This fella is the best car journalist. Truthful and funny

@Luceq

3 ай бұрын

I’m not particularly interested in ZA auto market. Still watch vids for Ciro

@I_am_jam

3 ай бұрын

He's good, I'll admit I only watch the clips he presents.

@gregkalunga

3 ай бұрын

Agreed.

@isaacmtolo-phiri5749

3 ай бұрын

I love his dry humor 😂😅

Decent review of a car that most have no idea how good it is.

@christianmabetwa4630

3 ай бұрын

Eish bro

@MrBryant2010

Ай бұрын

agreed, as a 280 mk4 rs owner it really does live up to my expectations, handaling and power for what is is is crazy, with a thew mods tossed on it is realy wakes the car up a lot more as well. over here in the uk thsey are just getting rarer by the month in time to come mine will be a handfull with my spec in black on the roads.

Ciro had my full attention when he said this car "doesn't really care about you"😂. Nice to know Megane RS is going out with a proper roar❤️.

Ciro humour is unmatched 😂😂😂😂. Pictures of cars you say 😂😂

@sechseforo3204

3 ай бұрын

🧢

@sechseforo3204

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

The Megane RS has always been my fav hot hatch!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

4:43 I remember searching for 'pictures of cars' on a Nokia 3330 back in the day. I feel you, Ciro.

@shathaniketogetswe4271

3 ай бұрын

Are you 18 and above?? YES!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂

@PKDionysus

3 ай бұрын

@@shathaniketogetswe4271 EVERY TIME! 🤣🤣🤣

@shathaniketogetswe4271

3 ай бұрын

@PKDionysus 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 me and my hommies all glaring at this 15inch screen, those were the times 🤣🤣🤣

I've been fortunate enough to drive the various R.S models of both the Clio and Megane and I have to say Ciro is spot on about everything he said about this car.

@Carscoza

3 ай бұрын

This is great to hear!

Ciro looking clean in the shirt🫵🏾🔥

Hi from the uk, i have the mk4 phase 2 megane rs 300, i went from the sport chassis rather than the trophy because i think it suits the british b roads much much more, still a proper focused hot hatch but slightly softer springs, but trust me it is still a hard-core hot hatch, i changed from a cupra formentor vz2 310, vag cars are good at straight line speeds these might not be as fast but they definitely make you smile in the corners.

Great video! As a Megane RS 280 Cup owner, it is as you say, a proper hot hatch with handling that is up there with the very best. The performance is more than enough and in anything but a straight road it will beat the compitition! Yes the suspension can be a bit firm depending on how bad the road is but at speed it just grips like no other and really comes into it's own. Sad to see they will no longer be a ICE RS but I think the EV madness will come back to bite people in the you know what...

This video is superb, The production is out of this world. The drone shots and camera work is ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥. Where is this road around WC ?

@DavetheCarGuy

3 ай бұрын

Contermanskloof, Durbanville. It's a treat!

@Carscoza

3 ай бұрын

We're so glad to hear this! Thanks so much

My dream car together with the Type R

Best Hot hatch. No theft risk. Sounds good. Very fast. Looks very good.❤

@mbonenineluvhola15

3 ай бұрын

The only problem is its gonna be at service more than it will be at home

@van_der_lindeDA

3 ай бұрын

Unfortunately the Type R is a level up from this car....

@Batmanhabibi

Ай бұрын

@@mbonenineluvhola15depends on your luck.. i currently have my second Trophy 300 and have had zero issues on the second one. First one had the exhaust flap squeak and a battery failure, but thats not a big problem..

This guy is an amazing journalist but he never smiles 😂 smile a bit bro you have the best job in the world

@Carscoza

3 ай бұрын

Ah thank you! There is lots of evidence of Ciro smiling all over the channel, we hope you'll get stuck into our back catalogue of over 800 videos ☺️

Underrated car

Love the touch on those safety belts, 1 wonders when VW will introduce blue safety belts for the Golf R and red 1s for the GTI; even as optional extras just to make them a bit more special

Anything with the letters R.S has always been a purpose built machine regardless of manufacturer. This having a Nismo derived 1.8 i4 makes it even better as these are quite stout powertrains. It's unfortunate how this and the Type R appear as enthusiast cars rather than hothatches for everyone as Golf/Polo GTI's or R's or Focus/Fiesta ST's or RS for most people

I want it, I don’t care about the price. I want it! End of story

I, too, searched for pictures of cars when we first got dial up hahahaha loved that joke!

