RENAULT MEGANE GT / GT LINE

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Although every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained within this brochure is as accurate and up to date as possible, Renault U.K. reserves the right to modify its models without notice including their characteristics, specifications, equipment and accessories. Brochures inevitably become out of date or inaccurate in some respects, in that such characteristics, equipment, specifications or accessories may be changed after the publication date given below and can differ from the descriptions given. It is therefore necessary to check with your Renault dealer before purchasing any product that the characteristics, specifications, equipment or accessories of the vehicle on order are as advertised. Publication date April 2010.

DRIVE THE CHANGE

RENAULT MEGANE GT / GT LINE STYLE AND EXCITEMENT EVERY DAY
Driving pleasure starts when the driver takes the wheel of a sporty and distinctive car. Being able to experience that pleasure every day is what the Mgane GT Line offers you. It combines a sports chassis*, for extra driving excitement, with exclusive interior and exterior design elements such as a redesigned front bumper, rear diffuser, 17 alloy wheels, sport seats* and aluminium pedals. The GT Line Pack is available on Dynamique versions with a large range of petrol, diesel and eco2 engines, combining style and environmental friendliness. With Mgane GT, this distinctive design comes with two high-performance engines (TCe 180 or dCi 160), exclusive 18 alloy wheels and a Renaultsport engineered chassis with an even sportier tuning for an intense driving experience and performance. The Mgane GT and Mgane GT Line are available in Hatch, Coup, Coup Cabriolet and Sport Tourer versions. *Mgane Hatch, Coup and Sport Tourer

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

GT Line Pack (1) T specific body coloured front bumper with gloss G black band and dark chrome fog light surrounds T specific body coloured rear bumper with dark G chrome diffuser Headlights with black surrounds (2) oor mirrors - electric folding in dark chrome D Alloys - 17 dark chrome GT Line Parking sensors - rear Sports chassis and lowered suspension (Hatch, Coup and Sport Tourer) Door handles - dark chrome Cabin and windscreen surrounds in dark chrome (Coup Cabriolet) Seats - sports design (except Coup Cabriolet) Roof bars - dark chrome (Sport Tourer) GT Line kick plates (except Coup Cabriolet) Seats - drivers height and lumbar adjustable Seats - passengers height adjustable Upholstery - cloth GT Line - with GT Line logo edals - sport aluminium (except on dCi 150 P and EDC) Analogue speedometer GT grey rev counter nterior - door handles, air vent surrounds and I dashboard inserts in satin grey with GT Line logo GT Line Pack is compatible with: Optional leather upholstery in carbon on Hatch, Coup and Sport Tourer with GT Line logo in the headrests GT Line Pack is not compatible with: Heated and electric front seats (except on Coup Cabriolet) - Fold flat front passenger seat (Sport Tourer)
EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS - MEGANE GT
Hatch LOOK 18" alloys Diffuser - rear - dark chrome Door handles - dark chrome housings Door mirrors - dark chrome housings Front fog lights Kick plates - 'Renaultsport' aluminium Roof bars - dark chrome longitudinal Metallic paint i.d. metallic paint Malta Blue i.d. metallic paint Cayenne Windows - extra tinted rear and tailgate COMFORT Automatic Dual Zone climate control Automatic headlights and wipers Manual air conditioning Pollen filter Seats - driver's height adjustable Seats - driver's lumbar adjustable Seats - passenger's height adjustable Seats - sport design Seats - front heated Seats - fully adjustable front headrests Steering wheel - height and reach adjustable Steering wheel - leather - sports styling Storage - centre console with armrest Storage - underfloor storage for driver and front passenger Sunroof - 100% glass and fully electric with sunblind Sunroof - electric panoramic with sunblind Sunroof - fixed Upholstery - cloth - carbon with 'GT' in headrests Upholstery - full leather - carbon with 'GT' in headrests Wind deflector Windows - electric front with driver's 'one-touch' and anti-pinch Windows - electric rear DRIVING AND SAFETY ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution) Airbags - driver and passenger two-stage auto-adaptive Airbags - front lateral Automatic parking brake Door mirrors - heated and electrically folding Emergency spare wheel ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) with ASR (Anti-Skid Regulation) and Understeer Control Headlights - bi-Xenon with washers Headlights - halogen with 'See Me Home' function Parking sensors - front Parking sensors - rear Pedals - aluminium Remote central locking and engine immobiliser Sports chassis - Renaultsport engineered Thatcham approved (category 1) alarm Tyre inflation kit TECHNOLOGY 4 x 15W radio CD with Bluetooth and MP3 connectivity 4 x 15W radio CD with Bluetooth and multi-functional TunePoint Arkamys 3D Sound 4 x 30W radio CD with Bluetooth and multi-functional TunePoint Carminat TomTom with joystick Keycard - hands free

