Renault Megane 2006–2010 car dimensions: 4355 mm long, 1777 mm wide and 1404 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,395 kg. Braked towing is 1,200 kg.
Four proper seats with a glass panoramic hardtop that opens or closes in 22 seconds. Manual air conditioning is standard on base grades while regulated climate control, which adjusts for roof position open or closed, comes on Dynamique and above. Cruise control with speed limiter is standard. Rear parking sensors appear on Exception and Privilège grades. Optional Carminat navigation uses a retractable colour 16:9 screen. ESP is fitted on higher grades or certain engines. No reverse camera or later driver aids.
Boot holds 490 litres with the roof closed, the largest in its class for a coupé-cabriolet. Capacity drops to 190 litres with the roof stowed. A separator curtain keeps luggage clear of the folded roof.
Braked towing capacity is 1200 kg and unbraked 650 kg. Payload is around 455 kg depending on version. A detachable towbar is available as an accessory. This is a leisure cabriolet rather than a work vehicle so no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is listed.
The cabin stays bright with the standard glass hardtop closed, thanks to its large panoramic panels that also give good acoustic and thermal isolation. Climate control adjusts automatically for roof open or closed. Front seats offer height adjustment, lumbar support on some, and one-hand tip-and-slide with memory for rear access. Four real seats and a big boot when closed make it practical for everyday use and short trips.
Euro NCAP 5-star adult rating, safest in class at launch
Standard 6 airbags including anti-submarining, ABS with EBD and emergency brake assist
Fixed roll bars standard, automatic deploying bars available
Service interval 30 000 km or 12 months
Diesel engines return combined figures around 5.0-5.8 l/100 km
Petrol engines return combined figures around 7.0-8.4 l/100 km
Fuel use varies by engine. Diesels such as the 1.5 dCi and 1.9 dCi stay economical with combined consumption in the low-to-mid 5 l/100 km range. Petrol options from 1.6 to 2.0 turbo sit higher, typically 7-8.4 l/100 km combined. A 60-litre tank is common across the range.
Servicing follows a 30 000 km or yearly schedule. The car carries a two-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty and a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty. Wear parts are described as long-lasting.
Safety is a strong point. The model scored a full five Euro NCAP stars when tested as a cabriolet, with excellent frontal protection. Standard kit includes six airbags, pretensioning seatbelts with load limiters, ISOFIX, and ABS with brake assist. ESP appears on higher engines and trims. Reinforced structure and roll bars protect in rollover.
Living with the car means watching the folding glass roof seals for leaks and keeping the complex roof mechanism serviced. Regular checks of the cooling system and timing belt or chain (depending on engine) help reliability. The large boot when closed and easy rear access support daily use.
Length 4355 mm, Width 1777 mm, Height 1404 mm, Wheelbase 2522 mm (Megane 2006–2010)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2008 Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet French brochure.