RENAULT Megane Estate 2014-2016 Photos, engines & full specs

At the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, Renault unveiled the facelifted version of the third generation of the Megane lineup, including the station-wagon version dubbed Sport Tourer.

Renault offered the Megane in various shapes, such as a sedan, a three- and five-door hatchback, a convertible, and a station wagon with a sportier look. The updated version of the Megane came with a few improvements, mainly in the engineering department.

Renault didn't want to change bodywork panels since that could lead to major costs. That forced its design team to create new headlights, for instance, but keeping their original shape. While its predecessor featured LED daytime running lights placed below the headlamps, the facelifted version had them moved lower, in the side bumper's side scoops. Another essential update was for the grille, which received a larger chromed logo placed on the grille instead of on the hood as on the non-facelifted version. In addition, the hood was new. From its profile, the Sport Tourer lived up to its name and showcased a slightly sloped-down roofline towards the back of the vehicle. In the rear, the tailgate was raked-forward and then arched down.

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 Megane Sport Tourer featured a split-folding rear bench that could expand the trunk area from its regular 524 liters (18.5 cu-ft) up to 1,595 liters (56.33 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.