Renault Sport Megane R26.R (2009): the most significant hot hatch of the last 25 years![Renaultsport Megane R26.R](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--oWpHHI7k--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1711542114/evo/2024/3/Renaultsport%20Megane%20R26R%20evo%2025%20main.jpg)
![Renaultsport Megane R26.R](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--oWpHHI7k--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1711542114/evo/2024/3/Renaultsport%20Megane%20R26R%20evo%2025%20main.jpg)
Renault Sport Megane R26.R (2009): the most significant hot hatch of the last 25 years
For much of the last 25 years, Renault ruled the hot hatch world. The ultimate expression of its brilliance, the R26.R
27 Mar 2024
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Renault Megane RS Trophy-R - full details and specs![Renault Megane RS Trophy - front quarter](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--H4heLZ5U--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1559762638/evo/2019/05/new-mcgane-r.s.-trophy-r-fastest-ever-front-wheel-drive-production-car-at-the-narburgring-embargo-14h00-210519-4.jpg)
![Renault Megane RS Trophy - front quarter](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--H4heLZ5U--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1559762638/evo/2019/05/new-mcgane-r.s.-trophy-r-fastest-ever-front-wheel-drive-production-car-at-the-narburgring-embargo-14h00-210519-4.jpg)
Renault Megane RS Trophy-R - full details and specs
Specified to its upper limits, the Megane RS Trophy-R is a £72,140 hatchback
31 Jul 2019
The Megane R26.R's plastic rear window![Renaultsport Megane R26.R's polycarbonate windows](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--5Q6jPVO5--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1593622500/evo/2020/07/Renaultsport%20Megane%20R26.R%20windows.jpg)
![Renaultsport Megane R26.R's polycarbonate windows](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--5Q6jPVO5--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1593622500/evo/2020/07/Renaultsport%20Megane%20R26.R%20windows.jpg)
The Megane R26.R's plastic rear window
It's almost impossible to pass an R26.R and not prod its polycarbonate rear window. Here's what makes it special
3 Jan 2019
Renault Megane RS Trophy ups the ante![Renault Sport Megane RS 300 Trophy - front](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--5Wj6X6J5--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556220874/evo/2018/07/embargo-190718-08h00-megane-rs-trophy-press-kit-en-26.jpg)
![Renault Sport Megane RS 300 Trophy - front](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--5Wj6X6J5--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556220874/evo/2018/07/embargo-190718-08h00-megane-rs-trophy-press-kit-en-26.jpg)
Renault Megane RS Trophy ups the ante
With more power, extra torque and a stiffer chassis the Renault Megane R.S. Trophy is hoping to recreate the magic of its predecessors.
19 Jul 2018
Renault Mégane RS Trophy spied testing at the Nürburgring![Renault Mégane RS Trophy](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--Renqa6te--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556220688/evo/2018/06/renault-megane-rs-trophy-005.jpg)
![Renault Mégane RS Trophy](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--Renqa6te--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556220688/evo/2018/06/renault-megane-rs-trophy-005.jpg)
Renault Mégane RS Trophy spied testing at the Nürburgring
The hardcore halo of the Renault Mégane RS line-up is being put through its paces at the Nürburgring before its full reveal.
21 Jun 2018
New Renault Sport Megane![Renault Megane R.S. front](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--K9-5MIih--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556220300/evo/2018/05/dlf_5296.jpg)
![Renault Megane R.S. front](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--K9-5MIih--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556220300/evo/2018/05/dlf_5296.jpg)
New Renault Sport Megane
Priced at £27,495, the new Megane R.S. undercuts most major rivals, but the Cup chassis costs an extra £1500
1 May 2018
Renault takes aim at Golf GTD with hot new Megane GT dCi 165![](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--ADl3JRm5--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556216789/evo/2017/06/all-new-megane-gt-dci165-front_0.jpg)
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Renault takes aim at Golf GTD with hot new Megane GT dCi 165
Beefed-up diesel Megane has been ‘developed and engineered by Renaultsport’
2 Jun 2017
Renault celebrates 40 years in Formula 1![Nico Hülkenberg, Jean-Pierre Jabouille, Jolyon Palmer with the RS01 and RS17](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--qJ-wh3Kh--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556216528/evo/2017/05/jp-jabouille-with-rs01-rs17-hulkenberg-and-palmer-2_0.jpg)
![Nico Hülkenberg, Jean-Pierre Jabouille, Jolyon Palmer with the RS01 and RS17](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--qJ-wh3Kh--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556216528/evo/2017/05/jp-jabouille-with-rs01-rs17-hulkenberg-and-palmer-2_0.jpg)
Renault celebrates 40 years in Formula 1
The French team’s first F1 car from 1977 will take to the Monaco circuit and will be joined by Alain Prost, too
25 May 2017
New Renaultsport Megane teased ahead of Frankfurt debut![Megane RS teaser](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--2STf4OVI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556215972/evo/2017/03/screen-shot-2017-03-30-at-13.44.27.jpg)
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New Renaultsport Megane teased ahead of Frankfurt debut
300bhp hot hatchback will be revealed in full later this year at the Frankfurt Motor Show, but could be teased at Monaco GP
3 Apr 2017
Renault Megane Sport Tourer revealed![](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--7JJnZoaJ--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556214700/evo/2016/11/all-new_megane_sport_tourer_7.jpg)
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Renault Megane Sport Tourer revealed
The new, bigger Megane estate matches the hatch in terms of power and chassis tech
15 Nov 2016
New Renault Megane GT - full details and picture gallery![](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--WaB8_e9I--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556211183/evo/001-megane-gt-ftq_0.jpg)
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New Renault Megane GT - full details and picture gallery
Stylish new hatchback has been revealed ahead of Frankfurt; GT model hints at a future Renaultsport
