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The new Renault Megane Coupe – a return to this market segment after an absence of five years. Renault launched the first Megane Coupe in 1996, which became Britain’s best-selling entry-level coupe for five years running.

Otherwise all-new, the Renault Megane Coupe is largely based on the platform of the Megane 2, though it gets significant modifications, including a re-designed rear beam axle, a new, more rigidly located front subframe and new electric power st...Read the full article

I think this looks rather good, it will be interesting to read what the UK r/h drive version is like. Looks like a decent alternative to the VW Scirocco on the styling front, more distinctive certainly. Thank goodness Renault have moved away from the previous model's appalling styling. They will have to make sure it is of a decent build quality if its going to compete and be a desireable coupe that pulls customers away from the German alternatives.

Helluvalot better looking than the Laguna Coupe.

Is it really a coupe though?  Surely it's just the three-door version of the hatchback, destined to be sold in basey trim for £9995 from a car supersite near you before the end of next month...

 Well, in that case...

 Helluva good looking 3 door hatchback :-)

kerrecoe:

Helluvalot better looking than the Laguna Coupe.

I'll second that - I especially like the Evora-esque way the side glass meets the rear window  - a world away from "thunder thighs" (bless).  I'm not so sure about the silver sideburns on the front bumper though, but the fact that it's based on the old model bodes well for the RS version.  Qaife/Torsen diff? Yes please!