The long-roofed
Renault Megane Grandtour (Sport Tourer in the UK) has an
update forthcoming, with development units spotted by Paultan's spy photographers
running road tests in Spain. This is the second of two bodystyles, the former
being the hatchback. The estate based on the fourth-generation hatch receives visual updates on its exterior, where a new
set of front and rear bumpers aim to refresh its appearance, along with a
revised grille which appears more in line with that of the latest Clio.
The revised Megane
here applies its own twist to the latest Renault family look, however, with
three rows of horizontal slats in place of the Clio’s pin mesh grille layout.
Usage of horizontal slats extends to the lower air intake as well, while the
intake ducts at each corner of the front bumper appear to be redesigned as
well.
Similarly at the
back, changes are expected for the rear bumper as well as around the rear
lights, with changes likely around the rear quarter panels as well, where
camouflage foil has been applied. No images of the revised Grandtour’s interior
thus far, however revisions can be expected, particularly in terms of
infotainment equipment where Renault’s R-Link 2 is currently in place.
Powertrain for the
Megane Grandtour is expected to be carried over from the present range, options
being the 1.3 litre petrol units in 140 hp and 160 hp states of tune, as well
as the 1.4 litre turbodiesel, according to our sources. Transmissions could
continue to be a choice of either six-speed manual or seven-speed Efficient
Dual Clutch (EDC) gearbox, driving the front wheels.
The limited extent
of changes could see the revised Megane Grandtour make its debut rather soon,
likely at the Frankfurt Motor Show this September, when we’ll have a more
definitive look into its production specification.
