Renault Megane Hatchback 1996-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    You certainly get a lot of gadgets thrown in for the price. This car cost £9995 new.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Now two years old and only routine servicing required.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fairly comfortable drive.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    1.4 engine struggles with a full load but fairly economic.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Has had numerous niggly faults, which thankfully were covered by warranty. These included the indicator stalk requiring replacement after 2 months, the lock mechanism failing on the rear nearside door and interior light falling out of the roof.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    There is a lot worse to look at on the road.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable, apart from road noise, wich was significantly reduced by changing tyre brand.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Minor electrical problems & door mechanism failure.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes