Renault Mégane facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Renault Mégane
Overview
Manufacturer	Renault
Production	1995–present
Body and chassis
Class	Small family car
Body style	3 or 5-door hatchback 4-door sedan/saloon 5-door estate 2-door coupé-cabriolet
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
Predecessor	Renault 19

The Renault Mégane is a popular small family car made by the French car company Renault. It first came out at the end of 1995. This car was designed to replace an older model called the Renault 19.

Over the years, the Mégane has been available in many different shapes and sizes. You could find it as a three-door or five-door hatchback (a car with a back door that swings up), a saloon (a car with a separate trunk), a coupé (a sporty two-door car), a convertible (a car with a roof that can open), and a estate (a car with a lot of space in the back). The Mégane has gone through four main designs, or "generations," since it was first made.

First Generation (1995–2003)

The very first Mégane cars arrived in late 1995. They were built to take the place of the Renault 19. This first generation of Mégane cars came in many different body styles and had various engines.

The Mégane also became the base for another important car, the Renault Scénic. This was Europe's first compact MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle), which came out in late 1996. It was a car designed to carry many people or lots of cargo.

The first Mégane models got a fresh new look in April 1999. Around this time, a station wagon version also appeared, though it wasn't sold in the UK. Even after a brand new Mégane design came out in late 2002, the original first-generation models were still sold into 2003. This continued until all the different body styles were redesigned.

Models

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  5-door hatchback
  (Mégane)

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  4-door saloon
  (Mégane Classic)

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  2-door coupé
  (Mégane Coach)

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  2-door convertible
  (Mégane Cabrio)

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  5-door station wagon
  (Mégane Grandtour)

Engines

The first generation Mégane offered a range of engines, including both petrol and diesel options.

Petrol Engines

• 1.4
• 1.4 16V
• 1.6
• 1.6 16V
• 1.8 16V
• 2.0
• 2.0 16V
• 2.0 IDE

Diesel Engines

• 1.9 D
• 1.9 dT
• 1.9 dTi
• 1.9 dCi

Second Generation (2002–2010)

The second generation of the Mégane arrived in late 2002, starting with the hatchback models. Other versions, like the saloon and convertible, came out during 2003.

The hatchback models of this generation became famous for their very unique rear end design. It was so noticeable that Renault even made an advertisement just about this special look! The car received an update in early 2006 to keep it looking fresh.

Models

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  3-door hatchback
  (Mégane)

• 

  5-door hatchback
  (Mégane)

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  4-door saloon
  (Mégane Sport Sedan)

• 

  2-door coupé/convertible
  (Mégane CC)

• 

  5-door station wagon
  (Mégane Grandtour)

Engines

The second generation also had a variety of engine choices, both petrol and diesel.

Petrol Engines

• 1.4 16V
• 1.6 16V
• 2.0 16V
• 2.0 16V Turbo
• 2.0 16V Turbo RS (a sportier version)

Diesel Engines

• 1.5 dCi
• 1.9 dCi
• 2.0 dCi
• 2.0 dCi RS (a sportier diesel version)

Third Generation (2008–2016)

The third generation of the Mégane was launched in late 2008. The first models to arrive were the hatchback and coupé versions. Other models, like the station wagon, came out during 2009.

This generation of the Mégane received a small update in 2012. Then, it got a more significant facelift (a bigger change to its look) in late 2013. The third generation was eventually replaced when the fourth generation of the Mégane arrived in 2016.

Models

• 

  5-door hatchback
  (Mégane)

• 

  3-door Coupé
  (Mégane Coupé)

• 

  2-door coupé/convertible
  (Mégane CC)

• 

  5-door station wagon
  (Mégane Grandtour)

Engines

The third generation Mégane continued to offer a range of petrol and diesel engines.

Petrol Engines

• 1.6 16V
• 1.4 TCe
• 2.0 16V
• 2.0 TCe
• 2.0 TCe Renault Sport (a very powerful, sporty model)

Diesel Engines

• 1.5 dCi
• 1.9 dCi
• 2.0 dCi

Images for kids

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  Mégane Concept Car, 1988

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  A privately entered Maxi Mégane at the 2006 Rallye des Côtes de Garonne, driven by Pierre Mainvielle.

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  Second facelift Renault Mégane TCe 115

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  Second facelift Renault Mégane Authentique TCe 130 hatchback

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  Second facelift Renault Mégane D-QUE Estate

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  Renault Mégane Dynamique (pre facelift)

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  Renault Mégane GrandTour (pre facelift)

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  Renault Mégane Intens Saloon (pre facelift)

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  Renault Mégane RS Trophy

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  Renault Mégane RS Trophy

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  Interior

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  Renault Mégane (post facelift)

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  Renault Mégane GrandTour E-Tech (post facelift)

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  Renault Mégane E-Tech Electric

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  Renault Mégane Scénic

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  Pre facelift Renault Mégane five door

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  Pre facelift Renault Mégane sedan

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  Pre facelift Renault Mégane Coupé

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  Pre facelift interior

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  Post facelift Renault Mégane five door (hatchback)

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  Post facelift Renault Mégane five door (hatchback)

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  Post facelift Renault Mégane (coupé)

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  Renault Mégane Coupé (Facelift)

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  Post facelift Renault Mégane (convertible)

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  Post facelift Renault Mégane (estate)

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  Post facelift Renault Mégane sedan

See also

In Spanish: Renault Mégane para niños