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Friday, 16 June 2017

Versatile and sporty new high tech flagship for all-new Megane Range of cars.

GT dCi 165 Auto EDC is now available as a hatchback or Sport Tourer estate priced from £27,740
High-tech, high performance diesel engine joins the 205hp petrol engine GT version
New twin-turbo engine is the most powerful 1.6-litre diesel available on the market today with power and torque output of 165hp and 380Nm respectively
Developed and engineered by Renault Sport
4Control chassis with unique-in-class four-wheel steering

The All-New Renault Mégane has gained a versatile and sporty new flagship with the launch of the GT dCi 165 Auto EDC. Available in both hatchback and Sport Tourer bodystyles, the new twin-turbo engine is the most powerful 1.6-litre diesel available on the market today with power and torque output of 165hp and 380Nm respectively.

The latest addition to the GT range, developed and engineered by Renault Sport, the GT dCi 165 Auto EDC is ideal for drivers who like to access torque at low revs for enjoyable performance in all conditions. It is mated to Renault’s sophisticated, smooth-shifting six-speed Efficient Dual-Clutch (EDC) gearbox.

The GT dCi 165 Auto EDC is capable of 0-62mph in 8.8 seconds with a top speed of 133mph, yet still returns NEDC combined-cycle fuel consumption of 61.4mpg and CO2 of 120g/km. The figures for the Sport Tourer are 8.9sec, 133mph, 61.4mpg and 124g/km respectively.

Renault Sport-developed technology

The GT dCi 165 Auto EDC’s performance enables drivers to make the most of its Renault Sport-developed suspension and 4Control chassis with four-wheel steering for a safe, yet dynamic experience on twisty roads.

At speeds of less than 50mph in Sport mode and 37mph in other modes the front and rear wheels turn in opposite directions, by up to 2.7 degrees at the back, giving the GT the manoeuvrability of a shorter-wheelbase vehicle. At higher speeds the front and rear wheels steer in the same direction, turning by up to 1 degree at the back, for greater stability. 4Control calculates the angle of the rear wheels 100 times a second and adjusts them as necessary.

Ride comfort and handling has been enhanced thanks to specific springs, dampers and anti-roll bar settings by Renault Sport.

Sporty looks

Exterior and interior enhancements give the GT a more sporty and dynamic appearance. At the front, a wider lower air intake with a honeycomb-pattern mesh is flanked by lateral scoops. Dark metal, diamond cut 18-inch alloy wheels and door mirror housings match the finish on the front air scoops and rear diffuser. Iron Blue metallic body colour is exclusive to the GT & GT Line range at £645.

Inside, the GT’s sports front seats feature additional lateral support to the base and backrest and integral headrests, blue top-stitching and a chequered logo. The upholstery options – in fabric or Alcantara – provide hints of blue, whilst the steering wheel is leather. The GT features an auto-dimming rearview mirror and chrome door sill plates with the Renaultsport logo.

Safety

The use of the Alliance CMF platform to manufacture the All-New Renault Mégane means a range of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are available to improve safety. Standard equipment for the GT Nav includes the Visio system (lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, automatic high/low beam), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with traction and understeer control, ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Hill Start Assist (HSA), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), speed limiter, and automatic headlights and windscreen wipers.

Premium equipment

The All-New Mégane gives customers a level of specification and equipment usually expected in the class above. In the case of the GT, this includes a hands-free keycard, automatic Dual Zone climate control, full LED headlights and a rear parking camera with front & rear parking sensors. For comfort, the driver’s seat adjusts for height and lumbar support and the steering wheel adjusts for rake and reach.

The R-LINK2 multimedia system features an 8.7-inch portrait display which is highly responsive and can be operated with pinch and zoom movements, just like a smartphone or tablet. It gives access to TomTom® LIVE services with Western EU mapping, DAB/ FM/AM tuner, Bluetooth® audio streaming and vehicle apps.

The Multi-Sense system is another technology from the segment above, allowing owners to personalise the driving experience using technology first introduced on Renault’s D-segment models. Multi-Sense can be used to modify the throttle pedal and engine response, engine sound, steering weight, the speed of the Auto EDC gear changes, TFT instrument display design and interior lighting ambience through a choice of five colours.

