Renault Mégane

The Renault Mégane is a small family car produced by the French car manufacturer Renault since the end of 1995, and was the successor to the Renault 19. The Mégane has been offered in three and five door hatchback, saloon, coupé, convertible and estate bodystyles at various points in its lifetime, and having been through three generations is now in its fourth incarnation.

Renault Mégane
Overview
Manufacturer	Renault
Production	1995–present
Body and chassis
Class	Small family car (C)
Body style	3 or 5-door hatchback 4-door sedan/saloon 5-door estate 2-door coupé-cabriolet
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
Predecessor	Renault 19

The first generation was largely based on its predecessor, the 19, and utilized modified versions of that car's drivetrain and chassis.

In November 1996, the Mégane Scénic compact 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 voted European Car of the Year for 2003, whilst also becoming the first car in its class to receive a five star EuroNCAP 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 the Renault Fluence for this generation, and it was introduced in 2009. A fourth generation Mégane was launched in 2015, with sales commencing in 2016.

Mégane I (1995–2002)

Mégane I
Overview
Also called	Renault Mégane Classic (Saloon)
Production	July 1995–2002 1999–2009 (Colombia) 1996–2009 (Argentina)
Assembly	Turkey: Bursa (Oyak-Renault) Colombia: Envigado (Sofasa) Argentina: Santa Isabel, Argentina (Renault Argentina) France: Douai Spain: Palencia (Renault Spain) Indonesia: Jakarta (Auto Euro) Belgium: Haren-Vilvoorde (RIB)
Designer	Michel Jardin (1991)[1] Patrick Le Quément (1991, 1992)[2]
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door saloon 2-door coupé 5-door hatchback 2-door convertible 5-door estate
Related	Renault Scénic Renault 19
Powertrain
Engine	1.4 L E7J I4 1.4 L K4J I4 1.6 L K7M I4 2.0 L F3R I4 2.0 L F5R I4 2.0 L F7R I4 1.9 L F9Q D I4 1.9 L F9Q dT/dTi I4 1.9 L F9Q dCi I4
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
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)

Mégane Concept Car, 1988

Pre facelift Renault Mégane five door

Pre facelift Renault Mégane sedan

Pre facelift interior

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 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 by Le 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 the Frankfurt Motor Show, as a replacement for the Renault 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 the Laguna, most notably the "bird beak" front grille – a styling cue borrowed from the Renault 16 of the 1960s.

As with the 19 and the 11 before it, the Mégane was produced at Renault's Douai plant in northern France starting in July 1995, and at the Spanish plant of Palencia. 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 most rivals in 1995. 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 by Euro NCAP.[3]

November 1996 saw the introduction of the Mégane Scénic compact 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 L diesel engine in both normally aspirated and turbocharged 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.

The estate version of the original Mégane was only available in LHD form, with no RHD variants being built, this could be due to the greater popularity of the Scenic in those markets. It was added with the facelift of 1999.

In Japan, Renault was formerly licensed by Yanase Co., Ltd., but in 1999 Renault acquired a stake in Japanese automaker Nissan. 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.

Facelift

A mild facelift in spring 1999 gave the Mégane I a modified grille, more advanced safety features and upgraded equipment, and 16 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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  Post facelift Renault Mégane five door (hatchback)
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  Post facelift Renault Mégane five door (hatchback)
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  Post facelift Renault Mégane (coupé)
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  Renault Mégane Coupé (Restyling)
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  Post facelift Renault Mégane (convertible)
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  Post facelift Renault Mégane (estate)

South America

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.

Engines

Model	Displacement	Type code	Power	Top speed	0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (s)
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 16v IDE	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 8v TD	1,870 cc (114.1 cu in)	F8Q	95 hp (71 kW)	178 km/h (111 mph)	12.6
1.9 8v dTi	1,870 cc (114.1 cu in)	F9Q	80 hp (60 kW)	170 km/h (106 mph)	13.8
1.9 8v dTi	1,870 cc (114.1 cu in)	F9Q	100 hp (75 kW)	183 km/h (114 mph)	12.3
1.9 8v dCi	1,870 cc (114.1 cu in)	F9Q	106 hp (79 kW)	189 km/h (117 mph)	11.5

