Renault Megane Overview

The Renault Megane began its life 15 years ago and its popularity and versatility has spawned a number of successors, with a wide range of vehicle styles and types falling under the current Megane range. Originally it was intended to replace the Renault 19 and it became the first car from Renault that used safety as its key selling point. There have been many versions of the Renault Megane over the years, but the current batch of models have been released over the past year and represent the most advanced iterations of the Megane line up to date.

The Renault Megane Coupe is a low-slung, sporty looking hatchback which looks better than its main rival the Vauxhall Astra. Renault has updated the engines to offer a new range of fuel-efficient diesels that fall into the second lowest car tax bracket, which keeps the running costs low. The Renault Megane Hatch is a five-door car with spot-on styling and a decent level of standard equipment that you might expect to be optional on a car in its class. Those who want to switch to a slightly larger vehicle but retain the Megane badge can choose the Sport Tourer model, which is a small estate car with 5 doors and a sporty aesthetic that makes going on holiday look just that little bit cooler. The final car in the current Renault Megane line up is the Coupe-Cabriolet, with its fold away metal roof that was all the rage a few years ago and continues to pull in the crowds.

In the coming years, Renault is planning to release an electric version of the Megane, which will up the green credentials of the manufacturer and is seen as a move in the right direction away from hybrids such as the Toyota Prius towards a completely electric future. It is likely that Renault will require owners of the electric Megane to pay for the car as they would a mobile phone tariff, with battery replacements and servicing at regular intervals, along with a lifetime warranty. The other manufacturers will really need to get in gear if they are to compete with the Renault Megane of the future.

Best Car Insurance for Renault Megane

With its wide selection of engines, the best car insurance prices are going to be for the 1.5 diesel version of the Renault Megane, whether you pick the hatch or one of its variants, as it is in group 5. The economy of the engine also acts in its favour as it will do 62mpg if you have a light foot and with 83bhp it can hit 60 in a fairly brisk 12 seconds, whilst topping out at 109mph. At the other end of the scale, the 2 litre injected diesel engine is in group 13, whilst the Renaultsport models, with their 2 litre turbo-charged petrol engines, are in group 17. If you are willing to shop around you will be likely to find a good deal on even the fastest Meganes out there and with 250bhp under the bonnet in the current Renaultsport version you will probably forget about the cash when you reach 60mph in 5.9 seconds. To get the best car insurance, visit our Instant Quote page. Here you will find a wide range of insurers to help you find the best car insurance on the market. Visit our News and Feedback pages for more information about how the car insurance market works, and also how you can reduce your premiums as much as possible.

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