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| Renault Mégane | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault |
| Production | 1995–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Small family car (C) |
| Body style | 3 or 5-doorhatchback 4-doorsedan/saloon 5-doorestate 2-doorcoupé-cabriolet |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Renault 19 Renault Fluence (for Mégane IV saloon) |
| Successor | Renault Megane E-Tech Electric Renault Fluence (for Mégane II saloon) |
TheRenault Mégane (French pronunciation:[meɡan]), also spelled without theacute accent asMegane,[1] especially in languages other than French, and also known as theRenault Megavan for an LCV in Ireland, as theRenault Scala in Iran and as theRenault Mégane Grandcoupé for the saloon in Israel, Palestinian Authority and Serbia for certain generations,[2][3][4][5] is asmall family car produced by the Frenchcar manufacturerRenault for the 1996 model year, and was the successor to theRenault 19. The Mégane has been offered in three- and five-doorhatchback,saloon,coupé,convertible andestate bodystyles at various points in its lifetime, and having been through four generations is now in its fifth incarnation.
The first generation was largely based on its predecessor, the 19, and utilized modified versions of that car's drivetrain and chassis. The second and third generations were based on theRenault–Nissan C platform. The fourth generation is based on theCMF-CD platform, as used by theRenault Talisman andRenault Scénic.
In November 1996, theMégane Scéniccompact MPV was introduced, using the same mechanical components as the hatchback Mégane. For 2002, the Mégane entered its second generation with a substantial redesign taking place, and was votedEuropean Car of the Year for 2003, whilst also becoming the first car in its class to receive a five starEuro NCAP rating.
The Mégane entered its third generation in 2008, with another totally different design being used; the saloon version of the Mégane became known as theRenault Fluence for this generation, and it was introduced in 2009. The fourth-generation Mégane was launched in 2015, with sales commencing in 2016.
In 2021, Renault revealed abattery electric version known as theMegane E-Tech Electric, which takes on acrossover exterior design.
| Mégane I | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Renault Megavan (LCV, Ireland) |
| Production | July 1995–2003 1996–2009 (Argentina) 2000–2009 (Colombia) |
| Model years | 1996–2003 |
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| Designer | Michel Jardin (1991)[6] Patrick Le Quément (1991, 1992)[7] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-doorsaloon 2-doorcoupé 5-doorhatchback 2-doorconvertible 5-doorestate |
| Related | Renault Scénic Renault 19 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Petrol: 1.4 LE7JI4 1.4 LK4J I4 1.6 LK7M I4 2.0 LF3R I4 2.0 LF5R I4 2.0 LF7R I4 Diesel: 1.9 LF8QD I4 1.9 LF8QdT I4 1.9 LF9QdTi I4 1.9 LF9QdCi I4 |
| Transmission | 4-speedautomatic 5-speedmanual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | Hatchback, Sedan & Wagon: 2,580 mm (101.6 in) Coupé & Convertible: 2,468 mm (97.2 in) |
| Length | Hatchback: 4,129–4,164 mm (162.6–163.9 in) Sedan: 4,436–4,400 mm (174.6–173.2 in) Wagon: 4,437 mm (174.7 in) Coupé: 3,931–3,967 mm (154.8–156.2 in) Convertible: 4,081 mm (160.7 in) |
| Width | 1,698–1,699 mm (66.9–66.9 in) |
| Height | 1,365–1,420 mm (53.7–55.9 in) |
Development of the X64 began at the beginning of 1990, with the first sketches of X64 programme being drawn during the first six months of 1990. Very quickly, several themes were outlined and developed into four small scale (1/5) models by September 1990. The Mégane name, meaning "eyeglasses" in Japanese, was coined byManfred Gotta.
The designs retained were developed around four themes. Theme A: a six light version, evoking the Laguna; Theme B: a model with a markedly cuneiform line; Theme C: another design with ellipse shaped glasswork and rear notch; Theme D: a model with the same elliptical glazing and rounded rear.
In March 1991, all four styling proposals were developed into full scale (1:1). Theme C by Michel Jardin was chosen byLe Quement and frozen for production in April 1992. The first prototypes were built and presented to management in December 1992. Approximately 432 prototypes were built (at Rueil assembly) and destroyed during development.
In June 1993, Renault purchased production tooling for the X64, with the first test unit being assembled at the Douai plant in October 1994, and pre production units being constructed from December 1994 to the middle of 1995.
The Mégane I was unveiled in September 1995, at theFrankfurt Motor Show, as a replacement for theRenault 19. The car was essentially a reskin of its predecessor, and carried over the 19's floorpan, engines, transmissions and chassis design, albeit with much modification.
