2016 Renault Megane spy photo / S. Baldauf / SB-Medien
Fresh look for fourth-gen model
The all-new Renault Megane has been caught on camera
undergoing testing ahead of an official reveal likely scheduled for the second
half of the year.
Last time we saw the new
Megane testing north of the Arctic Circle and now a prototype was spotted
in southern Europe featuring a full body camouflage to hide an entirely new
design which already seems to be much sleeker despite the heavy disguise. The
fourth generation French hatchback will follow the latest design language seen
on the Clio, Captur and Espace which means it will have very few in common with
the outgoing model.
Underneath the skin it will also be substantially different
as the Renault Megane IV will make the switch to the CMF platform which has
also underpinned the Nissan Pulsar. Expect a significant weight loss along with
a vast engine lineup likely kicking off with the 1.2 TCe rated at 130 HP &
205 Nm. A larger 1.6 TCe sourced from the Clio RS will likely be on offer with
200 HP & 234 Nm along with a beefier version offered in the Espace where it
develops 200 HP & 260 Nm.
On the diesel side, expect the range to start with a 1.5 dCi
110 rated at 110 HP & 240 Nm followed by 1.6 dCi 130 with 130 HP & 320 Nm
and a 1.6 dCi 160 generating 160 HP & 380 Nm.
Chances are Renault will unveil the fourth generation Megane
in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
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