This fella is the best car journalist. Truthful and funny
@Luceq6 ай бұрын
I’m not particularly interested in ZA auto market. Still watch vids for Ciro
@I_am_jam6 ай бұрын
He's good, I'll admit I only watch the clips he presents.
@gregkalunga6 ай бұрын
Agreed.
@isaacmtolo-phiri57496 ай бұрын
I love his dry humor 😂😅
@niwouackermann85176 ай бұрын
Decent review of a car that most have no idea how good it is.
@ChristianM-c7k6 ай бұрын
Eish bro
@MrBryant20104 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.
@sheldzeeking6406 ай бұрын
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❤️.
@chileshemubanga35946 ай бұрын
The Megane RS has always been my fav hot hatch!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@faadilcajee36406 ай бұрын
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.
@Carscoza6 ай бұрын
This is great to hear!
@PKDionysus6 ай бұрын
4:43 I remember searching for 'pictures of cars' on a Nokia 3330 back in the day. I feel you, Ciro.
@shathaniketogetswe42716 ай бұрын
Are you 18 and above?? YES!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂
@PKDionysus6 ай бұрын
@@shathaniketogetswe4271 EVERY TIME! 🤣🤣🤣
@shathaniketogetswe42716 ай бұрын
@PKDionysus 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 me and my hommies all glaring at this 15inch screen, those were the times 🤣🤣🤣
@everythingeducationsa50516 ай бұрын
Ciro humour is unmatched 😂😂😂😂. Pictures of cars you say 😂😂
@sechseforo32046 ай бұрын
🧢
@sechseforo32046 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@SibusisoSego6 ай бұрын
Ciro looking clean in the shirt🫵🏾🔥
@vMaxHeadroom6 ай бұрын
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...
@Juniour_Hloni6 ай бұрын
Best Hot hatch. No theft risk. Sounds good. Very fast. Looks very good.❤
@mbonenineluvhola156 ай бұрын
The only problem is its gonna be at service more than it will be at home
@van_der_lindeDA6 ай бұрын
Unfortunately the Type R is a level up from this car....
@Batmanhabibi4 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..
@BMTVSA6 ай бұрын
This video is superb, The production is out of this world. The drone shots and camera work is ❤🔥❤🔥. Where is this road around WC ?
@DavetheCarGuy6 ай бұрын
Contermanskloof, Durbanville. It's a treat!
@Carscoza6 ай бұрын
We're so glad to hear this! Thanks so much
@_HTTPS.FVYGO_6 ай бұрын
My dream car together with the Type R
@SABICARS6 ай бұрын
Underrated car
@vellymagagula64906 ай бұрын
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
@boirampai74046 ай бұрын
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
@daddythedad6 ай бұрын
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.
@robbieproductions95046 ай бұрын
This guy is an amazing journalist but he never smiles 😂 smile a bit bro you have the best job in the world
@Carscoza6 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 ☺️
@user-gv9mb6ze5s6 ай бұрын
I've driven the Megane RS 280 Lux EDC... She's just something else
@bonginkosimabunda36886 ай бұрын
I'd pick this over any car they need to rethink this, 🙏🏼😭😭😭🙏🏼💔💔they need to Bring the GT. BACK
@justinferreira67226 ай бұрын
Would love to see this in a drag race with the Golf 8 GTI and the i30N🙌🏾🔥
@ashleysambo41046 ай бұрын
This compete with a 8R really that's what he said 5.7sec v 6.4sec from gti it's too much 😂
@justinferreira67226 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.
@richardrampley49804 ай бұрын
Why a drag race. Circuits are where it's at. No races on runways. The end.
@continuousstruggle68096 ай бұрын
Pictures of Cars obviously, what was I thinking ey
@NdzaloBaloyi456 ай бұрын
I want it, I don’t care about the price. I want it! End of story
@Ca55-WP6 ай бұрын
I, too, searched for pictures of cars when we first got dial up hahahaha loved that joke!
@vhakisa6 ай бұрын
Definitely my next car, unless something changes.
@gavinlewis30496 ай бұрын
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.
@MashabaZA6 ай бұрын
I'm here for the fashion. I too have a island shirt.
@warickdevis82694 ай бұрын
dream car, never thought id love a french car so much, im almost ahsamed lol.
