The third generation, 2009 Renault Megane, which was recently revealed, will be launched in India. The all new Megane will be produced in Renault-Nissan’s facility outside Chennai. Renault, which is selling through Mahindra will be launched through the Mahindra-Renault dealerships.

Renault came to India with the low-cost Logan and is planning to bring in its performance cars at an affordable price. The previous generation Megane was a success in Europe due to its diesel engine and price. Looking at the features of why it became a success, i couldn’t even think why it wouldn’t become a success in India too. We will have to see if they bring in the Megane hatch version or the Sedan version.

The Megane around the world will be equipped with a variety of engines, but what we can expect is the 1.6L petrol engine producing 110bhp, a 2.0L petrol engine producing 140bhp or the turbocharged 1.4L petrol engine producing 130bhp. Coming to the diesel variants, a 1.5L dCi engine producing 85bhp or the 20.L dCi engine producing 130bhp, can be expected.

The Megane comes in 5-speed, 6-speed and CVT transmission. What we have to do is wait for further details of which of these engines and transmissions they will be bringing.

The Megane hatch has a wheelbase of 2640mm and if there will be a sedan it will be stretched further to about 2700mm which will be competing with the Civic and Corolla.

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