RENAULT Megane Estate 1999-2003 Photos, engines & full specs

The French carmaker upgraded the Megane's first generation in 1999, and that refresh also included the station wagon version, traditionally named Estate.

Renault didn't introduce the long-roof version of the Megane in the beginning. The automaker considered that since it already offered the minivan Megane Scenic, that wouldn't be necessary. But the French team was wrong, and, in 1998, it added the Estate in the lineup. A year later, this version also received a refresh for all markets.

Sharing the front fascia with the rest of the Megane range was the right thing to do on this version. Its redesigned headlights with a tear-drop shape received clear lenses on the headlights. From its profile, the long-roof version kept a similar design to its sedan sibling. After the B-pillar, the car was different, with an extended roof over the luggage compartment and side windows behind the rear doors.

Inside, the Megane still offered hard plastic interior parts, but with new vents on the center stack and a three-spoke steering wheel. In addition, the automaker installed a side-passenger airbag. At the back, the car featured the same split-folding bench as the hatchback (five-door) version of the Megane.

Under the hood, Renault installed a wide choice of turbo-diesel and gasoline engines. All of them were paired with an automatic transmission.