The Renault Megane has long been offered not only in standard hatchback but also estate form, or Sport Tourer as Renault names it. This latest iteration of the car is no different and as you can see from the images above it is quite a handsome car to behold, with some aggressive strakes at the front and better resolved angles at the rear.
Practicality is obviously a mainstay with estates and this car is no different – a strong class contender here offering 521 litres of boot space. A whopping 1,504 litres of space is offered with the rear seats folded. Renault has always been strong on safety and this car is no different, having already been awarded a 5 star Euro NCAP rating.
There are 25 versions to choose from in total, so there should be a Sport Tourer to suit most budgets. Trim level names haven’t been altered since the previous edition, with Expression+, Dynamique, Dynamique S and Signature, as well as GT Line and GT all provide a comprehensive specification as standard.
At launch there is a choice of four engines on offer – two Energy TCe turbocharged petrol options with capacities and power outputs of 1.2-litre/130hp (manual and EDC) and 1.6-litre/205hp (GT only – EDC). The turbodiesel alternatives are a 1.5-litre dCi 110 unit, with manual or EDC transmission, or a 1.6-litre dCi 130 engine.
A six-speed Efficient Dual Clutch (EDC) automatic gearbox is available with the dCi 110 engine while a seven-speed EDC automatic gearbox is available with the TCe 130 engine. The seven-speed EDC automatic gearbox is standard with the TCe 205 engine for GT. The dCi 110 EDC automatic provides emissions as low as 98 g/km of CO2, compared to 96 g/km of CO2 for the manual version. The TCe 130 EDC automatic offers 122 g/km of CO2 – just two grams more than its manual counterpart, while the TCe 205 engine for the GT’s CO2 emissions are 134 g/km.
The Megane Sport Tourer is available with fuel economy of up to 76.4mpg (NEDC Combined), with CO2emissions as low as 96g/km. This is thanks to the sleek shape and low weight of the car, weighing from 1,340kg (TCe 130 versions); the engine’s Stop&Start system, which is standard on all manual models; the availability of a dual-clutch EDC transmission; an economical driving mode which optimises the engine’s performance when cruising; the Renault Driving eco2 feature to help owners adopt a more economical driving style and standard brake energy recovery.
In 2017, two further engine options will be available. The Hybrid Assist is a 1.5-litre dCi unit with electric assistance. The GT offering will be enhanced with the arrival of a dCi 165 1.6-litre twin-turbo unit.
All versions are covered by Renault’s four year warranty. The car is protected for four years or 100,000 miles (first two years have no mileage limit). There is also a three-year paint warranty and 12 years’ cover against corrosion. Renault servicing packages are available from £299 for and is required once a year or every 18,000 miles
The all new Renault Megane Sport Tourer is available to order from today, priced from £18,550 on-the-road. Orders will be taken from dealers from the 1st December 2016.
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