Taking its name from a Renault concept car shown in 1988, the Mégane further developed the new corporate styling theme introduced by Patrick Le Quément on theLaguna, most notably the "bird beak" front grille – a styling cue borrowed from theRenault 16 of the 1960s. Renault decided to add anacute accent to the vehicle name (Mégane), in order to assert its European identity, in a context of growing competition of newer car manufacturers coming from Japan.[8]
As with the 19 and the11 before it, the Mégane was produced at Renault'sDouai plant in northern France starting in July 1995, and at the Spanish plant ofPalencia. Market launch began on 15 November 1995 in France, and 15 December 1995 for the coupé. Sales in the United Kingdom commenced in April 1996.
Safety was a key focus of the Mégane I, Renault's first car reflecting their new focus of selling on safety.
It featured a pillar mounted three-point seatbelt for the middle rear occupant (replacing the common 'lap strap'), standard front belt pre tensioners and load limiters, driver's airbag (passenger airbag from 1996) and an impressive safety structure – a specification ahead of all rivals in 1995, e.g. VW Golf Mk 3, Opel Astra F, Ford Escort etc. Some features, such as the three-point middle belt, had debuted on the Renault 19 safety concept vehicle (and this feature entered production on the Renault Laguna before the Mégane).
The car also benefited from Renault's first "System for Restraint and Protection" (SRP), essentially a system of careful optimisation of occupant restraint by interaction of the seat, seatbelt, pretensioner, load limiter and airbag. The Mégane I achieved a best in class four star crash test rating in the 1998 round of testing byEuro NCAP.[9]
November 1996 saw the introduction of theMégane Scéniccompact MPV.
Power came from the Renault E type ("Energy") engine in 1.4 L and 1.6 L, and the F-type unit in both 1.9 L diesel and 2.0 L petrol forms, although this time around there was a wider variety of 16 valve derivatives. A 1.9 Ldiesel engine in both normally aspirated andturbocharged forms was also available.
Renault also produced a limited number of Renaultsport edition Phase 1's with the Renaultsport bodywork; however, these were very rare. The Renaultsport kit was available to purchase for a short time direct from Renault France, but has now been discontinued, thus their value has increased.
Theestate version of the original Mégane was only available inLHD form, with noRHD variants built. This could be due to the greater popularity of the Scenic in those markets, limiting the potential sales of a compact estate. The estate was added with the facelift of 1999, although pre-facelifted Mégane estates were sold from September 1998 in Turkey, where it was manufactured byOyak-Renault.[10][11][12]
In Japan, Renault was formerly licensed byYanase Co., Ltd., but in 1999 Renault acquired a stake in Japanese automakerNissan. As a result of Renault's purchase, Yanase canceled its licensing contract for all Renault models sold in Japan, including, but not limited to, the Mégane I, in 2000, and Nissan took over as the sole licensee for Renault cars.[citation needed]
A mild facelift in spring 1999 gave the Mégane I a modified grille, more advanced safety features and upgraded equipment, and16 valve engines were used across the range. An Estate body style was also launched in mainland Europe with the facelift. The production continued for the Latin America Market, where it was sold alongside the Mégane II line at a considerably lower price until 2011.
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In countries, such as Argentina and Colombia, the Mégane I was available until 2010, sold as a sedan and an estate, but in Venezuela, it was available only as a sedan. It features as the top line of the model the LA04 engine (16 valves, 1.6 litres and 110 HP), and was produced by both Renault Colombia and Renault Argentina, in where it was one of the best selling cars to date.
It is a car with more advanced safety features, upgraded equipment and more. The Mégane I had a lower price than the Mégane II.
In Venezuela, it was only available in one version: Unique, with a five-speed manual gearbox or a four-speed automatic one. Both of these were equipped with Abs and other extra equipment including driver and passenger front airbags, foglights, leather seats, electric mirrors and electric windows. In Argentina, not every version had features such as electric windows, electric mirrors or airbags.
