Renault Mégane

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Renault Mégane

Manufacturer	Renault
Production	1995–present
Predecessor	Renault 19
Class	Small family car
Layout	FF layout
Designer	Patrick le Quément

The Renault Mégane is a small family car produced by the French automaker Renault since 1995. It is offered in 3- and 5-door hatchback, saloon, coupé, convertible and estate bodystyles. The Renault Scénic (launched 1996) is the first modern compact MPV to be built in Europe^{[citation needed]}, and is based on the Mégane floorpan.

Mégane I (1995–2002)

Mégane I

Production	1995–2002
Assembly	Bursa, Turkey Envigado, Colombia Córdoba, Argentina Douai, France Palencia, Spain Moscow, Russia Cuernavaca, Mexico Jakarta, Indonesia (Auto Euro)
Body style	4-door saloon 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 2-door coupe 2-door convertible 5-door estate
Engine	1.6 L I4 1.4 L I4 1.8 L I4 1.9 L I4 Diesel 2.0 L I4
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Related	Renault Scénic Renault 19

The Mégane I was unveiled in the autumn of 1995, as a replacement of 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 in Renault's Douai plant in northern France, and in the Spanish plant of Palencia.

Safety was a key focus of the Megane I, Renault's first car reflecting their new focus of selling on safety. It featured a pillar-mounted 3-point seatbelt for the middle-rear occupant (replacing the common 'lap strap'), standard front belt pre-tensioners and load limiters, driver's airbag and an impressive safety structure - a specification ahead of most rivals in 1995. Some features, such as the 3-point middle belt, had debuted on the Renault 19 safety concept vehicle (and in fact this feature entered production on the Renault Laguna before the Megane). 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. Megane I achieved a best-in-class 4-star crash test rating in the 1998 round of testing by Euro NCAP.

1996 saw the introduction of the Mégane Scénic compact MPV.

Power came from the Renault E-type ("Energy") engine in 1.4 L, 1.6 L, 1.8 L, and the F-type unit in both 1.9 L diesel and 2.0 L petrol form, 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 Renault sport 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 trim specification levels were: RN, RT and RXE.

1999–2002 Renault Megane

Mégane I Facelift (1999–2002)

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. The production continued for the Latin America Market, where it was sold alongside the Megane II line at a considerably lower price until 2008.

Mégane in Venezuela, Argentina and Colombia

In Venezuela, the original Megane is still available since 2002, but now sold only as a sedan. It features the LA04 engine (16 valve, 1.6 litres and 110 HP), and is produced by both Renault Colombia and Argentina, in where it is one of the best-selling cars to date. It is a car with more advanced safety features, upgraded equipment and more. The Mégane I costs less than the Mégane II. Both remain available. Up until 2009, it was sold in Argentina and Colombia.

Trim specification levels

The following specification levels cover the Hatchback only. Estate, Classic (sedan), Coupe and Cabriolet had slightly different trim specification levels.

• Freeway: Authentique, Expression, Expression Plus
• Sport: Sport, Dynamique, Dynamique Plus
• Elegance: Privilege, Privilege Plus

Engine options

1999–2003 Renault Mégane Convertible

Mégane TC2000 racing car in 2006

Model	Displacement (cc)	Power	Top Speed	0–100 km/h(s)
1.4 Eco 8v	1390	70 PS (51 kW)	168 km/h (104 mph)	14.5
1.4 8v	1390	75 PS (55 kW)	170 km/h (106 mph)	14.3
1.4 8v	1390	75 PS (55 kW)	170 km/h (106 mph)	13.8
1.4 16v	1390	95 PS (70 kW)	184 km/h (114 mph)	11.8
1.6 8v	1598	75 PS (55 kW)	175 km/h (109 mph)	12.9
1.6 8v	1598	90 PS (66 kW)	184 km/h (114 mph)	11.5
1.6 16v	1598	109 PS (80 kW)	195 km/h (121 mph)	9.8
1.8 16v	1783	115 PS (85 kW)	199 km/h (124 mph)	9.0
2.0 8v	1998	113 PS (83 kW)	197 km/h (122 mph)	9.7
2.0 16v	1998	150 PS (110 kW)	215 km/h (134 mph)	8.6
2.0 16v IDE	1998	140 PS (103 kW)	213 km/h (132 mph)	8.6
1.9 8v D	1870	65 PS (48 kW)	160 km/h (99 mph)	16.5
1.9 8v D	1870	65 PS (48 kW)	158 km/h (98 mph)	17.9
1.9 8v dT	1870	95 PS (70 kW)	180 km/h (112 mph)	12.3
1.9 8v dTi	1870	100 PS (74 kW)	183 km/h (114 mph)	12.3
1.9 8v dTi	1870	80 PS (59 kW)	170 km/h (106 mph)	13.8
1.9 8v dCi	1870	102 PS (75 kW)	188 km/h (117 mph)	11.5
1.9 8v dCi	1870	90 PS (66 kW)	174 km/h (108 mph)	12.9

