5 year warranty, 4 wheel steering, light weight, solid build quality, very nice interiors, hybrid engines with instant throttle response (in 2017), RS division know-how. Renault offers a lot nowadays, only badge snobs fail to see it.
I must agree. The Auto Express guy couldn’t stop whining about not liking the Megane’s steering whereas most experts consider its handling to be the best in class - he’s a VW fanboy, for sure.
I actually quite like this guy. Unlike some of the auto express presenters of past and present he's actually good in front of the camera, making for a Pe entertaining review. His voice and his witty comparisons like the one about the dish water rather is why he reminds me of Quentin off the original top gear
Not a likable person is he. Without Sutcliff this is another channel that wouldn't make it. Plus the girl they use is even worse. She looks like a hipster librarian.
this english reporter doesn't like the 4 control (4 wheels steering ) ? it 's really subjectiv because i have watched german video and they love the 4 control. this reporter has a strange opinion of the handling ! The 4 control is the "plat de resistance " of this car ; )
+stephen10 We should take into account that the German reporter was a Man but this English one is a woman, put by mistake in a mens body. Yes its subjective and I can assure you that real men will like the new Megane with 4 control.
+Didier Lemoine I was not trying to be offensive, gay men have many talents, but in the instance he was not the appropriate reviewer for a Renault sport line model and the new 4 control technology.
Having driven the Laguna III 4 Control that is the best thing this car could have. You can give RWD behavior to an FWD regular car... Absolutely mad. Understeer ? GONE.
Wow, for an Auto Express review this is awful... doesn't come across as a professional review at all. Awful audio and cheapy looking amateur camera shots, not even mentioning the reviewer.
Weird, in other tests the 4 control system is specified as excellent, adding precision and control of the car in curves and making it glued to the road... Did he have enough time actually driving the car to get used to it?
bought the renault megane touring III 2014 model for my daily driver. super cheap purchase from dealer and it costs nothing to own. great look and nice interior. can't complain at all
The megane has and always been a good mid range family hatch for the masses, review the normal spec versions as you really are buying that or really the RS model when that is launched. Reviewing the GT model is like taking an ST line or SRi and saying its not really this or that because it compromises between two extremes of A to B car and a performance hot hatch it. Look at this GT as say a bigger Clio RS or even the 308 GT, this particular model should be reviewed in its own category. And to talk about having a DSG gearbox is not very unique, granted its one of the best but if you want an auto performance hatch just buy a Golf GTi, but then expect to pay a little extra for a standard golf with a DGC. It has its faults this GT but Renault make decent mid range cars or great handling and fast hatches, so looking at this and basing the whole megane line off this car is rather unfair besides build quality isn't everything or worst crime going or has everyone forgot dieselgate.
This guy was really annoying. Couldn't watch. Also, finishing off a video with a clip of such aweful audio quality brings the entire impression of Auto Express down.. Fix this, guys!
I love those roads. It's where I go when there's good weather and I want to cruise along the sea and have a little fun climbing Serra de Sintra. I wish I had that Mégane to do that, though. =) Nice video!
The previous Megane was a nice family car but let down by the lack of quality, not just by the interior but by the way it drives. The steering was too light and didn't feel in full control and the 85bhp diesel engines were gutless so i hope the new Megane has better quality feel and drives much better.
Only problem i see here is that this particular model with all those additional options cost as a BMW 3 series lol..most people will not buy a buffed Megane like this one
This guy can’t stop whining about not liking the Megane’s steering whereas most experts consider its handling to be the best in class - he’s a VW fanboy, for sure.
The Tce 1.2 engine if not others are infamous for poor reliability unfortunately. Besides that it would have been a good car. AND if they didnt integrate too much functions into the screen.
Well apart from the ups and downs on this review this Megane looks pretty good, very contemporary and with some well balanced design features. I like that the French are doing well, since they land in between the Germans and the Asians in a very nice and french way.
+hung huge EXACTLY! I tested the new Espace. It looks good, the new touch screen technology sound nice, but if you want to use it - It is shit. Really you need real buttons for volume you need info/media system that is developed. Ah like you said...
worst ever review...you just mentioned the quality and the engine preformance and the alcantara seats and the back space...really ?? yet I am sure that their is much more positive sides about the car..
I have never ever seen a positive review on a french car from a british media...... You can find some very positive reviews from Germany, Spain, Italy and some bad too it's just more balanced. Frankly the way the british reviews goes only one direction is laughable, let's take Renault this company has sold 2,8 mio cars in 2015 for a turnover around 45 bn€ they must manufacture at least one car which not too bad..... And I a NOT a Renault fan, I drive an Audi I used to drive a Scenic more than 15 yrs ago it was an average car, but overall good for the price I've paid it, no better or worse than a Ford or an Opel.