@theplugsa77736 ай бұрын
Can you please Race it against the Hyundai I30N
@stantonpentasaib14196 ай бұрын
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
@antonioporra72106 ай бұрын
Esta camisa e linda Ciro. Great review as always Race this thiiiiiiing against the Yaris and Corolla plus Type R and Golf 8 R
@avuazahc19666 ай бұрын
Great car and it also cool to see one in our roads as rare as it is
@Rangeman0015 ай бұрын
You can change the dial to the circle rev counter in race mode
@richardrampley49804 ай бұрын
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.
@gazg006 ай бұрын
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_lindeDA6 ай бұрын
Rear rear wheel steering was removed from that record setting car
@GerhardNiemandphotographic6 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.
@janojanuary6 ай бұрын
Trophy editions are SPECIAL
@ozemsadventureofrandomstuf2526 ай бұрын
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
@earth2baz6 ай бұрын
This car comes in manual too.
@davidsanderson29605 ай бұрын
@@earth2baz the 300 is edc only
@earth2baz5 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.
@mrhowmuch6 ай бұрын
I’m here for Ciro’s shirt 🙂
@Predikant2 ай бұрын
Should one be making upshifts or downshifts with the steering off centre?
@earth2baz6 ай бұрын
Speedometer is customisable, change it to the one you like.
@586686874 ай бұрын
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
@bokeerfamily-ox3yb4 ай бұрын
Golf 8 r is a monster 235kw 🎉🎉🎉
@hermanjvanzyl6 ай бұрын
Just went from Jeremy Clarkson to James May with that shirt 😂
@mathongolamani87336 ай бұрын
Lol, Love the new look Ciro🙂. Great review as always 💯
@yissibiiyte6 ай бұрын
One of the best hatches out there, shame it's just as overpriced as the Type R.
@Bless_Mabunda6 ай бұрын
Overpriced how, cuz it’s in the same bracket as the golf 8
@van_der_lindeDA6 ай бұрын
😂 overpriced, have you seen the price of every single new car today?
@yissibiiyte6 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_lindeDA6 ай бұрын
@yissibiiyte I would love you to find me a golf 8R out the box that's cheaper than a megane
@yissibiiyte6 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.
@LuigiNathan6 ай бұрын
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.
@NgolaNalane6 ай бұрын
mk7 gti isnt even in the same ballpark compared to this
@LuigiNathan6 ай бұрын
@@NgolaNalane True, but it still remains as my opinion so it does’nt matter.
@thetad12426 ай бұрын
@@LuigiNathanyeah because you yearn for something as silly as a sunroof, something that really tickles your fancy hence your opinion
@LuigiNathan6 ай бұрын
@@thetad1242 funniest comeback I’ve ever seen. 😂
@nlocnil36026 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
@BrickTop_ZA6 ай бұрын
Curious to know which road you used to test drive the Renault?
@Patshes6 ай бұрын
😅in white??? No imagination ! Lovely car!🆒😎👍! SUBARU!!!
@lesedimpomane_sa9296 ай бұрын
Sunroof? Well... Who needs that in a driver's car?😁😁😁
@everythingwithangel30206 ай бұрын
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.
@NgolaNalane6 ай бұрын
My brother I30N is not in the league of the RS Trophy
@Carscoza6 ай бұрын
You are correct, Ciro missed it out and it's a car we all really like a lot.
@van_der_lindeDA6 ай бұрын
Just can't be compared to a Type R...sorry
@mosabrightenlejaka70846 ай бұрын
On the fashion sense part 😂, I think it looks good.
@user-mt8oc1gs8g6 ай бұрын
Great review 🎉
@Rangeman0015 ай бұрын
There are no active dampers on this car btw, so RS mode has no effect on the suspension
@kagisomogoshane50946 ай бұрын
The shirts 👕 looks like you are a Columbian Drug Lord ......Pablo Escobar to be precise😂😂😂 epic review likewise
@Solwazi346 ай бұрын
Where is this road? And are there any cops in the area? Asking for a friend
@alexemergineer32026 ай бұрын
Beautiful shirt ❤❤
@shanomintie41476 ай бұрын
Lovely review as always .. can anyone tell me what road this is looks nice to test drive a car
@Carscoza6 ай бұрын
Thank you! Malanshoogte road north of Cape Town
@zaaimanmbb6 ай бұрын
well, I would like to see a EV vs Gas from Cape Town to Pretoria, Who can do it fastest.
@DeonZA6 ай бұрын
I've seen these as low as R649k... the only Fwd competition is i30n, Golf8 gti and TypeR. Definitely quicker than a Gti.
@johnnymack25665 ай бұрын
Getting one next year can’t wait….Currently driving 1.6 megane GT line
@mahmoudminkara17 күн бұрын
You can do better 0-100 kms with different tires. Bridgestone's are horrible. I have done 5.4 on Cup 2s.
