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12/01/2012

MEGANE RENAULTSPORT CELEBRATES THIRD WHAT CAR? HOT HATCH AWARD IN A ROW

The Mꨡne Renaultsport 250 Cup is celebrating a famous hat-trick after being named What Car? magazineӳ best hot hatch for the third year running.

Britainӳ biggest car buyerӳ guide hailed the Mꨡne as the ԰erfect hot hatchԠand said none of its more expensive, faster rivals had the Ԣlend of power and poise that marks out the RenaultԮ

A delighted Patrice Ratti, Managing Director, Renault Sport Technologies collected the award at a glittering ceremony last night at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane, London.

He said: ԉӭ extremely honoured to accept this award for the Mꨡne Renaultsport which has once again proved to be the best hot hatch on the market. To win this prestigious award three years in a row is a fantastic achievement for all the Renaultsport team who continue to work tirelessly to hone every aspect of the driving experience in each of our hot hatches. Iӭ delighted their efforts continue to be acknowledged by our customers and the media, and by winning important awards such as these.Լ/p>

What Car? has truly fallen for the 250hp Mꨡne, claiming the performance is ԢrutalԠand that it provides more attitude and exhilaration than any other hot hatch on sale.

What Car? magazine editor in chief Chas Hallett explained: Ԕhe Mꨡne Renaultsport 250 Cup is the perfect hot hatch. Most importantly, itӳ engaging and huge fun on an empty country road, but itӳ also practical enough for everyday use. Itӳ a comfortable winner of our Hot Hatch of the Year award.Լ/p>

Renault celebrated a double success on the night with victory also for the third year running for the Clio Renaultsport 200 Cup in the What Car? best buy ñ5,000-ò0,000 category. The judges commented on its Ԭevel of dynamic finesse that makes it a serious performance weaponԠand how it will Դhrill you like few other hot hatches canԮ

For further information and test drives, please contact the Platinum Renault Sales teams on 01225 485400 (Bath) or 01225 759525 (Trowbridge), or visit www.platinumrenault.co.uk

All information correct at time of published date. All information and/or offers are subject to amendment or withdrawal without notice.