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Renault Megane III

Compact Hatchback

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Product Overview

Renault Megane III is an affordable compact hatchback in production from 2008 to 2015. It was available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.2 to 2.0 liters.

Compared to the Mk2 Megane, the Megane III has a more conventional styling but is not really good-looking at all. It is essentially a larger Clio in design. Renault started using CVTs, which isn't conducive to good driving characteristics or long-term reliability.

Still, the Megane doesn't use independent rear suspensions.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 20%

Pros

Low fuel consumption
Decent engine reliability

Cons

No powerful engine options
Only available with small engines
No independent rear suspensions
Questionable CVT and auto gearboxes

What external reviewers found

External score 88%

Pros

Superb on-road performance
Impressive handling
Gorgeous interior
Powerful engine
Lots of fun to drive

Cons

Cup suspension isn't as good as standard
Rear visibility could be better
No air-conditioning
No lap time

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Specifications

Variants shown:

1.2 TCe 115

1.2 TCe 132

1.2 TCe 132 AT

1.4 TCe 130

1.5 dCi 110

1.5 dCi 110 AT

1.5 dCi 90

1.5 dCi 95

1.6 100

1.6 dCi 130

1.9 dCi 131

2.0 140 CVT

GT 2.0 dCi 160

GT 2.0 dCi 165

GT 2.0 TCe 180

GT 2.0 TCe 220

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External Reviews

carmagazine^[1]

Reviewer score 83% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carmagazine have found:

Renault's new Megane RS 265 Trophy recently smashed the Nurburgring lap record for front-wheel drive cars. Unlike previous Trophy-badged Renaults, the 265 doesn't have any trick suspension components over and above the standard Cup-chassis'd, LSD-equipped car. The 265 is brilliant to drive, but £1200 for some different rubber and an ECU remap isn't spectacular value.

Pros

Superb on-road performance
Lots of fun to drive

Cons

Cup suspension isn't as good as standard
Rear visibility could be better

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References

^ Renaultsport Megane 265 Trophy (2011) review. [carmagazine].

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