| Model | Displacement | Type code | Power | Top speed | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (s) |
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| 1.4 8v Eco | 1,390 cc (84.8 cu in) | E7J | 70 hp (52 kW) | 168 km/h (104 mph) | 14.5 |
| 1.4 8v | 1,390 cc (84.8 cu in) | E7J | 75 hp (56 kW) | 170 km/h (106 mph) | 13.8 |
| 1.4 16v | 1,390 cc (84.8 cu in) | K4J | 98 hp (73 kW) | 184 km/h (114 mph) | 11.8 |
| 1.6 8v | 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) | K7M | 90 hp (67 kW) | 184 km/h (114 mph) | 11.5 |
| 1.6 16v | 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) | K4M | 110 hp (82 kW) | 195 km/h (121 mph) | 9.8 |
| 1.8 16v | 1,783 cc (108.8 cu in) | F4P | 120 hp (89 kW) | 198 km/h (123 mph) | 9.5 |
| 2.0 8v | 1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) | F3R | 115 hp (86 kW) | 197 km/h (122 mph) | 9.7 |
| 2.0 16v | 1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) | F4R | 139 hp (104 kW) | 213 km/h (132 mph) | 8.6 |
| 2.0 16v | 1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) | F7R | 150 hp (112 kW) | 215 km/h (134 mph) | 8.6 |
| 2.0 16vIDE | 1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) | F5R | 140 hp (104 kW) | 213 km/h (132 mph) | 8.6 |
| 1.9 8v D Eco | 1,870 cc (114.1 cu in) | F8Q | 65 hp (48 kW) | 160 km/h (99 mph) | 17.8 |
| 1.9 8vTD | 1,870 cc (114.1 cu in) | F8Q | 95 hp (71 kW) | 178 km/h (111 mph) | 12.6 |
| 1.9 8vdTi | 1,870 cc (114.1 cu in) | F9Q | 80 hp (60 kW) | 170 km/h (106 mph) | 13.8 |
| 1.9 8vdTi | 1,870 cc (114.1 cu in) | F9Q | 100 hp (75 kW) | 183 km/h (114 mph) | 12.3 |
| 1.9 8vdCi | 1,870 cc (114.1 cu in) | F9Q | 105 hp (78 kW) | 189 km/h (117 mph) | 11.5 |
| Renault Maxi Mégane | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault Sport |
| Assembly | France |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | F2 Kit Car |
| Body style | 2-doorcoupé |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Renault Mégane I |
| Related | Renault Megane I |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 LF7R710I4 |
| Transmission | 7-speedsequential manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 3,952 mm (155.6 in) |
| Width | 1,823 mm (71.8 in) |
| Height | 1,360 mm (53.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 960 kg (2,116 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Renault Clio Williams Maxi |
During the 1990s, Renault Sport developed a rally car for theFormula 2 Kit Car regulations. This was theClio Williams Maxi, which was the first car truly developed for the F2 Kit Car category, and first appeared in 1996. However, rivals such asCitroën andPeugeot soon introduced bigger and more powerful cars, which resulted in Renault producing an F2 version of the Mégane in 1996. The Maxi Mégane officially represented the brand in French Championship rallies in 1996 and 1997 with drivers likePhilippe Bugalski,Jean Ragnotti orSerge Jordan, and theBritish Rally Championship from 1996 to 1999, withGrégoire De Mévius,Alain Oreille,Robbie Head,Martin Rowe, andTapio Laukkanen. Both the French and British rally teams also compete in theWorld Rally Championship.
After the works programme was discontinued, many privateers continued to use the car. It was also used in theFIA 2-Litre World Rally Cup, which Renault won in 1999.[13] The car used a special version of theRenault F7R engine, and had a seven speedSequential manual transmission.
Its most notable result was an outright victory in the1996 Tour de Corse in the hands ofPhilippe Bugalski and his co driverJean-Paul Chiaroni (in a year where the Tour de Corse was aFIA 2-Litre World Rally Cup only event);[14] but it also helped Renault to the FIA 2 Litre World Rally Cup of Manufacturer's title in 1999.[15]
In other high level competitions, Renault took back to back manufacturer's and driver's titles in theBritish Rally Championship in1998 and1999,[16][17] whilst they also took theEuropean Rally Championship in1999.[18]
| Mégane II | |
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| Overview | |
| Model code | X84 BM0/1, CM0/1 KM0/1 (Grandtour) |
| Production | 2002–2008 2003–2008 (Taiwan) 2006–2010 (Brazil, sedan) 2006–2012 (Brazil, estate) 2009–2012 (Iran) |
| Model years | 2003–2008 |
| Assembly |
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| Designer | Under the lead ofPatrick Le Quément |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-doorsaloon 5-doorestate 3-doorhatchback 5-door hatchback 2-doorconvertible |
| Platform | Renault–Nissan C platform |
| Related | Mégane Renault Sport Renault Scénic Renault Koleos Nissan X-Trail Nissan Sentra Nissan Rogue Nissan Qashqai Nissan Lafesta |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | Hatchback: 2,625 mm (103.3 in) Sedan & Wagon: 2,686 mm (105.7 in) Convertible: 2,522 mm (99.3 in) |
| Length | Hatchback: 4,209 mm (165.7 in) Sedan & Wagon: 4,498 mm (177.1 in) Convertible: 4,355 mm (171.5 in) |
| Width | 1,777 mm (70.0 in) |
| Height | Sedan: 1,460 mm (57.5 in) Wagon: 1,505 mm (59.3 in) Convertible: 1,514 mm (59.6 in) |
| Curb weight | Hatchback: 1,175 kg (2,590 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Renault Fluence (sedan) |
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The Mégane II was launched in September 2002 for the 2003 model year,[19] and marked a completely new fresh start. The two cars bear very little resemblance, the new vehicle having been inspired by the manufacturer's new design language first seen in theAvantime.
