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Renault releases official details for 2009 Megane

 
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Renault releases official details for 2009 Megane

Renault releases official details for 2009 Megane

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After several leaks of official images and even some insider patent mock-ups, Renault has released full details and images for its 2009 Megane five-door hatch just weeks out from its world debut at next month’s Paris Motor Show. Following the launch of the hatch, Renault is set to follow it up with a number of different variants including a new performance model and a long-wheelbase version.

As for the new Megane hatch, power will come from a range of petrol engines displacing between 1.6L and 2.0L and developing up to 225hp (168kW) in the turbocharged performance models.

A new 1.4L TCE engine, currently powering the Clio, will also make its way into an entry-level Megane. Delivering a diesel-like 190Nm of torque from its tiny displacement, it’s expected to preserve the sporty feel of the Megane while improving efficiency.

Diesel fans will be able to choose from the current 1.5L and 1.9L dCi turbodiesel units, ranging in power from 89hp (66kW) to 178hp (132kW). Direct injection appears to be off the table for this round of updates due to cost considerations.

The new range will go on sale in Europe shortly after the car’s debut in Paris next month.

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Comments (8)

  1. By NaBUru38 Posted: 7/24/2008 3:26pm PDT

    2.0 liters? Too much displacement for a non-hot hatch. Keep it just for the RS, or even give it a twin-turbo 1.8L.
     
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  2. By Bender Posted: 7/26/2008 4:50am PDT

    I don't know what is happening to Renault lately... They present us with extremely beautiful concepts but then a bit later we get something so uninteresting, uncool like this... :(
     
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  3. By noes Posted: 8/23/2008 11:56am PDT

    The Coupe Concept is really great and the "sport" version is close enough to it, except the rear part. In fact I like the hatch better and I intend to make it my next car. :))
     
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  4. By Zam Posted: 8/26/2008 8:23am PDT

    I think the rear part of megane sport is ok and sporty but the front part is disappointing doesnt have that aggrsive look like its rivals .
     
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  5. By 94 Taurus owner Posted: 9/2/2008 11:59am PDT

    Wasn't the Nissan Versa based on the previous generation Megane.
     
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  6. By NoNameDenton Posted: 9/2/2008 3:27pm PDT

    This would make a good Nissan in the States, with the diesel of course.
     
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  7. By NaBUru38 Posted: 9/2/2008 10:17pm PDT

    94 Taurus owner: nay, the Tiida/Verisa is built around the Logan / Note / Modus platform, which is an enlarged version of the Micra's and Clio's.

    The five-door Mégane has a beautiful front end and overgrown taillights.
     
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  8. By Ivan Posted: 9/9/2008 3:55pm PDT

    I remain hopeful that that some of these cool Renaults will come to the US, even if they're rebadged as Nissans, but alas it still doesn't seem to be happening.
     
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