Why would`t a journalist speak ill about a sistem ( 4Control ) in a car he is not being paid to do so ? I bet if It was Porsche`s Gt RS or Turbo wich has a similar way of turning , now that one would be nice , wouldn`t it ? 4Control sistem takes time to get used to it , but once you do , the level of confidence , and in truth , the way the car steers is out of this world ... Ask Porsche if you don`t believe Renault .Just saying ...
Where is the manual NA 3 door aggressive Clio? the lighweight Megane R26R? the crazy Clio V6? Renault wants to hit a part of the market that doesn't fit me anymore, they are now just appliances to go to work.
+Monteiro I agree with you but todays market and emmision requirements kinda forces downsizing with turbos in many countries. I just sold my Clio 3 RS so i know what the old NA gives in terms of fun :p It might not fit you but it fits more people than it don't so for Renault this is a good thing.
RIP Ford Focus, Smehow I feel Ford has lost the Focus with its Focus,Fiesta even new Mondeo, all these cars are the lest spacious cars in their segment, least quality cars as well, So Renault to +1 against Focus just like how VW,Skoda,Seat, has been doing for the past 2 years, Pulsar,Focus,Peugot 308,..still in vain
5 year warranty, 4 wheel steering, light weight, solid build quality, very nice interiors, hybrid engines with instant throttle response (in 2017), RS division know-how. Renault offers a lot nowadays, only badge snobs fail to see it.
The issue for them is that it doesn’t have a blue badge! Dang it
I must agree. The Auto Express guy couldn’t stop whining about not liking the Megane’s steering whereas most experts consider its handling to be the best in class - he’s a VW fanboy, for sure.
wtf happened to the audio?
1:18 who at Renault thought that awkward 8-bit sound was pleasant
it's in the car or editing?
the car obviously
it's in the editing because when he shuts the front door you hear that door slam sound
+boy638 The sound is not designed to be pleasant at all, it warns you when you leave your car with headlights on. Hence the unpleasantness of it.
+boy638 It comes with an optional R2D2 on board.
I actually quite like this guy. Unlike some of the auto express presenters of past and present he's actually good in front of the camera, making for a Pe entertaining review. His voice and his witty comparisons like the one about the dish water rather is why he reminds me of Quentin off the original top gear
sorry, but this guy sounds weird. overdoing his fake british accent.
+RebelinhoKZ I'm guessing that nobody has ever accused you of being smart.
yeah this Chinese man making British sounds lol.
yeah this Chinese man making British sounds lol.
yeah this Chinese man making British sounds lol.
true that.
Car reviewing is not the job for you unfortunately. You're better off selling Ssangyongs for a living.
Lol what's that?
chinese mercedes benz
Not a likable person is he. Without Sutcliff this is another channel that wouldn't make it. Plus the girl they use is even worse. She looks like a hipster librarian.
+swansea007791 Ssangyong USED TO make the ugliest cars ever. I actually like the way the Tivoli looks.
+c3vzn He's gone to CarBuyer, thankfully.
The old megan was amazing. Not a clue what hes on about...
He doesn't even like the 4 Wheel Steering...
+Imran Mohammed Yup, I had a Megane 3 dCI130, a really great car indeed. You really feel safe inside.
+Imran Mohammed
Have you ever seen a positive british review on french car?
arno222444 Now that I think about it, no
i have a megane 3 1.5 110hp and it is rocking , nice cars
this english reporter doesn't like the 4 control (4 wheels steering ) ? it 's really subjectiv because i have watched german video and they love the 4 control. this reporter has a strange opinion of the handling !
The 4 control is the "plat de resistance " of this car ; )
+stephen10 Yea, I never seen a video saying it's a bad thing on any car. Also, he said it "feels like jelly". Way to go to do a pro review.
+stephen10 We should take into account that the German reporter was a Man but this English one is a woman, put by mistake in a mens body. Yes its subjective and I can assure you that real men will like the new Megane with 4 control.
+petisto So if i understand right, he doen't like thos car because he is a woman ? so what ?
+Didier Lemoine I was not trying to be offensive, gay men have many talents, but in the instance he was not the appropriate reviewer for a Renault sport line model and the new 4 control technology.
Having driven the Laguna III 4 Control that is the best thing this car could have. You can give RWD behavior to an FWD regular car... Absolutely mad. Understeer ? GONE.
Wow, for an Auto Express review this is awful... doesn't come across as a professional review at all.
Awful audio and cheapy looking amateur camera shots, not even mentioning the reviewer.
Matt where are you ??? 😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠
he works for carbuyer.
+supercooled He works for both. AutoExpress and Carbuyer are part of the same company.
+Kappa I miss Mat.
Another fuck up from the Audio guy, such a trend on this channel I don't even know why I am surprised anymore.
Are you holding the camera out the window? I hope that this is not the usual cabin noise of the car - it's unbearable.
damn, this is a very cool looking hatchback! well done Renault!
