Renault Megane Sports Tourer Review and Prices
The Renault Megane Sport Tourer is a definitive departure from the dated design of the old model, but what sets it out from rivals – such as the Ford Focus estate, Peugeot 308 SW and Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer – is its huge portrait infotainment screen.
- Cash
- £25,947
- Used
- £7,898
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Find out more about the Renault Megane Sports Tourer
Is the Renault Megane Sports Tourer a good car?
Sadly, it’s an option on this Renault – but one we would highly recommend. Its 8.7-inch width is large for this class, especially when you consider its portrait style, and the detailed graphics are matched by no rivals. Sadly, the rest of the interior’s design fails to stand out – solidly built though it is – and it’s a bit of a let down given the sharp-suited exterior.
It’s hard to complain about the space on offer, though. There’s room for four adults and the rear seats recline further back than in the Megane hatchback. But, given that this is the estate model, it’s the healthy 580-litre boot that will matter to most people – even if it’s outgunned by the 610-litre load bay in the Skoda Octavia estate. The Sport Tourer’s boot is full of useful features too: the floor height is adjustable, you get dividers to split up the space and hooks to keep your shopping upright.
Those hooks may prove more useful than you might imagine if you go for the warm GT model that has four-wheel steering and a quick shifting EDC twin-clutch gearbox. The rest of the range is more on the relaxed side, making the Megane Sport Tourer one of the most comfortable in class.
The GT model sports a 204hp 1.6-litre petrol engine that will be good for 0-62mph in close to seven seconds. Lower down the range you can choose between a nippy 130hp 1.2-litre petrol or two diesels – a 110hp 1.5-litre or a 130hp 1.6. Both the diesels can return fuel economy of around 70mpg.
Standard equipment on entry-level Expression+ models includes a Bluetooth phone connection, DAB digital radio, a height adjustable driver’s seat, air-conditioning, and four electric windows.
What it lacks in polish, the Megane Sport Tourer makes up for with stylish looks
If you’re in the market for a new mid-size estate car and you’re the sort of person that likes traditional things such as Shepherd’s pie you may be a bit befuddled by the Megane’s nontraditional dashboard layout and concept-car looks. You might think this is some sort of foie gras that will taste a bit funny and not fill you up at all.
However, the Renault Megane Sport Tourer isn’t a fancy French dish that’s only good to look at. Because it has things that are really important to get right in a family estate car such as a comfortable ride, one of the best touch-screen infotainment systems in class and a boot filled with practical features, the Sport Tourer is more like your traditional bangers and mash, but prepared by a Michelin star chef to look like something really special. So with all its talents, the Megane Sport Tourer is an even better proposition than its hatchback sibling and definitely should be near the top of your shortlist.
How much is the Renault Megane Sports Tourer?
The Renault Megane Sports Tourer has a RRP range of £18,570 to £33,490. However, on Carwow prices for a new Renault Megane Sports Tourer start at £25,947 if paying cash. The price of a used Renault Megane Sports Tourer on Carwow starts at £7,898.
How practical is it?
The Renault Megane Sport Tourer caters reasonably well for passengers and luggage, but it isn’t the largest car of its type and sacrifices some outright carrying capacity for its stylish looks
If style is as important to you as sheer space in an estate, then the Renault Megane Sport Tourer is well worth a look
What's it like to drive?
Instead of being sporty, the Megane Sport Tourer is one of the most relaxing to drive in class
I’d recommend the 1.5-litre diesel as the pick of the range, unless you plan to carry a lot of luggage
What's it like inside?
Inside, the Megane Sport Tourer does things quite differently from the norm in terms of layout, but it’s not as visually captivating as the exterior.
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