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{{Infobox |
#REDIRECT [[Renault Mégane]]
|Image = [[Image:17559 hd ren2008megane.jpg|300px]]
|Marque = [[Renault]]
|aka =
|Production = '''produced from when to when+total units made (optional)'''
|Class = C-Segment Family Hatchback
|Body Style = 3 dr - 5 dr Hatchback<br>4 dr Sedan(Sport Saloon)<br>Convertible (CC)<br>5 dr Wagon(Sport Tourer)
|Length = '''length - type here'''
|Width = '''Width - type here'''
|Height = '''Height - type here'''
|Wheelbase = '''wheelbase - type here'''
|Weight =
|Transmission = 5 speed Manual<br>6 speed Manual<br>4 speed Automatic, FWD
|Engine = 1.4 litre 4 cylinder 16VPetrol<br>1.6 litre 4 cylinder VVT Petrol (Authentique)<br>2.0 litre 4 cylinder Petrol (Expression, Dynamique, Privilege)<br>1.9 litre 4 cylinder Turbo Diesel (dCi)<br>2.0 litre 4 cylinder Turbo (Renaultsport)
|Power = N/A hp (83 kW) @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft (152 Nm) of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm<br><br>N/A hp (98 kW) @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft (191 Nm) of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm<br><br>N/A hp (96 kW) @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft (300 Nm) of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm<br><br>N/A hp (165 kW) @ N/A rpm<br>N/A lb-ft (300 Nm) of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm
|Similar =  [[Citroen C4]]<br>[[Peugeot 307]]<br>[[Peugeot 308]]
|Designer = [[Patrick le Quement]]
}}
The '''Renault Megane''' is a small family hatchback produced by [[Renault]].
 
See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Wikicars:Model Review Template|<MODEL> Review]]'''.
 
===Recent Changes===
*On January 6, 2010, Renault teased the next-gen '''Megane Coupe-Cabriolet''' ahead of the 2010 [[Geneva Motor Show]].[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/05/geneva-preview-renault-teases-new-glass-roof-megane-coupe-cabri/]
 
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*On June 27, 2009, Renault launched the '''World Series by Renault Clio and Megane''' in celebration of the successes of its Formula One drivers Fernando Alonso, Heikki Kovalainen and Robert Kubica.[http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/27/world-series-edition-renault-clio-and-megane-arent-exactly-home/]
 
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*Another worldwide debut at the 2009 [[Geneva Motor Show]] was the '''Megane RS 250''' hot hatch. The RS comes ready to slay names like GTI, ST, VXR and GTA with a 2.0 litre ''turbocharged'' four-pot producing 250hp at 5,500rpm and peak torque of 340Nm from 3,000rpm and controlled via a six-speed manual.[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/03/geneva-show-renaultsport-megane-rs-250.html][http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/03/megane-rs-250-new-photos-of-renault.html]
 
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*At the 2009 [[Geneva Motor Show]], Renault unveiled the 5-door '''Megane Sport Tourer''' wagon. The Sport Tourer's length is 263 mm longer than the hatch at 4,558 mm and the wheelbase has also been stretched to 2,702 mm, a growth of 62 mm. It also gets Renault's new TCe 130 engine, a 1.4 liter power plant with a "low inertia" turbocharger pumping out a substantial 130 hp and 190 Nm of torque. [http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090303.034/renault-uncovers-new-megane-sport-tourer]
 
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* Hot on the heels of the 2009 Megane, Renault launched the '''Megane Coupe''' (3-door Hatch) at the 2008 [[Paris Motor Show]].[http://www.worldcarfans.com/9081002.008/production-renault-megane-coupe-breaks-cover]
 
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* The '''third generation Renault Megane''' is set to be unveiled at the 2008 [[Paris Motor Show]]. The new car will be larger and more spaceous than the outgoing model as its overall length grows to 4.3 m and its wheelbase to 2.64 m.[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/09/2009-renault-megane-official-details.html][http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/09/paris-08-preview-renault-megane-iii/][http://jalopnik.com/5047528/2009-renault-megane-officially-revealed]
 
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===Styles and Major Options===
Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be mentioned here.
 
===Pricing===
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! colspan=4 |'''MODEL Trims'''
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! colspan=4 |''MSRP''
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===Gas Mileage===
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As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
 
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! colspan=4 |'''Trim'''
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! colspan=4 |'''MPG'''
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===Engine and Transmission===
Specifications, details, graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section.
 
===Performance===
Please make sure to '''''write information of the vehicle's performance in a third-person point of view'''''. This section should include information about the car's '''acceleration figures''', '''handling''', '''braking''', etc.
 