Weird, in other tests the 4 control system is specified as excellent, adding precision and control of the car in curves and making it glued to the road... Did he have enough time actually driving the car to get used to it?
Can that rear wheel thingy be turned off ?
there is something wrong with how you said VW dsg gearbox.
Unfortunately, in the UK, we don't get the HUD for some strange reason. :(
Wow. Never seen so many nasty comments on a car video. Get a grip, people.
bought the renault megane touring III 2014 model for my daily driver. super cheap purchase from dealer and it costs nothing to own. great look and nice interior. can't complain at all
Wow, I didn't know Quentin Wilson could be replicated so easily
1:43 That lag tho...
And why would they put the buttons further away from the driver ?
Is the R.S version coming out any time soon?
Great-looking car. Looking forward to the RS version although I'm not looking forward to it having a flappy-paddle gearbox.
Maybe next time pick a presenter without such an obvious speech-impediment
what was wrong with the previous version though? It felt high quality and had a good ride. Extremely well priced as well.
Surely the clubman was the first in the segment for a heads-up display? ....
The megane has and always been a good mid range family hatch for the masses, review the normal spec versions as you really are buying that or really the RS model when that is launched. Reviewing the GT model is like taking an ST line or SRi and saying its not really this or that because it compromises between two extremes of A to B car and a performance hot hatch it. Look at this GT as say a bigger Clio RS or even the 308 GT, this particular model should be reviewed in its own category. And to talk about having a DSG gearbox is not very unique, granted its one of the best but if you want an auto performance hatch just buy a Golf GTi, but then expect to pay a little extra for a standard golf with a DGC. It has its faults this GT but Renault make decent mid range cars or great handling and fast hatches, so looking at this and basing the whole megane line off this car is rather unfair besides build quality isn't everything or worst crime going or has everyone forgot dieselgate.
A very comprehensive review. Good job.
'some space between fingers', to be precise....
This guy was really annoying. Couldn't watch. Also, finishing off a video with a clip of such aweful audio quality brings the entire impression of Auto Express down.. Fix this, guys!
Don't know why you guys are hating so much. Apart from the audio briefly turning to shit it was a decent review.
Some people says that French cars use Sagem electronic's so they are not so reliable. is that true?
Is this taken from a Little Britain episode, that was perhaps lost in the BBC archives?
The guy can present, I'll give him that. It's just the audio quality and the summary of the video, its just not conclusive.
What's happened to Matt Lucas?.
Is this really the best presenter you could find AutoExpress?
I love those roads. It's where I go when there's good weather and I want to cruise along the sea and have a little fun climbing Serra de Sintra. I wish I had that Mégane to do that, though. =) Nice video!
The previous Megane was a nice family car but let down by the lack of quality, not just by the interior but by the way it drives. The steering was too light and didn't feel in full control and the 85bhp diesel engines were gutless so i hope the new Megane has better quality feel and drives much better.
The older model is better, 2009 -2013 highly recommend the 1-5dci absolutely awesome car that returns a consistent 70 mpg on a run
I get the feeling this guy would only be happy if they replaced the seat with a shaft.
That touch screen itself justifies the Paris attacks.
Just an awful joke in poor taste. You may wish to retract that one.
Without that awkward c- shaped led strip from the headlights it would look better, if only they managed another design for the headlamps...
Masterstroke vs all round drivers car that's good to live with? I'd go for the latter.
When your talking about the last one being as dull as dish water, I think your talking about the previous one to that.
The other benefit of giving it VWs DSG gearbox is that when they explode after two years they replace it with a new one free of charge.
In my opinion, Megane III Coupe (RS and GT) looks better than Megane IV GT
Only problem i see here is that this particular model with all those additional options cost as a BMW 3 series lol..most people will not buy a buffed Megane like this one
Has Renault made an all new type of lighting technology, AALED Daytime Lights?
I hate the fact that the traditional saloon is becoming an endangered species....
Too bad it's not available in the US. Otherwise, I would've considered it for my hatchback.
get a new presenter
What the hell is that little GT logo doing on the front grill
Really don't see why everyone is hating on this guy, was a good review.
at 0.34 dishwater or dishwasher ?
This guy can’t stop whining about not liking the Megane’s steering whereas most experts consider its handling to be the best in class - he’s a VW fanboy, for sure.
The Tce 1.2 engine if not others are infamous for poor reliability unfortunately. Besides that it would have been a good car. AND if they didnt integrate too much functions into the screen.
I came here for Matt and it's this guy again :(
Same here. At carbuyer comments I read Matt's here, and then there's this guy again. Did carbuyer and Auto Express switch reviewers last week or so?
+Yves Meersmans I think Matt is in Sweden. He posted some videos on his FB page.
