2016 renault megane press release

1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2,286 WORDS 15th
SEPTEMBER 2015 (13h00 UK)
RENAULT REVEALS DYNAMICALLY STYLED, HIGH-TECH NEW
MÉGANE AT FRANKFURT
• Wide range of highly-efficient engines, with diesel hybrid to come
• Dynamic exterior with distinctive front and rear lighting
• Fuel economy of up to 85.6mpg with CO2 as low as 86g/km
• GT version created in association with Renaultsport
• 4Control four-wheel steering – unique in class
• Multi-Sense: personal driving modes and settings
• Portrait-style 8.7-inch display screen among several class firsts
• Loaded with high-tech features, including colour head-up display
• Based on Renault’s Common Module Family (CMF) platform
• On sale in Europe from early 2016, in UK from summer 2016
The dynamic-looking, high-quality, All-New Mégane – loaded with technology
features from higher-segment cars – is Renault’s star attraction at this year’s
IAA in Frankfurt. Alongside a range of highly-efficient petrol and diesel
engines, it will be available from launch as a GT created in association with
Renaultsport. A ‘Hybrid Assist’ diesel will be added in 2017. The new Mégane
goes on sale in mainland Europe early next year with UK deliveries
anticipated in the summer
“The new Mégane plays an integral part in Renault’s design renewal
strategy,” says Laurens van den Acker, Senior Vice President, Corporate
Design. “Its dynamic lines project both sensuality and status, while its
assertive proportions provide it with a well-planted stance on the road and its
sculpted forms and strong shoulders hint at the brand’s Latin roots. It features
a distinctive lighting signature both front and rear, by day as well as by night,
and its elegant interior exudes an unmistakeable cockpit feel.”
The new Mégane is based on Renault’s Common Module Family (CMF)
vehicle architecture, which makes it possible to offer high-tech features
normally available only in cars from higher segments. A number are segment
firsts, including a full colour head-up display, a 7-inch colour Thin Film

2. Transistor (TFT) instrument display, a portrait-format 8.7-inch R-Link 2
touchscreen and 4Control four-wheel steering for the GT.
The six highly-efficient engines that will be available at launch have power
outputs ranging from 90 to 205hp, with fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
as low as 85.6mpg and 86g/km for the ENERGY dCi 110.
Dynamic styling with a distinctive lighting signature
The new Mégane’s dynamic stance is founded on well-balanced proportions.
It is 64mm longer (4,359mm) and 25mm lower (1,447mm) than the third-
generation Mégane, and has a 28mm longer wheelbase (2,669mm), which is
greater than that of rival models. The front and rear track widths have been
widened by 47mm and 39mm respectively to 1,591mm and 1,586mm, while
the rear overhang has been shortened compared. Wheel sizes of up to 18
inches will be available.
At the front, Renault’s corporate identity is evident in the large, upright
diamond logo and broad grille. This is accentuated by daytime running lights
incorporating LED technology to provide a distinctive C-shaped signature that
extends down to the bumper. Higher-end versions feature full-LED lighting
modules for both dipped and main beams. This Pure Vision LED technology
delivers a significant improvement in night-time vision compared with halogen
lighting.
Thanks to its strongly sculpted shoulders, the new Mégane radiates the
sensuality embedded in Renault design. Taut and precise lines along the
lower part of the body and bonnet align towards the front to enhance the
dynamic poise of the car. Chrome trim at the front and around the side
windows, badges and door handles emphasises the quality of the new
Mégane.
There are air scoops either side at the front, deflectors at the rear and
motorised flaps which automatically close to reduce drag, making the new
Mégane an extremely aerodynamically efficient car and contributing towards
its low fuel consumption and emissions.

