subject: Renault Megane World Series - A Great Combination Of Style And Economy [print this page] The trend nowadays is skewed more towards smaller cars. That is because these cars cost less, are fuel-economical and easy to maneuver in busy streets. Renault has been concentrating on adding more and more such affordable hatchbacks for some time now, and their latest offering by way of the Renault Megane World Series is one such attempt.
Renault got a big fillip with the launch of their Renault sports car and that kind of also gave it a new lease of life. The Clio, Megane and Twingo versions have all been very widely accepted due to their driver-friendly features and style. This has encouraged Renault to come out with the Megane World Series version, which combines the performance of the traditional Megane with the cool elegance of the Renault.
The benefit of the World Series branding has been another advantage that Renault has very skillfully used to reinforce its image as a company associated with sporty cars. The engine capacity has been chosen more from the point of view of cost control, fuel economy and not for exhilarating speed or power. Both the petrol and the diesel versions support lower running costs, and this is also reflected in the price tag for these cars.
However, the main objective of Renault in providing the feel of a big car with an excellent driving experience seems to have been achieved. That is due to the enhanced power steering and modified front suspension, which help in maintaining accuracy in direction. The rear suspension has also been fine tuned to make negotiating corners a breeze and without any discomfort.
The improved braking system helps you bring the car to a dead halt, even from speeds of over 60mph, within just 35 meters. This series of cars do tend to closely resemble their more illustrious and better performing models. This is evident in the five door hatchback version, where the bumper inserts and rear spoiler of the three door Coupe have been duplicated, giving the car a more racy profile. When it comes to the five door Coupe, the standard features have been repeated, though the side skirts and the extended spoiler on the front of the car do lend it a fresh and attractive look.
Renault has given the Megane a more traditional look of late and has maintained some differences in both the five door and the three door cars. Though the five door model has a sporty look, the Coupe seems to carry off add-on features more with more panache and looks more impressive.
One of the first things that are immediately noticeable is the dashboard, with its analogue counter displaying the revs, and it is placed close to the speedometer that is designed to show the cruise control and speed limits. So when this feature is activated, the chosen speed is reflected on the speedometer and adequately illuminated. When the speed limiter option is chosen, the red display lights up depending on the speed at which the vehicle is moving and begins flashing upon exceeding the speed limit chosen.
The Renault Megane World series of cars may not have much to show in terms of cabin space but as far as the driving experience and overall looks are concerned, they are certainly worth the money - apart from being extremely economical in running costs.