The new Mégane was votedEuropean Car of the Year for 2003,[20] fighting off stiff competition from Japan'sMazda3 andPSA'sCitroën C3, and achieved a five star safety rating in theEuro NCAP crash tests,[21] the firstsmall family car to do so.
The Mégane II and the Laguna were both showcases for a great deal of innovative technologies Renault launched at the beginning of the 2000s; the Renault Card keyless ignition system, standard on the Mégane II, was a first in this class and has since been widely adopted.
Similarly, the option of a panoramic glass sunroof is another area in which Renault led where others followed. In June 2003, the first ever live crash test using a real driver rather than a crash test dummy featuring the Mégane II was conducted byTop Gear.[22]
The Mégane II sedan was assembled in Iran by Pars Khodro from 2008 to 2013.
In Brazil, Renault launched a flex fuel version, called "Hi-Flex", which is able to run either with unleaded petrol or ethanol. Like the Brazilian Scénic and Clio versions, the Mégane's engine can work with any mix of petrol and ethanol, due to the use of an electronic control module.
The flex version has a 16V 110 hp (81 kW), 115 hp (85 kW) with ethanol, 1.6-litreinline-four engine developed and produced in Brazil, but the 2.0-litre, French-built engine can not be run on ethanol.
As with the previous Mégane, the range of models is wide; there is a three and five door hatchback available, named "Sport Hatch" and "Hatch" respectively, there is a four-door saloon/sedan (Sport Saloon), a five-door estate (Sport Tourer / Grandtour), and to replace both the Mégane Coupe and Convertible, a newretractable hardtop coupe designed byKarmann. Unlike the previous model, the estate version was sold in RHD for the first time.
Unlike its predecessor, the Mégane II was not licensed byYanase Co., Ltd. for the Japanese market, as Renault had acquired a stake in Nissan when the Mégane I was still in production. Instead, the Mégane II was licensed byNissan Motor Co., Ltd. and sold exclusively throughNissan Red Stage Store locations.
TheRenaultSport (RS) versions of the three door and five door Mégane hatchbacks were introduced, equipped with aturbochargedpetrol 2.0 L 16v engine producing 225 PS (165 kW; 222 hp) andTurbocharged diesel 2.0L dCi 16V engine producing 175 PS (129 kW;173 hp). Along with the engine, changes were made to the front and rear suspension geometry to improvehandling, and the model features a deeper, wider front bumper. TheMégane Renault Sport competes in thehot hatch segment of the market.
The Hatchback model was revised at Motor Show Brussels in January 2006, the Wagon and Convertible model was debut at Geneva Motor Show in March 2006, with changes in interior trim (e.g. a new revised instrument cluster with the speedometer moved to the right and the tachometer moved to the left), specification levels and most notably, a new front nose. A new front suspension system borrowed from the Mégane 2.0 225 PS (165 kW; 222 hp) was adopted, improving the driving performance.[23] Also, theNissan Sentra B16 is based on the platform from 2006 of the Renault Mégane.
