The Launch Of The New Renault Megane Renaultsport 225 Cup
Published: 22nd June 2005
Renault Megane
- New Cup version of Megane Renaultsport 225 available to order now, costing £18,600 on the road
- New ‘Cup Chassis’ option available to order on existing 225 for £500
Renault’s reputation for producing fine hot hatchbacks is well documented, but even by the company’s usual standards, 2005 is turning out to be a vintage year, with the ‘Cup’ version of the Megane Renaultsport 225 the latest model to join the fold.
In the last three months alone, Renaultsport has launched two limited edition ‘Trophy’ models, namely the final incarnation of the current Clio - the Renaultsport 182 Trophy, and the Megane Renaultsport 225 Trophy, the latter launching the new Cup Chassis pack.
The standard Megane Renaultsport 225 launched in 2004 has received widespread acclaim for its combination of searing performance with refinement and the Cup Chassis pack was showcased as part of the specification of the Trophy, aimed at drivers willing to trade some ride comfort for a more focused driving experience and pin sharp handling amongst other things.
Megane Renaultsport 225 Cup - hard-core focused for £1,400 less
Whilst the 225 Trophy had some unique interior and exterior features, the new Cup version takes only the mechanical changes from the Trophy and incorporates them into the Cup Chassis pack and a new version, the 225 Cup on sale now at £18,600, which is £1,400 less than the regular three-door 225 Sport Hatch fitted with the optional Cup pack.
The Cup option pack is offered on the Megane ’s little brother, the Clio Renaultsport 182, with over 50% of customers choosing it. In addition, for those prepared to do away with a few of the luxury features and in return save both weight and money, the pack is fitted as standard to the Clio Renaultsport 182 Cup and this version accounts for half of all Clio 182 sales. Therefore, in total over 75% of all Clio Renaultsport 2-litre are fitted with the Cup Chassis pack.
Renault Megane
Our Renault Megane Guide lists the full specification of the current UK Megane range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.
Price Range: £11,995 - £20,895
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Models in the range: 61
We have road tested the Renault Megane, to read our in-depth car reviews:
Renault Megane Review - May 2006
Renault Megane Review - May 2008
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