Peace of mind

All versions provide the peace of mind of Renault’s 4+ warranty and assistance package. The car is protected by Renault for four years or 100,000 miles (first two years have no mileage limit). In the event of a breakdown, Renault provides emergency roadside repairs or towing to the nearest dealer 24/7 every day of the year, plus three years’ European cover. There is also a three-year paint warranty and 12 years’ cover against corrosion.

Servicing is required once a year or every 18,000 miles.

Manufacturing

Built at the Palencia plant in Spain alongside the Kadjar, the Mégane uses the Renault-Nissan Alliance’s versatile new Common Module Family (CMF) architecture, which is used on the Espace, Talisman and Kadjar. The platform allows a wide range of cars of different sizes to be created using a variety of modules consisting of out-of-view parts, and is based around five available modules: cockpit, engine bay, front underbody, rear underbody and electronic architecture.

The factory is a success story for Renault with an increase in workforce from 1,900 to 4,200 in the past two years. A third shift has been re-introduced, output has more than doubled from 600 cars a day to 1,350 and in 2016 the plant produced more than 300,000 cars.

The All-New Mégane bodies are made in a new fully automated assembly shop, equipped more than 350 new robots. A new paint facility, resulting from the Alliance’s collaboration with Daimler, includes a light booth which can identify the most minute colour differences between panels painted on-site or brought in from suppliers.

The All-New Mégane was subjected to a painstaking development process followed by a series of tests in extreme conditions to ensure its reliability and durability. It underwent 710,000 kilometres (450,000 miles) of testing on Renault’s punishing tracks – the equivalent of 2.1 million kilometres (almost 1.2 million miles) of real-world use. Twenty-five prototypes covered more than 1.2 million kilometres (750,000 miles) each to identify any possible problems.

Technical Information

Mégane	MPG (NEDC Comb)	CO2 (g/km)	BIK (band %)	VED (band)	Price (OTR)
GT Nav dCi 165 Auto EDC	61.4	120	26%	D	£27,740
GT Nav dCi 165 Auto EDC Sport Tourer	60.1	124	26%	D	£29,040

Ownership Information & Pricing

Mégane GT Option Pricing

Pack	Price
Metallic Paint	£545
Renault i.d. Metallic Paint	£645
Panoramic sunroof	£500
Emergency spare wheel	£100
Hands-Free parking	£350
Safety Pack Premium: Adaptive cruise control, Distance warning and AEBS	£400
Alcantara upholstery: Two-tone blue and carbon grey alcantara upholstery	£1,200
BOSE Sound system: 7 speakers with a digital amplifier + 1 Subwoofer	£600
Parking Pack Premium (Sport Tourer only): Hands Free Parking, 360 degree parking sensors and Blind spot warning	£500

Tuesday, 24 January 2017

Renault announces an entire raft of new offers to boost sales after a brilliant 2016.

Brand-new two-year 0% APR Selections PCP finance packages introduced across selected models in the Renault range
Three-year 3.99% APR Selections PCP finance packages enhanced with increased manufacturer contributions for selected models
Up to £2,410 off the award-winning Renault Twingo – now available from only £7,995
250-mile range (NEDC Combined), all-electric Renault ZOE available with £5,000 manufacturer contribution
Latest offers follow Renault new car sales in the UK reaching a five-year high
Limited-time offers avoid impending increases in Vehicle Excise Duty on 1 April 2017

Encompassing the vast majority of vehicles in the extensive Renault range – the youngest model line-up of any manufacturer in Europe – Renault is today announcing a selection of offers that make owning a car from the French manufacturer even more of a tempting proposition.

With a strong focus on convenience and affordability, Renault UK has introduced brand-new two-year 0% APR PCP Selections packages.

Available on New Clio, Captur, All-New Mégane and All-New Mégane Sport Tourer, Kadjar, All-New Scénic and All-New Grand Scénic, these deals offer the lowest monthly payments of any of Groupe Renault UK’s Selections PCP packages and, as with the brand’s other PCP offers, come with the added benefit of no minimum customer deposit.

