This is Renault's new Megane, which has been revealed early after these pictures leaked onto the web.
Due to be introduced at next month's Paris motor show, the third-generation Megane will go on sale in November this year at comparable prices to the current car.
Separate three and five-door (or coupe and hatchback) versions of the Megane are planned for this generation. You're looking at the five-door, and pictures of the coupe will emerge after the Paris show, with sales beginning early next year. According to company sources, only the bonnet, rear bumper and headlights are shared across the two cars, so prepare for something a little more radical.
We know that Renault's priorities during the development of the new Megane were to achieve improved quality, better value for money and better powertrain efficiency than the current Megane. Comfort and refinement are also thought to be a key part of the new Megane's brief.
The aesthetic is a far cry from the more adventurous spirit of its direct antecedent, and more in line with the more conservative-looking, fleet-targetted Laguna. There's no bustle-back hatch here, and a much more conventional silhouette. Flame-like headlights, a wave-like shoulderline and a thick, tapered C-pillar are the highlights.
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Re: Leaked: Renault Megane
You have to hope renault have made a better fist of reliability this time. Truly awful on the current megane, right up to the 08 cars....i know, i have one, and the megane forum is awash with reports of malfunctioning and failing meganes. One particularly regular and highly expensive fault is when the dephaser pulley on the 1.6 controlling the VVT system gives up the ghost. Very common, completely debilitating, £600 a pop, and tho widely reported, Renault refuse to recall.
If they are looking at current owners upgrading they need to restore confidence in their uk customer service and approach, or they will continue to suffer their reported current sales decline.
As for this cars looks, i think its more balanced than the nose heavy laguna, and has some interesting flourishes.
But, the last megane sold on looks and safety....it was different. This car
(5dr at least) is not as distinctive, and the opposition have caught up with safety.
With kia offering the good to drive attractive and safe ceed, with a 7 year warranty, i have had my fingers burnt with renault, and know what i would buy next time.
What is the new meganes USP?
Re: Leaked: Renault Megane
I agree it does look generic.. but I hated the last 'Megraine' simply because it wasted so much space, was fat, used horrid cheap plastics inside and had a tailgate that when opened was targeted at your temples.. OUCH and hence the megraine
This prettier Megane, follows the crowd far to much.. the driver is sat whey back in the cabin.. fabulous in a crash, but for driver involvement and control? All this and a small glass area means it will be a nightmare to see out of too..
I do like the very Renault and very distinctive front end styling, its much prettier than with the Laguna in my opinion and follows the Renault identity with the bull nose, grill less styling