Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 - Any Good? (ENG) - Test Drive and Review

[@thorsev6960]

Fantastic car, did a weekend road trip here in Iceland and it worked like a charm. Actually think it's very impressive that it has a 440L boot and my 185 cm frame could sit behind my own driving position. It's only 4.2 meters long.

[@mr-hypercycle]

Yes exactly. Reviewers often complain about limited rear space without mentioning the car length.

[@chryschrysostomou5392]

I've been looking forward with anticipation for your review of the Mégane E Tech. From other reviews that appeared before yours, I thought this was probably one of the best in class, compared to the ID 3. The issues are small, but not enough to change my view. It's a good looking car with a good specification!

[@SD-cs1ti]

The ID3 looks like a hearse compared to this one and the interior is horrible at vw

[@abraxastulammo9940]

Cupra Born is the best alternative, but a price rise is coming.

[@DariuszTech]

Such a great looking ev. Love it. Can't wait to test drive one myself 🤠

[@andrazlogar861]

1600 kg for a car like this is a solid achievement with nowdays cost effective tech. Id3 is at least 200 kg more.

[@goncalo33]

6:00 As someone who has driven a Dacia, the media stalk is far away from the wiper stalk. You can't confuse the two, nor accidentally use the media one. As for the gear selector, it seems to be at a sufficient height to not be confused with the wiper stalk either. Again, I'm not saying that it's a particularly good idea; just that confusing the three isn't as easy as one might think.

[@iosiff3736]

Love the 22kw in board charger Other reviewers say it s enough space in the back Can t wait to see it live, because most say that it s smaller than it appears in video and pictures

[@g00dfeeling]

Well done, now waiting for 🦁408 review

[@TheJirator]

Medals, monuments and special pension bonuses made my day :D It pleases me that new EV can be equipped with physical controllers. My faith in humanity has been partially restored.

[@telmoazevedo8958]

Finally a review on this!!!!!

[@Petelmrg]

Every tester in every review goes on about rear seats - but if you sit and watch cars going past about 1 in 50 ever has anyone using them (apart from children), so a bigger boot is better for most people.

[@jacobrichter]

Children grow. My 12 year-old is taller than many adults.

[@Petelmrg]

@@jacobrichter - there will always be exceptions but most cars spend virtually the whole of their lives with the back seats empty.

[@jacobrichter]

@@Petelmrg i would argue that almost no cars spend ALL their time with the backseats empty. Sure, one person probably uses it alone most of the time, but you’re not going to buy a car that won’t fit your family. It’s like arguing that because your commute is 10 miles you’ll never need more range than 20 miles. You buy for what you need, Not what you need “most of the time”

[@MartinzW]

@@jacobrichter Many don't start families and buy car only for themselves. In some places that is a majority.

[@SparkySven]

I have the Renault Megane E-Tech EV60 Iconic since yesterday and fell in love with it. It's the best EV on the market if you ask me. So much to explore and find but it all just works and very good. Love it

[@NorthernSoulieKTF]

Marek, great review, nicely balanced. Almost ordered a Cupra Born V2 but then came across the Megane E Tech. Not really seen any bad reviews on the car but the top UK version, the Launch Edition, is basically the Techno with the sound system and rear view camera and all versions get the 9” infotainment screen, that is 9” landscape not portrait so less than half the size. I know the French are not keen on us Brits but this is taking it too far. Despite this, eventually got to test drive a UK Techno. Loved it. Smaller screen wasn’t such a problem as you rarely look at it whilst driving as you can have sat nav on main display. Rear view not brilliant but no deal breaker. Before I ordered had to view your video again to confirm my findings, so thanks Marek. Should be on my driveway before end of the year.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Congrats! I'd love to hear from you, once you spend some time with it. TBH I haven't seen a non-press Megane E-Tech on the road anywhere, so it should be a head turner.

[@jackfadell]

I looked into the 9” side screen issue with UK cars. Turns out Renault are not making the larger 12” because the screens need to be built as a complete unit but in reverse for the UK. Renault may release it with their Sport dual motor version of the same car, coming later if UK sales are good.

[@VeitchyVeitch]

Test drove one myself recently and liked it. How are you getting on with it now you've presumably had it a while?

