Renault have expanded their fourth-gen Megane range
in the United Kingdom by launching the new GT version. Available from £ 27,740
(US$ 35,740), it can be had as a hatchback or estate and utilizes what the French
marque call "the most powerful 1.6-liter diesel available on market
today".
It makes 165 PS and 380 Nm of
torque, and it is married to a six-speed double-clutch transmission. In this
form, the hatch needs 8.8 seconds to go from naught to 100 km/h, before
topping out at 214 km/h. The NEDC combined-cycle fuel consumption is
61.4 UK mpg (51.1 US mpg / 4.6 l/100 km), and it emits 120 g/km of CO2.
Developed and engineered by Renaultsport, the new
Megane GT features a sporty suspension, and the 4Control chassis with
four-wheel steering.
On the outside, it benefits from a more dynamic
appearance, with a special body kit and 18-inch alloy wheels, and its looks can
be enhanced by choosing the Iron Blue metallic color from the options list,
which is exclusive to the GT and GT Line for a £ 645 (US$ 831) premium.
Inside, there are sports front seats with
integral headrests and additional side support, blue stitching, and a checkered
logo, and it can also be had with fabric or Alcantara upholstery options.
All of these add up to the generous equipment list
that features automatic dual-zone climate control, keyless entry, reversing
camera, R-Link2 infotainment system with an 8.7-inch display, and Multi-Sense
system, which can be used to modify the engine response, sound, steering
weight, throttle pedal and gear changes.
