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NEW Renault Megane revealed: remember me?

Go on … admit it. You 'd ignored this one, hadn't you?
While the Renault 4, 5 and Twingo have been taking all the headings, there's another Renault silently still in the lineup– the Megane E-Tech. And now it's had a proper mid-life facelift with brand-new styling, more variety, much faster charging and some creative effectiveness upgrades.
In this very first look, we take a fresh walkaround of the updated Megane E-Tech to see whether Renault has done enough to bring its "forgotten EV" back into the conversation … or if it's been totally eclipsed by its retro-inspired siblings.
The updates are more than skin deep. There's a new front-end design, a modified interior finish, a brand-new 67kWh LFP battery utilizing cell-to-pack tech for enhanced rigidness and packaging, plus a bump in WLTP variety to 311 miles. Charging is quicker too, now up to 165kW DC, suggesting 15– 80% in around 24 minutes. On paper, a minimum of, this is a seriously enhanced package.
But the EV market hasn't stood still. The Megane now finds itself up against some very strong competitors consisting of the Kia EV3, Volkswagen ID.3, Cupra Born and MG4– all defending the exact same family hatchback buyers.
So the concern is easy: has Renault done enough to make the Megane E-Tech pertinent once again … or is this the EV everyone truly did forget?
Let us understand what you think in the remarks.
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41 responses to “NEW Renault Megane revealed: remember me?”

  1. @ivanmalta74 Avatar
    @ivanmalta74

    Renault are brilliant at designing attractive cars. I think they deserve to do well.

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    1. @peterdebel7379 Avatar
      @peterdebel7379

      What about reliability after 100.000 km ??

      Hmmm….

      Reply
  2. @LindaShelley-i6y Avatar
    @LindaShelley-i6y

    Yes nicola that’s a lovely car and well equiped well done for covering everything in such a short time, just goes to show you don’t need that much for just a walk around looking forward to the driving x

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    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      She’s speedy!

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    2. @Mancozeb100 Avatar
      @Mancozeb100

      Yes ! And please let all β€œnon-drivey” reviews be this length!
      That was great πŸ˜„

      Reply
  3. @trevorheley1045 Avatar
    @trevorheley1045

    Have the current version. It’s a good car. Looks good and drives well. Bit disappointed though that Renault did not do something to enable the new version to have a flatter boot floor (struggle getting folding bikes in!) and offer some form of panoramic roof. Battery improvement good though, albeit it is actually not bad currently. Will wait and see more details about UK spec as I will be in the market again early next year.

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    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      Yeah, we really like the previous Megane but the shape of the boot has always been a bit of an issue. Not great for dogs, either. Love the way it drives, though! Hopefully this one will be just as good on that score.

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    2. @thess0414 Avatar
      @thess0414

      Regarding the Panoramic roof, it really gave us a claustrophobic, very dark feeling in the back seats so I concur it could help. Or at least offer a less dark colored interior.

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    3. @matthewtyler-jones8317 Avatar
      @matthewtyler-jones8317

      Yeah the Megan was n my list when I was buying a couple of years ago, bit that low boot floor, or high lip, was a definite point against it. Went for an Enyaq instead.

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    4. @_rhapsodist Avatar
      @_rhapsodist

      @matthewtyler-jones8317 the Renault 4 has a much better boot shape with low lip πŸ˜‰

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    5. @matthewtyler-jones8317 Avatar
      @matthewtyler-jones8317

      @_rhapsodistindeed!

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  4. @haukikannel Avatar
    @haukikannel

    We need estate versions of Renaults… Estate / sport vagon Megan would be in my short list for next car… Now… Renault has no estate options… Even Clio has lost that option… pity…

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  5. @TheChosenRed Avatar
    @TheChosenRed

    Nicola is such a vibe πŸ˜…

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    1. @BRHansen6477 Avatar
      @BRHansen6477

      She is a mediocre car reviewer trying to be a comedian

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    2. @JanCervenkaUK89 Avatar
      @JanCervenkaUK89

      @BRHansen6477 There are so many channels – you can watch a serious more detailed video and then get a bit of fun from Nicola.

      Reply
    3. @Erik-op2hy Avatar
      @Erik-op2hy

      @BRHansen6477just your opinion buddy, some like her, people like you don’t.. to each their own

      Reply
  6. @gordonmackenzie4512 Avatar
    @gordonmackenzie4512

    I’ve had a Megane Etech for nearly 2 years. You are correct, nobody in motoring journalism world ever mentions it.

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    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      We certainly do. But it has been overshadowed by so many newer rivals. Hopefully this facelift will bring it back into the spotlight.