[@NorthernSoulieKTF]

@@VeitchyVeitch Sold it. Lovely car, so long as you don’t go too far. You lose too much range in cold weather (180 miles on a full charge), never reaches claimed charging rate. At least once/twice a month I do a trip of about 260 miles. There in lies the problems I encountered. Lack of chargers, broken chargers, queuing waiting for a vacant charger (enviously looking at a dozen or so empty Tesla chargers) and poor etiquette from too many uneducated EV owners. Three driving modes but only used Eco on the long journeys. I lost all the fun out of driving. Other Megane owners may possibly tell you differently, but this was my experience. Even though I lost a lot of money in those six months of ownership due to EV depreciation. If you don’t mind, on occasion, waiting 20 minutes or more for a charger to come free, walk the length of the car park to get into the coffee shop in the services. Constantly looking at your app to see the state of charge, repeat the walk back to your car when your at 80%, and commence your journey again, knowing you could have a similar experience at your next charging stop, go for it. I even planned to hire a ICE vehicle for a road trip we planned in the summer. That’s when I realised how crazy the situation was. Charge at home, keep local, EV’s are great. In summary, great car. Don’t expect to get claimed figures on charging rate and range. EV charging infrastructure in UK not ready for the volume of EV’s. Expect poor depreciation and increased insurance costs or wait. I moved to the Austral hybrid. Next time your in the Renault showroom, have a look at it. It’s an impressive vehicle. Mixed urban and fast motorway driving, 52% of the total mileage I am in pure EV mode over the six months I have had it.5 minute stop to refuel and I am good for 600 miles. More importantly I thoroughly enjoy driving again.

[@VeitchyVeitch]

@@NorthernSoulieKTF Cheers for the swift reply! Thankfully I'll have access to a home charger and also rarely have to drive long distances. The public charging infrastructure obviously needs huge improvement, I can understand why this would be a deal breaker for many.

[@sologog8129]

Rear visibility is main concern for me. Rear window is small and c pilars are blocking view. Mirror-camera combo are not in first equipment level.

[@ianstewart2723]

Marek is still the best car reviewer on KZbin. Roll on next Friday.

[@Evergot]

Ordered one in November and delivered in January. Love it!! The points about boot dripping water and noise of the boot shelf are a bit silly.

[@JackKing12.]

Hey Marek. You do great car reviews ever since like 10yrs ago. Good work.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Hey, thanks!

[@razvansodoleanu9755]

Marek, this is a good idea! There, I was convincing

[@dusandimic1976]

Thanks for great review again!

[@catherinegrimes2308]

I loved your amusing review. I don't know if it was the camera angle, but my Nissan Note looked bigger in the back. The electric Nissan Micra/Renault 5 are possible contenders as a replacement for my car. I will have to watch your videos for these cars when they arrive and study them carefully.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

It's possible the Note is more spacious in the back.

[@Paris__]

A superb review from a very fine Motoring Journalists, who takes the very essence of the car and distills it into what makes it great.....Well done! I've just ordered the Top-of the -Range Iconic model (with that excellent Heat Pump). It was a straight choice between a Tesla Model 3 or the Megane, both were the same price.....No contest! The sterile, poor build quality, horrid interior, ugly Tesla is so dated compared to the Renault. It's tech is so 'yesterday'. Brilliant move by Renault going to the experts, Google! It's interesting that the official 0-60 time is 7.5sec, but independent reviewers have clocked it at 6.9sec, but with that lovely instant torque......how typically French, underplaying!

[@ridgmont61]

I love that you also listen to Smith & Sniff!

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Yes, they are really funny. I met Richard a few years ago, when he was promoting his book here in Poland. Nice bloke. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWGcoGOja5yijNU

[@daniel2001]

I'm most of the way through a delightful bottle of Rosso di Montalcino and I think that drive select doofah is the best thing I've ever seen. They should use it in F1.

[@outkene]

i ordered one, the 60 iconic. Cant wait for the car is arriving in march ish.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Fingers crossed for timely delivery!

[@danielcarlstedt9216]

Perhaps The best looking EV out there😊

[@philmorbey1827]

I would say the drive selector three stalk thing is a non issue. I had older Renault as and you don't confuse them with the indicator stalk. The drive selector only gets changed when you set of reverse and is much higher, if you catch the drive selector while using the indicator I guarantee it won't do anything while in motion!

