The limited-run Launch Edition is still available to order at the time of writing, and comes with a unique set of 20-inch alloy wheels, as well as a gold ‘F1 blade’ on the front bumper, nine-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, digital rear-view mirror and a 3D surround-view camera setup.įinally, there’s the new range-topping Iconic specification. However, we’d recommend upgrading to the Techno trim if you can because it gets additional Google services like built-in navigation, as well as 20-inch alloys, chrome exterior trim, adaptive LED headlights, customised driving modes, 48-colour ambient lighting, wireless smartphone charging, plus adaptive cruise control, blind-spot recognition and rear cross-traffic alert. Plus, six paint colours with the option of a two-tone finish, and either 18 or 20-inch alloy wheels.Įntry-level Equilibre cars come with loads of kit including a nine-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, LED headlights, heated front seats and steering wheel, a reversing camera, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 130kW rapid charging, and the functionality for over-the-air updates. There's four trim levels to choose with the Megane E-Tech – Equilibre, Techno, Launch Edition and Iconic. That said, you needn’t worry about going into reverse when trying to turn your wipers on. The steering wheel is a slightly unusual shape but looks great and is comfortable to hold, though having four separate stalks behind it for the gear selector, indicators, media controls and wipers, as well as the paddles of the regenerative braking, is a bit messy. Other nice details include the use of textured fabric for the dashboard itself, which looks nicer than the usual leather or plastic. In fact, all the buttons in the Megane’s cabin are easy to use – unlike the Cupra Born or Volkswagen ID.3’s infuriating touch-sensitive switchgear. Below that is a row of physical climate controls, which are a welcome addition to an already very functional cabin. Here it pairs a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel with a nine-inch central touchscreen, the latter being heavily angled towards the driver. Renault introduced its new driver-focused cockpit design with the Megane E-Tech. Add to that a Google-powered infotainment system that sets a new benchmark in this class, and Renault has knocked it out of the park with the electric Megane’s interior. There are a lot of plastics used throughout the cabin, but the same is true of the MG4 EV and Volkswagen ID.3, and the Renault’s cabin design is significantly more impressive than either. This is helped by the fact that the doors and switchgear all have a weighty feel to them. Regardless of your preference, you get a 6-speed manual as standard along with the option to spec an automatic transmission if you want it.ĬO 2 emissions and fuel consumption can be significantly reduced if you choose the Megane Sport Tourer E-Tech Plug-in Hybrid which combines two electric motors with a 1.6-litre petrol engine to provide an electric driving range of up to 40 miles in an urban setting.Compared to the outgoing Renault ZOE, the Megane E-Tech’s interior quality is an astronomical leap forward. Expecting around 60 mpg on a combined cycle isn't unreasonable with this unit. If you spend a lot of time on the motorway, then the frugal 1.5-litre diesel is the one for you. Regular driving will return just under 45 mpg on a combined cycle. The 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine produces 138 bhp and is punchy enough to make progress swift in the Megane. There is also the not-so-small matter of the Megane R.S hatchback, which boasts an exclusive 280 bhp turbocharged 1.8-litre engine and deploys its power through a clever limited-slip differential. Renault offer two engines for the Megane, which consist of a petrol and diesel option.
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