As an example, the ever-popular New Clio with its recently refreshed styling and enhanced interior and equipment can be driven from only £129 per month on a two-year 0% APR PCP Selections package¹. The deal on the Play 1.2 16V 75 version also includes a manufacturer deposit contribution of £850 and a customer deposit of £3,588.

Additionally, Renault UK’s popular three-year 3.99% APR Selections PCP packages are more affordable than ever. The deposit contributions are now the same as those for similar deals over a four-year duration, with the additional manufacturer support working to lower the total amount payable and the cost of interest.

Available alongside a variety of 0% APR HP offers, the new and revised Selections PCP packages ensure that drivers enjoy even greater choice when it comes to financing their new Renault.

Cash buyers also benefit from the limited time offers. Notably, there are sizeable savings across the innovative, rear-engined, rear-wheel drive Renault Twingo range with prices starting from only £7,995 for the Expression SCe 70 – representing a saving of £1,500 on the normal list price up to savings of £2,410 on the Dynamique S TCe 90 Auto which is now available from £11,395.

Multiple cash offers are available for anyone considering joining the ever-increasing number of drivers choosing an electric vehicle with the multiple award-winning Renault ZOE in Expression Nav guise available from £11,995 (inc PiCG) – representing a £2,000 customer saving. With the longest range of any mainstream electric vehicle – up to 250 miles (NEDC Combined) or an estimated 186 miles in real world conditions – the New ZOE Dynamique R90 Z.E 40 is now available for £15,845 (inc PiCG), representing a customer saving of £2,000.

Alternatively, the New ZOE Dynamique R90 Z.E 40 can be driven away available on a five year 0% APR HP package with nil customer deposit and a £2,500 manufacturer deposit contribution. In addition to all retail purchases, customers will receive a free** 7kW Wall-Box home charger, making their ownership experience of the four-time winner of the What Car? ‘Best Electric Car for up to £20,000’ and their 2017 ‘Electric Car of the Year’ even more convenient.

With the offers available on vehicles registered by the end of March, customers will save further by avoiding the changes in Vehicle Excise Duty that are applicable from 1 April 2017. By ordering and registering their new Renault before this date they can potentially enjoy three-figure savings.

Customers will also benefit from the Renault 4+ warranty and Renault Assistance vehicle recovery scheme, which comes as standard with every Renault and provides the ultimate peace of mind for four years or 100,000 miles.

Renault car sales in the UK reached a five year high in 2016 with 85,102 vehicles sold.

^1. New Clio Play 1.2 16V 75 – representative example:

Monthly payments over terms of agreement	£129
Customer deposit	£3,588
Cash price	£13,415
Dealer deposit contribution	£850
Total amount of credit	£8,977
Finance facility fee	£99
Optional final payment	£5,881
Option to purchase fee	£149
Total amount payable	£13,415
Duration	25 months
Fixed interest rate p.a.	0%
0% APR representative

Friday, 18 November 2016

That dreaded Black Friday event has moved onto car sales with Renault taking part in offering some really good deals.

Renault announces its Black Friday Event
Taking place until 30^th November
Exclusive event offers include £2,500 off selected Renault vehicles with 0% APR representative finance available, while stocks last
Finance offers available on selected Renault Clio, Captur, Kadjar and All-New Mégane
Cash offers available across the range

Following another record-breaking year for Renault in the UK, the French carmaker is ending 2016 on a high by hosting a special Black Friday Event that will provide motorists with some of its best-ever offers.

But while Black Friday traditionally only lasts for a day, Renault’s Black Friday Event will run from now until 30^thNovember, ensuring car buyers will have plenty of time to take advantage of the attractive offers across its extensive model range.

The Black Friday event sees selected Renault Clio, Captur, All-New Mégane and Kadjar available with 0% APR representative finance and customer savings of up to £2,500 whilst stocks last¹.

Celebrating its 25^th anniversary this year and already a firm favourite with millions of supermini buyers, the Renault Clio is made even more appealing with the Black Friday Event’s customer saving of £2,500. Through the two-year 0% APR PCP Selections package, customers can enjoy the chic Clio Dynamique Nav 1.2 16V 75 from only £175 per month with a deposit of £815². Alternatively, the five-door hatchback can be purchased through a four-year 0% APR HP finance package, which also attracts a manufacturer customer saving of £2,500.

