Renault confirms GT range prices

By Mark Rainford

26th March 2010

Renault has turned up the heat on the Megane! The French firm has just announced that the sporty new GT variant will cost between £21,910 and £23,975 when it goes on sale in April.

The GT trim bridges the gap between the Privilege trim and Renaultsport models and is available on all models of the Megane including the forthcoming Coupe-Convertible launched at Geneva.

Two engines are available, with a 180bhp 2.0-litre TCe turbocharged petrol joined by a 158bhp 2.0-litre dCi diesel, whilst a GT-Line option pack can be added to Dynamique models with any engine for an extra £1,290.

The GT specification includes a sports chassis, GT-design front and rear bumpers, and 18-inch alloy wheels, whilst nine body colours are available with the new Malta Blue (seen here) exclusive to GT and GT-Line models.

Inside, GT models feature Renaultsport-250 spec seats complete with GT upholstery, 250-style steering wheel, aluminium pedals and charcoal trim with carbon highlights, as well as rear parking sensors.

GT-Line option packs add sports chassis, 17-inch alloys, GT front and rear bumpers, anthracite door mirrors and Renaultsport-250 specification seats.

The petrol engine has a CO2 figures of 178 g/km and combined economy of 37.2mpg, whilst the diesel emits 155 g/km CO2 with increased efficiency of 47.8mpg. Five-door models cost £21,910 in petrol mode and £22,975 in diesel, whilst the 3-door Coupe costs £22,410 for petrol and rises to £23,475 for diesel.

The Sport Tourer GT with petrol engine costs £22,910 whilst the diesel is the most expensive model at £23,975, though prices for the Convertible have not yet been released.

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