Maxi Mégane

Renault Maxi Mégane
Overview
Manufacturer	Renault Sport
Assembly	France
Body and chassis
Class	F2 Kit Car
Body style	3-door coupé
Layout	FF layout
Platform	Renault Mégane I
Related	Renault Megane I
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L F7R710 I4
Transmission	7-speed sequential 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 the Formula 2 Kit Car regulations. This was the Clio Williams Maxi, which was the first car truly developed for the F2 Kit Car category, and first appeared in 1996. However, rivals such as Citroën and Peugeot 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 like Philippe Bugalski, Jean Ragnotti or Serge Jordan, and the British Rally Championship from 1996 to 1999, with Grégoire De Mévius, Alain Oreille, Robbie Head, Martin Rowe, and Tapio Laukkanen. Both the French and British rally teams also compete in the World Rally Championship.

After the works programme was discontinued, many privateers continued to use the car. It was also used in the FIA 2-Litre World Rally Cup, which Renault won in 1999.[4] The car used a special version of the Renault F7R engine, and had a seven speed Sequential manual transmission.

Its most notable result was an outright victory in the 1996 Tour de Corse in the hands of Philippe Bugalski and his co driver Jean-Paul Chiaroni (in a year where the Tour de Corse was a FIA 2-Litre World Rally Cup only event);[5] but it also helped Renault to the FIA 2 Litre World Rally Cup of Manufacturer's title in 1999.[6]

In other high level competitions, Renault took back to back manufacturer's and driver's titles in the British Rally Championship in 1998 and 1999,[7][8] whilst they also took the European Rally Championship in 1999.[9]

A privately entered Maxi Mégane at the 2006 Rallye des Côtes de Garonne, driven by Pierre Mainvielle.

Mégane II (2002–2009)

Mégane II
Overview
Production	2002–2009 2003–2008 (Taiwan) 2006–2010 (Brazil, sedan) 2006–2012 (Brazil, estate) 2009–2012 (Iran)
Assembly	Turkey: Bursa (Oyak-Renault) Iran: Tehran (Pars Khodro) France: Douai Spain: Palencia (Renault Spain) Brazil: Curitiba (Renault do Brasil) Indonesia: Jakarta (National Assembler)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door saloon 5-door estate 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 2-door convertible
Platform	Renault C platform
Related	Nissan X-Trail Mégane Renault Sport Renault Scénic Nissan Sentra Nissan Rogue Nissan Qashqai Renault Koleos Nissan Lafesta
Powertrain
Engine	1.4 L K4J I4 1.6 L K4M I4 2.0 L F4R I4 2.0 L F4RT I4 1.5 L K9K dCi I4 1.9 L F9Q dCi I4 2.0 L M9R dCi I4
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual
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)

Front (pre facelift)

Three door hatchback

Five door hatchback

Sedan

CC

Grand Tour

Interior

The Mégane II was launched in September 2002,[10] 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 the Avantime.

The new Mégane was voted European Car of the Year for 2003,[11] fighting off stiff competition from Japan's Mazda 6 and PSA's Citroën C3, and achieved a five star safety rating in the EuroNCAP crash tests,[12] the first small 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 by Top Gear.[13]

In Brazil, Renault launched a flex fuel version, called "Hi-Flex", which is able to run either with unleaded gasoline (petrol) or ethanol. Like the Brazilian Scénic and Clio versions, the Mégane's engine can work with any mix of gasoline and ethanol, due to the use of an electronic control module.

The Megane ll sedan was assembled in Iran by Pars Khodro from 2008 to 2013.

The flex version has a 16V 109 hp (110 PS) (113 hp (115 PS) with ethanol) 1.6-litre inline-four engine developed and produced in Brazil, but the 2.0 litre version does not allow ethanol use, because its engine is made in France.

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 new retractable hardtop coupe designed by Karmann.

Unlike its predecessor, the Mégane II was not licensed by Yanase 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 by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and sold exclusively through Nissan Red Stage Store locations.

Mégane RS

The RenaultSport (RS) versions of the three door and five door Mégane hatchbacks were introduced, equipped with a turbocharged petrol 2.0 L 16v engine producing 225 PS (165 kW; 222 hp). Along with the engine, changes were made to the front and rear suspension geometry to improve handling, and the model features a deeper, wider front bumper. The Mégane Renault Sport competes in the hot hatch segment of the market.

