Showing posts with label renault. Show all posts
Showing posts with label renault. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Renault Clio V

The previous fourth-generation Renault Clio was proven to be the automotive equivalent of a glass of orange juice and it was proven to be sporty to drive and easy to live with in the beginning. With the arrival of the fifth-generation Clio, there's still so much work to do for France's answer to any midsize hatchback it can take on, just as it had its hopes up and running in the ever-changing automotive world that picks the winners and losers by a snap.

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The fifth-generation Renault Clio, starting at 14,100 Euros plus OTR, shows that it's all about unfinished business for this French midsize hatchback that delivers the right blend of style and performance in one stylish hatchback fit for young urban professionals.

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Starting with the design, the new model is basically reminiscent of the previous fourth-generation model with the fourth-generation Megane's face plastered in the front view, giving the expression that goes 4+4=5, which is mathematically incorrect but it didn't matter anyway because despite its questionable looks, the new Clio is still worth a charmer in every tangible way and even in R.S Line spec or Initiale Paris spec, there's no hiding from the bizarre looks this French hatchback carries.

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The inside now boasts a tablet-sized touchscreen like every other Renault of the present era possesses and although not fit for speedo boys many, it's a yuppie treat and it works like an office desk on wheels, meaning it packs a lot of infotainment to toy around while getting accommodated by its more comfortable interior that is about as spacious as the previous model as well as its decent boot space big enough for just about everything. Not bad for Renault, though.

2020 Renault Clio

The most powerful version at launch is the one with the 1.3 TCe engine that produces 130PS of power and with the 7-speed EDC, it goes from 0-100kph in nine seconds and a top speed of 200kph, faster than the Corolla Sport, which can only do 180kph of course. For those looking for efficiency but don't like diesel like every European does, you can expect a hybrid variant joining the range soon and it promises to be as efficient as any hybrids get but without the stereotypical scenario, most hybrids face.

In terms of dynamics, thanks to its new platform, the new Clio is now more enjoyable to drive than the previous model. It's livelier to drive in the bends and more comfortable to drive in the city center, meaning that it's gone from orange juice with pulp to orange juice with no pulp and that's good news for those looking for a sporty hatchback that does just about everything.

Renault promised that the fifth-generation Clio will be the most advanced Renault to date and with that, they've planted it with the EASY DRIVE driver assistance systems featuring Highway & Traffic Jam Companion, Adaptive Cruise Control, automatic high low beam, active emergency brake, Blind Spot Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition with Speed Alert, Lane Departure Warning System and Lane Keeping Assist, 360 Camera, and many others. Although surprising and annoying, these safety features show that this new model means big business. It's all in the name of becoming the safest French hatchback ever made, although difficult to explain why.

So, with everything sorted out, there's just one more word about the new Clio; should you buy it? With all the tech, dynamics, performance, and comfort working pretty well for the new model, although the styling has a lot of explanation to do, the new Clio is a way forward for Renault and we can expect good things to come from this new version, whatever it means.

Photo: Renault

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Forza Horizon 4: Revenge of #PrimeDay

It's the time of the year again when our favorite heavy beasts become bats out of hell for the most insane moments of their lives. Yep, it's Prime Day and it's time to uncage those heavy beasts and let loose.



This year's Prime Day became two days only but despite the extra day, these beasts don't waste any day unleashing their raw power and their insane character from every angle. They're all about business and leisure without compromise and that's what Prime Day is all about.

Without further ado, let's meet the prime specimens roaring through the sounds of Prime Day.

First off, the truck that got beaten by a HALO jumper in the Arizona desert; was the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. The current F-150 Raptor is powered by an EcoBoost V6 engine which results in more power but the beastly sound of the 6.2L V8 is hard to miss and with all that roar coming out from its glorious V8 engine, this is what made this truck a bad-ass.



Next, it's the super hot hatch that got beaten by a midship German sportscar, the Renaultsport Megane 250. While it's not suitable for drag racing against the most powerful hot hatches on the road, the lightweight bodywork and race-inspired chassis make this one of the best handling hot hatches of all time and despite being lost to a certain Porsche, it sure is a lot of fun to drive.



Then, there's the McLaren MP4-12C, the supercar that harks the return of McLaren making supercars since the legendary F1. Made in the days when Lewis Hamilton raced for McLaren, the 12C is a cutting-edge supercar that propagates through the track with intelligence unheard by supercar standards. If you have seven and a half minutes to spare while taking a break at the Ring, this is the McLaren for you.



