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The car that has been on sale in UK for last two decades does not attain popularity as rivals do is Renault Megane. Models of the car never have lacked style or appeal but other family hatches preferred for their splendid repute.
But new fourth generation model of the car has changed things to a greater extant. That is why better response has been expected by the car maker. Experts have also predicted improved results as far as selling of units.
Leaders of the category have raised the bar quite high and with continuous advancement they remain top of the list. New exterior gives Megane a powerful look and interior is laden with technology features.
Modern safety kit is to ensure protection of occupants of newly designed cabin of the car. The features you will come across there are usually found in much expensive cars.
That is why it has rightly been claimed a good competitor in the class to get to a top place.
Moreover the car has been offering good variety of power plants of both petrol and diesel. For companies 1.5 litre diesel engines are the best choice because of low carbon emission figure.
Those looking for agility and thrill while pushing the accelerator 1.6 litre petrol engine of Megane are right option. Entry level petrol motor of 1.2 litre is good for roaming around town and fuel average is also much affordable.
For long distances you need to be hard on speed pedal to justify moving on a motorway. On the other hand Megane diesel engine is good because of robust character and ability to offer much needed punch.
Due to heavier body 1.5 litre diesel options does not perform as impressively as rivals do. But refinement is commendable even when put to work hard. Vibration on pedals is a concern.
The next in lineup is 1.6 litre diesel engines that are smooth in running and one of the best fuel economies in the class. Emission of CO2 is also not much higher than the earlier described engine.
But the top of this small range is 1.6 litre petrol that has come up with seven automatic speed transmissions. It is purely designed to compete with the best in family hatch class.
Road noise and of air passing by are managed to die down out of cabin that competitors could not achieve.
Due to soft suspension floating feel is obvious but on some tracks it is a blessing as well. This characteristic also allows more body role through corners. Steering weight does vary as you change from one mode to other.
Adjustment of the wheel in hands is also possible so a person holding it can get to better position for driving. Windscreen pillars are thinner so forward visibility has been good on the contrary rear pillars block your view because of their thickness.
Rear sensors can be good addition to overcome this shortcoming.
