With its eye-catching design, the new Renault Mégane Hatch delivers a real promise of both dynamism and reliability. Renault has a knack when it comes to design the company is very good at emphasising width through clever curves and smoothly integrated bumpers, while retaining the essence of Renault. The front view of the new Mégane Hatch is a case in point. Swooping, steeply raked headlights enhance the seemingly upturned grin of the large grille and forceful lines, with the new Mégane Hatch, the mix of seduction and spottiness is clear to see. The new Mégane Hatch features a range of powertrains that respond to the demands of today’s motorist. The dCi diesel and TCe petrol units have been significantly revised to combine fuel efficiency and driving pleasure and are tuned to deliver torque and power across a wide rev band in all driving conditions. Once on the open road, the dynamics, agility and performance of the car reveal themselves offering plenty low-down torque and loads of power for overtaking at motorway speeds.
At the front of the Renault Mégane's cabin, the dashboard has been designed to give the impression that it is floating. The no-nonsense layout of the controls on the centre console, provide a focal point to the bowed fascia that bulges out to meet the tunnel console and gearshift. A glossy trim section forms a border on the passenger side, marking the point between the deep fascia top and the top of the glove box. Where a satellite-navigation system is fitted, the 7-inch colour-screen occupies a central position atop the dashboard, in line of sight and next to the heavily cowled instrument panel. The main feature of this area is a large central dial with a white face and chrome bezel, in which are displayed a digital speedometer, oil temperature, fuel gauge and door-open diagram, in a fine graphic format. It is quite unusual and very easy to read. The front seats are well bolstered and sporty, providing plenty of support during enthusiastic driving and comfort for more subdued journeys. Behind, there is adequate legroom for adults to sit in comfort and the two outer seats have ISOFIX child-seat mounting points. Generally, the Mégane's interior ambience is one of controlled enthusiasm. The well-finished cabin is fairly light and airy. Although the new Renault Mégane Hatch is, a little less radical in its styling than the previous model it still has all the drivability characteristics, which is a good thing.
At the front of the Renault Mégane's cabin, the dashboard has been designed to give the impression that it is floating. The no-nonsense layout of the controls on the centre console, provide a focal point to the bowed fascia that bulges out to meet the tunnel console and gearshift. A glossy trim section forms a border on the passenger side, marking the point between the deep fascia top and the top of the glove box. Where a satellite-navigation system is fitted, the 7-inch colour-screen occupies a central position atop the dashboard, in line of sight and next to the heavily cowled instrument panel. The main feature of this area is a large central dial with a white face and chrome bezel, in which are displayed a digital speedometer, oil temperature, fuel gauge and door-open diagram, in a fine graphic format. It is quite unusual and very easy to read. The front seats are well bolstered and sporty, providing plenty of support during enthusiastic driving and comfort for more subdued journeys. Behind, there is adequate legroom for adults to sit in comfort and the two outer seats have ISOFIX child-seat mounting points. Generally, the Mégane's interior ambience is one of controlled enthusiasm. The well-finished cabin is fairly light and airy. Although the new Renault Mégane Hatch is, a little less radical in its styling than the previous model it still has all the drivability characteristics, which is a good thing.
