RENAULT Megane · 1.6 16V Expression Luxe · Hatchback · 2003 ‐ 2006

Renault launched production from 2003 of automobiles type Megane, modification 1.6 16V Expression Luxe and closed it in 2006. This 5-door hatchback has a length of 4.2 meters, weight 1.2 tons and is designed to sit 5 passengers including the driver.

«Megane 1.6 16V Expression Luxe» automobile with a 4-speed automatic gear shift is connected to the front-wheels. This car can speed up for 12.8 seconds to 100 km/h, with a peak speed of 182 km/h, owing to a 4-cylinders petrol motor with a «multipoint injection fuel system», which produce a peak output of 115 horsepower at 6000 rpm.

Fuel consumption is 10.7 l in the urban driving mode, on the suburban 6 l, and the average fuel consumption is 7.7 liters per 100 kilometers. Gas tank capacity is 60 liters of petrol, what allow you to go approximately 780 kilometers unrefuelled.

The front wheels of this model have ventilated disks, 280 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis with help of suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Rear wheels have disks, 240 mm brakes and fixed to the body chassis with help of suspension «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Tires have the next measure - 195/65R15.

In conformity with the information of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Megane got the maximum quantity of stars - 5, which means that it is a highly safe vehicle. In addition to passive safety (driver, head/curtain, passenger, side airbags), it is also has active safety features such as ABS, EBD, Brake assistant.