2014 RENAULT Megane 5 Doors 1.5L dCi 6MT FWD (110 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Renault unveiled the facelifted version of the Megane’s third generation at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, and the five-door version was one of the main attractions to the automaker’s booth.

Europe was preparing to enforce new emission standards, and not all automakers had everything they needed to comply with those. On the other hand, Renault did its homework and prepared the facelifted version of the Megane to fit into the new emission standards.

While the carmaker was already working on the fourth generation of the Megane, it didn’t want to invest too much in the facelift. Yet, it added a new front fascia that sported a big badge on the grille instead of on the hood as on its predecessor. Moreover, the headlights received an update with a new design. At the same time, the bumper sported the LED daytime running lights placed lower on the side scoops. However, the car’s profile remained unchanged, with the same arched roofline and the sloped tailgate, in the Kamm-back styling.

Inside, the main difference was the new R-Link infotainment system placed above the center stack. That brought the French automaker closer to its main competitors, even though Renault knew that it wasn’t such high demand among its customers. But, just like its predecessor, the 2014 five-door Megane featured a 60/40 split-folding rear bench. Thanks to that, it could expand the trunk area from its regular 371 liters (13.1 cu-ft) up to 1,162 liters (41 cu-ft).

Under the hood, the engine lineup was upgraded to Euro 6 emission standards. In addition, Renault introduced a new 1.33-liter turbocharged gasoline unit and a dual-clutch automatic gearbox.