5 things I HATE about Megane RS 300 (facelift)

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Mick Drives Cars

Mick Drives Cars

Күн бұрын

Watch to learn the 5 things I hate about the new 2021/2022 facelift Megane RS 300 or Megane 4 RS. It's a sports car or sporty hatchback which gives a great driving experience and I love it! But there are a few problems which annoy me - you can learn about those in this video!
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00:00 Intro
00:39 Hate 1
02:46 Hate 2
05:18 Hate 3
07:24 Hate 4
09:13 Hate 5
10:25 Thank you

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@dariopotrosko1386
@dariopotrosko1386 Жыл бұрын
I have diesel Renault Megane 4 and I think that those music controls behind the steering wheel are the best thing in industry 😄 I understand that they can get in a way with shifting pedals, but in a normal Megane it's amazing that they are in the same spot every time you want to change music/radio station/etc.
@MickDrivesCars
@MickDrivesCars Жыл бұрын
Actually agree with you! It's very convenient and I like the scroll wheel on the back a lot. I just wish it didn't interfere with the paddles, that's the part that really irritated me.
@GuerreiroACI
@GuerreiroACI 5 ай бұрын
Agree. Much better than the steering wheel with a million buttons! The only thing that i criticize is that it looks aged... Its the same for 20 years now!!
@Matt-hn4hn
@Matt-hn4hn Жыл бұрын
I hope your channel grows, you make great points and know what you’re talking about 👍
@MickDrivesCars
@MickDrivesCars Жыл бұрын
Thank you mate!
@kevinmcg6747
@kevinmcg6747 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this Mick and recognise many of the points you make. I've had a massive range of cars (I'm old but tend to hold on to them) and the ride height really plays a big part. I'm currently running an MX5 ND 30th AE and I've never sat so low in my life!! I swear I looked up to the driver in an Aston DBS Superleggera (sp?). Gearchange, for me my Honda Integra Type R was right up there but so was the bread van EP3 Type R I had. I was pleasantly surprised by the MX5 gear change and despite trying BMW manuals I ended up with a ZF8 M135i and DCT M2C because I did not likely the 'rubbery' feel of the manuals. As for the Meganes, I see the front end of these cars and I'm hooked! I did own one of the very first Clio 16Vs that came into the UK and have never forgot how much fun that was (well apart from the routine clutch cable failure). Cheers, Kevin
@MickDrivesCars
@MickDrivesCars Жыл бұрын
I actually drove an ND2 mx-5 and absolutely loved that thing... As I mentioned in the video that low-slung feeling is so addictive. And the gearbox was lovely as you mention! I had a EM2 civic coupe which I absolutely loved, was my first car. Still the best gearshift I've ever felt in a car. Good to hear from a fellow enthusiast that's not snobby about gearboxes! People tend to like manual or auto and stick with it but I'm like you - whichever is the better unit for the car.
@kevinmcg6747
@kevinmcg6747 Жыл бұрын
@@MickDrivesCars I had a Puslar (Sunny) GTiR and that had neither a great gear change nor a low seating position but it looked ugly (in a good way) and was just simply different from the obvious Subaru Impreza option at the time (I later owned an Impreza WRX Estate with the obligatory 'Scooby Sport' stainless steel exhaust). Yet to find the perfect car but have been blessed to drive cars with a range of personalities (a test drive in a 981 GT4 however was pretty close to perfect,......).
@MickDrivesCars
@MickDrivesCars Жыл бұрын
@@kevinmcg6747 I have a soft spot for JDM nuggets and that is very, very nuggetty! I did drive a "new shape" WRX STI, the first year they went back to saloon... 2014 I think. That was a weapon, really good steering. I've been looking at 911s for my next car actually! Really like the 991 gen Carrera S, RWD, 7-speed manual, 3.8 howling flat 6... Glorious
@simonmektupchiqn
@simonmektupchiqn Жыл бұрын
I get the tone control thing. I had that issue as well, but noticed that renault allows you to have different tone control settings for each separate drive mode. Hence, I found that setting your desired tone control in another mode and switching back to "my sense" gets you the tone controls you actually set. So basically every time you turn on the car, it's as if the infotainment is being started up for it's first time, but switching drive modes, which differ in tone controls, reminds the infotainment of your settings. Took me like a week to get that, because I increased the high end in sport mode.