      Reply
    2. @mikadavies660 Avatar
      @mikadavies660

      As you know well…. It’s a hidden gem…

      Reply
    3. @PeroniPete Avatar
      @PeroniPete

      @mikadavies660 It certainly is…

      Reply
    4. @DerpSenpai Avatar
      @DerpSenpai

      This car only changes the battery and front look vs the already existing esprit alpine version btw.

      It’s just that no one reviewed the esprit alpine version before because it only came a lot later

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    5. @dachsdk1559 Avatar
      @dachsdk1559

      And it’s such a good car!
      I went in to buy a Renault 5 this January, but somehow ended up with a Megane instead.
      I was aware of the upcoming facelift, but mine was new enough to get V2L and one pedal, so happy days.

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  7. @nikc1313 Avatar
    @nikc1313

    Been driving my MΓ©gane for a couple of years now and it’s a cracking car. Drives well, plenty of power and comfortable range. Glad the new one is so similar to mine so I don’t get new model envy.

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  8. @Finglebat Avatar
    @Finglebat

    Great review, the frantic rushing did remind me of doing homework on the back of the bus on the way into school, obviously many, many years ago… πŸ˜‚ (Other people not me of course, I was the swot who let them copy my homework).

    I love the simpler line-up with only two trims and improved charging, VTL, LFP, etc, you don’t feel short changed if you get the Techno trim. Happy to see they have used Google too as their infotainment platform. Also great they have one pedal driving from the off.

    I am over the poppy out door handles, I think VW is right going for the normal handles, though I don’t mind the hidden rear handle. They really need a lighter interior option, IMO. I hope they have heated & ventilated seats and heat pump across the range.

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  9. @stumpy13 Avatar
    @stumpy13

    Love my Megane E-Tech. We went looking at the 5 but the Megane won us over with bigger range, faster, more rear and boot space for similar lease money. The drive selector stalk is annoying (as with all Renault’s, sometimes doesn’t engage when you think it has) and the shelf does bump my knee but other than that, I would have another.
    To me it’s the forgotten gem of Renault line up, no one talks about it which is a shame.
    Love the physical buttons, the ease to turn off annoying lane assist and safety features, in built Google, 150 kwh charging is quick enough for me

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    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      Agreed – it’s always been a really good car.

      Reply
  10. @tizziejames9040 Avatar
    @tizziejames9040

    Very enjoyable review! The trouble is that when you compress a review like that it highlights how very similar new cars are now (touchscreen, frunk, panoramic roof, V2L, absence of transmission tunnel in rear, presence / absence of physical buttons, battery sizes, price, comparison with EV3 – that’s all there is). Thank goodness we at least get to watch Nicola doing her thing!.

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  11. @vhol93 Avatar
    @vhol93

    great work Nicola !!

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    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      Glad you liked it!

      Reply
  12. @WagnerGimenes Avatar
    @WagnerGimenes

    The consummate professional πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚ This channel brings me so much happiness ✌

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    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      Thank you!

      Reply
  13. @DIVEnSOME Avatar
    @DIVEnSOME

    Renault has never dropped the ball. Just look at their car line up all unique and somehow all work well .

    Reply
  14. @wally-E-walter Avatar
    @wally-E-walter

    You forgot to tie your left shoe πŸ˜‚ everything else you covered in 10 minutes well done πŸŽ‰

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    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      Glad you liked it.

      Reply
  15. @γƒžγƒΌγƒ–γƒ«γ‚Έγƒ£γ‚€γ‚’γƒ³γƒˆ Avatar
    @γƒžγƒΌγƒ–γƒ«γ‚Έγƒ£γ‚€γ‚’γƒ³γƒˆ

    I do think that the Renault 4 and 5 have brought a degree of feelgood to the whole brand. Future tweaks are going to benefit hugely from this.

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    1. @γƒžγƒΌγƒ–γƒ«γ‚Έγƒ£γ‚€γ‚’γƒ³γƒˆ Avatar
      @γƒžγƒΌγƒ–γƒ«γ‚Έγƒ£γ‚€γ‚’γƒ³γƒˆ

      Forgot the Twingo too.

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  16. @videobiker9131 Avatar
    @videobiker9131

    Really good. By the way, you have a really good memory. I never would’ve remembered all of that for a video and being able to do it all in one shot. Kudos.

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  17. @jamesengland7461 Avatar
    @jamesengland7461

    This one take was hilarious! Well done πŸ˜‚

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  18. @Stuffandstuff-999 Avatar
    @Stuffandstuff-999

    Love the Hey Duggee reference you slipped in… sticky, sticky, stick, stick πŸ˜‚

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    1. @Electrifyingcom Avatar
      @Electrifyingcom

      We really wanted to put in a second or two of The Stick song but, well… Copyright! Glad you got the reference. Love Hey Duggee.

      Reply
  19. @WinkelHoof Avatar
    @WinkelHoof

    02:26 the red megane in the background looks really good.

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