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Except the wipers :)

[@paulhayes2189]

Good review. Especially of the cabin but Jesus turn down the background music about 30%

[@Icedevice1000]

The gear selector in the wheel is the best ever idea. You can change it without taking your hand off the wheel. Have it in my A Class and its amazing.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

And where does your A Class have the wiper switch and then media controls? It's a rethorical question :-)

[@Icedevice1000]

@@MarekDrivesENG I see your point. But even so I would recommend it. Rethoricaly 😁

[@YannR34]

Here it shows any charger, and some shows availability, and you have filters (is is possible that someone before you filtered the results choosing to show only one company ?). I don't see why it wouldn't work the same anywhere.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

It's a long story and we would have to deep dive into Polish politics :-)

[@YannR34]

@@MarekDrivesENG but in that case it might be just the filter and if so, it would be on you. You needed to check.

[@TEVAssociation]

Happy to share ..looking forward to Renault 5 EV at 1/3 the price of Zoe ? Fingers crossed !

[@wilkoone9155]

I'm on my 2nd Zoe & if you really think you are going to buy the Renault 5 for €10,000 you are living in Dreamland. The Zoe is a wonderful car & we are just about to take delivery of our 5th BEV a Skoda Enyaq 80 to go alongside our super Zoe 50kw 135GT.

[@TEVAssociation]

@@wilkoone9155 we re into our 6th now since 2011 and total 3 in family fyi

[@wilkoone9155]

@@TEVAssociation 4 BEVs in the family currently since 2008. ID3 & 4, Zoe 50 & Enyaq - congratulations on your collection.

[@TEVAssociation]

@@wilkoone9155 congrats..here in Canada we did not have any bevs until 2011 fyi

[@wilkoone9155]

@@TEVAssociation I'm based in Ireland. A friend drives a 1888 Sperry electric. Remember that a lot of the earliest cars were electric until Henry Ford & oil companies came along in the early years of the last century!

[@TheWebjunky007]

Why no review of the 130hp?

[@plamenveselinov6023]

btw thanks for the nice review!

[@MarekDrivesENG]

You're welcome :-)

[@artokiiskinen1058]

I am back as a subscriber. Your attitude towards electromobility is healthier now than two years ago

[@thug3m]

OMG! did he just say he quite like it ? This gotta be a good car :D

[@juriebezuidenhout2538]

This is a beauty

[@crimsonlightbinder]

why do they always look the same? tell me how is this different from a vw id4?

[@kaotik85]

Hi Marek, great review. I have 2 questions: 1- you mentioned about the problem of the charging network in Poland not notified if in the navigation system, could you please clarify that? 2- is there any app for charging network in Poland? Like nextcahrge but more accurate? For example next charge does not show Orlen/Tauron charging point Thank you

[@MarekDrivesENG]

1. In order for the OEM navigation to plan charging along the route, there must be an agreement between the sat nav maker and the charging network. They need to exchange API or something so that you can see if the charger is available, what's the output, etc. In case of the state-owned charging network like Orlen and Lotos (I don't know about Tauron, because this was the first time I used them at the hotel) they are reluctant to work with private companies. It seems like politically-nominated decision makers don't want to make any decisions, for which they may be sacked. It's better NOT to make any decisions. So-called "management by waiting". Wait long enough, and any problems will become irrelevant :) 2. You are right, there is no single app to pay for charging in Poland, because of the above. You need to have a separate app for Orlen, separate for Lotos, separate for Tauron. And don't expect the petrol station employees to speak English or know anything about the DC charger. They have no clue. The safest bet is to stick to Greenway (and Ionity, which has like 3 HPCs in Poland). And use PlugShare and ABRP.

[@kaotik85]

@@MarekDrivesENG thank you for the answer, it is clear. I hope in Poland, like in Europe in general, it will be easier charge an electric car. Ps: so on the navigation system there is no option for charging station at all? Not even Greenway network is present?

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Greenway is usually displayed, as it is a private company, and they want to cooperate with everyone. I didn't see them on the nextcharge map though. I don't know why.

[@kaotik85]

@@MarekDrivesENG it is the only one I can see with Tesla supercharger (in Poland) eheheh

[@MarekDrivesENG]

I suggest you contact Greenway and find your best option. They are quick to respond. Very helpful. greenwaypolska.pl/en-PL/contact

[@bill_heywood]

First Marek video and I really enjoyed it, I’ll be back Confused about the comment on lack of head and leg room, when he sat in the rear seat he seemed to have plenty of both

[@MarekDrivesENG]

I'm short ;) (At 175 cm I call it medium height, but most people these days consider it short) Trust me, when you sit back there, you'll know what I meant.