@simonmektupchiqn
@simonmektupchiqn Жыл бұрын
On a sidenote. For some reason the eastern european market's RS Trophy benefits from S007s from stock. Would I recommend them? Similarly, in regards to your S001, loss of traction in the wet has handsomely profited carwashes from cleaning brown spots from the driver seat, but in the dry they're unparalleled, even after 20000 miles and multiple track days.
@MickDrivesCars
@MickDrivesCars Жыл бұрын
It's funny, someone else mentioned this to me but it doesn't work for some reason. I've set the same tone for all driving modes, and even if I turn on the car and scroll through them all - it still doesn't apply. So annoying 😂 thank god the rest of the car makes up for it
@oootaffooo501
@oootaffooo501 8 ай бұрын
Great video manual alday long for me 😁👍
@allan2k195
@allan2k195 Жыл бұрын
I had Bridgestone potenza's on my Abarth Punto and they were horrific in the rain. I now have michelin Pilot sport 4's and they are amazing!
@MickDrivesCars
@MickDrivesCars Жыл бұрын
Yep I'm debating between pilot sport 5 or eagle assym 6... I think either of those will be a huge upgrade. Only thing is the bridgestones were new on the car when I bought it 6 months ago and they still have some life. I might just keep them over the summer and upgrade once the weather starts getting worse again.
@allan2k195
@allan2k195 Жыл бұрын
@@MickDrivesCars I had the same thing, i bought my wheels with the tyres but the were finnaly worn out. I highly reccomand the pilot sports tho👍🏼
@grtbgf
@grtbgf 2 ай бұрын
Hello! Can anyone tell me if the car remembers your driving mode on the next startup? If not, how convenient is it to change it? I plan on driving my car in sport mode for stiffer steering feel (it's not an RS car) so changing it evry time would be a nightmare, i guess. Also how good is bose stereo compared to the stock one?
@vMaxHeadroom
@vMaxHeadroom Жыл бұрын
Have a CUP 280 and had to remove those tyres as they were horrid. Put some Coninental ContactSport 7's and an immediate difference, just immense. Also, thankfully I have the Manual which is excellent, absolutly no issues, very snickity!
@MickDrivesCars
@MickDrivesCars Жыл бұрын
It's so 50/50 in comments I've had about the tires, but as you can tell I'm on the ''S001 sucks'' side. Actually never driven a manual Megane RS so I guess it's a bit hypocritical of me to say there's no good manual.
@sasavojinovic4726
@sasavojinovic4726 Жыл бұрын
I'm driving 300 trophy facelift and got Continental Contact Sport tires as from the factory (German market) and no problem with traction, but think it is more due to LSD than tires. So LSD is must, but unfortunately comes only with trophy so as the recaros which are going much lower (mine are tilted up a bit). On the other hand, ride is a bit harsh (I'm already used to it) but thoughts before purchase were that there is always an option of replacing dampers and coilovers with sport version if it comes to back pain...price for that was 750 euros on all four corners last time I was checking...
@MickDrivesCars
@MickDrivesCars Жыл бұрын
It's really funny, I got the sport thinking potentially I'd upgrade to a trophy gearbox with LSD down the line... Why didn't Renault just make the car we all wanted :)
@LARGE_COKE
@LARGE_COKE 11 ай бұрын
I have an RS 280 in manual and it's like a winchester rifle between gears it gives a little click, could be as its a low mileage box? As i've also heard they are pretty average manual boxes for the type of car it is. I'll check back in 10k miles and see if anything changed.
@MickDrivesCars
@MickDrivesCars 11 ай бұрын
Everything I've read suggests they feel very mechanical but not super precise... I'd love to have a go in one so I can give a better opinion
@AndreiDragonulBGS
@AndreiDragonulBGS Жыл бұрын
life110 is a company that makes aftermarket parts for the alpine a110, and they offer some paddleshifters that are 10mm closer to the wheel and 20mm longer top and bottom. They say they fit the clio rs as well, so I think they should fit the megane too? Beeing 10mm closer to the wheel I think they sould clear the volume controls too. I know alpine a110 and clio rs use different volume control units so you might have to make some mesurements in terms of the clearence
@MickDrivesCars
@MickDrivesCars Жыл бұрын
I'll check this out, thanks!
@barrywilliams9698
@barrywilliams9698 5 ай бұрын
If that audio control is cost savings, then it is the best cost savings ever invented!
@martinDynamique
@martinDynamique 6 күн бұрын
Assume the latest software will fix the tone control on the stereo, it does on the Clio which had the same issue. The unit doesnt always auto update as it should so go in and manually check for updates and it should download the latest.