And lastly, the Pagani Zonda R, the most feral of the prime specimens featured here, is packed with extreme aerodynamics that is fitting for a no-holds-barred machine that sits in Pirelli racing tires and 6.0L V12 Mercedes engine producing 750HP and because it dons so much carbon fiber on its body, it's 200kg lighter than your first Zonda. It may be labeled the last of its kind but it's not.



Prime Day is all about business and leisure without compromise, and with heavy beasts like these, not even Darth Pancake can choke these monsters off.



Ladies and gentlemen, please hold tight.






THIS IS...PRIME DAY!



Cars like these are known for opening their inner Amazon and unleashing hell on all roads of the world and with prime specimens like the F-150 SVT Raptor, the Renaultsport Megane III, the 12C, and the Zonda R, it's like every day is Prime Day because of the monsters that lurk beneath their sheets of metal. They really are fantastic.

See you next Prime Day...

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Forza Motorsport 7: Prime Day

It's Prime Day once again and once again, the prime specimens that roared through the sounds of prime are back to let their feral instincts roar in Forza Motorsport 7. Whether if it's up against the HALO Jumper, a mid-engine German sportscar, the Nurburgring, or even for one last ride, these prime specimens are all about business and leisure without compromise.

Releasing our first feral beast from its cage is the Ford SVT Raptor. Today's F-150 Raptor is one of the best offroaders ever made but what made us miss the most about the old F-150 SVT Raptor is its 6.2L V8 engine because of the sound of this feral beast is much more ferocious compared to the EcoBoost V6 engine that today's Raptor had. It may be heavy and somewhat irrelevant in circuit racing but you can't beat the monstrous sound of its V8 engine the SVT Raptor possess and there's so much to love about a monstrous offroader that challenged the HALO jumper and lost.





The next beast is the Renaultsport Megane 250 and while today's Megane RS is basically five-door only, the last three-door Megane RS of the past is something to be missed because while being short on power compared to hyper hot hatch rivals such as the Ford Focus RS and the VW Scirocco R but because of its cup chassis, motorsport-level expertise, limited slip differential, and lightness, it eats the powerful ones like a rat scaring away a big fat biker. Being a prime meridian, the Megane RS remembers the most insane race of its life while delivering near-sportscar levels for everyday speedo boys.





The next prime meridian to be released from its cage is the McLaren MP4-12C. With today's McLaren 720S being the evolution of its Super Series range, the 12C is something to remember as the first McLaren ever made in this new era since the legendary F1. Unlike their last masterpiece, the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, the 12C is purely McLaren inside and out as well as its 3.8L V8 Twin Turbo engine which is somewhat small but packs a heavy punch when you put your foot down. As a high-tech sportscar with some motorsports know-how in the days when Lewis Hamilton is a McLaren driver, the 12C is all about propagating through the track with intelligence unheard by supercar standards, quickly became the supercars we all fell in love with since the 458 and the Gallardo.





And the last beast to be unleashed from the hell in the cell is the Pagani Zonda R. As the track-only finale to the Zonda, the R features extreme aerodynamics that is fitting for a no-holds-barred machine that sits in Pirelli racing tires and 6.0L V12 Mercedes engine producing 750HP and because it dons so much carbon fiber on its body, it's 200kg lighter than your first Zonda. Start this beast up and you can really hear its roar loud enough to deliver the prime of its life. This is the first Zonda that dons a semi-automatic gearbox that shifts faster than your basic supercar and such impressiveness lapped the Nurburgring faster than the Ferrari 599XX.





These prime specimens really proved to the world that they are business and leisure without compromise and when Prime Day comes, these feral beasts roar through the sounds of prime and prepare for the insane moments in the prime of their lives. Since this is Prime Day, it's time to let these beasts loose in the Grand Prix circuit of the Nurburgring like bats out of hell. Let heavy beasts roar through the sounds of Prime Day!



How's that for Darth Pancake? These heavy beasts really roared like bats out of hell and that is why they called it PRIME DAY, a day when you can open your Amazon and go all out. It's like releasing your anger for a day and it never felt so alive driving these prime specimens to the prime of their lives.



Until the next PRIME DAY, my little kittens...