| Model | Displacement | Type code | Power | Top Speed | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (s) |
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| 1.4 16v 80 | 1,390 cc (84.8 cu in) | K4J | 80 hp (60 kW; 81 PS) | 170 km/h (106 mph) | 13.5 |
| 1.4 16v 98 | 1,390 cc (84.8 cu in) | K4J | 98 PS (97 hp; 72 kW) | 183 km/h (114 mph) | 12.5 |
| 1.6 16v | 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) | K4M | 118 PS (116 hp; 87 kW) | 196 km/h (122 mph) | 10.8 |
| 2.0 16v | 1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) | F4R | 136 PS (134 hp; 100 kW) | 205 km/h (127 mph) | 9.6 |
| 2.0 16v Turbo | 1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) | F4RT | 165 PS (163 hp; 121 kW) | 220 km/h (137 mph) | 8.3 |
| 2.0 16v Turbo RenaultSport | 1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) | F4RT | 225 PS (222 hp; 165 kW) | 236 km/h (147 mph) | 6.5 |
| 1.5 8v dCi 80 | 1,461 cc (89.2 cu in) | K9K | 80 PS (79 hp; 59 kW) | 170 km/h (106 mph) | 14.3 |
| 1.5 8v dCi 86 | 1,461 cc (89.2 cu in) | K9K | 86 PS (85 hp; 63 kW) | 174 km/h (108 mph) | 12.7 |
| 1.5 8v dCi 100 | 1,461 cc (89.2 cu in) | K9K | 100 PS (99 hp; 74 kW) | 181 km/h (112 mph) | 12.8 |
| 1.5 8v dCi 106 | 1,461 cc (89.2 cu in) | K9K | 106 PS (105 hp; 78 kW) | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 11.1 |
| 1.9 8v dCi 120 | 1,870 cc (114.1 cu in) | F9Q | 120 PS (118 hp; 88 kW) | 196 km/h (122 mph) | 10.5 |
| 1.9 8v dCi 130 | 1,870 cc (114.1 cu in) | F9Q | 130 PS (128 hp; 96 kW) | 200 km/h (124 mph) | 9.0 |
| 2.0 16v dCi 150 | 1,995 cc (121.7 cu in) | M9R | 150 PS (148 hp; 110 kW) | 210 km/h (130 mph) | 8.7 |
| 2.0 16v dCi RenaultSport | 1,995 cc (121.7 cu in) | M9R | 175 PS (173 hp; 129 kW) | 221 km/h (137 mph) | 8.5 |
During its first full year of sales, the Mégane II topped the French sales charts, with 198,874 registered in 2003.[24] It has also sold very well in Britain, being the nation's fourth most popular car in 2005 and the nation's fifth most popular car in 2004 and 2006. In 2007, it dipped to eighth place, with just over 55,000 examples being sold.[25]
The Mégane sedan was the best-selling car in Turkey from 2004 to 2006.[26]
TheBYD S8, a Chinese convertible, shares a rear design with the Renault Mégane CC.
| Mégane III | |
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| Overview | |
| Model code | X95 X38 (Turkish production) BZ0/1 (hatchback) KZ0/1 (Grandtour) |
| Also called | Renault Scala (Iran) |
| Production | 2008–2016 |
| Model years | 2009–2016 |
| Assembly |
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| Designer | François Leboine[27] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-doorhatchback 3-doorhatchback 2-door coupécabriolet 5-doorestate |
| Platform | Renault–Nissan C platform |
| Related | Mégane Renault Sport Renault Fluence Renault Samsung SM3 Renault Scénic Renault Koleos Nissan Sentra Nissan Rogue Nissan Qashqai Nissan X-Trail |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Petrol: 1.2 LH5FtI4turbo 1.4 LH4Jt I4 turbo 1.6 LK4M I4 2.0 LM4R I4 2.0 LF4RT I4 turbo Diesel: 1.5 LK9K I4turbo 1.6 LR9M I4 turbo (2011-2017) 1.9 LF9Q I4 turbo (2008-2011) 2.0 LM9R I4 turbo (2009-2015) |
| Transmission | 5-speedmanual 6-speed manual 4-speedautomatic CVT 6-speedEDC (only dCi 110 FAP)[28] 6-speedautomatic JATCO JF613E (only dCi 150 FAP) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | Hatchback: 2,641 mm (104.0 in) Coupe: 2,640 mm (103.9 in) Estate: 2,703 mm (106.4 in) |
| Length | Hatchback: 4,295 mm (169.1 in) Coupe: 4,299 mm (169.3 in) Estate: 4,559 mm (179.5 in) |
| Height | Hatchback: 1,471 mm (57.9 in) Coupe: 1,423 mm (56.0 in) Estate: 1,507 mm (59.3 in) |
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The third generation was launched in September 2008, to keep the range competitive. In October 2008, both the five door hatchback and Mégane Coupé were officially put on sale.[29] The two models have different designs; the Coupé has a sporty design, while the five door model is more conservative.
