Renault reveals its latest Corolla rival

Published Jul 12, 2016

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By: IOL Motoring Staff

What you see here is Renault's latest attempt at taking on C-segment sedans such as the Corolla and Jetta.

The newcomer looks set to take over from the Fluence, which was basically just a Megane sedan anyway, and as with the hatch that it now shares a name with again, the four-door is based on the Renault Nissan Alliance's cost-saving CMF C/D platform.

It shares its front and rear design cues with its hatch sibling , including distinctive C-shaped headlights and elongated taillights that appear as if they're trying to kiss each other over the central Renault badge. The sedan is expectedly practical, with 508 litres of luggage space inside that curvy tail end.

Four engines are available, depending on the market, with two petrol options in the form of an 85kW normally aspirated 1.6-litre or 96kW 1.2-litre turbo and three turbodiesels ranging from 66kW to 96kW.

The new sedan's command centre is a 22cm touch-screen infotainment system and available gadgets include colour head-up display, Advanced Emergency Braking, Easy Park Assist and Lane Departure Warning.

We're currently awaiting word on whether the new Megane sedan is destined for South Africa.

Motoring.co.za

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