Customers of the Captur – the best-selling compact SUV in Europe in 2015 – benefit from a £1,950 customer saving and can finance their new crossover through a two-year 0% APR Selections PCP or four-year 0% APR HP finance package. On the Selections PCP deal, the Captur Dynamique Nav TCe90 can be owned for £199 per month with a customer deposit of £1,849.

Those searching for a larger crossover that is equally individual need look no further than the Renault Kadjar. Voted number one in the SUV category in the Auto Express Driver Power 2016 awards, the acclaimed Kadjar comes with a £1,550 customer saving and can be financed through a four-year 0% APR HP finance package. Alternatively, Kadjar cash buyers will receive a customer saving of up to £2,300 at the Black Friday Event.

Already picking up awards after its summer launch and impressing with its host of features that it takes from Renault’s D-segment models, the All-New Mégane comes with a £1,850 customer saving and can be purchased via a 0% APR HP finance package. Cash buyers enjoy an even bigger customer saving of £2,850 when buying the stylish newcomer at the Black Friday event.

The limited time offers also extend to the Twingo. Cash buyers of the agile city car benefit from a £2,560 customer saving (on Dynamique SCe70 version), allowing them to enjoy the Twingo’s innovative design and five-door practicality at a very attractive price.

In addition to the Black Friday event offers, there are a host of other finance options available across the wider Renault range. Whichever option a customer chooses, they will benefit from the Renault 4+ warranty and Renault assistance scheme which provides the ultimate peace of mind for four years or 100,000 miles.

For more information about Renault’s model range, current offers and full terms and conditions, please visit www.renault.co.uk/offers.

Tuesday, 15 November 2016

Renault has completed the renewal of its revised family car offering with the announcement of the All-New Mégane Sport Tourer.

Six trim levels across a 25-strong version line-up
Unique-in-class technologies such as 4Control four-wheel-steering and 8.7-inch portrait touchscreen infotainment system
Two dCi and two TCe engines with manual & EDC transmissions
CO₂ emissions from just 96g/km & fuel economy of up to 76.4mpg (NEDC combined)
Boot space of 521-litres (VDA)
5-star Euro NCAP rating and high levels of ADAS equipment as standard
Built on the new Renault-Nissan Alliance ‘CMF’ platform
Manufactured for Europe in Palencia, Spain
4-year warranty as standard
Hybrid Assist and dCi 165 versions to follow in 2017
All-New Renault Mégane Sport Tourer available to order in UK from 1^st December with customer deliveries taking place later that month
Priced from £18,550 on-the-road

Renault has completed the renewal of its revised family car offering with the announcement of the All-New Mégane Sport Tourer arriving in the UK this December. Based on the fourth generation Mégane that launched in the UK earlier this year, the All-New Mégane Sport Tourer is available to order from today, priced from £18,550 on-the-road.

Displaying Renault’s sensual design language, the All-New Mégane Sport Tourer provides features and technologies from the segment above, not usually seen on family car.

The arrival of the Mégane Sport Tourer completes the renewal of Renault’s family car line-up and joins the Kadjar crossover, All-New Mégane and All-New Scénic and Grand Scénic in Renault’s family car range.

Providing a wealth of space for occupants and their belongings and their belongings, the Mégane Sport Tourer boasts boot space of 521-litres (VDA) with seats in place and 1,504-litres (VDA) with rear seats down.

All-New Mégane Sport Tourer range

Offered in a 25-version line-up, the All-New Mégane Sport Tourer has six trim levels, familiar to owners of other Renault vehicles. Expression+, Dynamique, Dynamique S and Signature, as well as GT Line and GT all provide a comprehensive specification as standard, offering customers the choice between luxurious or sporty at the top of the range.

Expression+ trim level offers a broad specification including LED daytime running lamps, 16-inch alloy wheels, tinted windows, all-round electric windows, leather steering wheel, Bluetooth connectivity, 4 x 20W DAB radio with fingertip controls, an AUX input, a two-way adjustable steering column, height adjustable driver and passenger seat, Bluetooth connectivity, accessory power point, a 12-volt front socket and ample storage throughout the cabin.