A five-door estate version was introduced in June 2009, and was named the Sport Tourer.[30] Another addition to the range came in the form of the Coupé Cabriolet in June 2010.[31] That year also saw the addition of a 1.4 L turbocharged engine being added to the range.[32]
Production of the Mégane's saloon derivative, theFluence, began in Argentina in 2011, at the firm'sCórdoba plant.[33] The Mégane III was also made available for sale in Argentina that year, but was produced in Turkey, and imported into the country.[33] In Brazil, the Fluence replaced the Mégane in Renault's lineup from 2011 onwards.[34]
The Mégane III underwent its first facelift in January 2012, which also introduced three new engines; a 1.2 L turbocharged petrol engine, a new 110 hp (112 PS; 82 kW) version of the 1.5 L dCi engine, and a new 1.6 L dCi engine.[35]
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Another facelift followed for 2014,[36] with a more powerful 128 hp (130 PS; 95 kW) version of the 1.2 L turbocharged engine going on sale, whilst the styling of the hatchback, coupé and estate versions was updated to match Renault's new model range.[37][13]
Later that year, a 220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp) version of the 2.0 L turbocharged petrol engine was added to the range.[38]
Higher specification Mégane feature the same2.0 dCi engine as the Mégane II. After 2015, the 2.0 dCi was no longer offered.[citation needed]
Mégane III models produced in Turkey have visual and equipment differences due to cost cutting and factory equipment differences. For example, there are weather stripes on the roof, covering the welds, whereas Spanish-built models have laser welds on the roof. Turkish models can only have sunroof as an option, while Spanish models can only have a glass roof as an option. On Turkish cars, the spare tyre is located under the vehicle rather than inside the trunk. The ride height is higher on Turkish models, adapted for the worser road conditions in Turkey. Only 1.5 diesel and 1.6 petrol engines were offered on Turkish-built models.
There was no digital dash on Turkish-made pre-facelift models. The dashboard on Turkish models also has a different silver trim piece and different air vents, different gauge clusters, different stalks, and the base models have no analog fuel and temperature gauges.
The Mégane GT Line is a sporty trim level that is equipped, among other things, with a sports suspension and unique blue paint.[39]
The Mégane Olympic is a special edition launched in August 2012 on the occasion of theLondon 2012 Olympic Games.[40]
The Mégane Coupe Cabriolet Floride was a special edition convertible in ivory with red and ivory two-tone interior, intended as a tribute to 1960s chic – the name is a reference to theRenault Floride of that era
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| Model | Displacement | Type code | Power | Torque | Top speed | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (s) |
| 1.2 TCe 115 Stop & Start | 1,198 cc (73.1 cu in) | H5Ft | 115 PS (113 hp; 85 kW) @ 4500 rpm | 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) @ 2000 rpm | 190 km/h (118 mph) | 10.9 |
| 1.2 TCe 130 Stop & Start | 1,198 cc (73.1 cu in) | H5Ft | 130 PS (128 hp; 96 kW) @ 5500 rpm | 205 N⋅m (151 lb⋅ft) @ 2000 rpm | 200 km/h (124 mph) | 9.6 |
| 1.4 TCe 130 | 1,397 cc (85.3 cu in) | H4Jt | 130 PS (128 hp; 96 kW) @ 5500 rpm | 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) @ 2250 rpm | 200 km/h (124 mph) | 9.6 |
| 1.6 VVT 100 | 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) | K4M | 100 PS (99 hp; 74 kW) @ 5500 rpm | 148 N⋅m (109 lb⋅ft) @ 4250 rpm | 190 km/h (118 mph) | 10.9 |
| 1.6 VVT 110 | 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) | K4M | 112 PS (110 hp; 82 kW) @ 6000 rpm | 151 N⋅m (111 lb⋅ft) @ 4250 rpm | 195 km/h (121 mph) | 10.5 |
| 1.6 112 CVT | 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) | H4M | 114 PS (112 hp; 84 kW) @ 6000 rpm | 152 N⋅m (112 lb⋅ft) @ 4250 rpm | 210 km/h (130 mph) | 11.0 |
| 2.0 16v CVT | 1,997 cc (121.9 cu in) | M4R | 143 PS (141 hp; 105 kW) @ 6000 rpm | 195 N⋅m (144 lb⋅ft) @ 3750 rpm | 195 km/h (121 mph) | 10.3 |
| 2.0 TCe 180 | 1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) | F4RT | 180 PS (178 hp; 132 kW) @ 5500 rpm | 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) @ 2250 rpm | 230 km/h (143 mph) | 7.8 |
| 2.0 TCe 220 | 1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) | F4RT | 220 PS (217 hp; 162 kW) @ 5500 rpm | 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) @ 2400 rpm | 240 km/h (149 mph) | 7.6 |
| 2.0 Turbo RS 250 | 1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) | F4RT | 250 PS (247 hp; 184 kW) @ 5500 rpm | 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) @ 3000 rpm | 250 km/h (155 mph) | 6.1 |
| 2.0 Turbo RS 265 | 1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) | F4RT | 265 PS (261 hp; 195 kW) @ 5500 rpm | 360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) @ 3000 rpm | 255 km/h (158 mph) | 6.0 |
