£31,835
1.8 4cyl turbo
296 bhp
6spd man
5.7 secs
34.4 mpg
183 g/km
FOR
Crisper, much improved 1.8-litre engine, huge grip and suspension control
AGAINST
As a road car it’s too stiff and the four-wheel-steering integration is flawed
6/10
We’ve pretty much driven this car already. The Trophy is the hardcore version of the RenaultSport Megane, but its suspension is carried directly over from the Cup chassis you could already option on the standard car. There, it’s a £1,500 option (which includes Torsen limited-slip diff, red brake calipers and hydraulic bump stops as well as stiffer springs, dampers and anti-roll bars), while the Trophy costs £4,000 more.
You get more stuff, obviously: unique (and dubious) 19in wheels, sports exhaust, grooved bi-material brake discs, the RenaultSport performance monitor, a leather/Alcantara…
