It's definitely not the fastest drop-top going. The odd styling does exude European flair, though. The Megane cuts a unique presence on the road, particularly with its disproportionately large caboose. It's always good to ask the question regardless. It's safe to say you'll probably whittle the Renault salesman down a couple of thousand during the inquiry process. The Coupe-Cabriolet brings a circa-$14,500 premium over the equivalent GT Line hatch, but scores standard features including black leather trim, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, rear parking sensors and keyless entry and start. For peace of mind, Renault offers the Megane with a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty, five years roadside assist and a three-year capped price servicing program. The Megane convertible offers the usual suite of safety technology, including six airbags, electronic stability control and ABS – enough to earn it a five-star ANCAP crash rating. Otherwise, the Renault feels well packaged, with soft and well bolstered seats and stylish GT-Line badging embroidered on the front headrests. Like the cruise control activation button mounted on the middle console, the middle cup holder seemingly designed for a French piccolo, or the seat warmer dial positioned near the lower door sill on either front pew. With lashings of French design through the cabin, the Megane takes some getting used to. Also, the two rear seats are extremely scarce on leg room – as in, it's hardly suitable for kiddies on short trips. Unlike some competitors, it cannot be folded on the move – instead triggering an incessant flashing light and freezing mid-retraction. Sitting in the car and watching it unfold is about as close as you'll get to being in a Transformers movie… just push the toggle switch and it all happens before you.Īgain, potentially the roof. The folding roof action will likely impress your weekend barbecue gathering. Exhibits all the hallmarks of success, but is ultimately better suited to a traditional role – in this case, as a hatch.īecause it has been lightly facelifted for 2014 and we are coming into the best time of year to enjoy a convertible – summer. Most are married and without kids, aged between 30 and 50 years of age. Renault says female buyers account for about 61 per cent of the Coupe-Cabriolet's sales. You enjoy the sunny outdoors but want the added security of a folding glass roof, rather than a fabric roof.

Tipping the scales at 1631kg because of its electric roof and associated hardware, the Megane convertible isn't as fleet-footed on the road as Renault's hatched siblings. The fashion accessory of the regular Renault Megane range, complete with two doors, a 417-litre boot (down to 211 litres with the roof retracted) and an electric folding roof.Įspecially sporty. Vitals: 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol 103kW/195Nm CVT automatic 8.1L/100km front-wheel drive. Price: $43,990 (plus on-road and dealer costs)

Renualt megane cabriolet