Renault Launches new Entry-Level Megane Extreme Models in the UK

Cash isn't exactly flowing out of consumers' pockets these days, so Renault decided to draw the attention of UK car buyers by introducing a new low-priced, Extreme trim level for its Megane hatchback. Priced from £13,250, the new Megane Extreme is available with two engine options, a 100HP 1.6-liter gasoline and a 86HP 1.5-liter dCi diesel unit. The vehicle's standard equipment includes a 4x15W radio RDS CD MP3 system, air conditioning, ESP and front electric windows.

The French automaker said that the new Megane Extreme that will be available for order from May with first deliveries expected in June, undercuts the five-door Ford Focus Studio 1.4 Duratec 80PS by £1,540 (£14,790 OTR) and Volkswagen's New Golf S 5 door 1.6 102PS by £1,825 (£15,075 OTR).

Megane RS 250: New Photos of Renault's Golf GTI Contender

We just received these new photos of the Megane RenaultSport (RS) 250 finished in gunmetal grey and white in our e-mail. We could have probably performed the color change on the initial pictures of the Megane RS 250 in canary yellow with a little help from photoshop, but why get into all that trouble. There's nothing new to add about Renault's Golf GTI adversary that is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-pot delivering a promising 250HP other than that we really dig its dramatic -for a hot hatch, that is- looks.

Geneva Show: Renaultsport Megane RS 250

Aimed squarely towards the VW Golf GTI and the Ford Focus ST, the new Megane Renaultsport 250 made its world premiere in Geneva. The hottest version of the Megane comes with a new-generation two-liter 16-valve turbocharged petrol engine producing 250hp at 5,500rpm and peak torque of 340Nm from 3,000rpm. That's an increase of 25hp and 40Nm over the outgoing Megane R26. Power is transferred to the front wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.

Under the skin, the new Megane Renaultsport 250 has inherited the same suspension arrangement as the current version. Like the Renaultsport variants of the Clio and Twingo ranges, the Megane is available with a choice of two chassis, the standard sport chassis or the Cup chassis, which comes with a limited slip differential for even greater traction. Equally importantly, the hot Megane is equipped with an ESP (electronic stability control) that is fully disconnectable.

Based on the attractive three-door variant of the Megane, the RS 250 comes with an aggressive bodykit which includes a new front bumper incorporating LED daytime running lights and a splitter, extended wheel arches and sills, 18-inch alloy wheels, central exhaust tailpipe and rear diffuser

Inside, there are sport seats, an analogue rev-counter with visual and audible gearshift indicator, aluminium pedals and the Renaultsport steering wheel complete with thumb grips.

2009 Renault Megane Sport Tourer (SW) Scooped Undisguised in Portugal!

The next-generation Renault Megane Sport Tourer - you can simply call it an estate or a station wagon- has been scooped without a single trace of camouflage ahead of its world premiere at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show. Caught by our friends over at the Auto Hoje forums, the 2009 Megane Sport Tourer was discovered in the city of Lisbon in Portugal during a filming for an advertising campaign.

While sharing the same front-end styling with the new Megane hatchback models, the station wagon variant features a distinct rear-end design with split tail lights. Compared to the outgoing Megane estate, the new Sport Tourer features a 'swoopier' and lower roofline that offers the car a more dynamic appearance than its predecessor, but this could also mean that it is less practical.

Don't expect any surprises under the hood as the Sport Tourer will be offered with same gasoline and diesel unit as the hatchback. The petrol engine range will include 100HP and 110HP 1.6-liter units, a 140HP 2.0-liter and the turbocharged 130HP 1.4TCe and 180HP 2.0TCe. Diesel options will include 1.5 dCi 85HP, 90 HP, 105 HP and 110 HP units along with more powerful 130 HP, 150HP and 160 HP variants.

Via: Autohoje , 'Muito Obrigado' for the tip Jose!

New Renault Megane RS Spied without Camo

Along with the facelifted 2009 Renault Clio RS, the folks over at Forum Auto also seem to have captured a prototype version of the new Megane RS undergoing testing at an unnamed race track. Like the cosmetically updated Clio RS, the hottest Megane III is distinguished in these 'fuzzy' photos by the more aggressively styled front bumper with the black detailing that appears to be a new trademark of the RenaultSport (RS) cars.

The new Megane RS which is set to make its world premiere in Geneva next week, will feature a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing an output of 250-horsepower. Power will be channeled to the front wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox.

Source: Forum Auto , Via: es.Autoblog.com

Renault Launches Teaser Site for 2009 Megane RS 250HP

Renault is offering us our first glimpse of the forthcoming Megane RS that is set to make its world premiere at the Geneva Show by launching a new dedicated microsite. As we first told you here at Carscoop, Renault's Ford Focus ST and VW Golf GTI adversary will come with a tweaked version of the current Megane R26's 2.0-liter turbocharged four-pot delivering an output of 250-horsepower. Power will be transmitted to the front wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox. For more info on Renault's hot Megane, click here.