I'd pick this over any car they need to rethink this, 🙏🏼😭😭😭🙏🏼💔💔they need to Bring the GT. BACK

I had a GT Line and I will be honest it was by far an awesome/fun car to drive for 3 years. The only downside was the interior build quality it wears quickly but it's an awesome hatch. Taking it through coners it just excelled. Still miss it though. Sadly the trade in value was just bad.

Pictures of Cars obviously, what was I thinking ey

Would love to see this in a drag race with the Golf 8 GTI and the i30N🙌🏾🔥

@ashleysambo4104

3 ай бұрын

This compete with a 8R really that's what he said 5.7sec v 6.4sec from gti it's too much 😂

@justinferreira6722

3 ай бұрын

@@ashleysambo4104 the i30N does 0-100 in 5.4seconds but I say GTI so everyone can compare it to the market leader of hot hatches in SA.

@richardrampley4980

24 күн бұрын

Why a drag race. Circuits are where it's at. No races on runways. The end.

I've driven the Megane RS 280 Lux EDC... She's just something else

I'm here for the fashion. I too have a island shirt.

Great review 🎉

Lol, Love the new look Ciro🙂. Great review as always 💯

Great car and it also cool to see one in our roads as rare as it is

Esta camisa e linda Ciro. Great review as always Race this thiiiiiiing against the Yaris and Corolla plus Type R and Golf 8 R

Can you please Race it against the Hyundai I30N

I love all the content, energy and the critic reviews that you put out. Personally i love this Renault RS...really i do. BUT i will not by any Renault product, becos of the poor Renault Aftersales service...i had two Renualts and basically the agents dont keep parts.....sorry for venting, but people are better off with established brands. I am not the only unsatisfied Renualt owner in South Africa

Definitely my next car, unless something changes.

You can change the dial to the circle rev counter in race mode

dream car, never thought id love a french car so much, im almost ahsamed lol.

I’m here for Ciro’s shirt 🙂

Curious to know which road you used to test drive the Renault?

Trophy editions are SPECIAL

Lovely review as always .. can anyone tell me what road this is looks nice to test drive a car

@Carscoza

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Malanshoogte road north of Cape Town

Nice shirt bro...😊

Love the RS, is just so special and viceral, in a world of fast but boring cars those type of cars are going to be remember

😅in white??? No imagination ! Lovely car!🆒😎👍! SUBARU!!!

It’s an awesome machine really But I take the type R with manual as I just fell in love with manual hot hatches Definitely awesome look mate🎉sell the shirts nice summer vibe

@barrywilliams9698

3 ай бұрын

This car comes in manual too.

@davidsanderson2960

Ай бұрын

​@@barrywilliams9698 the 300 is edc only

@barrywilliams9698

Ай бұрын

​@davidsanderson2960 depends on the country, some markets have more options than others. I have a manual 2022 300 Trophy with Recaros, Fujilights and Potenza s007 tyres. Basically same spec as Ultime.

On the fashion sense part 😂, I think it looks good.

Beautiful shirt ❤❤

Brutal💯

Just went from Jeremy Clarkson to James May with that shirt 😂

Speedometer is customisable, change it to the one you like.

Getting one next year can’t wait….Currently driving 1.6 megane GT line

well, I would like to see a EV vs Gas from Cape Town to Pretoria, Who can do it fastest.

Golf 8 r is a monster 235kw 🎉🎉🎉

The shirts 👕 looks like you are a Columbian Drug Lord ......Pablo Escobar to be precise😂😂😂 epic review likewise

Renault have so much motor racing and F1 heritage. Engine and constructor championships and the first to bring turbo charging to F1. They know their stuff.

There are no active dampers on this car btw, so RS mode has no effect on the suspension

So underated in SA. Didnt it hold the record around Nurburgring for a front wheel hot hatch at a time. I think what gave it the edge was the rear wheel "steering" that this car has.

@van_der_lindeDA

3 ай бұрын

Rear rear wheel steering was removed from that record setting car

@GerhardNiemandphotographic

3 ай бұрын

The record was set by the RS3oo Trophy-R version. The more hardcore version with no rear seats, half cage etc. Also no rear wheel steering.

Finally!!!

Sunroof? Well... Who needs that in a driver's car?😁😁😁

Ciro, are we getting an automatic transmission Clio this year?

@DavetheCarGuy

3 ай бұрын

Yes, it's confirmed

How about the i30N

What about i30N?