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Renault Sport Megane IV

The previous third-generation Renault Sport Megane was by no means one of the most exciting super hot hatches ever built. Sure, it's not as fast as a Ford Focus RS but for lapping round tracks, it minces them alive. As the super hot hatch is becoming more of a "face the change" as 4WD trumps over FF, and while today's Civic Type R becomes the king of hot hatchbacks, they had to made the change for their hot Megane to respond to today's climate.

2018 Renaultsport Megane
2018 Renaultsport Megane
Here it is, the Renault Sport Megane IV and because change has come for the latest generation of Renault's 37,600 Euro hot hatch trump card, here are some of the things starting from the outside and while this is basically a Megane underneath, all of the signature RS treatments are festooned all over the exterior design, including that fog lamps shaped like the new Renault Sport logo. On the inside, there's no escaping the Renault Sport treatment as well the addition of the R.S. monitor that checks how much this car is doing such as lap times, acceleration, g-forces, and so on, which is relevant on the track annoying on public roads. On the MULTI-SENSE, they've added a feature only works on this hot hatch and that is Race mode which shuts down the ESP and recalibrated the 4CONTROL system to make it even more fun to drive.

Yes, the MULTI-SENSE is very high-tech indeed for the hot hatch but for purists, it just rather spoils the Megane's character which is like having a very high-tech fishing rod with a click-and-bait mechanism that puts every fishing rod to shame. While the high-tech malarkey is the least of the problems, what's under the hood is what gets you noticed. The new Megane R.S. comes with the 1.8L turbo engine that produces 280PS of power and 390Nm of torque, which is 5PS more than the previous Megane R.S. 275. What's even more noticing that the engine is polished with DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) for the valve lifters and Mirror Bore Coating for the cylinder sleeves, which are heavily inspired by today's supercars, which is nice.

True to their word, the new Megane R.S. can be fitted with either a 6-speed manual or EDC that propels the Megane R.S. to a 0-100kph time of 5.8 seconds and top speed limited to 255kph. That's pathetically slower than the Honda Civic Type R FK8 if I'm honest but speed is not an issue for the Megane R.S. here. Besides, while an EDC variant sounds good, it's the manual variant that pleases the speedo boys because of its purity this hot hatch truly deserves.

Transmissions aside, there are two kinds of chassis offered on the new Megane R.S. such as the Sport and the more traditionalist Cup which is more stiffer than the first one and comes with an LSD that improves its mild and tangy dynamics by a slightly long run. In other words, it's good on the track but annoying on public roads if you know what I mean. The brakes have been improved for better stopping power and the hidden gem on the suspension known as the hydraulic compression stop really works like clockwork.

Remember what I said that the Cup chassis is annoying on public roads? Well, what's even more annoying for a hot hatch like this is the driver assists such as ACC, AEBS, DW, OSP with TSR, BSW, and Easy Park Assist. Those safety features look good on a normal being but for a speedo boy, he'll just call it quits when he let them all on, which is not a case because they can be switched on or off on the MULTI-SENSE. Thumbs up, speedo boys, if you are driving this new hot Megane with the ADAS off and ESP disabled while going on a hot lap.

So, how can I sum this car up? The all-new Renault Sport Megane wows the speedo boys with its improved performance and the retaining of the six-speed manual gearbox, which has been longing for speedo boys everywhere, but what's not to like about is the EDC option, the Cup chassis not great for public roads, the ADAS that spoils the Megane R.S.'s fun character, and that's it. Now that I told almost everything you need to know, all we can hope for is wait until the new hot Megane has the chance to strike the Civic Type R's Ring record soon. The speedo boys are feeling it as well as the jealousy to drive one someday. Come on, Renault, we're waiting.

Photo: Renault

Monday, April 9, 2018

GT SPORT: A110 reborn

The story starts with a French legend known as the Alpine A110, a rear-engined, rear-wheel drive coupe that became a sensation in the world of rallying.


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First produced in 1961, the A110 is one of the most successful cars ever made, although it has some bits and bobs from the Renault 8 while featuring a steel backbone chassis with a fiberglass body. Prior to Renault's takeover of Alpine, the A110 involved in the world of rallying and where it scored eight wins out of 13 events since 1973. When the A110's production ended in 1977, a total of 7,160 cars are built. The A110 remains one of the most important sports car in history and it's so important, Renault decided to revive it for the 21st century.

