![]() ![]() Standard equipment in Renault’s latest asset include dual-zone climate control, power steering, electric windows and mirrors, integrated TomTom navigation, Bluetooth phone link, cruise control, speed limiter, adjustable steering wheel, auto lights and (slightly dim-witted) auto wipers, a fantastic keyless entry and locking system, plus an absolutely atrocious sound system.Įvery soccer fan loves good tunes and I struggle to recall when last I heard such harsh, tinny, flat noises from a car, never mind a premium coupé. The rear bench also wins the cargo match by folding 2 to 1. The high window and low roof line converge into a reasonably deep boot (with full-size spare) and reasonably bad rear visibility. Seating and comfort is high on this new player’s agenda, although the back might get a bit cramped for adults. Renault’s three-tier audio/nav/info control systems require lots of practise, and coach will also do well to demonstrate the analog/digital instruments to new owners. The front half of the cabin is identical to the 5-door Megane, displaying modern material and finishes in typical French style. It could do with slightly bigger boots though. The burnt metallic orange jersey also highlights the big silver accents on the nose of the Megane Coupé, graces the flanks with its big plastic rub strips and elegantly sloping window line, and covers most of the bulbous rear end that had a whiff of, dare I type it, Scirocco about it.Įlevated rear light clusters and wide hips plus a big plastic bumper insert with fog lights do give the Megane Coupé a look of its own plus every time I looked at it I discovered more lines and angles, most of them beautiful. Don’t want to see the others, don’t care. Our test vehicle was a glorious copper colour and I’ve decided that it’s the only choice for this car. Slotting in next to its well-received 5-door hatchback sedan team mate, the 2-door sacrifices rear space for improved looks and even more French flair. The Megane Coupé is just another in a long line of new French players. Renault South Africa had been frequenting the wrong end of the league table for too long and has thus launched an offensive spear-headed by new players and a severely revitalised commitment to team owners and fans. So strap on your matching scarf and shirt, get ready to sing the Marseillaise and put your hands together for the brand new Renault Megane Coupé. However, rear passengers have to put up with less legroom than in the rival Seat Leon SC.In order to entertain all three of my regular readers (and myself) I have decided to prematurely abuse the whole you-know-what world cup fever and give this review a bit of a soccer feel. Still it's not all bad news, because the soft-touch dashboard feels well screwed together and the standard sports seats offer plenty of adjustment and support. Look over your shoulder, and the Coupe’s thick rear pillars obscure much of your view, too. Whether you get on with the Megane's digital speedo and push-button start is more a matter of personal preference, but the hard-to-access cupholder in front of the gearlever will prove annoying to all buyers. Meanwhile, the steering-column-mounted phone and music controls are obscured from view – so you need to spend time learning which button does what. However, navigating the menus using the many buttons between the seats, and operating the fiddly stereo on the dashboard means remains rather complicated. The R-Link infotainment system fitted to our test car is a £300 option, and is reasonably easy to understand on-screen. Inside, the changes are pretty subtle, which means the Megane Coupe retains some features that frustrate. What’s the 2014 Renault Megane Coupe like inside? The downside to the GT Line model’s agility – and its relatively big 17-inch alloy wheels – is that the ride feels firm around town and choppy on faster roads, such as motorways. However, it does so in a predictable manner, so isn't at all alarming. Ultimately, when pushed hard, the Megane’s front end will run wide sooner than its rivals'. There’s very little body lean in corners, and although the steering is a little vague around the straight-ahead, it weights up quickly and reassuringly as you turn into corners. GT Line models get a sportier chassis set-up than other Meganes, and lowered suspension, so are genuinely fun to drive. ![]()
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