Facelift

The model was revised in January 2006, with changes in interior trim, 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.[14] Also, the Nissan Sentra B16 is based on the platform from 2006 of the Renault Mégane.

Engines

Model	Displacement	Type code	Power	Top Speed	0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (s)
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

Reception

During its first full year of sales, the Mégane II topped the French sales charts, with 198,874 registered in 2003.[15] 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, however, it dipped to eighth place, with just over 55,000 examples being sold.[16]

In January 2011, it was reported that the Mégane II had the highest rate of MOT failures in the United Kingdom for cars first taking the test in 2007.[17] While in German ADAC breakdown statistics, the Mégane scored very well, surpassing such cars as the Ford Focus, Honda Civic and Opel/Vauxhall Astra. The model of 2008 achieved third place in its class, after the BMW 1 Series and Audi A3.[18]

Mégane III (2008–2016)

Mégane III
Overview
Also called	Renault Scala (Iran)
Production	2008–2016
Assembly	Turkey: Bursa (Oyak-Renault) France: Douai (Megane CC) Spain: Palencia (Renault Spain)
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door hatchback 3-door coupé 2-door coupé cabriolet 5-door estate
Platform	Renault C platform
Related	Mégane Renault Sport Renault Fluence Renault Samsung SM3 Renault Scénic Nissan Sentra Nissan Rogue Nissan Qashqai Renault Koleos Nissan Lafesta Nissan X-Trail
Powertrain
Engine	1.2 L D4FT I4 1.4 L H4J I4 1.6 L K4M I4 2.0 L M4R I4 2.0 L F4RT I4 1.5 L K9K dCi I4 1.6 L R9M dCi I4 1.9 L F9Q dCi I4 2.0 L M9R dCi I4
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual CVT 6-speed EDC (only dCi 110 FAP)[19] 6-speed automatic 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)

Five door hatchback (pre facelift)

Coupé (pre facelift)

CC (pre facelift)

Grand Tourer (pre facelift)

Interior

Second facelift Renault Mégane TCe 115

Second facelift Renault Mégane Authentique TCe 130 hatchback

Second facelift Renault Mégane D-QUE Estate

The third generation was launched in the end of 2008, to keep the range competitive. In October 2008, both the five door hatchback and Mégane Coupé were officially put on sale.[20] The two models have different designs; the Coupé has a sporty design, while the five door model is more conservative.

No automatic transmission is offered, with it being replaced by a continuously variable transmission.

A five door estate version was introduced in June 2009, and was named the Sport Tourer.[21] Another addition to the range came in the form of the Coupé Cabriolet in June 2010.[22] That year also saw the addition of a 1.4 L turbocharged engine being added to the range.[23]

Production of the Mégane's saloon derivative, the Fluence, began in Argentina in 2011, at the firm's Córdoba plant.[24] The Mégane III was also made available for sale in Argentina that year, but was produced in Turkey, and imported into the country.[24] In Brazil, the Fluence replaced the Mégane in Renault's lineup from 2011 onwards.[25]

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.[26]

Another facelift followed for 2014,[27] 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.[28][4]

Later that year, a 220 hp (223 PS; 164 kW) version of the 2.0 L turbocharged petrol engine was added to the range.[29]

Engines

Petrol engine
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	275 PS (271 hp; 202 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	275 PS (271 hp; 202 kW) @ 5500 rpm	360 N⋅m (266 lb⋅ft) @ 3000 rpm	255 km/h (158 mph)	5.8
Diesel engine
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

Mégane IV (2016–present)