[@bill_heywood]

@@MarekDrivesENG thanks, I’m not much taller. I’m at a launch event this week, so I’ll be able to sit in the back 👍

[@extreme8808]

When my colleague eventually buys this, my usual prank of duct-taping a "V" over the "M" in Megane will now make more sense 🤣 The guy had every single generation of Megane so far . . and I'm renaming his car at least once a week to annoy him 🤣😅

[@cubular3000]

You can take it to the next level. Get a Talisman emblem, extract the letters I, N and S, and replace the MEG with them.

[@extreme8808]

@@cubular3000 That's a good one! Thanks mate! 🤣🤣🤣

[@tiptoe531]

Hey marek, regardless or all the different specs and range etc which car do you prefer (or would you buy) out of the e-tech and the EV6? Thanks.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Niro.

[@tiptoe531]

Dyou mean the Kia niro?

[@Gary_R]

I'm pretty sure my parents Renault 19 had the same 'radio' control stalk back in 1988 🤔

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Possibly :,-)

[@gailjackson]

I wish more design was used to make the front cup holders more practical, add a rear armrest & cup holder, especially as the door pockets are so limited, and an electric sunroof! I’m only 5’ so this car looks ideal size wise.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Watch Battery Life's Megane E-Tech episode with his wife. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoariYmElrGKfbc

[@NigelRudyard]

Very stylish, love that interior. Somewhat let down by the cheap bits (boot lid cover etc.)

[@Asgar1205]

Interesting choice to compare German fuel prices with Polish electricity prices, because Germany also has the most expensive electricity in Europe. So comparing German fuel to German electricity prices the gap isn't quite as bit anymore, but still worth it, especially considering that you also don't have to pay vehicle tax until 2030 for EVs in Germany. Which is why i ordered a Megane in March ;)

[@MarekDrivesENG]

That's why I'm linking to the iX road trip video. Full calculation with Ionity and Fastned pricing in Germany, Austria and Italy.

[@marcd6897]

@HerrStein: not sure I got that right, are you saying because of high electricity prices in Germany an EV isn’t less expensive re operating costs compared to a standard fossil fuel car?

[@Asgar1205]

@@marcd6897 It is, but not to the extent that is shown in the video. According to statista the average kWh price in Poland in march was 16.4 ct. While in Germany the average kWh price at that time was 31.7 ct. So in Germany you will pay about double (just for home charging, public charging isn’t even considered at that point)

[@odracirsotam]

I read somewhere that Renault changed their intension to launch a new ZOE... this seems that cancelled project... 🤔

[@MariosEpixeirhmatias]

Amazing car did the test drive… But the gear selector is not and it is hard to get used to it…

[@garnix6390]

Really great review again! And after the Door Handles I had my first "Nope!"-Moment :D I do like its design, but this are little things which would (this is now for me personal) really annoy me.

[@ram64man]

Given that it shares its platform with the Nissan aria , it’s a real shame they don’t allow the larger battery thin the mid size option

[@MarekDrivesENG]

The Ariya (sounds like someone couldn't decide on "area" vs. "aria") is an SUV, and therefore deserves a larger battery to haul the family on vacation. The Megane E-Tech is a city hatchback, hence it's not designed for the long-haul duty. And I agree you can take a 1992 Renault Twingo and drive it for 500-600 km on a single tank, and if don't mind limited comfort, you can drive it on the motorway as well. I felt more confident about the Megane E-Tech's range, than I did in the VW ID. 3/4, so the 60 kWh battery pack is fine. They have a lot of EV experience and knowhow in the Alliance with the Leaf, Zoe, Fluence, iMiEV, and it shows.

[@ram64man]

@@MarekDrivesENG now a proud owner of id4 gtx for winter than performance so far so good didn't go for the heads up and due to get 3.1 next week when it's in the shop getting a minor warranty issue fixed

[@pulanala1421]

What is the charging time ?

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Depends on the charger output. In optimum conditions all these cars will fast charge 10-80% in about half an hour. In sub optimum conditions it will take as long, as it will take :)

[@NemanjaPantelic]

Great review, thanks for showcasing a lot of details no one else did. It helps get a more complete idea of the product. The car looks interesting, but it still seems like every manufacturer is trying to figure out which solutions make sense and which don't - gear selector mess, for example. For the price of 50k (entry-level Model 3 price), the attention to detail is not there and the efficiency is not groundbreaking, so room for improvement there as well. What kind of battery does it have and are there limitations for charging to 100% on regular basis?

