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Friday 20 July 2012

Renault Mégane adds 1.6 Expression Coupé


Renault Mégane fans will be pleased to know that Renault has updated its Mégane range for 2012 including its Hatchback, Coupé and RenaultSport models. The models have benefitted from styling, trim, engine and equipment upgrades. In the frenzy of upgrades in the Mégane range, Renault has introduced the new 1.6 Expression to the Coupé range that replaces the outgoing Dynamique model and stands alongside the 1.4 Turbo Control Efficiency GT Line.

In terms of styling the new 1.6 Expression Coupé makes a statement with its new front bumper with bold air intakes in gloss black with chrome trimming and rides on 19-inch ‘Kaleido’ alloy wheels. The 1.6 Expression is powered by Renault’s 6-litre, 16-valve petrol engine and is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. This unit thumps out 81kW at 6 000rpm with 151Nm at 4 250rpm. The 1.6 Expression clocks 100km/h in 10.5 seconds and will reach a top speed of 190km/h. Fuel efficiency is rated at 6.9-litres/100km with a CO2 emissions figure of 159g/km.

The 1.4 Turbo Control Efficiency GT Line also features a sporty bumper that incorporates signature boomerang-shaped LED daytime running lights with integrated fog lights. The GT Line rides on slick 17-inch ‘Celsium’ Dark Metal alloy wheels. The GT Line is fitted with a 1.4 Turbo Control efficiency petrol engine that puts out 96kW at 5 500rpm and 190Nm at 2 250rpm.



Standard features for the 1.6 Expression includes front-loading MP3/CD player with Bluetooth, USB and iPod connectivity, remote central locking with auto-locking function, electric windows, height-adjustable driver’s seat, air conditioning, multi-function trip computer and cruise control with speed limiter function. The GT Line adds dual-zone climate control, automatic rain and light sensors, Carminat TomTom navigation system and 8-speaker Arkamys 3D Sound. The GT Line also has a Visio system which automatically adjusts headlight beams with the help of a front camera as well as a camera-based lane departure warning system with an on/off button.

You can expect to pay R209 900 for the 1.6 Expression and R249 900 for the GT Line.

What do you think of the new Renault Mégane Coupé?

News Source: Renault

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