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And here it is, the 21st century Alpine A110, arrived exclusively at GT SPORT for the first time and when they said exclusive, THEY MEAN IT.

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Unveiled to the world at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, the 21st century Alpine A110 brings back the spirit of the legendary machine while promising a new kind of driving experience in the real world. Of course, for a car like this, it wasn't really meant to be fast on the straights. It was design to go fast in the real world, making it a serious car for serious drivers only. As a lightweight car, the new A110 not only uses a lightweight and rigid aluminum chassis but the stuff on the inside is pretty much lighter than everyday cars and as a result, it weighs about 2,432lbs. Powering the new A110 is the turbocharged 1.8L inline-4 engine producing 248HP of power and 320Nm of torque while mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, resulting to a 0-100kph time of four and a half seconds and a top speed of over 250kph. The suspension setup uses double wishbones at all fours.

Anyway, no time for dribble about that car because it's time to find out just what is like to drive one...

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Despite being a light car, the A110 is surprisingly scary to drive if it oversteers. This is like getting wrestled by a gerbil bothering your home all day and all night and because it's mid-engine, there's no weight to the front, resulting to a questionable dynamics that puts themselves between a rock and a hard place. I know, I tried.

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Scary the new A110 can be, I managed to get a hold of it and when I'm starting to familiarize with the questionable dynamics of the new A110, I'm starting to be with it. Yes, it can be somewhat unforgiving to drive if you're new to this but by getting the most out of it, the new A110 can be a potent track weapon that is made for serious drivers only, not made for people fancying themselves as cowboys. Anyway, to see how serious the new A110 can be, I'm looking for a very serious track to put this car to test its own theory and I found one.

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The Nurburgring Grand Prix circuit is the ideal proving ground to see how serious the new A110 can be and by thorough investigation, having myself in the new A110 is a bewildering experience but in the interest of science, I'm stuck with it and to my amazement, the new A110 never fails to impress drivers with its racing pedigree honed by its legendary ancestor, even if its on a race track instead of the ancestor's favorite homefront. As I spent several moments toying around with the A110, I had a brainwave because since this is a lightweight mid-engined sportscar, how about comparing this to the other mid-engined sportscar worth noting?

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Here's one, it's the Alfa Romeo 4C. It's lightweight and mid-engined just like the Alpine I'm driving. As I checked these two cars, the Alpine is slightly more powerful than the Alfa but the Alfa's got more torque and more lighter than the Alpine, making this a one-sided match. So, let's translate numbers into action with some timed laps to see which one is better. Let's cue the tape.



With the laps completed, let's find out the results...

A110 - 2:32.651
4C - 2:33.284

By amazement, the new A110 is over half a second quicker than the 4C, making it a shock result no one saw it coming but I'm impressed with what Alpine did to it.

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That said, the new Alpine A110 is somewhat scary to drive for me but this is one of the most interesting sportscars ever driven in the game and between you and me, this could be your next favorite car. Although not as fast in the straights, the new A110 cares about its dynamics more than its performance and as a serious car made for serious drivers, it's all about getting the job done with no questions asked and I admire such tenacity this car possess.

Speaking of which, I had a little present for the new Alpine...

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This is the new A110 I wanted it to be, which is a shame for everyone now that the new Alpine A110 is a certified Gran Turismo-exclusive. So, what can I say? Should I bash this new Alpine A110 for being a Gran Turismo-only car? Nah. Just burn it. Oh wait, someone already burned it so there's no need to do it. He he he...

Sunday, December 31, 2017

McLaren 570S Spider and New Alpine A110

Time to move on to the McLaren 570S because back when McLaren unveiled their baby McLaren, they wanted to make a decent rival to the Porsche 911 Turbo, the Audi R8, and the Lamborghini Huracan, and despite being the younger brother in the range, the 570S feels like every other McLaren I knew and you can keep driving this car as long as you want until you figure out its inner strength hidden beneath its carbon fiber body. Now, let's open the top on this newest addition.

2018 McLaren 570S Spider
This is the new 570S Spider and while it features all of the best bits and bobs from its hardtop equivalent, it even comes with a folding roof that allows drivers to close or open even in a middle of cruising speeds. Those who are familiar with its hardtop equivalents as well as its other variants such as the lesser 540C and the comfort-focused 570GT are quick to realize that while most of the baby McLarens under the Sport Series banner may not match the grunt of its bigger brothers, they all work perfectly well like what every exotic should be but what about the new open-top version?

