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As the third-generation Renault Megane is approaching the end of its production lifecycle, the French carmaker still has some fine-tuning to do with the all-new model. Our spy photographers caught the 2016 Renault Megane on film in Spain, showing an all-new dashboard design.
To spruce things up, the 2016 Renault Megane test car is joined on winding Spanish B-roads by a camouflaged 2016 Renault Laguna sedan. The rear fascia of the all-new Megane borrows some cues from the Clio, namely the shape of the LED-accented taillights. A subtle rear spoiler thrones the top and sides of the rear windshield.
From the side profile view, it’s easy to tell that designers did their best to ensure easy in-and-out access for rear passengers by employing wide opening rear doors. To be frank, the C-pillar is rather chunky. This could equate to a potential blind spot, but then gain, some C-segment hatchbacks have more sizable C-pillars.
As far as the front fascia design is concerned, we’re able to see a thin strip of LED daytime running lights, blended in the upper region of the headlamps. With an aggressive trapezoidal air intake in the front bumper, a thumping big Renault badge dominating the V-shaped front grille, and a beautiful sculpted hood, it’s easy to tell that the front fascia of the new Renault Megane IV is a winning design.
Once you step inside, you’ll find bolstered textile seats, a six-speed manual transmission, audio controls hidden behind the right-hand side of the steering wheel and a thoroughly overhauled center stack design. Instead of a tablet-like infotainment system, this prototype features a basic stereo sans touchscreen.
We expect better equipped models to borrow the 8.7-inch touchscreen multimedia system of the Renault Espace and next-gen Laguna. Engine and transmission options? Expect 1.2 TCe, 1.6 TCe and 1.6 dCi mills to be mated to a standard six-speed manual or a 6-speed EDC dual-clutch automatic.
From the side profile view, it’s easy to tell that designers did their best to ensure easy in-and-out access for rear passengers by employing wide opening rear doors. To be frank, the C-pillar is rather chunky. This could equate to a potential blind spot, but then gain, some C-segment hatchbacks have more sizable C-pillars.
As far as the front fascia design is concerned, we’re able to see a thin strip of LED daytime running lights, blended in the upper region of the headlamps. With an aggressive trapezoidal air intake in the front bumper, a thumping big Renault badge dominating the V-shaped front grille, and a beautiful sculpted hood, it’s easy to tell that the front fascia of the new Renault Megane IV is a winning design.
Once you step inside, you’ll find bolstered textile seats, a six-speed manual transmission, audio controls hidden behind the right-hand side of the steering wheel and a thoroughly overhauled center stack design. Instead of a tablet-like infotainment system, this prototype features a basic stereo sans touchscreen.
We expect better equipped models to borrow the 8.7-inch touchscreen multimedia system of the Renault Espace and next-gen Laguna. Engine and transmission options? Expect 1.2 TCe, 1.6 TCe and 1.6 dCi mills to be mated to a standard six-speed manual or a 6-speed EDC dual-clutch automatic.
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