| 2.0 Turbo RS 275 | 1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) | F4RT | 273 PS (269 hp; 201 kW) @ 5500 rpm | 360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) @ 3000 rpm | 255 km/h (158 mph) | 6.0 |
| 2.0 Turbo RS 275 Trophy-R | 1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) | F4RT | 273 PS (269 hp; 201 kW) @ 5500 rpm | 360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) @ 3000 rpm | 255 km/h (158 mph) | 5.8 |
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| 1.5 dCi 85 | 1,461 cc (89.2 cu in) | K9K | 85 PS (84 hp; 63 kW) @ 3750 rpm | 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) @ 1750 rpm | 175 km/h (109 mph) | 12.9 |
| 1.5 dCi 90 FAP | 1,461 cc (89.2 cu in) | K9K | 90 PS (89 hp; 66 kW) @ 4000 rpm | 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) @ 1750 rpm | 180 km/h (112 mph) | 12.5 |
| 1.5 dCi 105 | 1,461 cc (89.2 cu in) | K9K | 105 PS (104 hp; 77 kW) @ 4000 rpm | 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) @ 1750 rpm | 190 km/h (118 mph) | 10.9 |
| 1.5 dCi 110 FAP | 1,461 cc (89.2 cu in) | K9K | 110 PS (108 hp; 81 kW) @ 4000 rpm | 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) @ 1750 rpm | 190 km/h (118 mph) | 12.3 |
| 1.5 Energy dCi 110 | 1,461 cc (89.2 cu in) | K9K | 110 PS (108 hp; 81 kW) @ 4000 rpm | 260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) @ 1750 rpm | 190 km/h (118 mph) | 12.1 |
| 1.6 dCi 130 FAP Stop & Start | 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) | R9M | 130 PS (128 hp; 96 kW) @ 4000 rpm | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) @ 1750 rpm | 200 km/h (124 mph) | 9.8 |
| 1.9 dCi 130 FAP | 1,870 cc (114.1 cu in) | F9Q | 130 PS (128 hp; 96 kW) @ 3750 rpm | 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) @ 1750 rpm | 210 km/h (130 mph) | 9.5 |
| 2.0 dCi 150 FAP | 1,995 cc (121.7 cu in) | M9R | 150 PS (148 hp; 110 kW) @ 3750 rpm | 360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) @ 2000 rpm | 210 km/h (130 mph) | 9.2 |
| 2.0 dCi 160 FAP | 1,995 cc (121.7 cu in) | M9R | 160 PS (158 hp; 118 kW) @ 3750 rpm | 380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) @ 2000 rpm | 220 km/h (137 mph) | 8.5 |
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| Model code | BFB KFB (Grandtour) LFB (saloon) |
| Also called | Renault Mégane Grandcoupé (saloon)[nb 1] |
| Production | November 2015 – April 2024 (hatchback and estate)[41] 2016–present (saloon)[42] |
| Model years | 2015–2022 (United Kingdom)[43] |
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| Designer | Under the lead ofLaurens van den Acker |
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| Body style | 5-doorhatchback 5-doorestate 4-doorsaloon |
| Platform | Renault–Nissan CMF-CD platform |
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| Electric motor | 50 kW (68 PS; 67 hp) electric motor, integrated into transmission (E-Tech) |
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| Hybrid drivetrain | PHEV (E-Tech) |
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| Curb weight | 1,205–1,603 kg (2,657–3,534 lb) |
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| Predecessor | Renault Fluence (saloon) |
The fourth generation Mégane was launched at theSeptember 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show,[44] production started late 2015,[45] with sales starting in July 2016. The vehicle is larger and based on an all-new CMF-CD platform shared with theRenault Scénic andRenault Talisman. The Mégane IV follows the latest design language, which has been seen on theClio IV,Captur,Espace V andTalisman.[46][47]
An estate version (Mégane Sport Tourer/Grandtour, codenamed KFB)[48] was revealed at the2016 Geneva Motor Show.[49] The four doorfastbacksaloon version called the Mégane Sedan later in July of the same year.[50]
The fourth generation Mégane is larger and lower than its predecessor. The suspension is made ofMacPherson struts on the front and atorsion beam on the rear. Brakes arediscs on both axles. The driver can select between five driving modes that change the car set up.
Most Mégane's models have a head up display and a seven-inch screen (replaced with an 8.7-inch touchscreen in some trim levels).
Options include adaptive cruise control, automated emergency braking, lane departure warning, speed limit warning, blind spot monitoring, automatic headlights, reversing camera, parking sensors and a hands free parking system.
Speaking about the car, Renault's chief designer Laurens van den Acker said, "Renault can produce cars with a Latin skin and a German heart". It has nine engines available (four petrol and five diesel) with power outputs between 89 hp (65 kW) and 202 hp (149 kW).[51]
The Mégane Sedan, launched in July 2016, resembles theTalisman, but with the front section of the Mégane IVhatchback and afastback like sloping roofline. It has more space for the back seat passengers than thehatchback and a largerboot, with a claimed volume of 508 litre.
