Using the standard Megane 275 Trophy as a starting point ... and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres. Ohlins adjustable dampers, composite front springs and an Akrapovic titanium exhaust complete ...

That’s not a disaster, for as we’ve said before, the Potenza is actually the nicer tyre for road use ... It’s a class act. The Megane 275 Cup-S comes up against a pretty serious amount ...

Or maybe, as some have suggested, the Civic wasn’t wearing the same tyres that customer cars are ... R is a closer rival for the £28,930 Megane 275 Trophy – the one that still has air ...

The new model is based on the recently unveiled Megane 275 Trophy, but is 100kg lighter ... dampers and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres as standard; both are options on the Trophy.