First and foremost, it still comes with the same 3.8L V8 Twin Turbo engine from its hardtop equivalent that produces 570PS of power output but a word of warning however is that because this is the open-top version, you might expect this to be somewhat heavier than its hardtop version due to added rigidity and it is, only 46kg added on it so the performance will be slightly affected by it and as a result, 315km/h (196mph) of top speed, which is slightly slower than its hardtop equivalent.

Despite the added weight, the 570S Spider still behaves pretty much like its hardtop equivalent because its carbon fibre MonoCell II chassis won't give in to the added rigidity provided by its weather-resistant roof and other parts of it and as a result, it still handles like a dream and you can really go nuts with everytime while having the roof open to enjoy the better sound quality of its V8 engine, which is as silent as Hacksaw Ridge. It's surprisingly high-tech indeed, which is fine by McLaren standards but in the case of the less-knowledgeable driver, it can get a bit twitchy until he switches the default settings, wondering what might have been.

The 570S Spider is a wonderful open-top supercar to drive but what upsets you is the pricing as this car starts at £164,750 (Php 11.124M) but when you read through the list of optional extras, it's going to be as expensive as a Rolls Royce Phantom and it will be a total waste if you crash it by accident.

So, the pricing can really upset a man from buying this open-top McLaren but it can upset him more because of the added extras, really then the 570S Spider is a whack so if you're not in a mood for a supercar like this and prefer something a bit more casual, perhaps you'd be interested with this...

2018 Alpine A110
Yes, this is the legend reborn, this is the all-new Alpine A110 and like you and me, we are getting jealous to drive the revival of the legendary machine that made headlines in the world of rallying. With the styling that draws inspiration from the legend itself, the A110 is all about blending tradition with innovation and it comes with a wide array of features that will bring pleasure to the drivers.

Unlike the 570S, the A110 wasn't an intimidating car to drive especially what's under the hood is a newly-made 1.8-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that produces a maximum power output of 252hp and maximum torque of 320Nm. Because it weights about as similar as a Ford Fiesta, you'd get a power-to-weight ratio of 233hp:tonne, meaning this can do 0-100kph in 4.5 seconds, courtesy of its 7-speed DCT.

Because of being light, the A110 feels just right to drive in the corners and with its incredible aerodynamics, you can refer to the way it handles as trying to finish the Mijuku Dreamer song in EXPERT setting with a full combo. Also, you can take it to the city streets and it feels very civilized indeed. It's perfect for track days, it's perfect for grand touring, it's everything what a revived legend it should be.

However, there's a major problem ot the new A110; the cost. This car starts at 55,000 Euros (Php 3.3M) and you can't have one because it's already sold out. Don't worry though because by next year, more new A110 variants are coming at you so it's going to be a long wait before you get your hands on the new A110 you've always dreaming for. Sad face indeed.

So, what now? Well, since you can't get your hands on a new A110 until next year, it's best to make do with the 570S without the optional extras that will upset your briefcases full of money because between you and me, these cars are a challenge for the bravest because these cars are like songs in EXPERT or TECHNICAL setting with some random stuf to tap on because you will never know what kind of tricks these machines possess so watch out when you're behind the wheel of these beauties.

Photo: McLaren, Alpine Cars

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Renault Alaskan

Renault's first-ever midsize pickup truck, the Alaskan, has enjoyed its notoriety at Latin America, its target market, and now it's ready for showtime at Europe, where it will face stiffer competition against the likes of the VW Amarok, the Fiat Fullback, or even the Toyota Hilux. While this is an all-new model, the Alaskan bears a familiar side everyone knows about and there's a clear reason for that.

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The new Renault Alaskan maybe the company's first-ever pickup truck but what's underneath is co-developed by Nissan due to the nature of the Renault-Nissan Alliance so the way the Alaskan behaves puts you into the mind that it's like driving the not-for-Japan Nissan pickup truck that I cannot mention it to you due to search query reasons. But before that, what do you think about the looks? Well, at first glance, this is the first time you saw a pickup truck bearing a Renault badge on it, which is not very fleur by the looks of it but it has some masculine sense on it you would expect from the fruit of the Renault-Nissan Alliance.