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Coup Cabriolet

GT LINE

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G T Version - additional equipment to GT Line Pack GT specific chassis - Renaultsport engineered Alloys - 18 dark chrome Jetow Headrests - GT logo Steering wheel - sports styling - GT specific nterior - dashboard inserts in satin grey with I GT logo Renaultsport kick plates (except Coup Cabriolet)

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Available across the Dynamique range, except with dCi 150 Auto engine (2) Standard halogen headlights only - with optional bi-Xenons the surrounds are chrome

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Fuel Particle filter Number of gears ENGINE Engine capacity Bore x stroke Number of cylinders / valves Compression ratio Maximum power TCe 180 Petrol 6 (cc) 1998 82.7 x / 16 9.3 : 300 @ 2250 dCi 160 Diesel Standard 6 TCe 180 CONSUMPTION Fuel tank capacity CO2 emissions Urban cycle Extra-urban cycle Combined cycle AXLE Front axle type Rear axle type BRAKING Front / rear brake disc dimensions TYRES Tyre references 60 (g / km) (mpg / l per 100km) (mpg / l per 100km) (mpg / l per 100km) 178 27.7 / 10.2 46.3 / 6.1 37.2 / 7.37.7 / 7.5 56.5 / 5.0 47.9 / 5.9 dCi 84 x / 16 16.6 : 380 @ 2000 Direct Commonrail and Turbo Multipoint compressor Electric with variable power assisted 10./ 215 8.5 29.5
Maximum torque Injection type Steering Diameter of steering between kerbs PERFORMANCE Maximum speed 0-100 kph / 0-62 mph 1000m from rest
(kW ISO) (hp DIN) (rpm) (Nm ISO @ rpm)
Pseudo MacPherson with lower triangle Semi-rigid axle tree (mm) VD 280 / PD 260 VD 296 / PD 260

225/40 R18 92Y

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(mph / km) (secs) (secs)

139 / 225 7.8 28.5

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COLOURS

WHEELS

676 Pearl Black (MP)

369 Glacier White (NM) l

D69 Mercury (MI)
ENJ Cayenne Orange (MI) l

NNJ Ruby Red (MI)

RNT i.d. Malta Blue (MI)

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460 Pacific Blue (NM) u

B66 Eclipse (MI)

It should be noted that printing limitations do not permit these subtle paintwork shades to be shown with absolute accuracy. Only personal inspection of the Mgane at your Renault Dealer will reveal it in its true colours. From time to time changes are made to the colour range. Please check availability with your Renault Dealer. NM = Non-metallic Supergloss QNC Pearl White l = Hatch, Coup and Sport Tourer only MP = Metallic Pearlescent (MI) u MI = Metallic Illusion u = Coup Cabriolet only

18 Jetow alloy wheels

17 GT Line alloy wheels
Image shown is GT version and includes optional Carminat TomTom with joystick control and optional Dual Zone climate control.

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The Daily Maverick :: Renault Mgane GT Line - Attitude meets value

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Renault Mgane GT Line - Attitude meets value
New car buyers are spoilt for choice when it comes to C-segment hatchbacks, with brands like Volkswagen, Ford, Mazda, Hyundai, Opel and Kia all vying for their attention. Renaults Mgane also belongs to that clan, but doesnt always enjoy the profile it deserves. GT Line is a mainly cosmetic package designed to focus attention on Mgane, and also on its turbo engine. By DEON SCHOEMAN. It may carry a GT Line badge, but the shape and silhouette of the newcomer are still mainstream Mgane. In fact, were talking two cars here: The Mgane five-door hatch, and its sexier, three-door coup sibling. Both can be ordered in GT Line guise. They also share a sleek profile and smooth surfaces that emphasise aerodynamic appeal, but while the hatchbacks styling could be accused of being too generic, the coups more aggressive appearance certainly sets it apart from the norm. 4
Still, even in the case of the hatch, the clean and contemporary design approach grows on you the more you look at it, the more you like it. That low stance, the wide tracks and short overhangs all boost the Mgane GT Lines sporting appeal. And lets not forget that the hatch also offers some practical virtues.
http://www.thedailymaverick.co.za/article/2011-05-26-renault-mgane-gt-line-attitude-.