I figured it out: Check his twitter (@mat_watson). He joined a completely new channel: Carwow which will start making videos soon.
+Yves Meersmans Subscribed and waiting for Mat :)
Justafriend gt
Don't like the nasty comments about the new presenter, but I do wonder if he's the right guy for this particular job.
This guy slated the car the whole video then praises Renault like its the best car ever.
The audio quality in this video is terrible. It hurts my ears.
Thumbs down for the distorted audio.
5 more minutes of watching him and I would lost my heterosexuality
The voice is back
OMG CHANGE THE MIC THE BREATHING SOUND IS KILLING MEEEE AAAAA
Well apart from the ups and downs on this review this Megane looks pretty good, very contemporary and with some well balanced design features. I like that the French are doing well, since they land in between the Germans and the Asians in a very nice and french way.
what's the music in this.
Its my own opinion. But i think, after starting 3rd version of megane, this model lose classic megane charm.
It looks a bit unfinished.
The front is overstyled and it looks like a mess. The rear is nice thought.
that megane is stunning
Wow - a new touchscreen. But have they learned how to build them properly yet?
+hung huge EXACTLY! I tested the new Espace. It looks good, the new touch screen technology sound nice, but if you want to use it - It is shit. Really you need real buttons for volume you need info/media system that is developed. Ah like you said...
worst ever review...you just mentioned the quality and the engine preformance and the alcantara seats and the back space...really ?? yet I am sure that their is much more positive sides about the car..
I like the presenter, he did a fair job.
Who IS she?
The Mégane mark3 was amazing for the money. Dont know why is this megane a "comeback for renault"
someones need to clean off the Microphone! it sounds horribly wrong
Anyone else feel this is a car review by David Walliams? - "I'm a lady!".
I have never ever seen a positive review on a french car from a british media......
You can find some very positive reviews from Germany, Spain, Italy and some bad too it's just more balanced.
Frankly the way the british reviews goes only one direction is laughable, let's take Renault this company has sold 2,8 mio cars in 2015 for a turnover around 45 bn€ they must manufacture at least one car which not too bad.....
And I a NOT a Renault fan, I drive an Audi I used to drive a Scenic more than 15 yrs ago it was an average car, but overall good for the price I've paid it, no better or worse than a Ford or an Opel.
Because french cars are shite. The uk makes the best cars on the planet!!
He
Is
Not
A
Good
Presenter.
Bring back the good people
Or you will lose subs
Next time on a review please a better microphone!!!!!!
this car will be good and reliable for 2-3 years while now he will have to much "childlish problems" with electronics,noise....
Why would`t a journalist speak ill about a sistem ( 4Control ) in a car he is not being paid to do so ? I bet if It was Porsche`s Gt RS or Turbo wich has a similar way of turning , now that one would be nice , wouldn`t it ? 4Control sistem takes time to get used to it , but once you do , the level of confidence , and in truth , the way the car steers is out of this world ... Ask Porsche if you don`t believe Renault .Just saying ...
horrible audio
wtf is with auto express and weird presenters
@ Auto Express, can you get a man to do the next review
What in the world is he trying to say? vavavoom, daddy, master stroke...
Where is the manual NA 3 door aggressive Clio? the lighweight Megane R26R? the crazy Clio V6?
Renault wants to hit a part of the market that doesn't fit me anymore, they are now just appliances to go to work.
+Monteiro I agree with you but todays market and emmision requirements kinda forces downsizing with turbos in many countries. I just sold my Clio 3 RS so i know what the old NA gives in terms of fun :p It might not fit you but it fits more people than it don't so for Renault this is a good thing.
excellent review! thank you. keep doing good work and don't pay attention to prejudiced comments
filmed in my country, Portugal
This guy is trying way too hard to be Quentin Wilson. Probably better behind a desk than in front of a camera. Sorry.
He sounds like a character out of Little Brittain.
RIP Ford Focus,
Smehow I feel Ford has lost the Focus with its Focus,Fiesta even new Mondeo,
all these cars are the lest spacious cars in their segment, least quality cars as well,
So Renault to +1 against Focus just like how VW,Skoda,Seat, has been doing for the past 2 years,
Pulsar,Focus,Peugot 308,..still in vain
+Ponygt 662 I agree..they were better when they were still completely developed in Germany.
kraenk12
Now also Focus isnt done in US, its major developments were done at UK,so British engineers are the culprits,
The back of the car is an eight, the front of the car a six and the dashboard inside a four!
Oh please don't torture people by putting vw parts into more cars I'd say this even being a Renault will be more reliable than the newer vw's.
Will Mckenzie from inbetweeners
it's Quentin Wilson's awkward nephew!
will from the inbetweeners?
Go away... We want Mat to do serious stuff like this!
What was the bullshit about the Kadjar? Better than the Qashqai? Not according to every car review I've seen..
looks really good
terrible audio quality :(