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Charging to 100% is never recommended, but AFAIK it does not impact the warranty. I'm not sure what the exact conditions are here - probably 8 years/160k km/70% SoC, like most other carmakers.

[@NemanjaPantelic]

@@MarekDrivesENG Charge to 100% on a regular basis is Tesla's recommendation for cars equipped with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells. But that is not why I asked - in the review I noticed you had it at 93% at one point, so I was curious about the tech. Thanks!

[@silviannistor]

Like build quality and attention to details are one of model 3's strong points ;)))

[@alexddumitru]

​@@NemanjaPantelic the only reason Tesla recommends charging to 100% is that the car can be accurate în estimating range. It's not good for the battery

[@thorsev6960]

I did a road trip on it here in Iceland few weeks ago, suspension and sound insulation is better than in my Model 3 LR. Size is very compact which makes it more maneuverable in the city vs the Model 3 and has similar trunk space.

[@goncalo33]

2:06 As much as I hate to defend bad door handle design, I think that the idea is that you directly shove your finger into the small portion. That should allow you to pull the handle in one motion.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

I tried, but it doesn't work that way.

[@goncalo33]

@@MarekDrivesENG That's weird. In that case, they're really considering the physical handle to be a last resort solution. I wouldn't buy this car for that reason.

[@Autophorie]

Memory function bugged me too :D Not that I ever would get the memory function as a option, but that one is just stupid :D So all in all, it seems like you have the same complaints, minor complaints :)

[@MarekDrivesENG]

When you and Larissa drive the car, don't you change the seat position? Unless you do it like Anna and I, where we just slide the seat back and forth.

[@Autophorie]

@@MarekDrivesENG so "this one" I just drove with Daniel, who is 10cm taller but we used the same seating position (almost). But yes, in any other case we do have several positions saved in the memory function :)

[@bjwestin]

is it just me or does it not look very much like the id4?

[@MarekDrivesENG]

IMO it looks better than ID4, but VW has a roomier interior.

[@vijayodedra]

I would have liked to have rear seat arm rest and cup holder and one pedal driving to complete stop but I guess the French are not familiar

[@Greystone1111]

Just raise the seats a bit, to create space under the seat, for your feets:-) Backspace is fine, if you are 176cm at least. No issue there

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Yes, but I like the low sitting position behind the steering wheel :)

[@Greystone1111]

@@MarekDrivesENG But you whant to nice, to the person behind you. The art of compromise:-)

[@kevinn1158]

This vehicle is really good looking from the exterior. But the strange ergonomics you pointed out really makes you wonder. Ahhh the French!! We have French people here in Canada, but no Renault!!

[@MarekDrivesENG]

I bet the Canadian French would speak very nice about their Renaults :-)

[@kevinn1158]

@@MarekDrivesENG hehe. I’m sure they would. They are so flamboyant.

[@odracirsotam]

Hmmm... 50.000€ makes it too close to a Tesla Model 3 price... or a KIA e-Niro, which offers more interior space and a proven reliability...

[@MarekDrivesENG]

True. I'll be driving the new Niro soon (EV a bit later), and it seems a more complete package.

[@Tom-uk2ow]

But Megane looks better,drive better and quality is beyond everything Tesla got..

[@544juanito]

Thanks for the video;), I do like the infotainment sistem and a few other things but I think I will stick to the cupra born which is rear wheel drive for now at least

[@MarekDrivesENG]

I wish that RWD did anything, but if you can't turn off traction control, it's like the base spec Giulia. All show, but no go :)

[@544juanito]

@@MarekDrivesENG agree but but is not my dream car I just put in my head that is the best I can get right now in uk for what I’m looking for so is clear is not a hot hatch or even close but as long as is drive well with a bit of spice that’s fine for now 😎😊

[@Verbindungs]

I like the car and Renault has more experience than most to build them. But I still don't see its economic rationale and seriously doubt its eco-friendliness.

[@GinoFoto]

Digital mirrors and ability to human eyes promptly focusing on those are still something, that deserves further discuss, I asked Mercedes Benz Actros driver about it, he likes it, as literally told me, "I never look beck to conventional mirrors", however for example youtuber @Stavros969 questioning it with same argument as you.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Side mirrors/screens are further away. I don't have problems with those.

[@bshah4831]

Great review. Query about the rear space, It will used mainly by my daughter, she is 1,7m tall. I am similar (in the front). How tall are you - I assumed you were close to 2m in height. Thanks

[@MarekDrivesENG]

175 - it's pretty tight back there.

