The Mégane family sedan gained a plug-in hybrid option and lost all of its pure gasoline and diesel variants in line with Renault’s electrification strategy.
The PHEV sedan joins the Mégane Sport Tourer station wagon in the electrified range. Renault claims it is capable of a combined WLTP fuel economy of 235 mpg and CO2 emissions of just 28 g / km.
Two trim levels will be available: the iconic and sporty RS line. Both models are powered by a 1.6-liter gasoline engine and 65bhp electric motor for a combined output of 158bhp, taking the Mégane from 0 to 62mph in 9.4 seconds and up to top speed. peak of 114 mph.
Renault has yet to confirm the variant’s electric range, but the mechanically identical Captur PHEV is able to travel 30 miles between charges with the engine off.
An electronic parking brake, cruise control, a 10-inch digital information display and eight ambient lighting colors are standard on both Mégane PHEV trim levels.
The Iconic receives 16-inch alloy rims, a leather steering wheel and smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This is in addition to the front and rear parking sensors, hill start assist and standard Renault Visio system, which includes lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition and high beam headlights. and automatic crossing.
The RS range benefits from exclusive sporty body-color bumpers, 17-inch alloy wheels and a standard leather-wrapped sports steering wheel, as well as automatic emergency braking, a Rear parking camera with hands-free parking and a larger touchscreen infotainment system (9.3 inches).
The Mégane PHEV will use the same technology as the Clio E-Tech hybrid and will start in electric mode by default.
“Combined with the other hybrid and 100% electric vehicles in the Renault passenger car range, the addition of the Mégane Hatch Plug-In Hybrid means that Renault now offers an electrified option suitable for everyone,” Renault said.
Pricing has yet to be confirmed for the new PHEV, but Renault said it would offer “favorable total cost of ownership arguments.”
Orders will be taken from August before the start of customer deliveries in September.
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Source: www.autocar.co.uk
This notice was published: 2021-07-07 07:00:00
