Renault Mégane (X84). 2002–15 (prod. 3,100,000 approx.). 3-, 4- and 5-door saloon, 5-door estate, 2-door coupé–cabriolet. F/F, 1390, 1598, 1998 cm³ (I4 DOHC); 1461, 1870 cm³ diesel (I4 OHC). Surprising shape for 2002 launch, a total departure from earlier Mégane, with Renault designers showing their creativity. Hatchbacks have vertical tailgate with a bustle; saloon, estate and coupé convertible more conventional. Successful seller for Renault not just in home market, but in Germany. Revisions to range 2005. As before a Scénic minivan offered but this time in short- and long-wheelbase (Grand Scénic) versions, though not marketed as a Mégane despite ‘Mégane’ tag appearing in the C-pillar. (See separate entry at Renault Mégane Scénic II.) Turbo model claims 165 ch; RS delivers 225 ch. Hatchbacks replaced 2008 in France, estate in 2009. Saloon replaced by Fluence in South America 2011. Grand Tour (estate) in Brazil to 2013. Iran had 1600 and 2000 four-door sedans, the latter imported; Iranian licensee Pars Khodro withdrew the 1600 in 2015.

Manufacturing locations: Douai, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France; Palencia, Castilla y León, Spain; Bursa, Turkey; São José dos Pinhais, Brazil; Iran

Marque: Renault | Model: Renault Mégane | Predecessor: Renault Mégane I | Successors: Renault Mégane III, Renault Fluence