2018 Renault Alaskan interior
2018 Renault Alaskan interior

Unlike today's Renaults, the interior of the Alaskan is very different compared with the others because this is the same interior as you would expect from a Nissan pickup truck of today, although the steering wheel is different than the Nissan's by the looks of it. For a pickup truck with the sedan-like creature comfort, the Alaskan is pretty impressive in so many levels and rather than using it for work, it can also be used for leisure and with an ample bed space, just think about the endless possibilities you can do with Alaskan, as long as you're not making trouble with the public.

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Since the Renault Alaskan is a Nissan underneath, it uses a ladder-frame chassis combined with the super-high-tensile-strength steel which makes it as tough as a Challenger 2 tank blowing a safe and in terms of its off-road ability, the Alaskan is a French car that is not very French indeed, in fact, it's like a French-Thai-Latino fusion cuisine that doesn't have any lactose on it, only tougher and braver when it was served on a wooden platter, which is very unique.

Under the hood, the Alaskan is powered by a 2.3 dCi engine with various configurations. The highest power output offered is 190PS and with 450Nm of torque output, it has a towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes, which is very strong indeed for a foreign exchange pickup who got transferred from a banana republic to a superpower by chance. It's surprisingly durable as well.

As a pickup truck, the Alaskan offered different driving modes to choose from such as rear-wheel drive if you are driving normally (or if you are planning to slide this car through the road as a show-off), high-ratio 4WD if you're feeling under the weather, or low-ratio 4WD when things get rough. Apart from that, the Alaskan is prepared with a multitude of safety features such as ABS, ESP, EBD, EBA, TCS, that autonomous braking thing, and the one thing Nissan happily lend it to the Renault Alaskan; the Around View Monitor.

Should you buy it? The Renault Alaskan starts at 36,860 Euros, which is less expensive than the VW Amarok by a wide margin, and that makes it a fair value for those who want a pickup truck that can do so much more than 9 to 5. This pickup maybe made for the 9 to 5 stuff but rather than being a workhorse, the Alaskan can do some leisure stuff on the weekends. There's so much you can do with Renault's first-ever pickup truck as long as you're not a magnet of trouble with it.

Photo: Renault

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

FH3 Hot Wheels: PRIME Day

It's Prime Day and what better way to honor such a day of whatever that means to online shoppers than taking a spin round Hot Wheels Thrilltopia with some of the feral machines known to many, those that rev themselves to the prime meridian of their lives and whether if its against the likes of a HALO jumper, a mid-engined sportscar, or just for the fun of it, these prime specimens are all about business and leisure without compromise.







These are the prime specimens in question; the original Ford F-150 SVT Raptor with its 6.2L V8 engine, the 250HP Renaultsport Megane which is questionably the last three-door Renaultsport Megane in history as its replacement will be available as a five-door only, and the track-only finale of the legendary Pagani Zonda, the Zonda R.

Those three machines are humming to the sounds of the prime and despite being different in every tangible way, they are always in sync to the prime of their lives as they are proud to do whatever they want. The Raptor, for instance, once raced a HALO jumper and lost, the Megane once raced a mid-engined German roadster and lost, and the Zonda R, well, it tries to impress the driver with everything at its disposal. No matter the situation, the song of prime is what kept these machines alive for the prime of their lives as they enjoy their most insane races of their lives.

Since this is Prime Day, the Raptor, the Megane, and the Zonda are ready for their most insane race of their lives once more but first...







These prime specimens have been given improvements to survive Hot Wheels Thrilltopia. The Zonda R has became an inch replica of the Zonda Revolucion. The F-150 SVT Raptor became the Velociraptor by Hennessey. And the Megane RS250 became the Megane RS N4. The Revolucion replica is my idea while the Velociraptor and the Megane N4 are borrowed from a well-known expert in replicas. Guess I should give them credit after this. Anyway, with all set, these heavy beasts are ready for the prime of their lives as they are facing against a jurassic menace lying beneath the Hot Wheels tracks like bats out of hell.



This is exactly why they called PRIME Day because these prime specimens enjoyed the most insane races of their lives and even though their races are very dangerous, they feel like it should be like this all day. How's that for an epic soundtrack? From Arizona to Rockingham, this is business and leisure without compromise. This is PRIME and they are all made for their most insane moments in the prime of their lives.

Speaking of which, the Hot Wheels Goliath Circuit event's opened for business and looks like we'll end this note right here as I'm going to prepare the most insane race in my life right here in Thrilltopia. Until then, the journey continues...