Renault Megane Sedan

Had some reliability issue, luckily fixed during warranty period. Problems encountered 1. Change battery approx every 11 to 14mths. 2. Sensor faulty-car can't start, resolved after change. Due to car's weight, 2-liter will have better performance & FC.... Read More

I am driving a megane sedan 1.6 manual. The car feels very solid, and the doors close with a reassuring thud. Once inside, it is very quiet even on highway speeds. You can have a nice conversation inside the car :) Some wind noise do intrude into the cabin above 90kmh, but it is not loud. You can hear it only if the radio is switched off. The car is very stable at speeds, and gives feeling of a very plush ride, but not floaty feeling like other 1.6L Japanese/Korea cars that I owned before. Basically, the stability gives you more confidence when driving and less stress. The interior is made of high quality materials, which you won't find in other cars in the same price segment. I liked the built-in sun screens at the rear doors and rear window. Really useful if my kid needs to sleep when car is moving under hot sun. I am still skeptical of the reliability and cost of maintenance once warranty is over, but given its current low price (it is cheaper than a Toyota Altis), I feel that it is worth taking the plunge. The driving feel is really different from Japanese/Korean cars. It is really hard to imagine going back to driving Japanese/Korean cars after driving the Megane. Of couse, I guess higher end Jap cars like Lexus, Camry , Ceifiro will properly be as good, but those are much more expensive as well. Another minus point for most people is the acceleration from standstill is not very fast, mainly due to the weight of the car. But it is decent enough for me and since it is manual transmission for my car, it is actually not that bad. Overall, this car is suitable for people who like comfort and safety over performance, and don't mind living with some reliability issues. At the current price, it is properly the most value for money 1.6L car in the market. I think once the new Renault Fluence comes in, it will be quite expensive, so now is the best time to get this car at a good price if you are still considering it.... Read More