Advantages: Stylish and surprisingly roomy in the boot Disadvantages: sluggish engine
The Meagane has a five star safety rating which was just the assurance I needed when I becam a first time mum. My two seater Tigra was no longer big enough to carry everything I needed, and the Meagne provided the stylish looks but practical features I required. The boot provided enough room for a large Silver Cross Pram and plenty of shopping as well. The seatbelts in the back where long enough to hold securely a baby seat and the storage compartments where used to full capacity.
One problem with the Megane is the 1.6litre engine feels sluggish and slow but the air conditioning, digital diplays, and fully retractable lid make up for its shortcomings. A lovely car for family to own but not one for the boy racers. Fuel consumption was excellent and despite reading reviews on poor retractable roof quality mine has not had a problem ...
Advantages: Economic, well equipped, good handling, spacious, comfortable, reliable, good value Disadvantages: Very sharp brakes, turbo lag
Injection Type Direct Common Rail Turbo
Maximum Power ? 80 hp
Maximum Power (revs/min) 4000
Maximum Torque - Nm ISO 185
Maximum Torque (revs/min) 2000
Performance
0-62mph (0-100kph) 13.9
Maximum Speed - mph 106
Models
The Megane comes in several models now:
Models:
3-door Sport Hatch
5-door Hatch
4-door saloon
5-door Touring (Estate)
2-door coupe/cabriolet
Engine Options:
1.4 Petrol 98
1.6VVT Petrol 115
2.0 Petrol VVT 136 6-Speed
1.5 Dci 80
1.5 Dci 100
1.9 Dci 120 6-speed
Versions:
Authentique
Expression
Dynamique
Priviledge
There are many colours and options to choose from, and I know that Renault keep updating their models, and options.
Final Summary:
To summarise, the RenaultMegane DCi Dynamique is very well equipped, economic, has good handling, good grip and road ...
Advantages: Good looks and nice gadgets Disadvantages: Relaibaility and a little underpowered
I own the 1.6 version of the Megane but with the same trim level. All of the gadgets make easier and the onboard computer is good for working out fule economy and range left on a tank of petrol. However, the Megane is a large car and even with the 1.6 engine it seems a little underpowered, therefore I would avoid buying anything under the 1.6 engine, and would actually go for the 2 litre version. Also as it is a Renault there are always issues with reliability. In the year that I have had mine (an 04 plate) I have spent over £750 on small problems that require a diagnostic to be run on the engine managment system, all very costly. My advice would be to avoid Renaults and to pick a badge that returns better reliability statistics i.e. a Japanese manufacturer. ...
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