@k9any
@k9any 7 ай бұрын
Can you retrofit longer paddles on these?
@MickDrivesCars
@MickDrivesCars 7 ай бұрын
There are companies that make them but they will always be a little awkward because of that audio control thing
@JonasWindey
@JonasWindey Жыл бұрын
you mention the Bose system but are you sure your car has them? I don't see the Bose logo on the speakers. I have a facelift '22 Trophy myself but I heard that the Bose was supposed to be standard but wasn't fitted due to the supply issues. You can check your subwoofer in the trunk to see if you have Bose.
@MickDrivesCars
@MickDrivesCars Жыл бұрын
I do indeed have bose - the audio settings shown only display when you have bose. I also have the sub under floor of boot.
@lint8391
@lint8391 4 ай бұрын
@@MickDrivesCars Bose in audiophile circle are considered to be absolute junk. Even worse than B&W 😁
@COD4TUBE67
@COD4TUBE67 Жыл бұрын
Don't worry. I hate the 001 as well. And I don't live in the UK. Immediately changed for the ps4s. They're MUCH better.
@MickDrivesCars
@MickDrivesCars Жыл бұрын
Really good to hear! I'm probably going for PS5 or Eagle asymm 6 as it's still a year-round daily and I think PS4S or the new PS5S might be a little too aggressive.
@COD4TUBE67
@COD4TUBE67 Жыл бұрын
@Mick Drives Cars heard some feedbacks about the ps5. Apparently it's not good and they don't last long...
@Kingtroy007
@Kingtroy007 Жыл бұрын
Glad you didn't talk about the car being so stiff its uncomfortable. and the tires, @VersionOneUK said something about the S007s being way better, so do check em out. And, is your RS300 the Trophy model?
@MickDrivesCars
@MickDrivesCars Жыл бұрын
My model is a sport, not a trophy. I actually preferred the sport after driving them both. If I was in a trophy I would definitely complain about it being too stiff if I'm honest. I have a full video on my channel comparing sport/trophy if you're interested.
@Kingtroy007
@Kingtroy007 Жыл бұрын
@@MickDrivesCars I bet I’ve seen all your videos where there was a megane
@Kingtroy007
@Kingtroy007 Жыл бұрын
Too bad we don’t have the sport 300s in SA🇿🇦 Edit:added flag
@brettgosper6003
@brettgosper6003 Жыл бұрын
the 300 trophy isnt that stiff.... the damping is good - it handles bumps/uneven surfaces really well
@Kingtroy007
@Kingtroy007 Жыл бұрын
@@brettgosper6003 now hearing that soothes my heart
@stephenagnew670
@stephenagnew670 8 ай бұрын
I'm in Australia I have a manual an its fine2019 rs300
@Matteusz768
@Matteusz768 Жыл бұрын
#hate5 there was an easylink update partially fixing that, also you can just change driving mode and changes will be applied
@MickDrivesCars
@MickDrivesCars Жыл бұрын
I actually took the car back to Renault for this issue. They did apply the update but nothing changed. Good to know about driving mode, that's much quicker! Thank you!
@tomazpogacar8372
@tomazpogacar8372 Жыл бұрын
Hello, would you be so kind and "tell" what is the software version number of this update? I have the same problem with BOSE on my Megane + what do you mean by partially fix? Is this common problem with all BOSE sistems in Megane, if you know ?
@Matteusz768
@Matteusz768 Жыл бұрын
@@tomazpogacar8372 Don't have any photo, it was a year ago. partially because usually audio settings work just after starting the car but sometimes need changing mode anyway
@tomazpogacar8372
@tomazpogacar8372 Жыл бұрын
@@Matteusz768 That is exactly as with mine. They even changed the unit with new one to eliminate possible hardware problem. No luck - it is strange the BOSE software problem persist for couple of years now with no solution :(
@brettgosper6003
@brettgosper6003 Жыл бұрын
The manual 300 is fine - it's the same as the meg 275. If you want the lower seats, you should have got the recurs
@MickDrivesCars
@MickDrivesCars Жыл бұрын
See I got the impression that the recos are slightly higher which is why I went standard + alcantara. Needs more research from me, maybe you're right
@lucagevaert61
@lucagevaert61 Жыл бұрын
I had a 275... That manual can't even be compared to the meg 4...
