Renault Mégane III

Renault
	Renault Mégane five-door (2008-2012)
Megane III
Sales designation:	Megane
Production period:	2008-2016
Class :	Compact class
Body versions :	Hatchback , ; station wagon , ; Combi Coupé , ; Cabriolet
Engines:	; Otto engines : 1.2–2.0 liters ; (74–195 kW) ; Diesel engines : ; 1.5–2.0 liters ; (66–120 kW)
Length:	4295-4559 mm
Width:	1808 mm
Height:	1425-1471 mm
Wheelbase :	2641 mm
Empty weight :	1280-1395 kg
Previous model	Renault Mégane II
successor	Renault Mégane IV

Stars in the Euro NCAP - Crash Test (2008)

Stars in the Euro NCAP - Crash Test (2014)

The Mégane III is the third generation of the Mégane compact class car from the French car manufacturer Renault . The hatchback variant was replaced by the Mégane IV in March 2016 , the station wagon called the Grand Tour in September 2016.

Model history

The third version of the Renault Mégane has been on the market since November 29, 2008. The official presentation took place a month earlier at the Paris auto show.

The equipment includes the keycard hands-free function, an analog tachometer and a digital speedometer. When navigating, the Carminat 3 was initially used , which was later replaced by the cheaper Carminat TomTom . In addition, safety and environmental friendliness have been optimized.

The coupé has been available since January 23, 2009 and has its own body. The three-door version is equipped with a sportier chassis (12 mm lower than the five-door) and alloy wheels as standard.

Since June 21, 2009 there is also a station wagon called Grandtour .

In November 2009, the RS sports version of the Mégane Coupé followed with a 2.0-16V turbo engine (TCe) developing 184 kW (250 PS). The manufacturer specifies 8:08 minutes as the vehicle's lap time on the Nürburgring Nordschleife.

A new Coupé-Cabriolet has been completing the range since June 11, 2010.

The French car manufacturer provided a total of around € 93 million for the development of the Megane III. It is produced in the three plants in Douai , Palencia and Bursa .

Renault also presented a notchback sedan derived from the Mégane at the 2009 IAA. Sales of the Renault Fluence began in August 2010. This is the Samsung SM3 , which is being built in Turkey for the European market with a modified front.

Rear view
Renault Mégane Coupé (2009-2012)
Renault Mégane Grandtour (2009-2012)
Renault Mégane CC (2010-2012)
Renault Mégane CC (2010-2012)

Model maintenance

2012

Renault Mégane (2012-2014)

In April 2012 the Mégane was revised. Among other things, the look of the front apron was redesigned. The fog lights connect directly to the air inlet. The optional LED daytime running lights, which were positioned below the main headlights, were also new. In addition, three new engines with an automatic start-stop system were introduced.

2014

Renault Mégane (since 2014)

In January 2014, the hatchback, coupé and estate grand tour were again subtly revised. The coupé-cabriolet was submitted in March. During this facelift, the front design in particular was changed and adapted to the current Renault design line. A 132 hp 1.2-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with turbocharging was introduced as the new engine. In the interior, a new infotainment system represents the most important change.

Renault presented the fourth generation of the Mégane at the IAA in Frankfurt in September 2015. The start of sales is expected in the first quarter of 2016.

Equipment variants

With the third generation of the Mégane, there are various basic variants to choose from, with “Luxe” or “Privilège” (in Austria) representing the highest quality variant. The equipment options are:

Renault Mégane RS (2010)

Authentique (entry-level version in Austria, also called "Tonic", and since January 2010 also in Germany; not available for the Coupé)
Expression (not available in Germany for the Coupé, in Austria from 2008 to 2010 for all Megane versions)
Dynamique (entry-level version for the Coupé)
Extreme (special model in Austria for Coupé)
TomTom (special model in Germany and Austria for five-door and Grand Tour)
Emotion (special model in Germany for the Coupé October 2010 to 2011)
Night & Day (special model in Germany 2009 to 2010, in Switzerland 2011)
Luxe (includes all option packages)
Privilège (in Austria and Switzerland - roughly corresponds to the Luxe version)
GT (only TCe 180 or dCi 160, from PH2 then "TCe 190 Start / Stop" or "dCi 165 FAP"; there is also the option package "GT Line" for all Dynamique engines)
GT 220 (only "TCe 220" (RS engine) / model variant only available for Megane Grandtour)
Sport (only "TCe 250" / "Megane Coupé RS and Megane Coupé RS Trophy TCe 265", from PH2 only TCe265)
Bose (special model with Bose sound system)