15 Sep 2015
Cut-price Renaultsport Megane 275 Cup-S launched![](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--WXOKq-Uk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556224549/evo/chr3482.jpg)
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Cut-price Renaultsport Megane 275 Cup-S launched
Cup chassis Cup-S contrasts spec-heavy Nav to broaden RS Megane's appeal
1 Sep 2015
Renault Megane 275 Trophy-R![Renault Megane 275 Trophy-R reclaims Nurburgring FWD record](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--BCX_hmvk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556257130/evo/images/dir_1190/car_photo_595384.jpg)
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Renault Megane 275 Trophy-R
Renaultsport has returned to the Nurburgring with the stripped out Megane 275 Trophy-R, setting a new front-wheel drive lap record. Details here
16 Jun 2014
Renault Megane CC updated![Renault Megane Coupe Cabriolet updated](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--4PlQSncU--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556227643/evo/images/dir_1174/car_photo_587362.jpg)
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Renault Megane CC updated
Renault has released details of the facelifted Megane Coupe Cabriolet, which follows the rest of the range. Pictures and details here
12 Dec 2013
Renault Megane update![Renault Megane yellow](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--NiHrxdn7--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556227422/evo/images/dir_1165/car_photo_582526.jpg)
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Renault Megane update
The Renault Megane has been updated, with a reveal at the Frankfurt motor show 2013. Pictures and details here
10 Sep 2013
Renaultsport Megane Red Bull![Renaultsport Megane Red Bull front](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--KFsY89CU--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556227284/evo/images/dir_1158/car_photo_579085.jpg)
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Renaultsport Megane Red Bull
Renault reveals prices and specs of its Megane Renaultsport Red Bull RB8 Racing hot hatch
22 Jul 2013
Renault Megane Ring record![Renault Megane 265 Trophy Ring record](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--Lj62txZv--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556226951/evo/images/dir_1142/car_photo_571123.jpg)
![Renault Megane 265 Trophy Ring record](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--Lj62txZv--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556226951/evo/images/dir_1142/car_photo_571123.jpg)
Renault Megane Ring record
The Renaultsport Megane 265 Trophy was created to set a new front-drive road-car lap record at the Nürburgring. Here's the story of how it happened.
7 May 2013
Alpine No36 ELMS testing![Alpine No36 Le Mans prototype racing car](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--LKGfogOY--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556226787/evo/images/dir_1134/car_photo_567160.jpg)
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Alpine No36 ELMS testing
The Alpine No36 Le Mans prototype impresses on its first outing in testing at Paul Ricard
2 Apr 2013
Subaru BRZ group test![Subaru BRZ vs Nissan 370Z, Mazda MX-5 and Renault Megane 265](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--IkmIEwD7--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556226274/evo/images/dir_1112/car_photo_556168.jpg)
![Subaru BRZ vs Nissan 370Z, Mazda MX-5 and Renault Megane 265](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--IkmIEwD7--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556226274/evo/images/dir_1112/car_photo_556168.jpg)
Subaru BRZ group test
One of 2012's most important cars - the Subaru BRZ - tackles rivals from Mazda, Nissan and Renaultsport
19 Dec 2012
Focus ST vs Astra VXR video![2012 Ford Focus ST vs Vauxhall Astra VXR video](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--KZPjlfqs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556225955/evo/images/dir_1093/car_photo_546700.jpg)
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Focus ST vs Astra VXR video
Which all-new hot hatchback is faster on circuit, the Ford Focus ST or Vauxhall Astra VXR? This Track Battle video reveals all
16 Aug 2012
K-Tec 300bhp Megane![K-Tec Racing 300bhp RenaultSport Megane](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--TIJATe06--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556225943/evo/images/dir_1092/car_photo_546241.jpg)
![K-Tec Racing 300bhp RenaultSport Megane](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--TIJATe06--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556225943/evo/images/dir_1092/car_photo_546241.jpg)
K-Tec 300bhp Megane
A new K-Tec ECU upgrade for the Megane 265 Trophy takes the potent hot-hatch past the 300bhp barrier.
9 Aug 2012
Megane vs Astra video![Renault Megane 265 vs Vauxhall Astra VXR video](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--vnz1UQh1--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556225885/evo/images/dir_1088/car_photo_544183.jpg)
![Renault Megane 265 vs Vauxhall Astra VXR video](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--vnz1UQh1--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556225885/evo/images/dir_1088/car_photo_544183.jpg)
Megane vs Astra video
Renaultsport Megane 265 Cup or new Vauxhall Astra VXR, which is faster? This drag race video should help find out...
16 Jul 2012
Alpine A110-50 concept car![Renault Alpine A110-50 concept car](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--EkloIx1k--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556225764/evo/images/dir_1058/car_photo_529306.jpg)
![Renault Alpine A110-50 concept car](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--EkloIx1k--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556225764/evo/images/dir_1058/car_photo_529306.jpg)
Alpine A110-50 concept car
Official pictures and details of the reborn Renault Alpine, the stunning 395bhp A110-50 concept car
25 May 2012
Renault Alpine concept![Renault Alpine A110-50 concept leaks](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--ImFq5y-X--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556225750/evo/images/dir_1056/car_photo_528100.jpg)
![Renault Alpine A110-50 concept leaks](https://media.evo.co.uk/image/private/s--ImFq5y-X--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1556225750/evo/images/dir_1056/car_photo_528100.jpg)
Renault Alpine concept
First image, and short video, of the Renault Alpine A110-50 concept car leaks ahead of its Monaco Grand Prix debut
23 May 2012