The Renault Mégane R.S. Trophy reached its final form in 2022, closing out a lineage of front-wheel-drive performance cars built on the Mk4 BFB platform. This Norev die-cast in 1:18 captures that closing chapter in Sirius Yellow — a colour with direct roots in Renault Sport's performance heritage — making it one of the more historically charged entries in any hot-hatch collection.
300 hp, Öhlins and a Nürburgring Benchmark
The Mégane R.S. Trophy is built around a 1.8-litre turbocharged four-cylinder from the M5P family, producing 300 hp and 420 Nm of torque. Drive goes exclusively to the front wheels through either a 6-speed EDC dual-clutch or a manual gearbox. Where the Trophy steps beyond the standard R.S. is in its mechanical specification: Öhlins dampers, Brembo brakes, and a mechanical limited-slip differential come as standard. The result is a front-wheel-drive car that in 2019 posted a Nürburgring Nordschleife lap of 7:40.1 — a front-wheel-drive record at the time.
Sirius Yellow and the End of an Era
Jaune Sirius — Sirius Yellow — is not a casual colour choice for a Renault Sport car. It has run through the Renault Sport palette since the Clio R.S. era, functioning as a visual shorthand for performance intent. On the Mégane R.S. Trophy it was offered as a factory option, and it consistently reads as the most assertive shade in the range against the more common grey and black variants. The 2022 model year also carries specific significance: it was the final production year of the petrol-engined Mégane R.S. before the all-new electric Mégane E-TECH replaced it in Renault's lineup, giving this particular car genuine historical closure.
Norev in Die-Cast at 1:18
Norev produces this 1:18 Mégane R.S. Trophy in die-cast metal, a material that delivers the weight and surface fidelity expected at this scale. Large-scale representations of the Mk4 Mégane R.S. Trophy are sparse in the current market, and Norev's release is among the few that address this generation properly. The Sirius Yellow finish is a less frequent variant in Norev's Mégane R.S. output, which adds a degree of visual distinction compared to the darker colourways in the same range.
Placing It in a Collection
As the final ICE model in the R.S. lineage, this model marks a natural endpoint for anyone building a chronological Renault Sport sequence, and it stands out on the shelf as a significant piece of front-wheel-drive performance history.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Renault Mégane R.S. Trophy?
The Trophy is the top specification of the Mk4 Mégane R.S., adding Öhlins dampers, Brembo brakes and a mechanical limited-slip differential over the standard R.S. Its 1.8-litre turbocharged engine produces 300 hp and 420 Nm.
Why is the 2022 model year significant?
2022 was the final production year for the petrol-engined Mégane R.S. Trophy before Renault replaced the ICE model with the all-electric Mégane E-TECH, making it the last of its kind.
What is Sirius Yellow on a Renault Sport car?
Jaune Sirius is a recurring Renault Sport colour with a history stretching back through the Clio R.S. era. It was offered as a factory option on the Mégane R.S. Trophy and is one of the more distinctive shades in the range.
Who makes this 1:18 model and what material is it?
The model is produced by Norev in die-cast metal at 1:18 scale.