Mégane II (2002–2008)

Mégane II

Manufacturer	Renault Yulon Pars Khodro
Production	2002–2008 2003–2008 (Taiwan) 2006–2010 (Brazil; estate still in production) continues in Iran
Assembly	Bursa, Turkey Tehran, Iran Douai, France Palencia, Spain Curitiba, Brazil Miaoli, Taiwan Jakarta, Indonesia (Auto Euro)
Body style	4-door saloon 4-door estate 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback 2-door convertible
Platform	Nissan C platform
Engine	1.4 L I4 1.6 L I4 2.0 L I4 1.5 L Diesel I4 1.9 L Diesel I4 2.0 L Diesel I4
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual 6-speed manual
Wheelbase	Sedan & Wagon: 2,686 mm (105.7 in) Convertible: 2,522 mm (99.3 in)
Length	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)
Related	Nissan X-Trail Mégane Renault Sport Renault Scénic Nissan Sentra Nissan Rogue Nissan Qashqai Renault Koleos Nissan Lafesta

Renault Mégane Sedan

Megane's gauges.

The Mégane II was launched in September 2002,^[1] and marked a completely fresh start. The two cars bear very little resemblance, the new vehicle having been inspired by the manufacturer's new style first seen in the Avantime. The new Mégane was voted European Car of the Year for 2003, fighting off stiff competition from Japan's Mazda 6 and PSA's Citroën C3, and achieved a 5-star safety rating in the EuroNCAP crash tests,^[2] the first small family car to do so.

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.

Renault Mégane CC

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 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 4-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.

Mégane RS

Main article: Renault Mégane Renault Sport

RenaultSport (RS) versions of the 3-door and 5-door 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.

Mégane II Facelift (2006–2008)

The model was revised in 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.^[3] Also, the Nissan Sentra B16 is based on the 2006 platform of the Renault Meganes bicorp.

Engines

Model	Displacement (cc)	Power	Top Speed	0–100 km/h(s)
1.4 16v Mk 2	1390	80 PS (59 kW)	170 km/h (106 mph)	13.5
1.4 16v Mk 2	1390	98 PS (72 kW)	183 km/h (114 mph)	12.5
1.6 16v Mk 2	1598	116 PS (85 kW)	195 km/h (121 mph)	10.8
2.0 16v Mk 2	1998	136 PS (100 kW)	205 km/h (127 mph)	9.6
2.0 16v Turbo Mk 2	1998	165 PS (121 kW)	220 km/h (137 mph)	8.3
2.0 16v Turbo RenaultSport Mk 2	1998	225 PS (165 kW)	236 km/h (147 mph)	6.5
1.5 8v dCi Mk 2	1461	80 PS (59 kW)	170 km/h (106 mph)	14.3
1.5 8v dCi facelift Mk 2	1461	86 PS (63 kW)	174 km/h (108 mph)	12.7
1.5 8v dCi Mk 2	1461	100 PS (74 kW)	181 km/h (112 mph)	12.8
1.5 8v dCi facelift Mk 2	1461	106 PS (78 kW)	185 km/h (115 mph)	11.1
1.9 8v dCi Mk 2	1870	120 PS (88 kW)	196 km/h (122 mph)	10.5
1.9 8v dCi facelift Mk 2	1870	130 PS (96 kW)	200 km/h (124 mph)	9.0
2.0 16v dCi facelift Mk 2	1995	150 PS (110 kW)	210 km/h (130 mph)	8.7
2.0 16v dCi RenaultSport Mk 2	1995	175 PS (129 kW)	221 km/h (137 mph)	8.5

