Aside from the Renault card (which really is a gimmick for most people anyway) and the unique styling, what makes the Megane II so much more innovative than the 307?Europa said:I'm told there is one currently on display at Main North Renault - but it's a prior ADR certified car, so no test driving (but you can sit in it etc.)
Good that consumers have a choice - go for the conservative Peugeots or the Renault innovation
Had a look at my first Megane II in the flesh, an NZ spec 5 door car - it's hidded beck eckross the Tesmen nixt month I believe all the metro dealers have Megane IIs on display. Aussie cars for driving should arrive next month.
It's pleasing to see some quality, it does have an edge over the 307 in this area (which was the best amongst French cars). The trim is the best ever to come out of France in a small car - not perfect (eg. rear light switchgear is a bit flimsy), but good. All you have to do is go into the Megane cabrio then go into the Megane II - a world of difference. Over the years they certainly have made progress, and this is one of the things I keep on coming back to - newer cars get better.
Cabin room is average though, nothing really to write home about. It's not that it's bad, but it's not anywhere in the same league as the class' front runners. You sit in the back and there is this feeling of claustrophobia - it just lacks that airy open feeling that you get in a 307, Civic hatch or Focus. You do notice there is heavy sculpturing of the headlining to improve headroom. In the front, it doesn't feel as roomy as the 307 either, you are more cognisant of the fact you are driving a small car (well small-medium family hatch).
Having said that, the car does have some nice practical touches. I like the doorbins which are located underneath the padding in the armrest (similar to Xsaras). There are two infloor compartments in the front passenger and driver footwells, you can fit a purse, mobile, PDA something small in there. With a mat on top, I think it would be a bit of a pain to use.
I do hope the car sells well, it'll make things more interesting in the market. Plus more Renaults out on the road is a good thing for the brand - at the end of the day, it's a business, and these guys have been waiting ages for a volume car. Just look at how the 307 has brought Peugeot truly out of obscurity now - Peugeot are selling some serious numbers now.
I now know there are two good Renault dealers in Melbourne now Nice to come across people in sales who believe in their product and actually like it - it does show. Always good dealing with people that enjoy cars.
I asked why Renault prices seem better in MEL compared to SYD, the salesman said we apparently have more competition here. I don't really know the SYD market, but we certainly do have some good prices here.
Brenno, there's a demo RCS with a few hundred kms on the clock, they were ready to knock off a reasonable four digit number