Australia’s Renault Megane RS family has been
expanded with the addition of the new Megane RS Cup EDC model. Priced from AUD 51,990 (US$ 36,637), or AUD 3,000 (US$ 2,114) more than the manual version, it’s
standout feature is the six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, which is
offered for the first time in the Cup.
Already available in the Sport chassis, the EDC has
been strengthened and features new gear ratios as well as specific shift
patterns associated with the Multi-Sense driving modes that include Comfort,
Normal, Sport and Race.
The gearbox has a Multi-Change Down feature that
allows the driver to drop several gears under braking by holding the left
paddle, and Launch Control, available in Sport and Race modes, for those
perfect takeoffs.Renault is offering the Megane RS with standard parking
sensors all around, reversing camera, 8.7-inch infotainment system with sat-nav
and smartphone integration, dual-zone climate control and handsfree keycard. It
also gets adaptive cruise control, blind spot warning, hill start assist,
automatic emergency braking and distance warning systems.
As part of the 2019 revisions, all trims of the
French hot hatch, except for the base model, get standard Alcantara and a Bose
audio system. Customers can also choose a metallic or signature metallic paint for
an extra AUD 800 (US$ 564) and AUD 1,000 (US$ 705), respectively, and the
electric panoramic sunroof for another AUD 1,990 (US$ 1,402).
The Megane RS is offered with a 5-year/unlimited
kilometer warranty.
- Megane R.S. 1.8L Turbo Sport Manual AUD 45,990 (US$ 32,409)
- Megane R.S. 1.8L Turbo Sport EDC AUD 50,490 (US$ 35,580)
- Megane R.S. 1.8L Turbo Cup Manual AUD 48,990 (US$ 34,523)
- Megane R.S. 1.8L Turbo Cup EDC AUD 51,990 (US$ 36,637)
