RENAULT Megane · RXI 1.6 16V · Hatchback · 1999 ‐ 2000

In 1999 Renault launched manufacture of cars type Megane, modification of RXI 1.6 16V and terminated it in 2000. This five-door hatchback has a length of 4.2 meters, weight 1.1 tons and is assigned to fit 5 people total.

«Megane RXI 1.6 16V» have a front wheel drive car with a 4-speed automatic gearbox. This car can be accelerated for 12.3 s to 100 km/h, with a peak speed of 187 km/h, due to a 4-cylinders petrol motor with a «multipoint injection system», which produce a maximum output of 110 hp at 5750 rpm.

Fuel rate is 9.7 liters in the city driving mode, on the track 5.6 l, and the intermediate fuel consumption is 7.1 l per 100 kilometers. Fuel tank capacity is 60 l of petrol, what lets to drive nearly 846 km unrefueled.

The front wheels of this vehicle have ventilated disks, 280 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage by dint of suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Rearward wheels have drums, 203 mm brakes and attached to the body chassis through suspension type «Semi-independent, » and equipped with anti-roll bar. Tires have the following dimensions - 185/60HR15.

According to the information of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Megane received the great number of stars - four, which means that it is a well safe automobile. In addition to dynamic safety (EBD, ABS), it is also equipped with passive safety (side, driver, passenger airbags).