Mégane Coupé Concept: An
expression of character and
dynamism
Renault chose the Geneva Motor
Show today to take the wraps off
of its Mégane Coupé Concept
showcar, which previews a
compact coupé to be released at
a later date. Like its larger
sister, Laguna Coupé Concept,
which wowed the crowds in
Frankfurt last September, it
points to an evolution of more
fluid, sportier styling from
Renault.
The sleek and aggressive-looking
Mégane Coupé Concept targets
drivers who are not only drawn
by the notion of driving
pleasure but who also seek to
express their personality
through their car. Mégane Coupé
Concept symbolises Renault's
vision of what a genuine compact
sports coupé should deliver,
namely character and dynamism,
two traits epitomised by the
opening and closing movement of
its spectacular doors.
A show car dedicated to
passion and driving pleasure
Mégane Coupé Concept's generous
bumper, wide, low grille and
alveolar air-intake point to the
presence of a high-performance
powerplant under the bonnet.
Indeed, Mégane Coupé Concept is
powered by a 200hp, two-litre
turbocharged petrol engine which
delivers maximum torque of 280Nm
at 2,600rpm and peak power of
200hp at 5,800rpm, to ensure
response and flexibility at all
engine speeds for everyday
motoring pleasure. Mated to a
manual six-speed gearbox, the
2.0 Turbo unit accelerates
Mégane Coupé Concept from zero
to 62 mph in just 7.2 seconds,
yet it returns economical fuel
consumption of just 6.5
litres/100km (154g of CO2/km).
In order to exploit this engine
to the full, Mégane Coupé
Concept features a sport
chassis, plus suspension and
steering engineered to guarantee
precise, responsive handling.
This promise is pronounced by
its 21-inch aluminium alloy,
seven-spoke, satin-finish Dragon
Grey wheels equipped with
Michelin Pilot Sport tyres
(245/35) which provide
outstanding grip for even
greater driving pleasure. Mégane
Coupé Concept is a compact,
stylish, dynamic coupé which
delivers undeniable driving
pleasure, while its sporty
calling is also expressed by its
modern, elegant cabin.
This show car, which builds on
the trend established by Laguna
Coupé Concept, sees Renault
inject even more genuine passion
into its cars. |