Renault reveals Megane Tourer details 15 | 11 | 2016

RENAULT’S ALL-NEW Mégane Sport Tourer will start at £18,550 when it goes on-sale in Scottish dealerships on December 1; first deliveries are due before the end of the year. The car is based on the fourth generation Mégane that launched in the UK earlier this year.

The arrival of the Mégane Sport Tourer completes the renewal of Renault’s family car line-up and joins the Kadjar crossover, All-New Mégane and All-New Scénic and Grand Scénic.

At launch there is a choice of four engines; two Energy TCe turbocharged petrol options with capacities and power outputs of 1.2-litre/130hp (manual and EDC) and 1.6 205hp (GT only – EDC). The turbodiesel alternatives are a 1.5dCi 110 unit, with manual or EDC transmission, or a 1.6dCi 130 engine.

A six-speed Efficient Dual Clutch (EDC) automatic gearbox is available with the dCi 110 engine while a seven-speed EDC automatic gearbox is available with the TCe 130 engine. The seven-speed EDC automatic gearbox is standard with the TCe 205 engine for GT.

The dCi 110 EDC automatic provides emissions as low as 98g/km of CO2, compared to 96g/km of CO2 for the manual version. The TCe 130 EDC automatic offers 122g/km of CO2, just two grams more than its manual counterpart, while the TCe 205 engine for the GT’s CO2 emissions are 134g/km.

Renault says the Mégane Sport Tourer is capable of returning 76.4mpg, with CO2 emissions as low as 96g/km. Stop&Start is standard across the range.

The range will increase next year with the addition of two more engines The Hybrid Assist is a 1.5dCi unit with electric assistance, while a dCi 165 1.6 twin-turbo will power the GT.

Offered in a 25-version line-up, the All-New Mégane Sport Tourer has six trim levels: Expression+, Dynamique, Dynamique S and Signature, as well as GT Line and GT. With the rear seats in place, the stowage space is 521-litres, increasing to 1504-litres with the rear seats folded.

Expression+ trim level includes LED daytime running lamps, 16in alloys, tinted windows, all-round electric windows, leather steering wheel, Bluetooth connectivity, 4x20W DAB radio with fingertip controls, an AUX input, a two-way adjustable steering column, height adjustable driver and passenger seat, Bluetooth connectivity, accessory power point, a 12-volt front socket and ample storage throughout the cabin.

Renault’s passive safety systems, such as six airbags, seat belts with load limiters and pretensioners at the front, side impact protection bars and ISOFIX child-seat mounting points on the two outer rear seats have been applied to every version in the range. Active safety systems such as adaptive cruise control, AEBS and lane departure warning are available on certain trim levels.

Dynamique adds automatic headlights and windscreen wipers, Renault’s Visio active safety system providing lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition and automatic high/low beam headlamps; electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors, handsfree keycard, automatic dual zone climate control, Arkamys 3D Sound 4x35W DAB radio, and seven-inch touchscreen R-Link2 multimedia system including satellite navigation with live traffic updates and Western European mapping. R-Link2 is the hub for controlling Renault’s unique Multi-Sense convenience system enables drivers to fully personalise the driving style of the car.

The Multi-Sense system has five modes to alter the driving set up and interior ambiance – Neutral, Comfort, Eco, Perso and Sport. Multi-Sense can be used to modify the response of the accelerator pedal and engine, engine sound, steering weight and interior lighting ambience through a choice of five colours. The system is accessed via the R-LINK 2 system or through a button on the centre console.

The specification is further enhanced on Dynamique S with the unique-in-class 8.7-inch portrait touchscreen housing the R-Link2 multimedia system, 17in diamond-cut alloys, rear parking camera with front and rear parking sensors and extra tinted windows to the rear and tailgate.

The top-of-the-range Signature features 18in diamond-cut alloys, full LED headlights, black leather upholstery with Nappa leather steering wheel and electrochrome rearview mirror.

The GT-Line provides a more sporty and dynamic appearance with exterior and interior enhancements. Based on the Dynamique specification it adds a wider, lower air intake with a honeycomb-pattern mesh, flanked by lateral scoops to the front. Dark metal 17in alloys and door mirror housings match the finish on the front air scoops and rear diffuser.

The interior gets sports front seats, which feature additional lateral support and integral headrests, blue top-stitching and a chequered Renault Sport logo. The upholstery options, in fabric or Alcantara, provide hints of blue throughout to reflect the exclusive-to-GT-versions Iron Blue optional metallic paint. A full range of body colours is available. The GT-Line also has a bespoke steering wheel offering a firmer grip and GT badging on the dashboard.

Carrying across the look of the GT-Line, the All-New Renault Mégane Sport Tourer GT, developed and engineered by Renault Sport, offers a number of unique-in-class technologies such as 4Control four-wheel steering, Launch Control and Multi-Change Down.

All versions are covered by Renault’s four year warranty. The car is protected for four years or 100,000 miles (first two years have no mileage limit).

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Jim McGill