I like it tbf. You can understand where the haters come from as it is a deviation from the Renault Sport norm/custom. A wise man would see that the target market for RS is and has been small. This, I think, is hoping to attract a whole new client base. Will it? Won't it? Will it have the reverse effect where they lose a part of the limited market they had? These are all questions that will be answered in the future with sales figures I'd guess.
I'd fancy one but couldn't justify a new car atm. Tbh Renault Sport rarely dissapoint and that looked well quick, maintaining the essence of the brand and with added perks like the 5 doors. One thing Renault do well is divide opinion but they all grow on us.