2016 Renault Megane IV - ready to fight with the Germans?

The new, fourth generation 2016 Renault Megane is made on the same basis as the “presidential” Espace minivan and business saloon Talisman.

This does not announce that Megane 2016 wants to jump over the premium products, like the most fresh German competitor. No, Renault is simply looking for opportunities to increase earnings. In fact, all is subordinated to this goal. Renault has removed everything from the model range that did not turn into a profit, even if it was zero positive.

2016 Megane only with two pairs of doors. Even in sporty versions.

This means the end of the three doors Renault Megane Hatchback and Convertible, even the Sedan body type is at stake. A caravan Renault Megane Grandtour on the other hand remains. We can expect it in the shape of a fourth generation Megane next autumn, shortly followed by new 2016 Scenic, also built on the same basis. And although the Parisians wrapped this information in cotton wool, it is already clear that the new Megane RS will have two pairs of side doors, automatic transmission, as well as technical treat you’d want in all versions of the 2016 Renault Megane: 4control four-wheel steering.

The main highlights of the new Megane IV

Class: lower middle class
Production: Palencia (Spain)
Start of sales: at the end of February 2016, station wagon version following in autumn 2016
Est. price: from 15,000 USD / EUR

More dynamic and attractive appearance

Longer (+65 mm), wider and lower (-25 mm) than its predecessor

Vertical 8.7 inch touch screen

Four-wheel steering 4control (only in Megane GT)

Connectivity with Car Play and Android Auto not available (yet?)

Most security systems available

Four petrol and three diesel engines

Exemplary spaciousness and quality

4control in 2016 Renault Megane for the first time

New Megane GT: equiped with 4Control it radically enhances driving sensations with no penalty on comfort.

The so-called 4control is the system which, in favor of better flexibility at low and reliable position at higher speeds, turns the rear wheels. 4control already proved itself to be useful in the former Renault Laguna and Espace, and now for the first it will be available in 2016 Megane IV. Unfortunately, it is reserved only for the sports version Megane GT. The one with the powerful 150 kW (204 horsepower) turbo engine and 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Impressions from the first rides overlap with those of Renault. Megane GT is an athlete, who is comfortable enough for an everyday relaxing drive. GT is by no means a radical athlete, this privilege is reserved for a Megane RS version, created by engineers from the Renault Sport department and will come out of the workshops in 2017.

We can say that 2016 Renault Megane is a functional car. A so-called Multi-Sense system contributes a lot to this fact. Multi-Sense provides the choice of selecting different driving modes. It can be sporty responsive in one moment and the next moment you can travel comfortably like nothing happened.

Renault, where is applications mirroring from smart phones?

Megane 2016 R-Link 2 system with 8.7 inch vertical screen. But we are missing the smartphone connectivity.

At the official presentation of the car in Lisbon the most time was devoted to the big screen with the R-Link 2 system. At the same time Renault admitted that it is not in line with Apple’s or Google’s infotainment interface and that they are already behind some competitors (like Ford with SYNC 3 or new Tiguan). Megane will acquire the connectivity with smartphones (the mapping of telephone applications on a central digital display of the car) in the near future.

Dynamic shape is very popular

Dynamic shape is very popular among buyers. Megane IV definitely has it.

Renault is well aware that Megane customers like if the car is configured dynamically. This was proven with the number of sold versions of GT line. GT line is Megane with GT appearance and with conventional engines. But whether it’s GT, GT line or normal Megane, one feature will now be common to all of them. 2016 Renault Megane taillight will be “ON” all the time. Even during daytime.

We think that many participants on the roads may like this characteristic, but the idea grew on in the minds of Renault designers. They wanted to give the new 2016 Renault Megane something special. They emphasize that (on the road) we have a better view of the vehicle when driving behind, so that “something special” must be mounted on the rear end.

2016 Renault Megane tail lights are always ON. Nice.

Megane IV dimensions:

Length: 4,359 mm.

Width: 1,814 mm.

Height: 1,447 mm.

Wheelbase: 2,669 mm.

Turning circle: 11.8 m.

Trunk: 384 / 1,247 liters.

Fuel tank capacity: 47 l (50 l – Megane GT).

What about new Megane 2016 engines?

Megane IV will be available with three turbo petrol and three turbo diesel engines. The power of four-cylinder petrol engines ranging from 74 kW (100 hp) to 151 kW (205 hp) and for diesel from 66 kW (90 hp) to 118 kW (165 hp).