Forgot about another Hot Hatch that's on the market, the Hyundai i30N. It definitely isn't a slacker and it comes reasonably priced than all the cars mentioned in this video.

@caven7056

3 ай бұрын

My brother I30N is not in the league of the RS Trophy

@Carscoza

3 ай бұрын

You are correct, Ciro missed it out and it's a car we all really like a lot.

@van_der_lindeDA

3 ай бұрын

Just can't be compared to a Type R...sorry

Love the review, think for the price I'd pick a Mk7 Gti. Think I'd wait till prices come down 1st before buying a Megane RS.

@caven7056

3 ай бұрын

mk7 gti isnt even in the same ballpark compared to this

@LuigiNathan

3 ай бұрын

@@caven7056 True, but it still remains as my opinion so it does’nt matter.

@thetad1242

3 ай бұрын

​@@LuigiNathanyeah because you yearn for something as silly as a sunroof, something that really tickles your fancy hence your opinion

@LuigiNathan

3 ай бұрын

@@thetad1242 funniest comeback I’ve ever seen. 😂

@nlocnil3602

3 ай бұрын

The normal RS is the competition for GTi not this... also most people who buy an RS are the type of people who would not buy a GTi as it's not unique and lacks personality

I've seen these as low as R649k... the only Fwd competition is i30n, Golf8 gti and TypeR. Definitely quicker than a Gti.

Where is this road? And are there any cops in the area? Asking for a friend

Bold choice with that shirt, but pulled it off bru

it will lose the drag races but it looks the part for a boy racer,love it

One of the best hatches out there, shame it's just as overpriced as the Type R.

@Bless_Mabunda

3 ай бұрын

Overpriced how, cuz it’s in the same bracket as the golf 8

@van_der_lindeDA

3 ай бұрын

😂 overpriced, have you seen the price of every single new car today?

@yissibiiyte

3 ай бұрын

@@Bless_Mabunda it's actually not though. The Golf R is way faster in a straight line, way more comfortable and "luxurious", has more technology and features, and is cheaper. Unless you live on a racetrack (which practically nobody who buys these cars does) the Golf is better in every way while being cheaper.

@van_der_lindeDA

3 ай бұрын

​@yissibiiyte I would love you to find me a golf 8R out the box that's cheaper than a megane

@yissibiiyte

3 ай бұрын

@@van_der_lindeDA yes I have. The Golf R is cheaper while being better in every way that matters. So is an actual RWD sportscar like the Toyota 86. And also the AWD Subaru WRX. All cheaper than a FWD hatch.

Only problem is the price😢

A big Renault fan Definitely my choice if my bank manager allowed me😂

If this car had a sunroof and a roof spoiler it would probably look more bad a$$ than it is now.🔥🔥 nice car though

I heard a long time ago that RS is bo longer and in fact Renault in F1 done away with that titoe too just before launching their Alpine brand mainstream. It is unfortunate but they were in financial difficulties too. I wonder where the madcaps at Renault sport will go....they came up with crazy stuff

Ha ha ha. No way just legal speed. Love the RS. 🎉🎉🎉

Incredible hot hatch only issue i have is the sun roof 😑😑

@van_der_lindeDA

3 ай бұрын

Vw has produced the car for you

Unfortunatly the actual running costs like feul ingectors shocks brake pads etc. Our roads with all the potholes wont be good for this car.

The only thing I hate about this vehicle is that it 🇨🇵

Hyundai I30N. Feels like the better buy. Mainly because it has a sunroof😅

04:39??😭😭🙆🏾

Ok great now review the new TypeR

Then let's have a drag race between the Renault RS, Golf R and Corolla GR.

Easy pick for i30n...even price❤❤😂😅😅

Sometimes we have to explain fast car.not who i race. And win

Renault is no more making the RS or even the GT line. Sadly they said EV are the next gen. As a Renault fan this is sad.

Nice performance car. But Renault reliability is what worries me 😮

Yes... pictures of cars... that's exactly what you were you looking for... 😅

@Carscoza

3 ай бұрын

😉

Ciro you look good in anything 😍🔥

If i could i would have bought like 10 of them because i can see many people are gonna crash these..especially if they coming from a golf7

Just to clarify the car always starts in Mysense (regular) mode. 1 press of the RS button puts you in Sport, 2 presses in Save (eco) mode, hold puts you in race mode. While the digital dash does take a moment to refresh, the change is instant, just press the RS button to the mode you want and keep driving.