@lucagevaert61
@lucagevaert61 Жыл бұрын
​@@MickDrivesCars recaros are lower indeed
@vhakisa
@vhakisa 3 ай бұрын
The paddles are okay. You just need to get used to it
@Shay-tech
@Shay-tech Жыл бұрын
You forgot 2 main problems that can drive you crazy The window buttons are too far back It amazing that they thought its ok 2.why the car stage always goes nack to sense and dont stay in the one you used last time?
@MickDrivesCars
@MickDrivesCars Жыл бұрын
So true about the window switches! I forgot that you're too right! As for the driving modes I think it's an emission regulation thing, many other cars also do this. Especially because Megane RS disables stop/start in sport and race.
@Shay-tech
@Shay-tech Жыл бұрын
My last car was alfa gullieta qv and it stayed the same Also the start stop button You prees ot ones and it satay off But we like the r.s as is Good luck with your channel
@johnboy2436
@johnboy2436 Жыл бұрын
never noticed this with the window buttons i just get on with it. i dont feel they have been much different to any other car iv used. im going to think about this next time i put the window and either be like ok its not that bad or ok they are far back. Never noticed it thou LOL the second one you can change using ddt4all. my car starts up in perso as thats what iv set it to using ddt4all. a guide for this can be found on the renault forums.
@F-MK96
@F-MK96 3 ай бұрын
the tone controlls is a bug renault admited i think
@MickDrivesCars
@MickDrivesCars 3 ай бұрын
They never pushed a fix! I think I mentioned it every single time the car was ever at the dealer
@F-MK96
@F-MK96 3 ай бұрын
@@MickDrivesCars that sucks easy link systems are not the best and they had alot of problems I think thats why they went to this new Android Open linkR systems...
@frankvandenbroeck8373
@frankvandenbroeck8373 7 ай бұрын
torqsteer?
@MickDrivesCars
@MickDrivesCars 7 ай бұрын
Literally none
@nathanielsmith8217
@nathanielsmith8217 Ай бұрын
If that's all you have to worry about you have nothing to worry about
@wtfronsson
@wtfronsson 6 ай бұрын
Tires that don't work in wet conditions? Ship them with cars sold in UK! Nice bit of French humor from Renault.
@MickDrivesCars
@MickDrivesCars 6 ай бұрын
Hahaha too true!
@davidhocevar8510
@davidhocevar8510 Жыл бұрын
bridgestone is in the same category as pirelli p zero, useless below 10C, dangerous below 3C, and OKish at 20+, not worth the money...
@MickDrivesCars
@MickDrivesCars Жыл бұрын
Yep this is pretty much how I feel. Brilliant in the dry above 15C though They're wearing down nicely now, looking forward to putting some Pilot sport 5 on
@lint8391
@lint8391 4 ай бұрын
Some things I don't like about it: The cost. Far too high for me. Renault's track record for iffy reliability, build quality, longevity. No heated leather seats. Dashboard / cockpit area - unergonomic. Compared to - for example - Saab 900's from the 1980's. Seats. Not as comfortable as Volvo, or Saab (when they were in their prime). Fuel economy, not so good. Not that big inside. Only seats 5. Front wheel drive. Interior is plasticky. Insurance cost.
@nerko0genius
@nerko0genius 8 ай бұрын
Just put ps on it and you’ll be all right
@MickDrivesCars
@MickDrivesCars 8 ай бұрын
Ended up with Goodyear asymmetric 6. Phenomenal difference. Wanted PS5 but they were out of stock at the time.
@billx4266
@billx4266 Жыл бұрын
Nice review but its a bit useless, you cannot buy this car anymore here in europe, those stupid carmakers stopped making hothatches. They only sell stupid suv's
@billx4266
@billx4266 Жыл бұрын
@@sport300-uk4 not worth the price they can keep them.
@dsitum
@dsitum Жыл бұрын
I know that all the Renault boys are going to tear me apart, but have you considered buying Hyundai i30N? It's only a bit less powerful, and doesn't have 4-wheel steering, but LSD comes as a standard, as well as adjustable suspension stiffness. Pretty mental car IMO
@dsitum
@dsitum Жыл бұрын
@SPORT300-UK To me, they look beautiful, especially the front-end. Way more beautiful than the megane. And from the back Megane looks quite a bit sad when rear lights turn on. Not telling that the rear of that Hyundai is 10/10, but definitely looks better to me. But, to each his own taste 🙂
@michaelmarchei8539
@michaelmarchei8539 29 күн бұрын
This guy 🤦‍♂️
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