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

In 2002 Renault launched manufacture of autos model Megane, modification 1.5 dCi 80 Expression Luxe and closed 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 placed in a 5 person with a driver.

«Megane 1.5 dCi 80 Expression Luxe» is a front wheel drive vehicle with a 5-speed manual transmission. This vehicle can speed up for 14.3 s to 100 km/h, with a peak speed of 170 km/h, due to a 4-cylinders diesel motor with a «common rail fuel system», which produce a peak output of 80 hp at 4000 rpm.

Fuel rate is 5.5 liters in the city driving mode, on the track 3.9 l, and the intermediate fuel consumption is 4.5 liters per 100 km. Gas tank volume is 60 l of diesel, what lets to go nearly 1334 km unrefuelled.

The front wheels of this auto have ventilated disks, 280 mm brakes and attached to the chassis using suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Rearward wheels have disks, 240 mm brakes and attached to the body chassis with help of suspension «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Tires have the next measure - 195/65R15.

In accordance with the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Megane received the maximum number of stars - 5, which indicates that it is a highly safe car. In addition to passive safety (side, passenger, head/curtain, driver airbags), it is also equipped with dynamic safety such as EBD, Brake assistant, ABS.