[@kimhansen2712]

I bought a Cupra Born 👌👌

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Lucky you! I'm still waiting for press cars to arrive in Poland.

[@Commentator541]

I can not but feel all this tech will break around the 5 year mark. It is Renault after all.

[@henrik-j1l]

I like your non sales person reviews.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Thanks. That's the general idea :)

[@TheAllMightyGodofCod]

I don't.... I really enjoy Renault cars and I like the Mégane's interior but I don't like the overall silhouette of the car, would prefer a lower car. That said, the front is very nice and I like the car, just not the styling. I would buy it even not liking the style that much. Still, I am average 4.5L on my car so.... I will keep it a bit longer

[@jline3701]

A lower car? The Megane is 1,50 m high, so a lower car is a sportscar. 😉

[@zxloop]

Dropping you comment below.

[@stefanp.9222]

Nice exterior and interior design , but the lack of legroom in the back will scratch the Megane eTech from the shopping list for many potential buyers.

[@RenPuma]

I actually found the room in the back to be surprisingly good when I tested it personally. Best leg room I have seen in such a compact car. I tested it with a big child seat in the back as well, and it’s one of the few cars where front comfort/leg room was not compromized. I don’t understand where they got all the space from.

[@niceboy60]

I dont understand why would I pay double the price for a car with 1/4 of the Range which is also smaller 🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@tonyr3091]

Marek I think the 3 storks are a great idea for one armed European drivers, assuming they still have their right arm obviously 🙄. How much more convincing could you possibly need.🤔

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Stalks. Sorry. I was wondering WTF, and started imagining some baby-dropping-stork analogy :) Yes, why not have everything on one side, and that way you it'd be easier to text and drive. Mercedes do have wipers and indicators on the left, and gear selector on the right, but they have audio controls on the steering wheel.

[@dominiquecharriere1285]

I'm doubting between the ID3 and the Megane. I prefer the look of the ID3, less cube, the rear wheel drive is maybe better but the use of hard plastics inside is really a shame at such prices and the software is very enfuriating (I have a Tiguan, I know what I'm speaking about). The plastics kill it, it would remind me of my Renault Super5 five of the 80s! Come on VW. Your video was great, but I'm still doubting...

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Also check out Kia Niro EV

[@aglucas5451]

Great

[@laupakhin]

I think Renault have done quite well with this. It certainly has some showroom appeal, and I'm sure the sharp styling will win it some fans. I'm also glad they've gone for a more hatchback form factor over a SUV, and not quirky just for the sake of it. I do wish that car companies would stop it with the door handles though, just one more thing that can break for a negligible gain in range. That load area also looks a bit awkward, but for grocery shopping and light duties I guess it's fine.

[@cubular3000]

Still the same story: they spend so much time on flamboyant elements, but get the bits that would sell the car all wrong. Look at the practically unusable rear legroom.

[@RaduB.]

And the back doors handles... You would think that the backseats were meant for children, yet they would struggle to open the doors.

[@Gilotopia]

@@RaduB. That's why the Toyota chr wasn't a hit with young people with kids. The cramped back seat would make them car sick and handles were way too high for them. Cut off an entire market segment just like that!

[@ejaigom]

6:09 is glorious. Car goes away with the door handler opened. I hope they are cheap to replace 🤣

[@NemanjaPantelic]

Let's assume the fully loaded Megane will mostly be bought by Renault dealerships and media offices - this is my poor attempt to defend the offer by Renault. Otherwise, I don't see any reason to consider it compared to an entry-level Model 3. Tesla is more advanced, and more efficient, has better software, better charging infrastructure, far better performance, better resale value, a better sound system and an airy cabin with a glass roof. Also, the curb appeal is much higher with a Tesla. At this point, it is good to remind that the old issues reported by the media of Tesla's poor reliability are long gone (mostly:). I would even argue you would get far better support from tesla service compared to Renault's with a completely new model, with new 3rd party software and new hardware. Tesla is not perfect, but it's a better value than the top-of-the-line Megane. But I am not objective, so yeah :P

[@marra5073]

A lot of people don't buy cars using logic (see how many VWs there are in europe). As a stupid example I bought the Megane 4 just because it is (in my eyes) the best looking C segment car, even though others are cheaper or more practical. + quite a number of people have a... aversion towards tesla (usually, just like audi and bmw, thanks to their customers/drivers).

