Super TestCar reviews - Renault - Megane - rangeRenault modelsOverviewNew Megane is a vital cog in Renault’s plans despite slowing passenger car sales14 Oct 2016 By TIM ROBSON ALMOST unnoticed by anyone present at the launch of the all-new Renault Megane at a picturesque B&B in Byron Bay, Renault Australia managing director Justin Hocevar clinked his champagne glass on the wing mirror of the display car and said almost to himself, “Yep, we’ve got lots riding on this car.” It’s been ten months since the fourth-generation Megane launched into European markets, and ever since then Mr Hocevar and his team have repeatedly crunched the numbers in the face of a still strong but declining passenger-car sector in Australia, exchange fluctuations and specification discussions to debut a Megane that would bring more to the small-car battle – and to the brand itself. “We’ve got very big hopes for this car,” he said. “Our brand is still not at the consideration level of a top-five brand. We’ll invest multiple millions of dollars in launching this car in communicating on, but relative to a top-five brand, we’re not in the same league. “To get that end result, we’ll be challenged… but I would like to think this car will support our ambition of being a legitimate, mainstream European alternative.” Can the new Megane help to fulfil the brief? It’s a tough ask, but it’s an impressive car out of the box. Click here for the full review... GalleryClick to see larger images Model release date: 1 October 2016 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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