28 April 2026

Megane RS 280: Hot Hatch Hero on SA Roads

Launch control, a chassis that loves South African back roads, and a soundtrack that delivers.

We took the Megane RS 280 from Joburg through to the Magaliesberg passes. The Cup chassis is firm but never crashy, and launch control hooks up surprisingly well on warm tar.

This is a short preview. Watch the full video review on the Car Torque SA YouTube channel for the deep dive, driving footage, and our final verdict.

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