Renault’s passive safety systems, such as six airbags, seat belts with load limiters and pretensioners at the front, side impact protection bars and ISOFIX child-seat mounting points on the two outer rear seats have been applied to every version in the range. Active safety systems such as adaptive cruise control, AEBS and lane departure warning are available on certain trim levels.

Dynamique adds to this with automatic headlights and windscreen wipers, Renault’s Visio active safety system providing lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition and automatic high/low beam headlamps; electrically adjustable, heated and folding door mirrors, handsfree keycard, automatic dual zone climate control, Arkamys 3D Sound 4x35W DAB radio, and seven-inch touchscreen R-Link2 multimedia system including satellite navigation with live traffic updates and Western European mapping. R-Link2 is the hub for controlling Renault’s unique Multi-Sense convenience system enables drivers to fully personalise the driving style of the car.

The Multi-Sense system has five modes to alter the driving set up and interior ambiance – Neutral, Comfort, Eco, Perso and Sport. Multi-Sense can be used to modify the response of the accelerator pedal and engine, engine sound, steering weight and interior lighting ambience through a choice of five colours. The system is accessed via the R-LINK 2 system or through a button on the centre console.

The specification is further enhanced on Dynamique S with the unique-in-class 8.7-inch portrait touchscreen housing the R-Link2 multimedia system, 17-inch diamond-cut alloys, rear parking camera with front and rear parking sensors and extra tinted windows to the rear and tailgate.

The top-of-the-range Signature features 18-inch diamond-cut alloys, full LED headlights, black leather upholstery with Nappa leather steering wheel and electrochrome rearview mirror.

The GT-Line provides a more sporty and dynamic appearance with exterior and interior enhancements. Based on the Dynamique specification it adds a wider, lower air intake with a honeycomb-pattern mesh, flanked by lateral scoops to the front. Dark metal 17-inch alloy wheels and door mirror housings match the finish on the front air scoops and rear diffuser.

To the interior, the sports front seats feature additional lateral support and integral headrests, blue top-stitching and a chequered Renault Sport logo. The upholstery options, in fabric or Alcantara, provide hints of blue throughout to reflect the exclusive-to-GT-versions Iron Blue optional metallic paint. A full range of body colours is available. The GT-Line also has a bespoke steering wheel offering a firmer grip and GT badging on the dashboard.

Carrying across the look of the GT-Line, the All-New Renault Mégane Sport Tourer GT, developed and engineered by Renault Sport, offers a number of unique-in-class technologies such as 4Control four-wheel steering, Launch Control and Multi-Change Down, both inspired by Renault Sport’s expertise in motorsport.

Making the car more responsive and precise to drive, the 4Control four-wheel steering system gives the All-New Renault Mégane Sport Tourer GT the manoeuvrability of a shorter wheelbase vehicle. At speeds of less than 50mph in Sport mode, and 37mph in other modes, the front and rear wheels turn in opposite directions, by up to 2.7 degrees at the back for greater manoeuvrability on particularly twisty sections of road. In excess of these speeds, the rear wheels turn in the same direction providing reassuring stability when cornering.

When Launch Control is selected the car's electronics fully manage getaways to ensure the fastest starts in complete control. This contributes to the GT's 0-62mph time of just 7.4 seconds. With the driver's left foot on the brake pedal, Launch Control is activated when the two gearshift paddles are simultaneously pulled and held, with activation confirmed by a 'Launch Control On' message in the instrument panel. With the driver's right foot pressed down on the accelerator, Launch Control activates as soon as the brake pedal is released.

Multi-Change Down allows the EDC transmission to downshift several gears in quick succession while braking, through one pull of the left gearshift paddle whilst in manual mode. The car will therefore be in the best gear for rapid acceleration out of corners.

The TCe 205 engine fitted with the Efficient Dual Clutch (EDC) seven-speed automatic transmission – only available on the All-New Renault Mégane Sport Tourer GT – is capable of 0-62mph in 7.4 seconds with a top speed of 145mph.

