Renault Megane Car Reviews

The Renault Megane is a medium family car that has proved very popular in the UK. It was designed to replace the Renault 19 and came as a 3 or 5 door hatchback, a saloon, a coupe or an estate, it also paved the way for Renaults first MPV; the Scenic.

Latest Renault Megane Car Reviews:

Renault Megane Coupe Expression dCi 110 EDC Auto 3dr - February 2012
The Megane Coupe is a car that offers some very attractive style features along with a reasonably efficient engine, with a good driving experience to boot. However, the practicality levels are now...
Renault Megane Coupe GT Line TomTom TCe 180 3dr - March 2012
The Megane Coupe is certainly a good-looking car and this sporty version has a few added touches which give it an attractive appearance, but this simply isn't as practical as a similarly priced hot...
Renault Megane Dynamique TomTom 1.6 16v 110 5dr - March 2012
The Megane is very good value for money and comes with a good range of standard equipment. Unfortunately, it's just not nearly as good as its main rivals, the Focus and the Golf, which both offer a...
Renault Megane Expression 1.6 16v 100 5dr - March 2012
If you are in the market for a cheap entry level medium sized family hatchback the Renault Megane Expression 1.6 16v 100 five door is an ideal choice but if your pocket can stretch an extra few hun...
Renault Megane GT Line TomTom 1.4 TCe 130 5dr - March 2012
If you are looking for a high performance petrol car with a small engine the Renault Megane GT Line TomTom 1.4 tcE 130 could be a wise choice. The good range of standard equipment and plush interio...

Renault Megane Overview

Model Rating: 3.5
Good drive
Good price
Stylish
Strong competition
Rear seats lack room
Comes across as average

The current Renault Megane offers a selection of engines from a 1.4 litre to a 2.0 litre and is capable of 37.0 to 71.0 mpg. It is available in hatchback, estate, shooting brake/coupe and convertible form.

The Megane boasts impressive refinement and a good carrying capacity. The car also boasts a powerful range of diesel engines. The car has improved fuel economy and offers strong performance without sacrificing economy. The Megane would make a decent first car. It’s easy to drive and includes plenty of safety features. The Megane should enjoy low running costs.

Background

The Megane was first produced in 1995 and replaced the Renault 19. It shared many features with its predecessor yet they were all very much modified.  The car was built with safety in mind and was styled to embrace a corporate theme that Renault was embarking upon at the time. It received a facelift in 1999 before it was replaced in 2002 by the second generation model.

The second generation Megane was released in 2002 and was completely restyled and barley even recognisable to the first generation model. It was obviously a change for the better as the second generation model was voted the European Car of the Year for 2003. It was also the first car of its kind to achieve a 5 star safety rating in the EuroNCAP crash tests. The Megane II received a facelift in 2006 which saw the arrival of a new front nose, before the whole car was replaced in 2008.

The third generation model Megane arrived in 2008 and has again took a leap with regards to styling, the third generation model should also reflect a conscious effort on Renaults part to have created a more reliable car after past criticisms in the reliability area.

Summary

The Renault Megane would make a very good family car. It boasts high levels of refinement, practicality and spaciousness, and would easily accommodate a small family. The spacious boot will certainly come in handy.

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