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2011 Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet

HI-RES GALLERY: 2011 Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet

Renault has lifted the lid off its second new convertible destined to star at next month’s 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Less than a week after previewing its compact Wind Coupe-Roadster, the French automaker has revealed its new Megane Coupe-Cabriolet and in the process rounded off the complete revitalization of the Megane family with the introduction of the model line’s sixth body type.

The latest Megane Coupe-Cabriolet builds on the strengths of its predecessor--including a large, folding glass roof and a raft of user-friendly equipment--but goes a step further thanks to the introduction of a fixed glass wind deflector to reduce turbulence in the cabin, a stiffer chassis and a new electric power steering system.

The vehicle’s fully-automatic, electro-hydraulic opening mechanism of the two-part roof enables the driver to lower the top in just 21 seconds at the press of a button. Storage in the trunk is respectable at 14.7 cubic feet but shrinks to just 7.5 cubic-feet with the top down.

Power comes from a range of compact gasoline and diesel engines, with output ranging from 110 horsepower up to 146 horsepower. All models come with front-wheel drive and are available with a standard 6-speed manual or optional 6-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Convenience features include hands-free starting via a personal card, an automatic park brake, bi-xenon headlamps, an Arkamys premium audio system and satellite navigation.

First sales will start in Europe this spring.

[Renault]





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Comments (5)

  1. By  nintendo ds r4 card Posted: 2/7/2010 7:08pm PST

    That is sweet. The SS version of the Cruze actually looks like it might give some competition to the 2012 Focus.Thanks for sharing it here...
     
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  2. By NoNameDenton Posted: 2/7/2010 8:07pm PST

    Bring it to America as a Nissan.
     
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  3. By bepsf Posted: 2/8/2010 9:10am PST

    Is anyone else noticing the resemblence of the IP to recent BMW's?
    Has Renault hired someone away from BMW?
     
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  4. fb_100000275684479 avatar Michael Escobar Posted: 2/8/2010 1:11pm PST

    Unfortunately, pretty much completely irrelevant to the North American buyer. The only recent French car I'd like to see here would be if Venturi produced the Fetish. That would be the only electric car I would buy. Much cooler than the Tesla, IMO.
     
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  5. By adamk Posted: 2/8/2010 1:31pm PST

    I'd welcome the chance to buy Renault products here in the U.S., as well as those from PSA (Peugeot/Citroën). Both manufacturers have some really intriguing products, especially on the low to mid end of the range.
     
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