The Renault Fluence will soon be replaced by the Megane sedan – the third member of the Megane family – in international markets. The Megane sedan’s family credentials are instantly recognisable by its familiar front, marked by the C-shaped headlight cluster and the big Renault logo on the grille. In profile, the three-box shape is apparent, leading to a claimed top-level spaciousness in the rear and a large 508-litre boot. The shape of the Megane sedan is quite conservative, though Renault has peppered it with interesting details, such as the indent in the C-pillar and the bottom of the doors, and the subtle integrated spoiler.
Like its siblings, the Megane hatch and estate, the sedan too will come with petrol and diesel engine options. There will be two petrol engines with power ratings of 115hp and 130hp, and three diesel engines with power ratings of 90hp, 110hp and 130hp. Transmission options, dependent on the engine choice, include a five-speed manual, a six-speed manual, a six-speed auto and a seven-speed dual-clutch auto.
In terms of equipment and features, the sedan will get a seven-inch screen for the digital instrument cluster, an 8.7-inch infotainment screen, a heads-up display, the R-Link 2 connectivity system and the hands-free Easy Trunk Access system.
The Megane sedan will be manufactured at and exported from Renault’s Turkey plant.
For India, however, the French carmaker has not announced any plans to replace the Fluence with the Megane sedan. The Fluence, while still on sale here, is an extremely slow seller. Renault instead is focusing on its SUV line-up in India. Building on the success of the Duster, it will launch another SUV soon, the Kaptur. Read more about the upcoming crossover here.
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