, Megane RS Ultime … I am especially happy to sign the variation crowning this fantastic legend.” Supplied Credit: CarExpertAustralia has actually long been a significant purchaser of the Megane RS– especially for the older, manual-only three-door design that preceded today’s higher-tech five-door offering. For many years, Renault Australia extolled being a leading 3 market, typically along with France and Japan. Renault has actually continued to use the hot RS Trophy in your area even as it has actually methodically chosen the remainder of the Megane variety. It offered 102 examples in 2022, down 17.1 percent on 2021’s tally. With the smaller sized Clio RS exterminated a couple of years back, the Megane’s death will leave Renault’s when excellent cabinet of pocket rockets looking bare. In doing so, the French brand name will take the very same course as Ford Australia, which has actually exterminated the Fiesta ST and Focus ST. These discontinuations happen as the hot hatch sector is warming up even more in Australia, with the Toyota GR Corolla and newest Honda Civic Type R due this year. Supplied Credit: CarExpertThe Volkswagen Group has likewise just recently presented the Cupra Leon to Australia, an internal competitor to its own Volkswagen Golf GTI and R. The Renault Group’s next hot hatch will originate from the Alpine brand name and function electrical power just, with the brand name set to provide a fettled variation of the upcoming, born-again Renault 5 in 2024. Renault Australia basic supervisor Glen Sealey stated he wishes to bring any brand-new electrical design he can here, despite the fact that the Alpine brand name is inactive in your area– the A110 was terminated as it could not satisfy the brand-new ADR 85/00 side effect requirements. “There’s an electrifying future, we’ve got great item coming through,” Mr Sealey informed CarExpert just recently. “… Any brand-new item that’s revealed from the EV side, we have our hands up for.” MORE: Everything Renault MeganeMORE: Renault talks Alpine’s future, sees parallels with Polestar
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