The transformation from coupe to cabriolet and back took only 21 seconds, and it was completely automatically. The dark red taillights featured a linear lighting pattern and LED brake lights for a distinctive rear lighting signature. This high-gloss finish black glass roof contrasted with the satin-effect chrome windscreen frame, while the sweep of the waistline. To add even more refinement, the top featured a glass over the front passengers. It was the sixth bodywork offered for the French compact range. The third generation of the Megane had a retractable hard-top, like its predecessor. It was the second generation of the retractable roof Megane. With full trade-in and scrappage allowances this car can be currently bought for €27,900.The Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet was the last addition to the Megane family and it was shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. Retail price: Official price of test car without options is €31,900.Fuel economy (combined cycle): 4.4 l/100km.Engine: 1,461cc four-cylinder turbodiesel.Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet 1.5 dCi 110hp: If this type of car is your thing, then this is certainly now the one to go for in the segment. A diesel VW Eos will cost you €8,745 more than the Renault, with less equipment.īut, as this car qualifies for scrappage, then you can have it for €4,000 off list price if you avail of both the government's and Renault's discount when trading in a ten-year old car. It will cost you €31,900, which itself is almost €2,000 cheaper than the cheapest 1.6-litre petrol Ford Focus CC - and a massive €6,205 less than a diesel one. When you look at the price of this car then it does look like a bit of a bargain. It is another early start to catch a flight and time to return the Mégane. Handling-wise, this car isn't all that dynamic and isn't a match for the Focus CC, but while there is a lot of understeer most owners will probably appreciate that this isn't even trying to be a sports car, but more of a cruiser and at that it does a pretty good job. When someone calls you while your phone is connected to the Bluetooth phone, they get a voice message, while it is ringing to say that you are currently driving. I just noticed something very cool this morning. With weather this good, you don't really care what you are driving, as long as it is convertible, but the Mégane is something of a grower. The weather is good so the roof stays down and on the motorway as long as the windows are up it is a pretty good place to spend time. He likes the car though, noting the satnav is particularly impressive. There is no issue with width, but the aperture is quite low and it makes for a cosy suitcase. It is 5.25am and I am returning a favour to a neighbour by dropping him off for an early flight and his luggage just about squeezes in. Both rear seat passengers are thankful that the journey doesn't take long. My wife has to sit behind me and I am not comfortable unless my seat is back fully (I'm tall). This is where the limitations of the car's rear seats start to show themselves. Later in the evening I offered to give my brother-in-law and his mate a lift to the pub. ![]() Certainly it is they who are noticing as we take our first spin through the capital's streets. In gleaming white this car isn't subtle and at the risk of sounding un-PC, is probably more suited to the fairer sex. Try adding that to an Eos and you will wince at the bill. Out of the box you get things like dual-zone climate control, Bluetooth audio and telephony and a built-in TomTom satellite navigation system. Plus, Renault has thrown the kitchen sink at it - and then some - when it comes to equipment. It is a pretty car, not anywhere near as awkward looking as some of its key rivals, such as the Ford Focus Coupé-Cabriolet. This roof does the usual origami to neatly tuck itself away into the back at the push of a button, taking away from what is a decent sized boot when the roof is up.įirst impressions are quite good. However, in this Coupé-Cabriolet version it has to push around an extra 160kg of weight, 110kg of which is made up of by the folding glass roof. Our test car was fitted with Renault's now ubiquitous 1.5-litre dCi diesel engine, which has 110hp. The Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet launches in Ireland next week and is the latest incarnation of the Mégane range, which now is made up of five-door hatchback, Coupé, Grand Mégane estate and - if you count Fluence - saloon.
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