During a press conference, Renault presented new details on the Mégane crossover, dubbed Mégane E-Tech Electric. The manufacturer notably unveiled a piece of bodywork with the new logo. The rival of the VW ID.3 will be presented in September and marketed in early 2022.
[Mis à jour le 02/09/2021] Renault will officially present its Mégane E-Tech Electric on September 6 at the Munich Motor Show (September 7 to 12). To make us wait, the manufacturer unveils, on its social networks, pieces of the car: the stern with its light strip running across the width of the tailgate, or a new view of the dashboard. Other visuals should arrive during this weekend.
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Renault has just unveiled a first glimpse of its electric crossover! The new model takes the name of Mégane, although the compact continues its career. At a press conference, the manufacturer unveiled part of the body of the future production model. The choice fell on the tailgate to highlight the presence of the brand’s new diamond logo. We also distinguish the name Mégane with a capital E at the end, forming like the branches of a socket. Commercially, the car takes the name of Mégane E-Tech Electric. The light signature is unique, as is the thin light strip located between the lights.
A unique dashboard
Gilles Videal also presented two visuals of the interior of the future MéganE. As Argus announced it to you a few months ago, the layout will be modeled on that of the Renault Symbioz concept with the presence of two screens ” very high quality »Positioned in L.
Renault’s design director talks about “ high technology on board “With in particular a MyLink multimedia system developed jointly with Google as well as a” increased space with more storage space combining comfort and practicality “. One of them will be installed at the base of the central screen and will allow you to place your smartphone there, for example. As for the control of the gearbox, it migrates behind the steering wheel. ” Lines, volumes and materials embody a new era “, According to the manufacturer.
Power from 150 to 220 hp
The electric Renault Mégane was surprised a few days ago on the open road.
Developed on the new CMF-EV platform, already crossed on the Nissan Ariya, the new MéganE will retain the same proportions as the e-Vision concept, presented in November 2020. The crossover will be available with three power levels, ranging from 150 to 220 horsepower. While the French brand has announced that it wants to limit all its vehicles to a maximum of 180 km / h, this electric compact will go even further: it will be restricted to 160 km / h.
Two battery capacities will be offered at launch, a third will be launched later (40, 60 and 87 kWh). Manufactured from September 2021 in the factory in Douai (North), the new 100% electric Renault MéganE will join dealerships at the start of 2022. It will be revealed at the Munich Motor Show from September 7 to 12.
