RENAULT Megane · 1.6 16V Expression Basis · Hatchback · 2002 ‐ 2005

Manufacturing version 1.6 16V Expression Basis of car models Megane was started in 2002 by Renault, and lasted until 2005. The weight of the car is 1.1 tn and a length of 4.2 meters, It is formed as hatchback with 3 doors, and may be fit in 5 people including the driver.

«Megane 1.6 16V Expression Basis» car with a 5-speed manual gearbox is fitted to the front wheels. This car can be accelerated for 10.9 s to 100 km/h, with a maximum speed of 192 km/h, due to a 4-cylinders petrol motor engine with a «multipoint injection fuel system», which produce a peak power of 115 horsepower at 6000 rpm.

Fuel rate is 8.8 liters in the city driving mode, on the highway 5.7 liters, and the mixed fuel rate is 6.8 l per 100 km. Gas tank capacity is 60 liters of petrol, what lets to go nearly 883 kilometers without refueling.

The front wheels of this vehicle have ventilated disks, 280 mm brakes and fixed to the body chassis by dint of suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Back wheels have disks, 240 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis with help of suspension «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Tires have the following size - 195/65R15.

In accordance with the information of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Megane gained the maximum quantity of stars - five, indicating that it is a perfect safe auto. In addition to dynamic safety features (ABS, EBD, Brake assistant), it is also has passive safety (head/curtain, driver, side, passenger airbags).