Renault has launched the renewed Megane hatch and wagon range with fuel consumption cut buy 28%, thanks to the new TCEe 130 engine. Renault has also extended its warranty range to five years/unlimited km for the entire range.
The renewal of the Megane will be underpinned by a new TCe 130 turbocharged petrol engine coupled with 6-speed efficient dual clutch (EDC) automatic transmission – the first vehicle to receive this combination.
This engine debuted in the Megane range in late 2013 with a 6-speed manual transmission only and producing 97 kW and 205 Nm it was well received by customers looking for sprightly performance and efficiency. With a combined cycle performance of 5.6 litres per 100km and CO2 emissions of 129g when coupled with the EDC transmission, the new engine reduces fuel consumption 28% over the outgoing petrol engine.
The Megane diesel will be introduced with two entry-level specifications – the Megane Hatch Authentique with a price tag of $25,990 and the Megane Wagon Dynamique to cost $29,490.
The dCi 110 engine fitted in the Megane diesel variants has a fuel consumption figure of just 4.5 litres per 100km on the combined cycle – making it one of the most fuel-efficient diesel vehicles in its class. This engine produces 240 Nm at just 1750 rpm.
In July 2013, Renault Australia introduced the limited edition Megane GT220 Sport Wagon to bridge the gap between Renault’s central Megane range and the iconic Renault Sport vehicles. Increased global demand for this vehicle and for a hatch variant has resulted in another new addition to the Renault Megane range – the new Megane GT220 Hatch and the permanent inclusion of the Megane GT220 Sport Wagon to the Megane wagon line-up.
As with the Megane GT220 Sport Wagon, the Megane GT220 Hatch features the 2 litre turbocharged petrol engine from the Megane R.S. range. This has an output of 220 hp (or 162 kW) and 340 Nm and thanks to the addition of Stop&Start technology, has a combined cycle fuel consumption of just 7.3 litres per 100km. The Megane GT220 Hatch and Wagon both feature a 0-100km time of 7.6 seconds and a top speed of 240 km/h.
“As at the end of June, Renault Australia has sold a total of 1158 Meganes YTD in 2014. This is a strong number given we have been in run out in the past few months,” Renault Australia, corporate communications and sponsorship manager, Emily Fadeyev told AutoTalk.
Commenting on the launch of the renewed Megane range Justin Hocevar, managing director of Renault Australia, says: “We have already seen a very positive reaction by Renault customers to Laurens van den Acker’s design language with the award-winning Clio and we are confident customers will embrace the renewed Megane range.
“Megane represented approximately 27% of total Renault sales in 2013 and I am confident that the popularity of the Megane nameplate will continue to grow and be spearheaded by the renewed range. So far this year Renault sales have grown by 53% over the same period last year and the new Megane range will help to ensure our rate of growth continues strongly throughout the remainder of 2014,” Hocevar says.
All variants of the Megane Hatch and Wagon have a 5-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and five years’ roadside assist. All vehicles in the Megane range have one year servicing intervals and are covered by Renault’s capped price servicing program. The first three services are capped at $299 per service.
All versions of the Megane RS and Clio RS, delivered after July 1, 2014, will receive a five-year/unlimited kilometre warranty. In addition, the new Megane GT220 Hatch and Wagon launched this week will now also receive a five-year/unlimited kilometre warranty. Customers will also receive 5 years of roadside assistance. Pricing:
Mégane Hatch models
Mégane Hatch Authentique TCe 130 MT $20,990
Mégane Hatch Authentique TCe 130 EDC $23,490
Mégane Hatch Authentique dCi 110 EDC $25,990
Mégane Hatch GT-Line TCe 130 EDC $26,990
Mégane Hatch GT-Line dCi 110 EDC $29,490
Mégane Hatch GT-Line premium pack TCe 130 EDC $30,990
Mégane Hatch GT-Line premium pack dCi 110 EDC $33,490
Mégane Wagon Models
Mégane Wagon Dynamique TCe 130 EDC $26,990
Mégane Wagon GT-Line TCe 130 EDC $28,490
Mégane Wagon Dynamique dCi 110 EDC $29,490
Mégane Wagon GT-Line dCi 110 EDC $31,490
Mégane Wagon GT-Line premium pack TCe 130 EDC $32,490
Mégane Wagon GT-Line premium pack dCi 110 EDC $35,490
Mégane GT220 Hatch and Sport Wagon
Mégane GT220 Hatch $35,490
Mégane GT220 Sport Wagon $36,990
Mégane GT220 Hatch premium pack $39,490
Mégane GT220 Sport Wagon premium pack $40,990
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