The Multi-Sense system in the Mégane Sport Tourer GT differs to the other versions. It offers four settings – Comfort, Sport, Neutral and Perso. Sport offers the most dynamic style and, unlike other versions in the range, is accessed directly via the R.S. Drive button on the centre console. Sport mode reduces the steering inputs needed by 40 per cent and adjusts the accelerator, engine and transmission mapping accordingly.

The All-New Mégane Sport Tourer range is available with an advanced range of safety and convenience features such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Warning, Safe Distance Warning, Handsfree Parking and 360-degree parking sensors.

There are also twelve high-value equipment packages available, to personalise Mégane Sport Tourer, depending on model.

Optional personalisation packages

The Climate Pack for Expression+ delivers automatic dual-zone climate control and automatic headlights and wipers. The Parking Pack on Dynamique adds front and rear parking sensors and rear parking camera. For Dynamique S and above, the Parking Pack Premium includes Handsfree Parking, 360-degree parking sensors and Blind Spot warning.

The Safety Pack Premium on Dynamique S provides Adaptive Cruise Control, Safe Distance warning and the Automatic Electronic Braking System (AEBS).

The Leather Pack adds full leather upholstery to Dynamique S models and Look Packs are also available on Expression+ and Dynamique, adding extra tinted windows and upgrading the wheels to 17-inch alloys and 17-inch diamond-cut alloys respectively.

The BOSE Pack available is a BOSE sound system with seven speakers, amplifier and subwoofer and is available on Dynamique S models and above.

On GT models, Alcantara Packs are available, adding Carbon Grey alcantara upholstery with blue stitching, or two-tone blue and Carbon Grey alcantara upholstery to both GT-Line and GT.

Depending on trim level, other options include a unique-in-class 8.7-inch portrait touchscreen, full LED headlights, 18-inch alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof and metallic paint.

Platform

Built at the Palencia plant in Spain alongside Kadjar, the Mégane Sport Tourer uses the Renault-Nissan Alliance’s versatile new Common Module Family (CMF) architecture, also used on the All-New Mégane, Kadjar, Espace and Talisman. The platform allows a wide range of cars of different sizes to be created using a variety of modules consisting of out-of-view parts, and is based around five available modules: cockpit, engine bay, front underbody, rear underbody and electronic architecture.

Powertrains

At launch there is a choice of four engines on offer – two Energy TCe turbocharged petrol options with capacities and power outputs of 1.2-litre/130hp (manual and EDC) and 1.6-litre/205hp (GT only – EDC). The turbodiesel alternatives are a 1.5-litre dCi 110 unit, with manual or EDC transmission, or a 1.6-litre dCi 130 engine.

A six-speed Efficient Dual Clutch (EDC) automatic gearbox is available with the dCi 110 engine while a seven-speed EDC automatic gearbox is available with the TCe 130 engine. The seven-speed EDC automatic gearbox is standard with the TCe 205 engine for GT. The dCi 110 EDC automatic provides emissions as low as 98 g/km of CO₂, compared to 96 g/km of CO₂ for the manual version. The TCe 130 EDC automatic offers 122 g/km of CO₂ – just two grams more than its manual counterpart, while the TCe 205 engine for the GT’s CO₂ emissions are 134 g/km.

The Mégane Sport Tourer is available with fuel economy of up to 76.4mpg (NEDC Combined), with CO₂emissions as low as 96g/km. This is thanks to the sleek shape and low weight of the car, weighing from 1,340kg (TCe 130 versions); the engine’s Stop&Start system, which is standard on all manual models; the availability of a dual-clutch EDC transmission; an economical driving mode which optimises the engine’s performance when cruising; the Renault Driving eco² feature to help owners adopt a more economical driving style and standard brake energy recovery.

In 2017, two further engine options will be available. The Hybrid Assist is a 1.5-litre dCi unit with electric assistance. The GT offering will be enhanced with the arrival of a dCi 165 1.6-litre twin-turbo unit.

All versions are covered by Renault’s four year warranty. The car is protected for four years or 100,000 miles (first two years have no mileage limit). There is also a three-year paint warranty and 12 years’ cover against corrosion.

Renault servicing packages are available from £299 for and is required once a year or every 18,000 miles and

UK ordering opens 1^st December, with customer deliveries expected later that month.