In a year that celebrates its 20th anniversary, the Renault Mégane debuts a new generation, seeking to maintain the leadership shown for several years in our market.
This new incarnation comes with a completely new aesthetic language, breaking with the previous model, and which includes some notes already debuted on the latest Clio, such as the well-dimensioned diamond on the front grille and stylized headlights, which also adds LED position lights Edge Light, lower air intakes and shapes that give it a very sophisticated look.
The same applies to the rear, completely redesigned to present more horizontal optical groups, with a wavy LED signature that converges to the diamond on the gate. Renault's designers also wanted to accentuate the quality of the interior in the interior, with top-of-the-line materials combined with a stylized but sober design, and above all practical, to complement the generous living space. The luggage compartment has a volume of 384 liters, which extends to 1247 liters, with the folding of the rear seats.
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The seats with excellent lateral support, upholstered in GT Line fabric, make an important contribution to comfort, together with the suspension and the careful filtering of the cabin, to guarantee a pleasant journey. The strong technological vein is evidenced by the 7” display of the TFT color displays, the Head-Up Display and the 7” central tactile screen of the R-Link 2 system, which includes navigation with internet connection.
Also in the technological chapter, the Renault Mégane offers, in the GT Line version, traffic sign recognition, tire pressure control, lane crossing alert, automatic light switching, light, rain and parking sensors at the front and rear and Multi-Sense driving modes.
In terms of comfort, the GT Line has as standard two-zone climate control, hands-free card and tinted windows at the rear, adding even more sporty items, such as the 17” wheels and the double exhaust outlet.
Since 2015, Razão Automóvel has been part of the panel of judges for the Essilor Car of the Year/Crystal Wheel Trophy award.
In terms of engine, the version proposed in the competition has the services of the 1.6 dCi, which develops 130 hp of power and 320 Nm of maximum torque, available from 1750 rpm. For this engine, combined with a six-speed manual gearbox, Renault announces an average consumption of 4 l/100 km and CO2 emissions of 103 g/km, an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 10 seconds and one speed maximum of 198 km/h.
In addition to the Essilor Car of the Year/Crystal Steering Wheel Trophy, the Renault Mégane Energy dCi 130 GT Line is also competing in the Family of the Year class, where it will face the Mazda3 CS SKYACTIV-D 1.5.
Motor: Diesel, four cylinders, turbo, 1598 cm3
Power: 130 HP/4000 rpm
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.0 s
Maximum speed: 198 km/h
Average consumption: 4.0 l/100 km
CO2 emissions: 103 g/km
Price: 30 300 euros
Text: Essilor Car of the Year/Crystal Wheel Trophy