What Is A Used Renault Megane Hatchback Like?
.
The Renault Megane for sale has been around since 1995 when it replaced the Renault 19 and went on to spawn several different body styles, including the taller Scenic, longer Estate, sportier Coupe and, er, breezier Cabriolet.
In this used car review of the Renault Megane - the focus will be on the five-door hatchback version of the third-generation Megane, which was first launched in 2008.
As with previous Meganes, this version obtained a full five-star rating in Euro NCAP’s industry standard crash tests at launch, although this was subsequently reduced to four stars when retested in 2014 under tougher conditions.
Renault also took the unusual step of prioritising a big boot over space for rear-seat passengers, so there’s appreciably more room for luggage or baby buggies than you get in a Ford Focus or a Volkswagen Golf of the same vintage. However, if you want to carry a tall rear passenger or perhaps a rear-facing child seat on an Isofix base in the back seats you wouldn’t want the person in the front to be too tall, and even then, headroom is a little tight.
Interior quality is a mixed bag, with the main dashboard feeling quite plush while some of the other panels and control are a little flimsy. Renault’s music system is also fiddly to use, and programming the optional TomTom sourced sat-nav can be tricky because its controls are located by the handbrake.
As for the driving experience, the Megane does a solid enough job of being composed and comfortable without ever threatening to offer much in the way of fun. The range of petrol engines earlier in the Megane’s life included a 1.6-litre with 73 kW or 80.5 kW, a 1.4-litre turbo with 95 kW, or a 2.0-litre turbo with 132.7 kW. A smooth and punchy 85.7 kW1.2-litre TCe turbo was added to the range in 2012.
On the diesel front, buyers of early cars can choose between 1.5- and 1.9-litre engines with power outputs ranging from 62.6 kW to 95 kW. These were later joined by a 1.5-litre dCi with 80.5 kW or the 1.6-litre dCi with 95 kW.
In 2014, the Megane received a more modern grille design in line with Renault’s other cars. Shortly after this GT models were re-launched with more powerful 2.0-litre petrol and diesel engines, uprated suspension and sportier looks..
.
.
Info sourced from https://www.whatcar.com/renault/