Imagine the depreciatiion of this car ( not like the Renault enthusiasts care ) . Then there are all the issues this car will give you in a few years, but I guess that is the nature of hot hatches though with the abuse they take.

Pity you got it with the wrong transmission mate

Unfortunately, EVs taking over the world is because people no longer understand fun cars. Most people don't understand this car either.

They just need to bring some Alpines over and all will be well

these people dont listen. Why the hell dont they give us an option of a sunroof. I would legitimately choose something else because of that

@Carscoza

3 ай бұрын

This is so interesting, we need to do a video on South African sunroof culture. Tell us, why do you love a sunroof? We'll use your answer, if you're willing, in the video. Thanks so much

@caven7056

3 ай бұрын

@Carscoza personally I have no specific science for this but I honestly feel that a hot hatch is not complete until it has a sunroof. Yes there's more to a car than a panoramic roof but lets be honest, have you seen how "incomplete" a car like a golf gti looks when it doesn't have it. What I'm trying to say is, these type of cars are marketed to those who are young at heart, people who enjoy the drive, love sticking their arm out when driving slowly (with music) on the Atlantic seaboard. It's more than just a car to take to the track. It's a lifestyle. We South Africans love our sunroofs, that's why we even have aftermarket ones fitted in😅

@van_der_lindeDA

3 ай бұрын

@@caven7056 dammit I should have gotten one fitted with the new type R....deal breaker that

A very very good hatchback but a bit overpriced really 😢

Would love to spend money on some T-shirts and hoodies in the shop, Ciro. But as much as I want to, I can't. Why? Becasue you stock clothes for gravity affected people and children. Stock 3XLs dammit!!!! That should be a bare minimum.

@Carscoza

3 ай бұрын

Sorry sir, we're on it! Sent your comment to Hannes who runs the store :)

The funniest thing I ever saw was a Renault Megane F1 take on a 330i BMW at 3am on the stretch of highway that goes past the cement factory between Gillooleys and Alberton...neck and neck up to about 200 kmph, then the Renaults engine popped and left a very wide and noticeable oil stain across all 4 lanes until it came to a dead stop...the BMW kept going, with that 6cyl beauty of an engine howling into the Highveld winter night... The French build cars about as well as they fight wars...

@thetad1242

3 ай бұрын

What hyperbole mixed with a few white lies. One French car broke not in so many words as described here during a race without knowing what was done to it by the owner only for this observer to conclude all about all French Cars. Shame!!

@chrisc.9627

3 ай бұрын

1-Ask to Siri/Google what nation won the most of war. 2-Realize you grew up with anglosphere propaganda. 3-However you're right about french car quality : some are good, some are a real nightmare.

@richardrampley4980

24 күн бұрын

🔔 end

Buy a alfa giulietta very reliable and quick and pretty

@van_der_lindeDA

3 ай бұрын

The best second hand car is a brand new alfa

Imagine paying a million rands for a Renault Megan smh!

@rayoflight39

3 ай бұрын

Boet... The world has changed

@Danillo1124

3 ай бұрын

Imagine paying a million Rand for a Golf and this coming from a VW fanboy, like @rayoflight39 said, the world is changing.

@renzelkhamacho1379

3 ай бұрын

@rayoflight39 I know, still crazy though! No one will even know that you're driving a car that's elite, I aways say, you shouldn't spend more than R600k for these obscure brands that are normally associated with making budget cars, but that's just my rule

@Asdasty

3 ай бұрын

@@renzelkhamacho1379 "No one will even know that you're driving a car that's elite". Why does it matter what others think? If you spending money on ANY car, it should be for you and your enjoyment, not others. So why does it matter if no-one will know?

@vhakisa

3 ай бұрын

It is better than your average gti or golf r. Car enthusiats will know when they see it that you mean business. Relax

Car pics😂😂, wow🤦

Your shirt brings your hairline forward.😅

Looks like a shitty little car

@Carscoza

3 ай бұрын

Wow you must be fun at parties

@van_der_lindeDA

3 ай бұрын

What do you drive?

@emilecloete1458

3 ай бұрын

@@Carscoza cause I don’t want to waste a million bucks on a 1.8L Koo baked beans piece of tin?😂

@van_der_lindeDA

3 ай бұрын

@@emilecloete1458 can't you answer?

@emilecloete1458

3 ай бұрын

@@van_der_lindeDA Golf GTD

900k ,prices r just getn worse,u must b fucking nuts to buy this