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It's when you're arriving at a corner too fast that all Renault's claims about the new Mégane's road-holding talents suddenly come to life. Potential "Oh my God!" moments are cleanly set aside by the French hatchback's surefootedness through a bend. The new Mégane, launched here in June shortly after its world debut, has raised the ride and handling bar in the family hatchback league. Its rigid body and well-sorted suspension breeds safe, self-assured behaviour that breeds driver confidence in quick direction changes. The electric power-steering offers good feel so that the Mégane can be threaded accurately through snaking tar. The anti-lock brakes are exceptional, posting an emergency stop from 100km/h in just 2.8 seconds. The hazard lights automatically start flashing under such hard stops to warn following drivers. The anti-lock brakes are exceptional - 2.8 seconds from 100km/h There's barely a murmur from the two-litre, quad-valve petrol engine residing behind the Mégane's futuristically styled nose. For its flagship petrol Mégane model, Renault has chosen serenity over sizzle by slotting a 98.5kW engine into the engine bay instead of the lively 124kW, two-litre 16-valver found in the Clio. The Mégane's engine is one of the most refined four-cylinder units on offer and neatly gels with the car's generally hushed, well-mannered demeanour. There's been no intention to position the car as a hot hatch, despite its fiery, unconventional looks.
Approximate Word count = 903
Approximate Pages = 3.6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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