Technical specifications

Petrol engines

model	cylinder	Valves per cylinder	Cubic capacity cm³	Maximum power	Max. Torque	Emission standard	0-100 km / h	V _max	Construction period	variants	comment
1.2 16V TCe	4th	4th	1197	85 kW (115 PS) at 4500 rpm	190 Nm at 2000 rpm	5 euro	10.9 s	185 km / h	02 / 2012–2016	1, 2, 3
1.2 16V TCe	4th	4th	1197	97 kW (132 PS) at 5500 rpm	205 Nm at 2000 rpm	5 euro	9.8 s	190 km / h	03 / 2013–2016	1, 2, 3, 4	with start & stop
1.4 16V TCe	4th	4th	1397	96 kW (130 PS) at 5500 rpm	190 Nm at 2250 rpm	5 euro	9.6 s	200 km / h	04/2009–06/2013	1, 2, 3, 4
1.6 16V	4th	4th	1598	74 kW (101 hp) at 5500 rpm	148 Nm at 4250 rpm	Euro 4/5	10.9 s	190 km / h	09/2008–11/2013	1
1.6 16V	4th	4th	1598	81 kW (110 PS) at 6000 rpm	151 Nm at 4250 rpm	Euro 4	10.5 s	195 km / h	09 / 2008–2016	1, 2, 3, 4
1.6 16V E85	4th	4th	1598	81 kW (110 PS) at 6000 rpm	151 Nm at 4250 rpm	Euro 4	10.5 s	195 km / h	04/2009 - 05/2010	1, 2
2.0 16V	4th	4th	1997	103 kW (140 PS) at 6000 rpm	195 Nm at 3750 rpm	5 euro	10.3 s	195 km / h	04 / 2009–2016	1, 2, 3, 4	only with CVT transmission available
2.0 16V T Ce	4th	4th	1998	132 kW (180 PS) at 5500 rpm	300 Nm at 2250 rpm	5 euro	7.8 s	230 km / h	01/2009–11/2013	1, 2, 3, 4	(04/2010–11/2013 convertible)
2.0 16V TCe	4th	4th	1998	140 kW (190 PS) at 5500 rpm	300 Nm at 2000 rpm	5 euro	7.7 s	230 km / h	06 / 2012–11 / 2013	1, 2, 3
2.0 16V TCe	4th	4th	1998	162 kW (220 PS) at 5500 rpm	340 Nm at 2400 rpm	5 euro	6.8 s	240 km / h	11 / 2012–2016	1, 2, 3	since 12/2013 also as a coupé / five-door TCe 220
2.0 16V TCe	4th	4th	1998	184 kW (250 PS) at 5500 rpm	340 Nm at 3000 rpm	5 euro	6.1 s	245 km / h	11/2009 - 02/2012	3	than Renault Sport
2.0 16V TCe	4th	4th	1998	195 kW (265 hp) at 5500 rpm	360 Nm at 3000-5000 rpm	5 euro	6.0 s	254 km / h	02 / 2012–2016	3	Renault Mégane RS Trophy and Renault Mégane RS Collection 2012 only
2.0 16V TCe	4th	4th	1998	201 kW (273 hp) at 5500 rpm	360 Nm at 3000-5000 rpm	5 euro	6.0 s	255 km / h	07 / 2014–2016	3	Renault Mégane RSTrophy TCe275 only

↑ ^a ^b Performance refers to the five-door hatchback version, with the exception of the Coupe 2.0 16V TCe and Mégane Grandtour GT TCe 220
↑ Variant: 1: five-door, 2: station wagon (grand tour), 3: coupé, 4: convertible

Diesel engines

model	cylinder	Valves per cylinder	Cubic capacity cm³	Maximum power	Max. Torque	Emission standard	0-100 km / h	V _max	Construction period	variants	comment
1.5 dCi (FAP)	4th	2	1461	66 kW (90 PS) at 4000 rpm	200 Nm at 1750 rpm	5 euro	12.5 s	180 km / h	09 / 2008–2016	1, 2
1.5 dCi	4th	2	1461	78 kW (106 PS) at 4000 rpm	240 Nm at 1750 rpm	5 euro	10.5 s	190 km / h	09/2008 - 02/2012	1, 2, 3	FAP available at an additional cost
1.5 dCi (FAP)	4th	2	1461	81 kW (110 PS) at 4000 rpm	240 Nm at 1750 rpm	5 euro	11.5 s	190 km / h	04 / 2010–2016	1, 2, 3, 4	In Germany only available with EDC (double clutch transmission)
1.5 dCi (FAP)	4th	2	1461	81 kW (110 PS) at 4000 rpm	260 Nm at 1750 rpm	5 euro	12.1 s	190 km / h	05 / 2014–2016	1, 2, 3, 4
1.6 dCi (FAP)	4th	4th	1598	96 kW (130 PS) at 4000 rpm	320 Nm at 1750 rpm	5 euro	9.8 s	200 km / h	02 / 2012–2016	1, 2
1.9 dCi (FAP)	4th	2	1870	96 kW (130 PS) at 3750 rpm	300 Nm at 1750 rpm	5 euro	9.5 s	205 km / h	09/2008 - 02/2012	1, 2, 3, 4
2.0 dCi (FAP)	4th	4th	1995	110 kW (150 PS) at 4000 rpm	360 Nm at 2000 rpm	5 euro	9.5 s	210 km / h	10/2010–02/2012	1, 2	only available with 6-speed automatic
2.0 dCi (FAP)	4th	4th	1995	118 kW (160 PS) at 3750 rpm	380 Nm at 2000 rpm	5 euro	8.7 s	215 km / h	04 / 2009–2016	1, 2, 3, 4	since 08/2012 only available for convertibles
2.0 dCi (FAP)	4th	4th	1995	120 kW (163 hp) at 3750 rpm	380 Nm at 2000 rpm	5 euro	8.5 s	220 km / h	08 / 2012–2016	1, 2, 3	only as a GT

↑ ^a ^b Performance refer to the five-door hatchback version, with the exception of the Grandtour 2.0 dCi (FAP) (150 PS)
↑ Variant: 1: five-door, 2: station wagon (grand tour), 3: coupé, 4: convertible

safety

In June 2014, the NCAP crash test results for the Mégane III were published, in which this model only received three out of five stars, as u. a. the switch for deactivating the front passenger airbag was not clearly labeled and the rear seat belts were not labeled in all languages. These deficiencies have now been remedied, after which the Mégane III was re-tested and given four out of five stars in a re-evaluation that appeared in November 2014.