If using information gathered from Road Test articles from a reputable automotive source, then '''''please make sure to cite the quote'''''.
 
===Reliability===
Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here.
 
===Safety===
[[Image:Renault-Megane-2009-31.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
The Renault Megane is the the first car in its class to achieve a 5 star EuroNCAP safety rating. It also scored 2 stars out of 4 for pedestrian safety.[http://www.euroncap.com/tests/renault_megane_2002/146.aspx] [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/11/new-renault-megane-achieves-best-score.html]
 
* Front seatbelt pretensioners
* Front seatbelt load limiters
* Driver's airbag
* Front passenger airbag
* Side body airbags
* Side head airbags
 
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====Top Gear====
Because the Megane was the first small family hatchback to score 5 stars by EuroNCAP, Top Gear wanted to prove its safety. In Series 2, Episode 7, the Megane, roadtested by Richard Hammond was sacrificed by crashing into a stationary Mk 1 [[Ford Mondeo|Mondeo]] at over 30 mph driven by Lee, the stuntman. After the crash, Lee was all good and he did not sustain any injuries unlike in other car crashes. [http://www.topgear.com/au/videos/megane-smash#/au/video-search?Phrase=renault%20megane%20crash%20test]
 
===Photos===
 
'''Megane RS'''
 
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'''Megane Coupe'''
 
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'''Megane'''
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Add ''Photos'' of the [[automobile|vehicle]] here.
 
'''''Please make sure not to use copyrighted photos.'''''
 
===Colors===
'''Metallic'''
 
* Antique Green
* Eclipse
* Extreme Blue
* Mercury
* Midnight Blue
* Oyster Grey
* Pearl Black
* Quartz
* Ruby red
* Stone
* Mineral Blue
* Oporto Red
* Sapphire Blue
* Tempest
* Flame Red
 
'''Non metallic'''
 
* Capsicum Red
* Glacier White
* Pacific Blue
* Ultra Blue
* Ultra Red
* Deep Black
* Liquid Yellow
 
===Main Competitors===
* [[Citroen C4]]
* [[BMW 1 Series]]
* [[Ford Focus]]
* [[Opel Astra]]
* [[Peugeot 307]]
* [[Volkswagen Golf]]
 
==Hybrid Models==
If there are [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] versions of this vehicle manufactured, then please elaborate a little bit on it here.
 
==Unique Attributes==
If there are any features of this [[automobile|vehicle]] that sets it apart from other [[automobile|vehicles]] in its class, then mention those ''unique attributes'' here.
 
==Interior==
This section should include information on the interior's ''design'', ''build quality'', ''ergonomics'', ''space (head and legroom, front and rear)'', ''features'', ''stowage compartments'' and ''overall comfortability'' and ''livability''. Add pictures wherever applicable and '''''keep information in a third-person point of view'''''.
 
==Resale Values==
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==Criticisms==
According to the Which? Car Owner's Satsifaction survey, the 1996-2003 Megane is described as "a piece of rubbish".
 
==Generations==
Fill in as many as appropriate. Add more if necessary and pictures wherever applicable.
 
'''''Please make sure NOT to use copyrighted pictures'''''.
 
==Current Generation: (2009–present)==
[[Image:Renault-Megane-2009-5.jpg|thumb|right|400px]]
 
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===Second generation (YYYY–2008)===
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====Megane CC====
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The '''Megane CC''' is a [[retractable hardtop|foldable hardtop]] convertible version.
 
====Megane R26====
The Megane is another Renaultsport Megane released. On the exterior, the R26 can be recognised with decals of checkered flag "F1 Team" on the bumpers, the doors and the roof. In the inside, you find alloy sports pedals and a red steering wheel marker as well as Recaro bucket seats, a chilled glovebox and a numbered plaque beneath the handbrake reinforces the F1 connection. It's 2 litre intercooled turbocharged engine produces 168 kW @ 5500 rpm and 310 Nm of [[torque]] @ 3000 rpm courtsey of the high flowing exhaust manifold and remapped ECU. Power goes through its 6 speed transaxle with the limited slip diiferential. The R26 has stiffer springs, uprated dampers and a 10% stiffer rear anti-roll bar and has 4 disc brakes with front Brembo calipers behind the Oz 12 spoke 18 inch Alloy wheels. The colours the Megane R26 come with are Black or Pearlescent Yellow.
 