Sales

During its first full year of sales, the Mégane II topped the French sales charts, with 198,874 registered in 2003.^[4] It has also sold very well in Britain, being the nation's fourth most popular car in 2005 and fifth most popular in 2004 and 2006. In 2007, however, it dipped to eighth place with just over 55,000 examples being sold.^[5]

Longterm Quality Issues

In 2010 it was reported that the Megane II had the highest rate of MOT failures in the UK for cars first taking the test in 2007.^[6] While in German ADAC breakdown statistics, the Megane scored very well, surpassing such cars as the Ford Focus, Honda Civic and Opel/Vauxhall Astra. The 2008 model achieved third place in its class after the BMW 1 and Audi A3.^[7]

Mégane III (2008–present)

Mégane III

Manufacturer	Renault
Production	2008–present
Assembly	Bursa, Turkey Douai, France Palencia, Spain
Class	Small family car
Body style	5-door hatchback 3-door shooting brake 2-door convertible 5-door station wagon
Layout	Front engine, Transverse engine, Front-wheel drive
Platform	Renault/Nissan C platform
Engine	1.6 L I4 K4M 1.4 L I4 TCe 2.0 L I4 M4R 2.0 L I4 TCe 2.0 L I4 RS 1.5 L I4 dCi 1.9 L I4 dCi 2.0 L I4 dCi
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual CVT 6-speed automatic 6-speed EDC[8]
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)
Width	Hatchback: 1,808 mm (71.2 in) Coupe & Estate: 1,804 mm (71.0 in)
Height	Hatchback: 1,471 mm (57.9 in) Coupe: 1,423 mm (56.0 in) Estate: 1,507 mm (59.3 in)
Related	Mégane Renault Sport Renault Fluence Renault Samsung SM3 Renault Scénic Nissan Sentra Nissan Rogue Nissan Qashqai Renault Koleos Nissan Lafesta Nissan X-Trail

Renault Megane RS

The third generation of Mégane was launched in late 2008 to keep the range competitive with newer rivals. It however lacks the distinctive hatchback acquired during its second generation.

In September 2008, both the Renault Mégane Berline 5-door hatchback & Mégane Coupé were presented officially.^[9] The two models feature quite a different design, the Coupé having a very aggressive and sporty design while the 5-door model is more conservative. In this generation, no automatic transmission is offered, replaced by a continuously variable transmission. The Coupé can be considered as a shooting brake due to its coupé-like design.

The phase I version of Megane II was well known for reliability issues, especially with the engine management system. Renault has now spent much more time and mileage testing the new model which is therefore expected to have improved reliability.^{[citation needed]}

Engines

Renault Megane police car.

Petrol engine
Model	Displacement	Type	Transmission	Power	Torque
1.6 VVT 100	1598 cc	DOHC 16v	Manual 5 spd	100 PS (74 kW) @ 5500 rpm	148 N·m (109 lb·ft) @ 4250 rpm
1.6 VVT 110	1598 cc	DOHC 16v	Manual 6 spd	110 PS (81 kW) @ 6000 rpm	151 N·m (111 lb·ft) @ 4250 rpm
1.4 TCe 130	1397 cc	DOHC 16v Turbo	Manual 6 spd	130 PS (96 kW) @ 5500 rpm	190 N·m (140 lb·ft) @ 2250 rpm
2.0 16v CVT	1997 cc	DOHC 16v	CVT	143 PS (105 kW) @ 6000 rpm	195 N·m (144 lb·ft) @ 3750 rpm
2.0 TCe 180	1998 cc	DOHC 16v Turbo	Manual 6 spd	180 PS (132 kW) @ 5500 rpm	300 N·m (221 lb·ft) @ 2250 rpm
2.0 Turbo RS	1998 cc	DOHC 16v Turbo	Manual 6 spd	250 PS (184 kW) @ 5500 rpm	340 N·m (251 lb·ft) @ 3000 rpm
Diesel engine
1.5 dCi 85	1461 cc	SOHC 8v Turbo	Manual 5 spd	85 PS (63 kW) @ 3750 rpm	200 N·m (148 lb·ft) @ 1750 rpm
1.5 dCi 90 FAP	1461 cc	SOHC 8v Turbo	Manual 5 spd	90 PS (66 kW) @ 4000 rpm	200 N·m (148 lb·ft) @ 1750 rpm
1.5 dCi 105	1461 cc	SOHC 8v Turbo	Manual 6 spd	105 PS (77 kW) @ 4000 rpm	240 N·m (177 lb·ft) @ 1750 rpm
1.5 dCi 110 FAP	1461 cc	SOHC 8v Turbo	Manual 6 spd	110 PS (81 kW) @ 4000 rpm	240 N·m (177 lb·ft) @ 1750 rpm
1.9 dCi 130 FAP	1870 cc	SOHC 8v Turbo	Manual 6 spd	130 PS (96 kW) @ 3750 rpm	300 N·m (221 lb·ft) @ 1750 rpm
2.0 dCi 150 FAP	1995 cc	DOHC 16v Turbo	Auto 6 spd	150 PS (110 kW) @ 3750 rpm	360 N·m (266 lb·ft) @ 2000 rpm
2.0 dCi 160 FAP	1995 cc	DOHC 16v Turbo	Manual 6 spd	160 PS (118 kW) @ 3750 rpm	380 N·m (280 lb·ft) @ 2000 rpm

