Renault X83.I Trafic (2004-07) Overview Released in April 2004, the Renault X83 Phase I (X83.I) Trafic was a two-seat van. Powered by a 1.9-litre turbo-diesel (‘dCi) four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission, the X83.I Trafic was available in three variants: L1 H1, L2 H1 and L2 H2 (see dimensions below). Furthermore, the X83.I […]
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Review: Renault KFB Megane Wagon (2017-18)
Overview The Renault KFB Megane Wagon was released in Australia in June 2017. Manufactured in Palencia, Spain, the front-wheel drive Renault KFB Megane Wagon was powered by 1.2- and 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engines that were mated to either six-speed manual or seven-speed double clutch transmissions (Renault’s ‘EDC7’). Furthermore, the Megane Wagon range consisted of Zen, […]
Review: Renault J64 Scenic (2001-04)
Review: Renault J64.I Scenic (2001-02) Overview Released in May 2001, the Renault J64 Phase I (J64.I) Scenic was a five-seat people mover. As per the table below, the J64.I Scenic was available with either a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine (Expression variants) or a 2.0-litre unit (the Dyanmique and Privilege). Please note that the J64 Scenic […]
Review: Renault J84 Scenic (2005-09)
Review: Renault J84.I Scenic (2005-06) Overview Released in January 2005, the Renault J84 Phase I (J84.I) was a five-seat people mover. Powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine – with variable inlet valve timing – mated to either a four-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission, the range initially consisted of Authentique, Expression and Dynamique variants. […]
Review: Renault X95 Megane RS (2010-16)
Review: Renault X95.I Megane RS 250 (2010-12) Overview Released in November 2010, the Renault X95 Phase I (X95.I) Megane RS (short for ‘RenaultSport’) was a three-door, hot hatch. Manufactured in Palencia, Spain, the front-wheel drive Renault Megane RS 250 was powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine (producing 250 brake horsepower) that was mated to […]
Review: Renault LFF Megane Sedan (2017-18)
Overview The Renault LFF Megane sedan was released in Australia in June 2017; please note that the BFB Megane hatch and KFB Megane Wagon have been reviewed separately. Manufactured in Bursa, Turkey, the front-wheel drive Renault LFF Megane was powered by a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine that was mated to a seven-speed double clutch transmission […]
Review: Renault BFB Megane RS (2018-on)
Overview Released in Australia in September 2018, the Renault BFB Megane RS was a five-door hot hatch. Manufactured in Palencia, Spain, the front-wheel drive Renault BFB Megane RS was powered by a 1.8-litre turbocharged petrol engine that was mated to either six-speed manual or double clutch (Renault’s ‘Efficient Dual Clutch’ or EDC) transmissions. Renault Megane […]
Review: Renault X84 Megane RS (2004-10)
Review: Renault X84.I Megane RS (2004-06) Overview Released in September 2004, the Renault X84 Phase I (X84.I) Megane RS was a five-door, front-wheel drive hatch. Using bodyshells produced in Palencia, Spain, the X84.I Megane RS 225 was assembled in Dieppe, France, and powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing peak power of 165 […]
Review: Renault K95 Megane Wagon (2013-16)
Review: Renault K95.II Megane Wagon (2013-16) Overview Released in Australia in May 2013, the Renault K95 Megane Wagon was a mid-size, front-wheel drive wagon. Manufactured in Palencia, Spain, the Megane Wagon range initially consisted of limited-run turbocharged GT 220 variants, with Dynamique and GT-Line variants following in July 2013. Engines Of the engines, For Dynamique […]
Review: Renault X84 Megane Coupe-Cabriolet (2004-10)
Review: Renault X84.I Megane Coupe-Cabriolet (2004-06) Overview Released in November 2004, the Renault X84 Series I (X84.I) Megane Coupe-Cabriolet was a two-door convertible with a retractable hardtop roof. Manufactured in Douai, France, the front-wheel drive X84 Megane Coupe-Cabriolet was powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that mated to either a four-speed automatic or six-speed […]