RENAULT Megane · 1.5 dCi 80 Expression Basis · Hatchback · 2002 ‐ 2005

From 2002 Renault began production of cars type Megane, modification of 1.5 dCi 80 Expression Basis and finished it in 2005. The weight of the car is 1.2 tn and a length of 4.2 m, It is formed as hatchback with 3 doors, and can be fit in 5 person including the driver.

«Megane 1.5 dCi 80 Expression Basis» is a front wheel drive automobile with a 5-speed manual gearbox. This car can speed up for 14.3 seconds to 100 km/h, with a top speed of 170 km/h, owing to a 4-cylinders diesel engine with a «common rail fuel system», which produce a maximum output of 80 horsepower at 4000 rpm.

Gas tank volume of this auto is 60 l of diesel, therefore when intermediate fuel consumption is 4.5 liters per 100 km (3.9 liters on the suburban, 5.5 l in the city), accordingly allows drive roughly 1334 km unrefueled.

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

In conformity with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Megane got the higher number of stars - 5, which indicates that it is a highly safe automobile. Furthermore to active safety systems (Brake assistant, EBD, ABS), it is also equipped with passive safety systems (passenger, driver, head/curtain, side airbags).