3. The rear light units, also all-LED, feature tail lights that are permanently
illuminated. This novel horizontal signature helps to accentuate the car’s
width. Thanks to new Edge Light technology, it provides a slender 3D brush
stroke effect that emits a purple-hued red light.
Elegant, cockpit-style interior
The new Mégane has a cockpit-style interior with a suite of high-tech features
clustered around the driver to create an enveloping L-shape. They include a
number of class firsts: a full colour head-up display, traditionally reserved
for vehicles in higher segments; a 7-inch colour Thin Film Transistor (TFT)
instrument display; and a portrait-format 8.7-inch R-Link 2 touchscreen as an
alternative to the landscape 7-inch screen.
Special focus has been placed on the finish, quality of materials and harmony
of the cabin. The soft-touch dashboard extends in a continuous sweep to the
top door cappings. It also runs from the lower edge of the dashboard to the
centre console. High-end versions feature a full-grain Nappa leather-trimmed
steering wheel with elegant chrome detailing, which is echoed on the
instrument, air vent, console and switch surrounds.
A tall and broad centre console incorporates a fore/aft adjustable armrest.
Higher-end versions focus attention on the console with two slender lines of
glowing light, the hue of which can be personalised.
Sculpted seats provide optimum comfort and support with the help of dual
density foam. Taking their inspiration from the worlds of interior furnishings
and leather goods, the seat materials are warm and modern. Special attention
has been paid to the detailing of the top stitching on the seats and door
casings.
There are five upholstery grades, all in shades of black. High-end versions are
available with plush velour developed with Alcantara, giving a powerful lustre
and an intense black 3D effect. High-end versions come with heated seats
and electric lumbar adjustment. The driver seat incorporates a massage
function.

4. The new Mégane’s boot capacity of 434 litres is the second largest in the
compact car sector and is complemented by interior stowage space totalling
25 litres. Rear knee room of 175mm is a 20mm improvement over that of the
third generation Mégane, while shoulder width (1,441mm at the front,
1,390mm in the rear) is amongst the segment’s best. The new Mégane
consequently delivers the best of both worlds when it comes to rear
passenger space and boot capacity.
BOSE audio systems ensure high quality sound. Engineers from BOSE
worked in close co-operation with their counterparts at Renault to optimise the
integration of the nine speakers, subwoofer and digital amplifier so that the
sound is precise, balanced, tailor-engineered and crystal clear.
Technology from higher segments
The use of the CMF modular architecture permits the new Mégane to offer
features more usually associated with larger and more expensive cars, and is
drawn from the new Espace and Talisman. This comprehensive suite of
technologies is unique in the segment and includes the head-up display, TFT
instrument display and portrait-style 8.7-inch screen, plus Multi-Sense
technology and 4Control.
The retractable colour head-up display enhances safety by reducing the
amount of time the driver needs to look away from the road to take in the most
important information – speed, navigation instructions and driving aids.
There is a comprehensive selection of Advanced Driver Assistance
Systems (ADAS), controlled through the R-Link 2 tablet. They include
adaptive cruise control and automated emergency braking; lane departure,
safe distance and speed limit warnings, the latter linked to traffic sign
recognition; and blind spot monitoring. A reversing camera, automatic
switching between main and dipped headlight beams, hands-free parking and
front, rear and side parking aids are also available.

5. Higher-specification models feature R-Link 2 complete with an 8.7-inch
portrait-format display as an alternative the landscape-style 7-inch screen.
The portrait display screen employs capacitive ‘pinch & zoom’ technology
for easier use, much like that of a smartphone or tablet computer.
R-Link 2 includes voice recognition for safe operation of the navigation,
telephone, apps and radio. Its three customisable home pages allow swift
access to the most frequently used functions. A connectivity package,
including a 12-month subscription to TomTom LIVE services and access to
the R-Link Store, expands its scope.
The content of the 7-inch colour TFT instrument display can be customised,
depending on the selected driving mode. The dashboard displays not only
fundamental data like speed, but also numerous other information relating to
navigation or driving aids.
Renault’s innovative Multi-Sense technology allows users to personalise
their driving experience by modifying accelerator pedal and engine response,
adjusting the speed of the gearshifts performed by the Efficient Dual Clutch
(EDC) automatic transmission and controlling the massage function of the
seats and the cabin lighting environment. The Multi-Sense button on the
centre console provides instant access to these functions.
The system offers a choice of five different driving modes – Sport, Normal,
Comfort, Perso and Eco. On the GT version, Eco is replaced by an R.S. Drive
mode.
Five different interior lighting ambiances are available: red, green, blue, purple
and brown. The illumination covers the centre console, as well as the front
and rear doors of high-end versions, and is linked to the display colour on the
TFT screen and the portrait-format multimedia display.