@BoostKrip6 ай бұрын
it will lose the drag races but it looks the part for a boy racer,love it
@thabobaard84976 ай бұрын
Finally!!!
@dejanw.i.cpaunovic8125 ай бұрын
Brutal💯
@BennyBM6 ай бұрын
Nice shirt bro...😊
@memeguyTM6 ай бұрын
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
@altaafkader96756 ай бұрын
Bold choice with that shirt, but pulled it off bru
@mahlatsemothogoane15124 ай бұрын
Hyundai I30N. Feels like the better buy. Mainly because it has a sunroof😅
@nawanekhomo31596 ай бұрын
The only thing I hate about this vehicle is that it 🇨🇵
@barrymuller62206 ай бұрын
A big Renault fan Definitely my choice if my bank manager allowed me😂
@Miss_Greatness6 ай бұрын
Ciro, are we getting an automatic transmission Clio this year?
@DavetheCarGuy6 ай бұрын
Yes, it's confirmed
@boitumelobee39946 ай бұрын
How about the i30N
@casparkeorapetsemokalake77006 ай бұрын
Incredible hot hatch only issue i have is the sun roof 😑😑
@van_der_lindeDA6 ай бұрын
Vw has produced the car for you
@Williamtking046 ай бұрын
If this car had a sunroof and a roof spoiler it would probably look more bad a$$ than it is now.🔥🔥 nice car though
@earth2baz6 ай бұрын
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.
@johannengelbrecht95316 ай бұрын
Ha ha ha. No way just legal speed. Love the RS. 🎉🎉🎉
@zaahidakhalwaya3066 ай бұрын
What about i30N?
@shanenaidoo77646 ай бұрын
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.
@thabomichaelmokoena84066 ай бұрын
Sometimes we have to explain fast car.not who i race. And win
@stilloutside6 ай бұрын
Easy pick for i30n...even price❤❤😂😅😅
@lawrencehenshaw74916 ай бұрын
Unfortunatly the actual running costs like feul ingectors shocks brake pads etc. Our roads with all the potholes wont be good for this car.
@mrkatse6 ай бұрын
Yes... pictures of cars... that's exactly what you were you looking for... 😅
@Carscoza6 ай бұрын
😉
@aceadaptable87376 ай бұрын
Ciro you look good in anything 😍🔥
@moeketsimaphela186 ай бұрын
Only problem is the price😢
@labourlawact78266 ай бұрын
Nice performance car. But Renault reliability is what worries me 😮
@InfoHubZA6 ай бұрын
Then let's have a drag race between the Renault RS, Golf R and Corolla GR.
@ca99686 ай бұрын
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...
@thetad12426 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.96276 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.
@richardrampley49804 ай бұрын
🔔 end
@rambo63756 ай бұрын
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
@declansgamereview65236 ай бұрын
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.
@MrFact016 ай бұрын
Ok great now review the new TypeR
@joshuamaboea18346 ай бұрын
They just need to bring some Alpines over and all will be well
@AutomotiveConcepts6 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, EVs taking over the world is because people no longer understand fun cars. Most people don't understand this car either.
@SibusisoSego6 ай бұрын
04:39??😭😭🙆🏾
@thembelihlemnyande52466 ай бұрын
A very very good hatchback but a bit overpriced really 😢
@ShamielFourier11 күн бұрын
Far better than a golf r ...fight me
@kitsorabosielo59206 ай бұрын
Pity you got it with the wrong transmission mate
@NgolaNalane6 ай бұрын
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
@Carscoza6 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
@NgolaNalane6 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_lindeDA6 ай бұрын
@@NgolaNalane dammit I should have gotten one fitted with the new type R....deal breaker that
@user-bd6xo9ld2d6 ай бұрын
Buy a alfa giulietta very reliable and quick and pretty
@van_der_lindeDA6 ай бұрын
The best second hand car is a brand new alfa
@CarefulAtheist6 ай бұрын
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.
@Carscoza6 ай бұрын
Sorry sir, we're on it! Sent your comment to Hannes who runs the store :)
@renzelkhamacho13796 ай бұрын
Imagine paying a million rands for a Renault Megan smh!
@rayoflight396 ай бұрын
Boet... The world has changed
@Danillo11246 ай бұрын
Imagine paying a million Rand for a Golf and this coming from a VW fanboy, like @rayoflight39 said, the world is changing.
@renzelkhamacho13796 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
@Asdasty6 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?
@vhakisa6 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