Performance

Petrol engine
Model	Top speed	0–100 km/h	1000 m from rest	Fuel consumption (combined)	CO2 emissions
1.6 VVT 100	190 km/h (118 mph)	10,9 s	32,4 s	6,7 l/100 km (42,2 mpg)	159 g/km
1.6 VVT 110	195 km/h (121 mph)	10,5 s	31,9 s	6,9 l/100 km (40,9 mpg)	162 g/km
1.4 TCe 130	200 km/h (124 mph)	9,6 s	30,8 s	6,6 l/100 km (42,8 mpg)	153 g/km
2.0 16v CVT	195 km/h (121 mph)	10,3 s	31,9 s	7,4 l/100 km (38,2 mpg)	174 g/km
2.0 TCe 180	230 km/h (143 mph)	7,8 s	28,5 s	7,6 l/100 km (37,2 mpg)	178 g/km
2.0 Turbo RS	250 km/h (155 mph)	6,1 s	25,7 s	8,2 l/100 km (33,6 mpg)	195 g/km
Diesel engine
1.5 dCi 85	175 km/h (109 mph)	12,9 s	34,9 s	4,5 l/100 km (58,8 mpg)	118 g/km
1.5 dCi 90 FAP	180 km/h (112 mph)	12,5 s	34,5 s	4,5 l/100 km (58,8 mpg)	118 g/km
1.5 dCi 105	190 km/h (118 mph)	10,9 s	32,4 s	4,5 l/100 km (58,8 mpg)	120 g/km
1.5 dCi 110 FAP	190 km/h (118 mph)	10,5 s	31,9 s	4,6 l/100 km (58,8 mpg)	120 g/km
1.9 dCi 130 FAP	210 km/h (130 mph)	9,5 s	30,5 s	5,1 l/100 km (47 mpg)	134 g/km
2.0 dCi 150 FAP Auto	210 km/h (130 mph)	9,2 s	30,2 s	6,6 l/100 km (39,2 mpg)	175 g/km
2.0 dCi 160 FAP	220 km/h (137 mph)	8,5 s	29,5 s	5,9 l/100 km (47 mpg)	155 g/km

Braking system: ABS Bosch 8.0 (TEVES MK60 for RS version), Electronic brake distribution, Braking Assistance System are standard.

• Front ventilated discs 280 mm / Rear plain discs 260 mm: 1.6 VVT 100, 1.6 VVT 110, 1.4 TCe 130, 2.0 16v CVT, 2.0 TCe 180, 1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90 FAP, 1.5 dCi 105, 1.5 dCi 110 FAP, 1.9 dCi 130 FAP.
• Front ventilated discs 296 mm / Rear plain discs 260 mm: 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Auto, 2.0 dCi 160 FAP, 2.0 TCe 180.
• Front ventilated discs 340 mm / Rear vent. discs 290 mm: 2.0 Turbo RS.

