In the day and age when even adult films are shot using autonomous drones, doing car reviews is deemed too mainstream. Some traditional magazines switched to making short clips that you can watch during a 5-minute break while private individuals took advantage of YouTube's new setting to make 1-hour reviews.
A day ago, the embargo for the 2016 Renault Megane reviews was lifted, and Europe was flooded with information about the hatchback. We've read a comparison between it and 21 other rival cars, but we believe these two videos are worth your time.
The first clip down below is from Auto Express and over 2 of its 5 minutes are dedicated to the looks and the build quality. We often find that different people have polar opposite opinions, so what's the point? Can you explain how the Megane GT feels in less than three minutes? Not when you compare the suspension to jelly or keep going on about Volkswagen's Golf GTI.
If you're not a fan of short, open-ended reviews, and you have about 40 minutes to spare, check out the second video. It's by a German fellow, and while his metaphors are not as funny, the points he makes are more relevant. For example, he discusses how the boot opening is weirdly shaped, how each taillight is almost two feet long or that the exhaust tips are fake.
The interior is far beyond what the previous Megane was like, but there are a few negative points. For example, the armrest is flimsy, just like in the Kadjar crossover. However, when you see how the interior ambient lighting changes or how the panels behind the steering wheel are made from aluminum, you will forgive Renault.
Want more details? How about the fact that engaging sports mode not only makes the gear changes come later and in a more aggressive manner but also changes how the all-wheel steering system works.
What, still not enough facts? Well, the Megane GT comes with launch control, which is really cool. You don't get that on normal hot hatchbacks that cost the same money. But, as the reviewer points out, you can't use it in the wet as the wheels get overpowered and spin.
By contrast, the German driver likes Renault's all-wheel steering, as it improves the nimbleness of the car.
Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida. Full profile
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