Renault Mégane

The Renault Mégane is a manufactured since the autumn of 1995 by the French automobile manufacturer Renault car in the compact class. He came as the successor to the Renault 19 on the market and is now being built in the third generation.

The term Mégane was once used for a study of Renault from 1988.

• 2.1 facelift
• 2.2 trim levels
• 2.3 engines
• 2.4 Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet 2.4.1 engines

• 3.1 facelifts
• 3.2 trim levels
• 3.3 engines

Megane ( BA, 1995-2003)

Renault Megane Hatchback (1995-1999)

The Renault Mégane was launched in October 1995 as a five-door hatchback and three-door station wagon coupe. In November 1996, the Van Scénic was followed, in February 1997, Saloon ( Classic), and in April 1997 the convertible.

Also starting in 1997, the anti-lock system for the Mégane in Germany was on board as standard.

Renault Mégane Scénic (1996-1999)

Renault Mégane Classic (1997-1999)

Renault Megane Cabrio (1997-1999)

Facelift

In March 1999, a revision of the series has been carried out, which included a redesigned front, redesigned taillights and a revised interior. At the same time came last body variant of the Combined Grand Tour to do so. The Mégane Scénic received a facelift in September 1999. Since then, he is only sold as Scénic and classified as a separate series.

As of October 2000, new equipment lines, a new common-rail diesel and smaller optical embellishments such as a chrome strip around the grille or painted door handles were added ( depending on the version ). According to the website of the Euro - NCAP achieved Mégane (1999) a rating of four stars in the European standard crash test.

The hatchback was replaced in November 2002, which variants Classic ( Saloon ), Grand Tour ( wagon) and Convertible have been gradually replaced in the following year. In Venezuela, the first generation Mégane is still produced in the version as Mégane Classic and marketed.

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Renault Mégane Classic (1999-2003)

Renault Megane Grand Tour (1999-2003)

Renault Megane Cabrio (1999-2003)

Equipment variants

In the various versions of the Mégane could get between first three (later four) base variants decide where " RXE " (later: "Privilege " ) was the best -equipped variant. The trim levels were:

• Eco ( most economical engine )
• RN
• RT
• RXE

• Authentique
• Expression (outside Germany )
• Dynamique
• Privilege ( includes all optional packages )

In addition, you could choose between four options packages, according to which the equipment and the materials have been improved. " Luxe" corresponds to the highest quality equipment. The following packages were available:

• Fairway
• Confort
• Dynamique Luxe
• Luxe

Motors

* Vmax data for hatchback.

Mégane Coach / Coupe

Renault Megane Coach 2.0 16V ( 1995-1999)

The Mégane Coach ( as of March 1999: Coupe) is the three-door version of the first Mégane and at the same time a smaller sports coupe. He shares a common basis with the Megane convertible. The name Coach was used only in some countries such as Germany and Italy, France and England was the model from the beginning coupe.

In contrast to the hatchback version, there were some different, more powerful engine options and special models. Thus, three trim levels were available at the Coach:

• Fashion Coach (standard with air conditioning and electric windows )
• Coach Monte Carlo Rally ( with partial leather trim and white gauges )
• Trim Line ( full leather trim, heated front screen, CD changer, heated seats )

The coupe was until September 2000, only in the models, the " coupe " and " sports coupe " available. The equipment included sports seats, electric. Windows (rear electr. Vent windows ), ABS, trip computer, immobilizer, leather steering wheel, fog lamps and the "sport" in addition a rear spoiler, alloy wheels, air conditioning and a CD radio.

As of October 2000 then four model facilities were available:

• Expression ( only 1.4 16V )
• Dynamique
• Evidence
• Privilege

In the summer of 2002, the production of the Mégane Coupé ran out.

Motors

Coach Phase I

Coupé Phase 2

Mégane ( Type M, 2002-2009 )

Renault Mégane five-door hatchback (2002-2006)

The second generation of Mégane was available from November 2002. At the start it was the three - and five-door hatchbacks. In August 2003, followed by both the saloon and the Combi Grand Tour. It is produced in plants in France ( Mégane CC in Douai, Mégane Sport in Dieppe ), Spain ( three-and five-door hatchback, as well as the Grand Tour in Palencia ) and in Turkey ( Mégane saloon in Bursa).

The trunk has depending on the model between 330 ( hatchback ) and 520 liters ( Grand Tour ) volume.

The Mégane Renault continued its development in terms of vehicle safety - especially for occupant protection - continued, reaching with this model five stars in the Euro NCAP crash test.

Renault Mégane three-door (2002-2006)

Renault Megane Saloon (2003-2006)

Renault Megane Grand Tour (2003-2006)

Facelift

In January 2006, the series received a facelift. The optical changes were limited to a slightly modified front fascia and redesigned tail lights.

At the Geneva Motor Show 2007 was a Renault Megane Sport ( RS) with the already known from Laguna, Espace and Vel Satis, presented new 2.0 dCi engine with 127 kW ( 173 hp). Thus, there are now in addition to the petrol engine with 165 kW and 169 also a sporty diesel.

In late November 2008, the hatchback version has already been renewed. The coupe came in January 2009 and the Grand Tour followed in June 2009. The Coupé-Cabriolet is available since June 2010, at the dealership. The saloon is since August 2010 replaced by the independent model Fluence positioned.