Energy TCe 100
gasoline 4-cylinder engine; 1,198 cm3; 100 hp / 4,500 rev/min; 175 Nm / 1500 rev/min; 6-speed manual transmission; two-wheel drive; 179 km / h; 0-100: 12,3 s; 5,3 l / 100 km; 120 g CO2 / km
SCE 115 (only in some countries)
gasoline 4-cylinder engine; 1,598 cm3; 115 hp / 4,500 rev/min; 156 Nm / 4000 rev/min; 5-speed manual transmission; two-wheel drive; 191 km / h; 0-100: 12.2 s;
Energy TCe 130
gasoline 4-cylinder engine; 1,198 cm3; 130 hp/ 5,500 rev/min; 205 Nm / 1,500 rev/min; 6-speed manual transmission; two-wheel drive; 197 km / h; 0-100: 10.6 s; 5,3 l / 100 km; 119 g CO2 / km
Energy TCe 130 EDC
gasoline 4-cylinder engine; 1,198 cm3; 130 hp / 5,500 rev/min; 205 Nm / 1,500 rev/min; 7-speed automatic transmission EDC; two-wheel drive; 199 km / h; 0-100: 10.3 s;
Energy TCe 205 EDC (Mégane GT)
gasoline 4-cylinder engine; 1,618 cm3; 205 hp / 6,000 rev/min; 280 Nm / 2,400 rev/min; 7-speed automatic transmission EDC; two-wheel drive, four-wheel steering 4control; 230 km / h; 0-100: 7.1 s; 6l / 100 km; 134g CO2 / km
Energy dCi 90
Diesel 4-cylinder engine; 1,461 cm3; 90 hp / 4,000 rev/min; 220 Nm / 1,750 rev/min; 6-speed manual transmission; two-wheel drive; 174 km / h; 0-100: 13.4 s; 3,7 l / 100 km; 95 g CO2 / km
Energy dCi 110
Diesel 4-cylinder engine; 1,461 cm3; 110 hp / 4,000 rev/min; 260 Nm / 1,750 rev/min; 6-speed manual transmission; two-wheel drive; 187 km / h; 0-100: 11.3 s; 3,7 l / 100 km; 95 g CO2 / km
Energy dCi 110 Eco 2
Diesel 4-cylinder engine; 1,461 cm3; 110 hp / 4,000 rev/min; 260 Nm / 1,750 rev/min; 6-speed manual transmission; two-wheel drive; 188 km / h; 0-100: 11.2 s; 3,3 l / 100 km; 86 g CO2 / km
Energy dCi 110 EDC
Diesel 4-cylinder engine; 1,461 cm3; 110 hp / 4,000 rev/min; 250 Nm / 1,750 rev/min; 6-speed automatic transmission; two-wheel drive; 187 km / h; 0-100: 12,3 s; 3,7 l / 100 km; 95 g CO2 / km
Energy dCi 130
Diesel 4-cylinder engine; 1,598 cm3; 130 hp / 4,000 rev/min; 320 Nm / 1,750 rev/min; 6-speed manual transmission; two-wheel drive; 198 km / h; 0-100: 10.0 s; 4 l / 100 km; 103 g CO2 / km
Energy dCi 165 EDC
Diesel 4-cylinder engine; 1,598 cm3; 165 hp; 380 Nm; 6-speed automatic transmission; two-wheel drive.

2016 Renault Megane Diesel Hybrid for companies

Even more impressive are the new features in the cabin. A projector that shows the vehicle speed to the driver in the direction of his view. Or a large 8.7-inch vertical tablet on the center console, sensitive almost as good as the latest smart phones. Megane 2016 of course also received a long series of assistance systems and modern ECO engines. And Megane gave the promise. In 2017 comes the hybrid.

It will not be a hybrid drive which will be able to run the vehicle solely on electricity. Nor it will have the batteries which are rechargeable at charging stations. Renault says that these technologies are still fairly expensive and with Megane Hybrid they would like to reach a wider circle of customers.

The electric motor in new Megane will therefore only offer some help to diesel engine so that it can achieve lower fuel consumption and lower emissions. Those characteristics are increasingly important when companies choose vehicles for their fleets and with such an affordable hybrid, Renault is coming towards them. Also, because they expect to sell 60 percent of all 2016 Meganes to businesses.

Megane 2016 rear view.

Megane 2016 price list

One of the best things about the 2016 Megane is its price. When you take everything into consideration this car is almost unbelievably cheap. The entry model of 2016 Renault Megane IV will be available at the price of 13,990 EUR (SCE 115). Given all the facts, it is definitely worth its price. But who can tell, as always the market will decide if that is true or not.

Other prices depend on the engine and equipment. Starting with petrol options, 2016 Renault Megane Energy TCe 100 price begins from 14,490 EUR, Energy TCe 130 version is 17,490 EUR, Energy TCe 130 EDC starts from 20,900 EUR and the most expensive is Renault Megane GT with Energy TCe 205 EDC engine which will cost you at least 24,900 EUR.

Diesel lovers have to pay at least 16,300 EUR for Megane Energy dCi 90, Energy dCi 110 will cost you 16,800 EUR (with EDC 19,900 EUR). If you would like the 130 horsepower version, then Megane Energy dCi 130 is the one for you and will cost 19,990 EUR. The price for the top of the range diesel engine version Renault Megane GT Energy dCi 165 EDC (Megane GT) is not available yet.