Wheels and tyres (standard):

• 195/65 R15: 1.6 VVT 100, 1.6 VVT 110, 1.5 dCi 85, 1.5 dCi 90 FAP.
• 205/55 R16: 1.4 TCe 130, 2.0 16v CVT, 1.5 dCi 105, 1.5 dCi 110 FAP.
• 205/55 R17: 1.9 dCi 130 FAP.
• 225/45 R17: 2.0 TCe 180 (until 2010), 2.0 dCi 160, 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Auto.
• 225/40 R18: 2.0 Turbo RS, 2.0 TCe 180 (since 2010)
• 235/40 R18: 2.0 Turbo RS with Cup chassis. (235/35 R19 optional)

Weight:

• 1.6 VVT 100 (hatch): 1,205 kg (2,660 lb)
• 1.6 VVT 110 (coupe/hatch/wagon): 1,205 kg (2,660 lb) / 1,215 kg (2,680 lb) / 1,275 kg (2,810 lb)
• 1.4 TCe 130 (coupe/hatch/wagon): 1,210 kg (2,700 lb) / 1,210 kg (2,700 lb) / 1,285 kg (2,830 lb)
• 2.0 16v CVT (coupe/hatch/wagon): 1,275 kg (2,810 lb) / 1,281 kg (2,820 lb) / 1,335 kg (2,940 lb)
• 2.0 TCe 180 (coupe/hatch/wagon): 1,310 kg (2,900 lb) / 1,320 kg (2,900 lb) / 1,391 kg (3,070 lb)
• 2.0 RS Turbo (coupe): 1,387 kg (3,060 lb)
• 1.5 dCi 85 (coupe/hatch/wagon): 1,205 kg (2,660 lb) / 1,210 kg (2,700 lb) / 1,289 kg (2,840 lb)
• 1.5 dCi 90 FAP (coupe/hatch/wagon): 1,210 kg (2,700 lb) / 1,220 kg (2,700 lb) / 1,307 kg (2,880 lb)
• 1.5 dCi 105 (coupe/hatch/wagon): 1,210 kg (2,700 lb) / 1,220 kg (2,700 lb) / 1,307 kg (2,880 lb)
• 1.5 dCi 110 FAP (coupe/hatch/wagon): 1,230 kg (2,700 lb) / 1,230 kg (2,700 lb) / 1,320 kg (2,900 lb)
• 1.9 dCi 130 FAP (coupe/hatch/wagon): 1,320 kg (2,900 lb) / 1,320 kg (2,900 lb) / 1,366 kg (3,010 lb)
• 2.0 dCi 150 FAP (coupe/hatch/wagon): 1,400 kg (3,100 lb) / 1,409 kg (3,110 lb) / 1,449 kg (3,190 lb)
• 2.0 dCi 160 FAP (coupe/hatch/wagon): 1,380 kg (3,000 lb) / 1,384 kg (3,050 lb) / 1,424 kg (3,140 lb)

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 will be done at one of 500,000 spots that Project Better Place will build and maintain.^[10]

See also

• Renault Mégane Renault Sport
• Renault Fluence
• Renault Scénic

Notes

1. ^ "First details of new Renault Mégane". archive.cardesignnews.com. http://archive.cardesignnews.com/news/2002/020704z4-megane-mybch/index2.html. Retrieved 2007-07-03. 
2. ^ "Renault Megane". euroncap.com. http://www.euroncap.com/tests/renault_megane_2002/146.aspx. Retrieved 2007-07-03. 
3. ^ "Renault Megane gets face-lift for 2006". whatcar.com. http://www.whatcar.com/news-article.aspx?NA=218152. Retrieved 2007-07-03. 
4. ^ Auto Motor und Sport Heft 4 Seite 10. Stuttgart. 2004. 
5. ^ [1]^{[dead link]}
6. ^ "Megane tops MOT failure chart". http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/Renault-Megane/246492/. Retrieved 18 January 2011. 
7. ^ [2]^{[dead link]} Megane ADAC report
8. ^ "Renault to offer six-speed efficient dual clutch tranmission on all Megane models". http://green.autoblog.com/2010/05/13/renault-to-offer-six-speed-efficient-dual-clutch-trans-on-all-me/. Retrieved 13 May 2010. 
9. ^ [3]^{[dead link]}
10. ^ [4]^{[dead link]}

External links

• Official UK Renault Site - Megane
• Renaultsport Mégane 225
• Renault Megane Free test Drive in UK