QUOTE(-ahtiang- @ Nov 27 2017, 07:06 PM)
What's the issue with your Focus?
I am keen to look at the new Renault Megane GT (1.6L turbo, 205 PS hot hatch)
Wow, big upgrade there to consider the new Renault Megane GT. I just googled on this model a bit and AutoCar UK did a review by comparing this new Megane GT to the VW Golf GTI and
Ford Focus, though not the plain Mk3.5 but the ST version. Link to the review is as below.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars...atch-group-testThis Megane GT is more towards racing as opposed to the more balanced and all-rounder Focus Mk3.5 which is a family car which is also suited for spirited drives. The front seats are the racing type of seats if you look at the shape. The sides of the seat are protruded out from the bottom of the seat right to the top.
From the review, the Megane GT seems to lose to the Ford Focus ST not only in terms of handling but ergonomics. The seating and driving position was said to be not so comfortable when compared to the other two cars. Perhaps you test the car to form your own conclusion if you are interested. Though I don't think the car will be cheap, maybe between RM150k to 200k which will be quite a bit costlier than the current Focus Mk3.5.
The Megane GT will be slightly niche since it's more toward performance/racing rather than a more family-orientated car like the Ford Focus which will have a wider appeal due to the practicality for everyday use, apart from the higher price and other factors like 2nd hand value or maintenance etc. It's just like the Focus ST whereby it won't get much reception mainly due to the higher price apart from the type of crowd that it caters to.