====Megane R26.R====
[[Image:06 renaultsport r26r press.jpg|thumb|right|400px]]
The 2008 [[London Motor Show]] played host to the unveiling of Renault's new 450 unit limited edition track-ready variant of the Megane (and road-legal version of the Megane RS 230 F1 Team R26), the Megane R26.R. Motivation comes from the race car's 230 Hp 2.0-liter turbocharged engine, however, mated to a 6-speed gearbox with a short-shift gear linkage, a limited slip differential and a weight reduction of 271 lbs. This means the R26.R can accelerate from naught to 100 kph in 6 seconds and, impressively, turn out 27.7 mpg (8.5 lt/100km or 33.2 UK mpg). However, the R26.R's party piece is its official Nürburgring lap time of 8 minutes and 17 seconds. While not as impressive as the [[Nissan GT-R]] or [[Porsche 911|Porsche 911 Turbo]]'s low 7 min 20-something second times, this makes the R26.R comfortably the fastest [[FF layout|Front-engined, FWD]] car round the fearsome German circuit. Prices begin at £22,990 OTR ($46,000 or €29,000) and will only be available in select western European countries. [http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/07/renault-megane-r26r-fastest-front-wheel.html]
 
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===First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY)===
 
==Worldwide==
If the [[automobile|vehicle]] is sold in other markets worldwide, then this is the section to mention that information. Also, mention if the <MODEL> goes by another name in these other markets.
 
==Design quirks and oddities==
In 2004, the Renault Megane has been named the Most Beautiful Car in the World under Medium Sedan.
 
The second generation Megane hatchback has the most distinctive back end known as a 'bum'. Some people referred it as a 'J.Lo butt' because it looks similar to the back-side belonging to Jennifer Lopez. Also, women in the Georges Seurat painting ''La Grande Jatte'' [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Georges_Seurat_-_Un_dimanche_apr%C3%A8s-midi_%C3%A0_l%27%C3%8Ele_de_la_Grande_Jatte.jpg] appear to have the similar 'bum' compared to the car. 
 
In the first series of ''The Worst Week of My Life'', Mel owns a blue Megane.
 
The retractable roof of the Megane CC is the fastest with the time of 22 seconds.
 
==Awards==
* 2004 ''African Car Of The Year''
* 2002 ''European Car Of The Year''
* 2003 winner of ''Most Beautiful Medium Sedan in the World''.
==See Also==
{{Renault}}
 
==External Links==
*[http://www.renault.fr/gamme-renault/vehicules-particuliers/megane-berline/accueil-megane-berline/? Official Renault Megane Homepage] fr
*[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/07/renault-megane-r26r-fastest-front-wheel.html Renault Megane R26.R: Fastest Front Wheel Drive Production Car on the ‘Ring with 8’17’’]
*[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/07/renault-megane-r26r-30-high-res-photos.html Renault Megane R26.R: 30 High Res Photos / Wallpapers]
*[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/09/2009-renault-megane-official-details.html 2009 Renault Megane: Official Details and 33 High-Res Photos]
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2008/09/09/paris-08-preview-renault-megane-iii/ Paris '08 Preview: Renault Megane III made officially official]
*[http://www.motorauthority.com/news/hatchbacks/leaked-2009-renault-megane-sport-scenic-and-kombi/ Renault releases official details for 2009 Megane]
*[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/09/renault-releases-uk-pricing-on-new.html Renault Releases UK Pricing on New Megane Hatchback]
*[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/10/new-renault-megane-coupe-featured-in.html New Renault Megane Coupe Featured in Need For Speed Undercover - With Video]
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2009/02/17/geneva-preview-renault-megane-rs-teased/ Geneva Preview: Renault Megane RS teased]
*[http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090302.002/new-renault-megane-rs---first-pic-surfaces New Renault Megane RS - First Pic Surfaces]
*[http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090303.030/250hp-renault-megane-rs-unleashed-with-video 250hp Renault Megane RS Unleashed (with video)]
*[http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090303.034/renault-uncovers-new-megane-sport-tourer Renault Uncovers new Megane Sport Tourer]
*[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/04/renault-launches-new-entry-level-megane.html Renault Launches new Entry-Level Megane Extreme Models in the UK ]
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/27/world-series-edition-renault-clio-and-megane-arent-exactly-home/ World Series edition Renault Clio and Megane aren't exactly home runs]
*[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/08/renault-launches-megane-sport-tourer-in.html Renault Launches Megane Sport Tourer in the UK]
*[http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/10/renault-announces-uk-pricing-for.html Renault Announces UK Pricing for Hardcore Megane RenaultSport 250 and RS 250 CUP]
*[http://www.worldcarfans.com/110020524416/new-megane-coupe-cabriolet-revealed--public-debut-in-geneva New Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Revealed - Public Debut in Geneva]
 
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