It is sold on the African continent, the Middle East, various Eastern Asian and Australian markets. Within Europe, it is offered in several countries including Turkey, Italy, Poland,Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Serbia, Greece, Georgia and Ireland, but neither France[52] or the United Kingdom.
Depending on the market, there are two petrol engines and three diesel engines offered, with power outputs ranging from 90 to 130 bhp. Only the mid range engine is suitable to be matched with the dual clutch six speed transmission.[52]
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The Mégane GT is a high performance version based on the hatchback model with 1.6-litre I4 diesel and petrol powertrains. As standard, it incorporates afour-wheel steering system (4Control) anddual-clutchautomatic gearbox with optionalpaddle shifting. It also has a slightly different design for the interior and the exterior.[51][53]
The Mégane R.S. was introduced in September 2017 and went on sale in 2018. Based on the hatchback model, it is powered by a 1.8-litre turbocharged engine developed jointly with Nissan, with tweaks made by engineers working from the Renault Formula 1 engine factory in Viry-Châtillon, France. The engine produces 280 PS (276 hp; 206 kW) and 390 N⋅m (39.8 kg⋅m; 288 lb⋅ft) torque, with an option of two transmissions, which are six-speed manual or a six-speeddual-clutch automatic.[54]
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Making its public debut on May 24, 2019, at theMonaco Formula 1 Grand Prix,[55] the Mégane RS Trophy-R is a limited edition based on the regular Trophy.
It was designed to be the fastest front-wheel-drive vehicle to lap theNürburgring, and as such it is 130 kg (290 lb) lighter due to the thinner glass used on the rear doors, a carbon fibre hood, the absence of rear seats combined with lighter front seats, a titanium exhaust and no rear wiper, among other things.[56] To save even more weight, it can be fitted with an optional carbon-ceramic brake kit at the front as well as carbon rims.[57]
Announced in January 2023, the Mégane RS Ultime is a limited edition available in just 1,976 units, as a reference to the founding year ofRenault Sport.[58] All are signed by Laurent Hurgon, a test driver who has broken several lap records in the Mégane RS and was actively involved in the development of the model.[59]
It is the last RS-badged model and made its public debut at the 2023Tokyo Motor Show,[60] marking the 20th anniversary of the Mégane RS series, which was first introduced in 2003.[61]
Orders opened in March 2023 with a starting price of €53,450 (not including the green tax) in France.[62]
In 2020, the Mégane was refreshed with facelift, with minor changes to the exterior design, a 9.3-inch touchscreen, and a plug-in hybrid version in both estate and hatchback variants marketed as the Mégane E-Tech.[63] It combines the 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors for a total system output of 158 hp (160 PS; 118 kW) and comes with a 9.8 kWh battery that allows it to run on electricity for 50 km (31 mi) and up to a top speed of 135 km/h (84 mph) in the mixedWLTP test cycle and for 65 km (40 mi) in the city.[64]
The Mégane Sedan is facelifted in February 2021, some months after the hatchback and the estate. It receives a new 115 hp petrol engine. The hatchback version was discontinued in Turkey.[65]
In June 2022, Renault launched the "E-Tech engineered" special edition for the hybrid versions of theClio,Captur,Arkana and Mégane (hatchback and estate), with design elements inspired by theMegane E-Tech.[66]
The production of both the hatchback and the estate models is stopped in April 2024,[67] but the production in Turkey (saloon model) continues.
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TheMegane E-Tech is abattery electric car using the Megane nameplate that was launched in February 2022. It is built on a dedicated electric vehicle platform called theCMF-EV.
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In 1996, a compact MPV called theMégane Scénic was introduced. It was renamed toScénic during a facelift in 1999.
In September 2020, the rebadged version of the South Korean-made Renault Samsung XM3/Arkana was launched in former Yugoslavian countries as theMégane Conquest due to negative connotations with the Serbian historical war criminalArkan.
| Calendar year | Hatch[67] | Estate[67] | Saloon |
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| 2015 | 8,016 | 14 | |
| 2016 | 124,254 | 39,510 | |
| 2017 | 98,780 | 68,552 | |
| 2018 | 85,161 | 57,243 | |
| 2019 | 77,647 | 50,810 | |
| 2020 | 47,873 | 35,643 | |
| 2021 | 30,477 | 21,563 | |
| 2022 | 26,253 | 20,728 | |
| 2023 | 8,924 | 9,269 | |
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