[@vvp1002]

Tesla's built quality no more an issue?

[@NemanjaPantelic]

@@vvp1002 That's not what I said. But, if you think that area is an issue, would be nice to hear from you what they are specifically and what's your personal experience?

[@Gilotopia]

I can't wait for the Renault Austral which has all these features in a PHEV version. I'd also like to see you test the stop and go function when you get a chance. Renault is bragging that it can handle highway traffic jams all on its own. That's a killer app worth buying a whole new car for.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

I'll look into that in the future. Usually some conditions have to be met, like X seconds from stop to go, etc.

[@k_b7341]

nice English 👍🏻

[@1nfernoCom]

ok now we need to wait a few "seasons" and we will get this car branded as DACIA somethingDusterStepWayLongan for half the price because it will have only a drive and a wiper selector....

[@clipsonplextorfield3230]

bad gear selecter 40 and 60..... copetition 58 - 77 example cupra born for the same price that has 80km real range so cant understand there granny version it to big for my granny! bad charging curve by looking at it the back room is indeed way to small went to the avent premere and thot it was small but need to go when there in the showroom. the lack of armrest is not that bad

[@amolrotithor5723]

50K Euro for next to no rear passenger legroom and a tiny boot and no frunk? I can’t understand for whom you would recommend this especially since the whole review you seemed less than impressed by the car.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

I'd say I was pleasantly surprised. I was really worried this car would turn out to be a total turd. It's got good range, it seems very efficient, quite comfortable.

[@fordgalaxie3726]

Overpriced - 50.000 Euros for a compact car??? It shouldn´t cost more than 23.000 Euros. And for this 27.000 Euros difference, you could buy a LOT of petrol.... All this hype about cheap running costs of EVs ist just bs - because when the income from fuel taxes goes down, the government will invent some new taxes for the EVs. Buy one now - be ripped off later.

[@lee85gavaz]

Maker if you like some thing then that is the ONE :D

[@ST-ur7oh]

Quite bland . More an oversized Clio than a Megane. What we all want is a replacement for the 19 (GTI type version)

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Wouldn't we all...

[@petere8175]

Looks like a mix of a rio and a ID4..not good

[@vvp1002]

Marek, are You ready to spent 50,000 Euro for this pleasant car....? All we had to know about this car.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

I'm spending that on a MINI, so maybe next car....

[@vvp1002]

@@MarekDrivesENG looks like this is really good car if You think so....

[@MarekDrivesENG]

It's a case of "much better than I expected" :-)

[@bondjamesbond9041]

Too many annoying issues considering the price. Thankyou for the review though.

[@TITANMANFRED]

ANother TANK ... and then we are complaining about ressources ...

[@papavictorromeo5079]

50.000€.... It's cheap?

[@MrHematom92]

You can have the iconic version at 40k with ecological bonus in France

[@papavictorromeo5079]

@@MrHematom92 not everybody lives in France. 40K with ample passenger space and just enough range to get a baguette... It's cheap?

[@victorfrombcn]

It’s a nice car but the price is a joke. You can practically buy an i4 for that price.

[@leifandersen2756]

The EVs are too expensive.

[@sprsk]

5:50 the drive selector ... It's like they try (and succeed) to make some bad decisions when they build the car .... Maybe a designer sugest, "lets put it in midle console" and some genius answered to him ... No way we need to complicate it. Hide it, let them critizize us ... even bad advertize is good. Range under 700km is Crap ~ Sorry Renault and others !

[@2011ppower]

Disappointing that a ground up EV can't match the converted ice Hyundai Ioniq for efficiency ☹️🤔

[@davehall3452]

No it’s not a good idea

[@58Franki]

You are to hard, to The car !

[@natoftw]

It's absurd that this thing is only 7k euro cheaper than Tesla model y LR from Germany....

[@entlim]

Poor rear room, and nowhere to hide the cable....🤣 Stupid layout of the control stalks and regeneration control.. Think I could really give it a miss..

[@samirazarzar6279]

In Poland, this car is a coal car not an electric car 🤣🤣🤣 Btw, if you are polish, why do you speak with this stupid british accent ???

[@MarekDrivesENG]

British?

[@froggy0162]

RIP Megane. Now just another bloody suv… A poor effort engineering wise, and a lazy one styling and marketing.

[@plamenveselinov6023]

expensive as shit!

[@autowiewiorka771]