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Megane Coupe: Renault rediscovers style

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12 May 2009

Renault Megane Coupe 2.0 Dynamique TCe 180

Renault Megane Coupe 2.0 Dynamique TCe 180

Renault Megane Coupe 2.0 Dynamique TCe 180

What is it?

Stylish coupe version of latest Renault Megane hatchback, bringing a welcome dash of French flair to the compact coupe sector. This is the 180PS turbo petrol model; but two turbo diesels available as well.

What’s hot?

  • Ho-hum Megane turns into stylish, eye-catching coupe
  • Striking deep front air scoops, sculptured rear end
  • Exhilarating turbo engine thrust
  • Composed suspension provides firm but compliant ride
  • Precise steering gives great pointability
  • Snappy gear and clutch action
  • Nicely weighted brakes stop car confidently
  • Smart cabin design, good materials
  • Optional integrated Carminat Tom-Tom satnav easy to use
  • Five-star safety rating
  • Plus standard anti-skid ESP stability system
  • Hands-free auto entry and start key card

What’s not?

  • …You can forget where you’ve left key card
  • Despite great performance, engine note is flat
  • Rear seat room is very tight
  • Ditto boot area
  • Styling restricts rear view, so you’ll need £300 parking sensors
  • Emissions 178g/km, over 160g/km tax break

What you need to Know?

P11D Value: 18,425
Monthly Rental*: 282 (CH)/£324 (PCH)
Tax Band when posted: 23%
Monthly BiK: 71 (20%)/£141 (40%)
Engine: 2.0 4-cyl petrol turbo
CO2 Emissions: 178g/km
Power/torque: 180hp/300Nm
Economy: 37.2mpg

Monthly contract hire (CH) and personal contract hire (PCH) rentals generated by Concept Vehicle Leasing. Based on a 36 month lease at 10,000 miles a year, 3+35 payments.

Business Car Manager Road Test Rating

Renault has found its style button again, so expect to be the centre of attention with the new Renault Megane Coupe. It’s a lovely little coupe and makes a welcome rival to the VW Scirocco. But those high emissions make it unworkable as a company car…so you’ll need to run it on a personal lease. Or choose a diesel Megane Coupe, instead.

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Ralph Morton

Ralph Morton

Ralph Morton is an award-winning journalist and the founder of Business Car Manager (now renamed Business Motoring). Ralph writes extensively about the car and van leasing industry as well as wider fleet and company car issues. A former editor of What Car?, Ralph is a vastly experienced writer and editor and has been writing about the automotive sector for over 35 years.

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