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Renault Megane Saloon (2006-2009)

Renault Megane Grand Tour (2006-2009)

Renault Mégane RS (2006-2008)

Equipment variants

For the sedan and the station wagon could choose four basic trim levels. The special models offered technical refinements and innovations such as the keyless entry system Keycard Handsfree and a different combination of colors, fabrics and materials. The following services could choose:

• Authentique
• Avantage ( special model based on the Authentique )
• Exception ( special model based on the Dynamique )
• Emotion
• Expression (outside Germany )
• Dynamique
• Privilege ( includes all optional packages )

In addition, you could choose three option packages, according to which the equipment and materials were raised again. " Luxe" corresponds to the highest quality equipment. The following three packages you could choose:

• Fairway
• Confort
• Luxe

Motors

• FAP ( Filtre à particules ) = particulate filter

Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet

Renault Mégane CC (2003-2006)

The Renault Mégane (CC coupe -cabriolet ) was from September 2003 onwards the merchants. It is based on the Mégane II and has a special feature on a two-piece glass sunroof. To predecessor Mégane Cabrio exist practically nothing in common.

The convertible top can be lowered electro-hydraulically at the touch in the trunk. The boot capacity is 190 liters with the roof closed 490 l, with recessed roof. The time for opening and closing is 22 seconds. The roof can be opened or closed when standing or slowly rolling vehicle, this, the engine must not be running.

In contrast to the Peugeot 307 CC, which has a similar built by Magna Car Top Systems roof section is for the manufactured by Karmann Renault roof next to the rear window and the actual " roof " made ​​of glass. With an integrated sun shade it can be darkened.

The vehicle has four seats.

The safety equipment fitted as standard besides ABS, ESP, six airbags, belt tensioners, belt force limiters are also Isofix child seat mountings on all seats except the driver's seat and, optionally, in the event of a rollover automatically extending rear headrests as an active rollover protection. The vehicle received five stars in the Euro NCAP crash test, equivalent to the highest rating.

In January 2006, a revision was also made on the Mégane CC. Externally, the vehicles of phase 1 and phase 2 are mainly distinguished by the slightly modified front end and at the rear of additional writings.

Motors

• FAP ( Filtre à particules ) particulate filter

Megane ( Z type, since 2008)

Renault Mégane five-door hatchback (2008-2012)

Since 29 November 2008, the third generation of the Renault Mégane is on the market. The official presentation took place at the Auto Show in Paris in October 2008.

The equipment includes the keycard hands-free function, an analog tachometer and a digital speedometer. When navigating, you put first on the Carminat 3, which was later replaced by cheaper Carminat TomTom. In addition, safety and environmental friendliness have been optimized.

The coupe is available since 23 January 2009 and has an independent body. The three-door version is fitted with a sportier suspension - equipped and alloy wheels - 12 mm lower than the five-door.

Since June 21, 2009, there is again a combination named Grand Tour.

In November 2009, the Sport version was followed by R. S. from the Mégane coupe with a 2.0 16V turbo engine ( TCe ), which delivers 184 kW (250 hp). As a lap time of the vehicle on the Nürburgring Nordschleife is the manufacturer 8:08 minutes.

A new Coupé-Cabriolet rounds since 11 June 2010, the pallet.

In addition, Renault presented at the IAA 2009 a derived from the Mégane saloon. The sale of the Renault Fluence began in August 2010. This is the Samsung SM3, which is being built for the European market with different front in Turkey.

Renault Mégane Coupé (2009-2012)

Renault Megane Grand Tour (2009-2012)

Renault Mégane CC (2010-2012)

Renault Mégane R. S.

Facelifts

In April 2012, the Mégane has undergone a revision. The fog lights are now connected directly to the air inlet. In addition, three new engines are offered with a start -stop system.

In January 2014, the Mégane series with the exception of the coupe - cabriolet, which follows in March 2014, was revised. In particular, the front-end design has been changed.

Equipment variants

In the third generation of Mégane different basic versions are available, with " Luxe " and " Privilege" ( in Austria ) is the highest quality version. The trim levels are:

• Authentique ( entry-level version in Austria, also called " tonic ", and since January 2010 also in Germany, not available on the Coupe )
• Expression ( not available in Germany for the coupe, in Austria from 2008 to 2010 for all Megane versions)
• Dynamique ( entry-level version for the coupe )
• Extreme ( special model in Austria Coupe)
• TomTom ( special model in Germany and Austria in five-door and the Grand Tour )
• Emotion ( Special Edition at October Coupe 2010-2011 in Germany )
• Night & Day ( special edition in Germany from 2009 to 2010, in Switzerland 2011)
• Luxe (includes all optional packages )
• Privilege ( in Austria and Switzerland - roughly equivalent to the Luxe version)
• GT ( TCe only 180 or dCi 160, from PH2 then " TCe 190 Start / Stop" or " dCi 165 FAP ", next there is the option package " GT Line " for all Dynamique engines )
• GT 220 (only " TCe 220 ​​" (RS ) motor / model variant available only for Megane Grand Tour )
• Sport ( only " TCe 250 " / " Megane Coupe RS and Megane Coupe TCe 265 RS Trophy " from PH2 only TCe265 )

Motors

• TCe = Turbo Control Efficiency