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So, what does the GT Line package comprise? Firstly, its only offered in concert with Renaults 1.4 TCE engine, combined with the top-end Dynamique specification level, ensuring an appealing platform for the rest of the GT Line goodies. Next, theres a subtle, colour-coded body kit with a new front bumper and a larger air intake, which adds some distinction and visual aggression to the frontal appearance. Those with an eye for detail will also notice the darker headlamp surrounds and the anthracite mirror housings.
At the rear, theres also a new bumper, this one sporting an integrated diffuser. The sills are lower, and those multi-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels are new, too. The overall look is fresh and sporty, but not as macho as the full-blown RS versions. Talking of which, the GT line Mganes dont share the RS versions extreme mechanicals, although the hatchback does get a lower, tauter suspension, which delivers a more direct, more responsive driving experience. The coup already rides on that suspension in line with its sportier positioning. The rest of the underpinnings are pure Mgane, which means the GT Line relies on a MacPherson strut-based front suspension and a so-called flexible beam rear axle Renaults take on the traditional torsion beam configuration.
The cabin also gets the GT Line treatment. Most prominent are the heavily bolstered sports seats, borrowed from the RS Sport. Those bulky sport seats steal some rear legroom, but the cabin is still airy and spacious and besides, the seats are both supportive and extremely comfortable. Instrumentation reverts to analogue dials instead of the standard Mganes digital versions. Included is a white-faced rev counter with a red needle. The GT Line interior also boasts aluminium pedals, dark brushed metal finishes and GT Line logos on the sills and headrests.

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Equipment levels are high, with leather upholstery adding a touch of luxury. The standard spec list includes most of the mod cons - dual-zone climate control, card key central locking, an above-average sound system with music player capability, as well as electric windows and mirrors. Star of the show is the latest Carminat TomTom satnav system, which incorporates TomTom Live a real-time traffic information and rerouting system. Renault SA is the first to offer this as an integrated component locally, and TomTom is expected to switch on its Live system early in June. As we have come to expect of Renault, safety is comprehensively addressed too, in line with its Euro NCAP five-star rating, which means it has all-disc ABS brakes with EBD and EBA, as well ESP stability control, and front, side and curtain airbags.

As mentioned, the GT Line Mganes are only offered with one engine a 1,4-litre TCE unit, which combines a small capacity with a turbocharger to achieve both good performance and frugal fuel efficiency. Maximum power is a claimed 96kW at 5,500rpm, linked to a 190Nm torque peak, much of which is on song from around 2,000rpm. The result is an engine that pulls with the verve of a much larger unit. Midrange urge is particularly satisfying, as is the almost total absence of turbo lag. In fact, many people many not even realise that they are driving a turbo-engined car. Renault says the powerplant has the muscle of an 1,800cc unit, the torque of a two-litre engine, and the fuel consumption of a 1,600cc mill. That seems to be borne out by the stats, which suggest a combined-cycle consumption of 6,6litres/100km, with a CO2 emissions

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rating of just 145g/km.
Of course, if you drive the Mgane GT Line with gusto (and frankly, this car enjoys being exercised with some enthusiasm), those consumption stats are likely to be somewhat higher. On an extended drive along the Garden Route, we burnt premium unleaded at the rate of about 8litres/100km. Thats not surprising, given the cars sporty personality, and the fact that it goes pretty well too. That good midrange is augmented by a slick-shifting six-speed gearbox that adds to the cars overall driving appeal, while straight-line performance is swift, if not lightning-fast. In fact, the Mgane always feels brisker than the 9,6 sec acceleration time from zero to 100km/h suggests, while the 200km/h is largely irrelevant. More important is that there always seems to be enough zip to pass slower traffic, while the overall tractability is satisfying, especially in the context of the small engine.
The lower, stiffer chassis makes a big difference to the hatchbacks road manners. The car feels more settled and more composed when pressing on through a set of twisties, as a blast through the old Van Stadens Pass outside Port Elizabeth proved. The sharper, sportier steering adds to the driving fun, even if it could do with better feel. That said, the GT Line is certainly more involving than the standard model. Theres still enough damping to provide a decent ride, but the Mgane hatch feels more poised and precise than before. In fact, the chassis feels so good it almost cries for a bit more power. The dynamic differences are less marked in the GT Line coup, since the standard version is already equipped with the lower, tauter suspension. But the driving experience still benefits from the addition of those form-hugging sport seats, especially in the cut-and-thrust of a mountain pass.

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While the latest-generation Renault Mgane is somewhat underrated in a cluttered hatchback segment, the GT Line package should help to change that. The hatchback version, and especially the coup, look good, but drive even better. These are not tar-burners batting in the same league as the Mgane RS, the Golf GTI or the Ford Focus ST. But they are swift, sporty and sexy. In other words, the GT Line adds welcome visual and dynamic sparkle to an already excellent package. But the pricing might just be the clincher. At R249,000 and R259,000 for the hatch and coup respectively, these two Mganes offer strong value, especially since the price includes a five-year/100,000km service plan, and a five-year/100,000km warranty. DM