2009 Renault Megane sedan spied

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By George Skentzos | September 11th, 2008

Sheer luck has led to our photographers snapping these images of the next Renault Megane sedan in France.

While it may not be all that popular here in Australia, it is a very important car for South and East European and South American markets.

The new hatchback version is expected to make its debut at the Paris motor show later this year boasting a revolutionary new design which it will share with the sedan model.

The sedan version is just one of a long list of models available in the Megane range, including a coupe, convertible, estate and possibly a crossover.

Sharing its platform with the Nissan Qashqai, the new Megane is set to compete against the Peugeot 308, Fiat Bravo and VW Golf VI.

Mike Hunt

Keep the covers on, might actually sell well.
manny

im sick of seeing one of renaults hideous creations every so often. at least their dwindeling sales may soon leed to them leaving the australian market taking their increadibly ugly vehicles with them
Myke

The new Megane hatch actually looks pretty good, it no longer has a big boot, looks relatively normal.
Phillip

I agree with Myke, the new hatch is a big improvement. In my area, VW Golfs are so common they are like Camrys, so an alternative European hatch with the right styling would really kick goals.
o

the new renualt megane wont be built in europe so its new price point will compete with corrola and mazda 3. I like the new hatch except the taillight
SteveC

It would be brilliant if it had the same selling point as the rolla and 3. Problem is, Anything with a Euro badge in Australia attracts a premium price.

Saying that, Renault have always had a pretty competitive price. Looking at the current Megané and its standard features outweigh the same vintage Corolla featured out. With the rolla a few thousand on top in the end.

I’d rather something not so common on the roads without having to spend $100K and worry about where to park it when I go to the pub with my mates, or whatever.

SteveC
Steve-Poyza

I agree with SteveC, the Mégane has a lot more personality because of its nice very French design and rarity. You most likely won’t see another on the road (which is sad that they don’t sell more, but Aussies don’t really seem to ‘get’ Renault).

Steve-Poyza
BeeGee

The Renault Megane can be priced very cheaply. $19990 approx driveawy on occasions but be careful. All European cars are not created equal! I learnt this when I just about got clobbered by a Peugeot rear vision mirror on a test drive. I own a low km Renault Megane and am facing hefty bills for auto repairs without back up from the dealer in Hornsby or Renault/Nissan. They appear to be willing to put out cars with serious problems and simply walk away. This is why they can’t command the same price as some other well-engineered European makes. I wouldn’t touch another Renault until I know they are reliable and Renault/Nissan and the dealers will stand behind the brand and customers.

French boi

“I learnt this when I just about got clobbered by a Peugeot rear vision mirror on a test drive. I own a low km Renault Megane and am facing hefty bills for auto repairs without back up from the dealer in Hornsby or Renault/Nissan.”

So….., you ‘just about’ got clobbered. Which means it missed you? Somehow this segues into hefty bills?

I have owned many Renaults and Peugeots over the years and their bills are no more harsh than Japanese/Australian ones. The secret of course is to find specialist independent French car mechanics, rather than going to the Stealers or even worse, the local garage who says they can fix anything.

I guess my comments don’t matter, you won’t listen. Hope you don’t get nearly hit again either!

Peter T

We’ve got 2 Megane sedans and wouldn’t swap them. Our decision was simply based on practicalities – the Megane had everything we were looking for and more in a price range within our budget – but we’re also happy with the styling and overall “look”. That the road is not littered with them has the potential to bring pretentious feelings of smugness, but for us (we’re too old to be worried about what others think!) it’s merely another positive – the potential for higher resell value. Haven’t had any problems with either of our cars and intend upgrading around the end-of-warranty 4 year mark. This is our usual renewal period, so don’t read any ‘nervousness’ into that! All in all, we’re both totally impressed with our Meganes – our first foray into Euro marque cars – and will DEFINITELY seriously consider another “diamond badge” in a few years time when we upgrade.
Steve-Poyza

Renault Megane Sedan nolonger. Now its known as the Renault Fluence, with different styling to the rest of the Megane range. The car will be introduced as all electric in 2011 so perhaps they wanted it to have it’s own persona?