Insurance Group: 13
MPG: 41.5
CO2: 159
0-62 Mph: 10.9 secs
BHP: 100 BHP
Range: 548 miles
Poor equipment levels, central locking and power steering is as exciting as it gets: buyers really do get what they pay for – a very basic entry level estate car.
PROS: Good performance, good value.
CONS: Older five-speed gearbox makes the car feel dated to drive compared to class rivals and other six-speed Megane Sport Tourers.
The 1598cc 16-valve engine gives 100bhp and 5,500 rpm and 109 lb of torque at 4250 rpm. The car boasts a top speed of 118mph and can reach 62mph in 10.9 seconds.
Lifeless steering and vague handling will not make this car an exciting drive.
Buyers will find the five-speed gearbox a little outdated when many of the car’s rivals including higher-range Meganes have a six-speed unit as standard.
The1600cc engine is smooth and elegant and does not become excessively noisy unless you are travelling at motorway speeds.
The current model Megane Sport Tourer Expression 1.6.16v 100 5dr is far more eye catching than its predecessor. It sleek and aggressive stance gives it, deservingly, a sporty look. This can be enhanced with alloy wheels for £310.
Standard in-car equipment includes CD player, MP3 connectivity, central locking, electric front windows, electric mirrors and air conditioning.
A standard issue immobiliser and alarm are the chief security enhancements.
For a bottom of the range, entry level car, the Renault Megane Sports Tourer Expression 1.6 16v offers an impressive range of standard equipment. Safety features include driver, passenger and side impact airbags.
While listed to seat five adults, a long journey may not be so enticing in this medium family estate however there should be no such concerns for the parents of small children.
The ample 491-litre boot will swallow most family holiday requirements and those looking for extra load space will be impressed that this figure is nearly trebled when the rear seats are lowered.
The car comes with Renault’s standard three-year or 100,000-mile warranty and the back-up of its 260-strong dealer network.
Overall the Renault Megane Sport Tourer Expression 1.6.16v 100 5dr is good value for money and potential buyers of its hatchback sister should take a close look at this machine before making a decision.
However it is an entry level estate car and other Megane Sports Tourers offer better standard equipment lists so, if budgets allow, looking further up the range would offer a better long term investment. But that would require forking out a minimum of £4,000, quite a lot of hard-earned cash for a TomTom satellite navigation system and a set of alloy wheels.
The entry level Megan delivers an average fuel economy of 41.5 mpg which compares well with rivals.
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