Introduction
Renault Megane
Drivers looking for a well-priced family car may want to consider the Renault Megane. Priced from £13,250 to £22,785 on the road, it is available in a number of different models, including five-door hatchback and three-door saloon.
The 1.4 TCe uses a fuel-efficient turbocharger to boost the power of the small engine. It does 0-60mph in 9.6 seconds with a maximum speed of 124 mph and combined fuel consumption of 43.5 mpg.
The three-door Renault Megane Coupe comes with a choice of 1.5litre or 1.9litre diesel and 1.6litre and 2.0litre petrol engines. The coupe has a sporty look, which sets it apart from the hatchback. The 2.0 model does 0-60mph in 7.8 seconds with a maximum speed of 142 mph and returns an extremely economical combined fuel consumption of 62.8 mpg.
With a visually impressive and stylish appearance the Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet offers options of 1.6, 2.0 and 2.0litre petrol turbo engines. The diesel range takes in the 1.5litre dCi, 1.9litre dCi and the 2.0litre dCi 150. The 2.0 Turbo achieves 0-60mph in 8.6 seconds with a maximum speed of 136 mph and combined fuel consumption of 35.7 mpg. Removing the roof is a simple process, which only requires the press of a button.
Other models in the range include the Renault Megane Extreme, at the lower end of the price scale, the Renault Megane Renault Sport 250 in the £20,000 and above bracket, the Sport Saloon, Sport Tourer estate and the Renault Megane World Series.