Renault Megane R.S. Trophy

The Renault Megane R.S. Trophy is a discontinued hot hatch that marked the end of Renault's petrol performance hatch era in Australia. It combined aggressive styling, a turbocharged engine, sharp chassis tuning and the kind of front-wheel-drive handling that made Renault Sport famous. The Trophy sat at the focused end of the Megane range, appealing to enthusiasts who valued steering feel, cornering balance and track-capable hardware in a practical five-door body. It was firmer and more intense than a regular small car, but that was central to its character. With Renault now pushing further into electrification, the Megane R.S. Trophy remains a standout farewell to a celebrated performance lineage.