There are a significant number of hot hatchbacks on the market ranging from the diminutive Abarth 500 all the way up to the Ford Focus RS. As a shining light of power, poise, performance and ability the Renaultsport Megane 265 stands out from the crowd to take the title of Car Articles Hot Hatch Of The Year 2012.
Over 130 horsepower per litre of engine is always good news. 360 Nm of torque is even better. This car therefore can rev as well as give plenty of grunt for overtakes. Did you know this is also the fastest production front wheel drive road car to clock the Nurburgring? How about that for bragging rights at the pub?
The Renaultsport Megane 265 offers something that many other performance cars do not – it is very easy to drive, but when you want to put a lick on it will shift extremely well. The truth is, hot hatches were designed to be a bit of everything. The Renaultsport Megane 265 is a brilliant hot hatchback and the pick of the bunch.
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