Renault Megane Sedan
The new Renault Megane Sedan (also offered under the
Grand Coupe nameplate in certain countries) is the latest addition to the
model’s family, targeted to those markets where compact saloons are still a
popular choice.
Renault says that the new four-door version of the
Megane is blurring the lines between a sedan and a four-door coupe, with the
rear end of the car blending nicely with the familiar face of the French
compact model. The good proportions of the Megane Sedan are accompanied by
generous dimensions (4.63 m long and 1.81 m wide), while the wheelbase is a
class-leading 2.7 1m. Also class-leading are the front and rear tracks,
measuring 1.5 7m long. The boot capacity is set at 550lt, while rear passengers
have 37 mm more knee room than the five-door version.
Inside, the dashboard is exactly the same as the one
in the five-door Megane model, highlighted by the optional 8.7-inch
portrait-oriented R-Link 2 infotainment system. The company says they used the
same soft-touch materials found in their higher-end models, with the
instrument, air-vent and center console surrounds finished in a satin-effect
trim.
The new Megane Sedan will
be offered with a wide range of driving aids, including adaptive cruise control,
active emergency braking system, lane departure warning, safe distance warning
and more.
The engine range includes two petrol and three
diesel units: a naturally aspirated 1.6-litre SCe 115 petrol, a turbocharged
1.2-litre TCe 130 petrol and the dCi 90, dCi 110 and dCi 130 diesel units. The
base petrol model can be equipped with the optional CVT transmission, while the
TCe models can get a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The dCi 110 can get the
six-speed dual-clutch transmission as an option.
The new Megane Sedan will be built in the
brand’s factory at Turkey, joining the Clio and the Clio Estate which are also
produced there. Renault will offer their new model in nearly 30 countries,
including Australia, Bahrein, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Hungary,
Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kuwait, Turkey, Ukraine and United Arab Emirates.
