Renault Megane Hatchback 2002-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lots of standard kit.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Long service intervals and low cost insurance offset by poor residual value.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Poor feel/feedback from steering. Comfortable ride.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fairly quick if you floor it, but engine lets you know it's working hard.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Had the car 4 days, driver door hands free function not working, tyre rim damaged, alarm is going off at 15 minute intervals, parcel shelf wires broken, Renault roof rack doesn't fit. I'm not very impressed.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comfortable ride and refined cabin.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Having owned a Nissan Micra previously, the difference in reliability and dealer service couldn't be greater. I now wish I'd bought an Almera/Focus, despite their boring/ageing looks and dull image.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    See above - alarm, door electrics, wheel, parcel shelf etc. All stuff even a Rover Metro engineer could get right (almost).

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No