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Renault Boosts New Megane Production to Meet Growing Demand

The new Renault Megane proves to be quite a hit, surprising even its parent company who didn't expect to see the newly-launched model meeting such a strong demand. Although we're still living in a market dominated by the economic recession, the new Megane continues to run high ever since it was officially launched in last November, Autonews wrote. Overall, Renault delivered a total of 45,000 units in all major European markets, with figures expected to get even better in the next few months.

At this time, the new Megane is manufactured exclusively by the company's production facility in Palencia, Spain and, thanks to this continuously increasing demand, Renault will add a third shift since June 2009. According to Autonews, the French manufacturer aims to increase daily production to up to 1,100 Meganes with the help of 450 temporary workers.

At this time, the plant builds only 920 units daily but a third shift is absolutely mandatory to meet the growing demand, Renault said, pointing that scrapping incentives in many European countries boosted the new Megane's sales. The facility was until now working in a two shift schedule, six days per week, even since the company debuted the new model in Europe.

The new Megane, which comes in two- or four-door configuration, is being offered with a wide array of engine choices, starting with a 1.5 dCI unit developing 105 horsepower and ending with 2.0-liter turbocharged option generating 180 horsepower and 221.3 lb-ft of torque. This particular unit helps the car jump from naught to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds, with top speed going as high as 139.8 mph (225 km/h).
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