6. Engines from 90 to 205hp, with outstanding efficiency
The new Mégane will be available with six highly-efficient engines from launch
– three ENERGY dCi diesels delivering 90, 110 or 130hp, and three TCe
petrol units with outputs of 100, 130 or 205hp. The EDC dual-clutch automatic
transmission will be offered with the dCi 110 (six-speed) and the TCe 130
(seven-speed) engines. The seven-speed EDC is standard with the TCe 205
unit in the GT.
The core of the range will be the ENERGY dCi 110 diesel engine with a six-
speed manual gearbox. This version of the new Mégane emits just 86g of CO2
per kilometre and has NEDC combined fuel consumption of 85.6mpg,
meaning it is ECO2-listed. Since June 2015 Renault has been using the
ECO2 label to highlight the most economical engine in each model range.
In 2016 the diesel ENERGY dCi 165 engine, linked to six-speed EDC dual
clutch automatic transmission, will also become available in the GT.
A ‘Hybrid Assist’ diesel will be added early in 2017. With a targeted NEDC
cycle figure below 3 litres/100km (94.1mpg) and CO2 emissions of 76g/km,
subject to confirmation, this will position the new Mégane as the market leader
for low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. It achieves this by capturing
energy under deceleration and braking, and then boosting acceleration under
certain conditions, especially at low engine speeds, to combine driving
pleasure with extreme economy.
The new Mégane GT – inspired by Renaultsport
The flagship of the new Mégane range at launch will be the Renaultsport-
inspired GT, featuring unique exterior and interior embellishments, a 205hp
TCe engine mated to a seven-speed EDC dual-clutch transmission, segment-
first 4Control four-wheel steering and bespoke chassis settings.
The design of the GT’s front bumper signals the step-up in sportiness that
goes hand-in-hand with the Renaultsport DNA. It is complemented by a
special design for the upper and lower grilles.

7. The lower air intake is wider and flanked by air scoops, while a Dark Metal
finish – in particular for the door mirror housings – confirms that the car is a
true Renault. The optional 18-inch diamond-effect, GT-badged wheels were
specially developed by Renaultsport. At the rear, two chrome-plated exhaust
tailpipes echo the style of the twin air scoops at the front to provide a sense of
symmetry. The tailpipes flank a diffuser that takes its inspiration from Formula
One. The new Mégane GT carries Renaultsport badging on the left-hand rear,
as well as on both front wings.
The interior is Renaultsport through and through. The wrap-around seats with
integral headrests, blue top stitching and a chequered sports logo are
comfortable while providing firm lateral support. Three different upholstery
choices are available: fabric, Alcantara leather with blue stripes and Alcantara
leather with black stripes. There is a bespoke steering wheel, sports pedals in
aluminium, a special gear lever and steering-wheel mounted gearshift
paddles.
The information delivered by the instrument pack and display screen is
enhanced, too, most notably with the addition of a Race mode. Hints of blue
within the cabin pick up on the new Iron Blue exterior colour to reinforce the
GT’s unique identity.
The new Mégane GT is the first vehicle in its segment to feature four-wheel-
steer 4Control technology, specially calibrated by engineers from
Renaultsport. The 4Control chassis is a Renault innovation that ensures
precise alignment of the rear wheels, providing exceptional driving enjoyment
and sporting responsiveness with safety.
4Control ensures precise, dynamic handling on twisty roads with total
stability at higher speeds. In emergencies, the four-wheel steering provides
reassuring, lightning-fast responses. The car becomes smoother, more
precise and more relaxing to drive, without dulling enjoyment. The system
also improves manoeuvrability at slower speeds or when parking.

8. Rounding up the GT’s chassis package are recalibrated dampers, springs,
ESC and brakes with no loss of comfort and versatility.
Meanwhile, the GT employs new technologies specially developed by
Renaultsport, including Multi Change Down, which enables rapid
downshifting, and Launch Control for super-swift getaways from a standing
start.
“At Renaultsport we poured all our know-how into ensuring the new Mégane
GT would be both comfortable and a joy to drive,” says Patrice RATTI,
Managing Director, Renault Sport Technologies. “The 4Control four-wheel
steering system combines with a suspension specially tuned by Renaultsport
engineers to deliver a unique experience on all types of road. With its 205hp
engine, seven-speed EDC gearbox operated via steering wheel-mounted shift
paddles, unique exterior styling and its sports-focused interior, the new
Mégane GT is the perfect solution for buyers looking for performance,
excitement and enjoyment at the wheel!”
ENDS
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