Renault’s cut-price Megane

21st July 2010

It’s out with the old and in with the new generation. Replacing the previous Extreme trim level, Renault has announced its new Mégane Generation, priced from £10,995.

Available as a five-door hatch only, Generation buyers do have the choice of either a 1.6-litre petrol engine or 1.5-litre dCi diesel. Both engines use five-speed gearboxes.

Despite the price, both cars feature and MP3-compatible stereo, air conditioning, cruise control, electric door mirrors and front windows and ESC.

The petrol-powered car is being offered as part of Renault’s ‘Vive Le Summer’ promotion. At £10,995, the Mégane is £3,000 less than the recommended retail price. Outside of the offer, at £13,995 for the petrol and £15,755 for the diesel, both models are £860 cheaper than their predecessors.