Mégane IV
Overview
Also called	Renault Mégane Grand Coupe (Saloon)
Production	2016–present
Assembly	Turkey: Bursa (Sedan) Spain: Palencia (Renault Spain)
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door hatchback 5-door estate 4-door saloon
Platform	Renault CMF platform (CMF-CD)
Related	Renault Talisman Renault Scénic IV
Powertrain
Engine	petrol: 1.6 L SCe115 (Petrol) 1.2 L Renault H5Ft TCe130 (Turbo Petrol) 1.3 L Renault H5Ht TCe160 (Turbo Petrol) diesel: 1.5 L dCi90 / dCi110 (Turbo Diesel) 1.6 L dCi130 (Turbo Diesel) 1.7 L R9N dCi120 / dCi150 Blue dCi (Turbo Diesel) PHEV: 1.6 L H4M PHEV I4 (E-TECH Plug-in Hybrid) GT Version: 1.6 L TCe205 (turbo petrol) 1.6 L dCi165 (BiTurbo diesel) RS Version: 1.8 L TCe280 (turbo petrol) RS Trophy Version: 1.8 L TCe300 (turbo petrol)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	Hatchback: 2,669 mm (105.1 in) Sedan: 2,711 mm (106.7 in)
Length	Hatchback: 4,359 mm (171.6 in) Sedan: 4,632 mm (182.4 in) Estate: 4,625 mm (182.1 in)
Width	Sedan & Hatchback: 1,814 mm (71.4 in)
Height	Hatchback: 1,447 mm (57.0 in) Sedan: 1,443 mm (56.8 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Renault Fluence (in some markets)

Renault Mégane Dynamique

Renault Mégane GrandTour

Renault Mégane Intens Saloon

Renault Mégane RS Trophy

Renault Mégane RS Trophy

Interior

The fourth generation Mégane was launched at the September 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show,[30] with sales starting in July 2016. It uses the CMF-CD platform developed by Renault and Nissan. The Mégane IV follows the latest design language, which has been seen on the Clio IV, Captur, Espace V and Talisman.[31][32]

An estate version (Mégane Sport Tourer/Grand tour) was revealed at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.[33] The four door fastback saloon version called the Mégane Sedan later in July of the same year.

Technical details

The fourth generation Mégane is larger and lower than its predecessor. The suspension is made of MacPherson struts on the front and a torsion beam on the rear. Brakes are discs 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).[34]

Mégane GT

The Mégane GT is a high performance version with 1.6-litre I4 diesel and petrol powertrains. As standard, it incorporates a four-wheel steering system (4Control) and dual-clutch automatic gearbox with optional paddle shifting. It also has a slightly different design for the interior and the exterior.[34][35]

Mégane Sedan

The Renault Mégane Sedan, launched in July 2016, resembles the Talisman, but with the front section of the Mégane IV hatchback and a fastback like sloping roofline. It has more space for the back seat passengers than the hatchback and a larger boot, with a theoretical volume of 508 decimetres.

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, Greece, Georgia and Ireland, but neither France[36] nor 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.[36]

Mégane Conquest

In September 2020, the rebadged version of the South Korean-made Renault Samsung XM3/Arkana was launched in former Yugoslavian countries as the Renault Mégane Conquest due to negative connotations with the Serbian historical war criminal Arkan.

Facelift

Renault Mégane GrandTour E-Tech

In 2020, the Mégane IV got a minor facelift featuring minor changes to the exterior design, a 9.3-inch touchscreen, and a Plug-in Hybrid version.[37]

Mégane eVision

Renault Mégane eVision
Overview
Production	2020
Body and chassis
Class	Concept car
Body style	5-door hatchback
Layout	Front-motor, front-wheel-drive
Platform	Renault CMF-EV platform
Related	Nissan Ariya
Powertrain
Electric motor	160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) wound-rotor
Battery	60 kW·h, 400 V
Plug-in charging	22 kW AC, 130 kW DC
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length	4,210 mm (165.7 in)
Width	1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Height	1,505 mm (59.3 in)
Kerb weight	1,650 kg (3,638 lb)

The Mégane eVision is an electric concept car that was unveiled on 15 October 2020. The production version will be presented this year and will enter production in late 2021.[38]

The car uses a low-profile 60 kWh battery that is compatible with fast-charging rates of up to 130 kW. The electric motor produces 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) and 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) of torque, powering the front wheels and delivering a claimed zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration in under eight seconds.

All electric version

The electric version of the Mégane saloon that Renault is building will come with a lifetime warranty, and payment will follow the model established by the mobile-phone industry. After buying the car, owners will subscribe to a battery replacement and charging plan based on their anticipated mileage.

Recharging was to be done at one of 500,000 spots that Project Better Place was to build and maintain; however, a new alternative will need to be sought, due to the filing of bankruptcy on 26 May 2013 by Project Better Place.[39]

See also

• Mégane Renault Sport
• Renault Fluence
• Renault Scénic

Notes

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External links

• Official website (UK)
• Official website (Sport Tourer: UK)