Renault’s All-New Mégane has launched in the UK, targeting top spot in the family hatchback class. Improvements across the board deliver significant steps forward in terms of driving dynamics, quality, technology and design.
Created with the passion and expertise we’ve come to expect from Renault, the All-New Mégane also offers levels of practicality, luxury and safety that set new standards for the Mégane range and the wider hatchback segment.
All-New Renault Mégane: emotive design
The new Mégane’s striking design makes it stand out within the increasingly crowded hatchback market. It’s lower, wider and longer than the previous car, giving it a more purposeful look that’s sporty, yet stylish.
New C-shaped LED daytime running lights, front and rear, give the Mégane an unmistakable lighting signature. Meanwhile, the familiar strong grille design leaves no doubt that this is a Renault through and through.
As your eye is drawn back towards the rear of the car, you’re bound to notice the strong shoulder line emphasising the muscular look. The All-New Renault Mégane has been designed to be low and sporty – bringing some coupe style to the family hatchback class. To this end, 18” diamond-cut alloy wheels are standard on the Signature Nav and GT cars. They complete a striking look that sets the All-New Mégane apart from the crowd.
Inside, the All-New Renault Mégane aims to create the ambience of a top class executive car. It has the quality, design flair and cutting edge technology to shame many more expensive models from classes above.
The 8.7” portrait touchscreen (standard on Dynamique S Nav and above) and wraparound centre console are unique touches, providing a focal point and incorporating the latest Renault R-LINK 2 technology that makes it easier than ever to interact with the features in the car.
The All-New Mégane is crafted from the finest materials. High quality plastics are used throughout while, depending on the model, leather and embossed velvet are hand-stitched for a quality, classy feel.
The fine leather-trimmed seats are standard on Signature Nav models and offered on Dynamique S cars as an option. All-New Renault Mégane GT and GT Line models bring the option of sporty Alcantara seats – adding yet more comfort and refinement to the car’s cabin.
All-New Renault Mégane GT: thrilling performance
Renault has a great reputation for building thrilling drivers’ cars that are also expertly judged for everyday driving. True to form, Renault’s engineers have tuned the All-New Renault Mégane GT for the perfect balance of agility, stability and comfort.
Being 25mm lower to the ground than the previous Mégane, yet with a wider wheelbase, pays dividends when it comes to handling. The adaptive driving modes ensure that the car is always ready for any road conditions.
Unique to the hatchback sector is the All-New Mégane’s ground-breaking 4CONTROL four-wheel steering system – fitted exclusively to the stunning All-New Renault Mégane GT. The advanced 4CONTROL system can aid the driver both in town and when cruising – improving the car’s agility at low speeds and improving stability at higher ones, while also requiring less effort from the driver.
The All-New Mégane’s engines draw on the latest innovations to supplement the car’s finely balanced chassis with outstanding performance. New ‘Energy’ technology allows the Mégane’s TCe turbo petrol engines to give the power and torque of a much larger-displacement unit, but without the associated fuel expense. Impressive torque figures of up to 205Nm ensure the Mégane range has the mid-range punch to make motorway driving as relaxing as possible.
Impressive performance is also available from the All-New Mégane’s dCi 110 diesel engines, which provide fuel consumption up to 76.4mpg (NEDC Combined) and CO2 emissions as low as 96g/km** – perfect for Company Car buyers.
Gone too are the days of conventional, power-sapping automatic gearboxes. With Renault’s Efficient Dual Clutch (EDC) All-New Megane buyers get lightning-fast gear changes combined with the ease of use of a conventional automatic.
All-New Renault Mégane: advanced technology
The All-New Renault Mégane is crammed with exciting technology features. Available as standard on Dynamique S Nav models and above is a portrait touchscreen that’s unique in the sector and once you’ve tried it, you’ll wonder why every manufacturer isn’t offering something similar.
The All-New Mégane actually offers a choice of 7-inch landscape or the 8.7-inch portrait screen sizes from Dynamique Nav trim upwards. The interface is designed to be responsive and intuitive, letting you control many aspects of the car, including the seats, ventilation controls, radio, and other multimedia settings all through the clear menu system.
When you order your All-New Mégane with one of the touchscreen systems, multimedia becomes a real strong point thanks to Renault’s R-LINK 2 system. It effortlessly connects with smartphones via Bluetooth®***, allowing hassle-free hands-free calls, as well as providing a top-class navigation system with live traffic information.
R-LINK 2 gives the driver unbridled access to a whole suite of connected apps. As well as live traffic, you can add the option of live weather, speed camera locations and info on local fuel prices. It truly is an infotainment system for the modern age.
Also controlled via the All-New Mégane’s touchscreen interfaces are the ‘MULTI-SENSE’ driving modes that allow you to effortlessly tailor the car’s performance on the road to your tastes. Eco (on non-GT variants), Comfort, Neutral, Perso, and Sport (the latter on Megane GT only) modes can alter everything – from the cabin lighting to the weight of the steering and throttle response.
It all means the All-New Mégane can be completely personalised to the way you want to drive it, whether you’re chasing fuel economy, looking for sharp handling on a twisty road or simply longing for a relaxing place to enjoy a long journey.
The ambient lighting system will set the mood in the cabin as it cycles through green, blue, red or violet shades, depending on which driving mode profile is selected. The steering weight will become heavier in Sport mode, or lighter in the Comfort and Eco modes, while the reconfigurable instrument cluster will show all the information you need, changing to match the MULTI-SENSE profile you’ve chosen.
Even before you get to the driving part, the All-New Mégane will welcome you as you approach. The key card’s presence signals the car to deploy the side mirrors, turn on the ambient lighting, and unlock the doors. This really is a family car that’s different to the norm.
All-New Renault Mégane: outstanding safety
Keeping All-New Renault Mégane owners safer and less distracted on the road is the availability of voice recognition system, allowing key functions to be controlled while you keep both hands on the wheel.
Not all the technology is this obvious, though. The All-New Renault Mégane has a range of electronic systems working away behind the scenes to deliver the highest standards of active safety. What else would you expect from a company that’s produced some of the safest cars of modern times?
The car is also available with the full range of Renault’s ADAS – Advanced Driver Assist Systems. On Dynamique Nav models you get the Lane Departure Warning system, automatic high beam headlights and Traffic Sign Recognition technology. Move up to the Dynamique S Nav and there’s the option of adding Renault’s hands free parking, Autonomous Emergency Braking and distance warning systems to further boost safety and ease of use.
All-New Renault Mégane: a new standard in the hatchback class
The All-New Renault Mégane’s stunning design and user-friendly technology, and advanced safety systems make it a car with the all-round abilities to redefine the family hatchback class.
All-New Renault Mégane has it all and to find out what makes it so special first hand, just visit your local Renault dealer.
*Available from Dynamique S Nav and above
** The official fuel consumption figures in mpg (l/100km) for the All-New Renault Mégane range: Urban 36.2 (7.8) - 68.9 (4.1); Extra Urban 80.7 (3.5) - 57.7 (4.9); Combined 76.4 (3.7) - 47.1 (6). The official CO2 emissions are 134-96g/km. EU Directive Regulation 692/2008 test environment figures. Fuel consumption figures may vary according to driving styles, road conditions and other factors.
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