These numbers seem merely adequate rather than extraordinary in 2019, but given the R weighs only 1,306kg, it’s no surprise that it rockets to 62mph from rest in just 5.4-secs and goes on to 163mph.

The Renaultsport Megane is now covered by Renault’s ‘4 plus’ package, which combines a four year/ 100,000 mile warranty with four years/ 48,000 miles of routine servicing. And while we can ...