Review: Renault X95 Megane Coupe-Cabriolet (2010-16)

Review: Renault X95.I Megane Coupe-Cabriolet (2010-13)

Overview

Released in October 2010, the Renault X95 Phase I (X95.I) Megane Coupe-Cabriolet (CC) was a two-door, four-seat convertible with a folding glass roof. Manufactured in Douai, France, the front-wheel drive X95 Megane Coupe-Cabriolet was powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with six pre-set ratios. Furthermore, the Megane Coupe-Cabriolet was solely available as a Dynamique variant.

MR20DE engine

The X95 Megane Coupe-Cabriolet was powered by an all-aluminium Nissan-Renault 2.0-litre MR20DE petrol engine which had double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, variable valve timing and a compression ratio of 10.2:1. The engine also featured equal runner lengths, a tumble control valve for the intake manifold, a ‘silent’ timing chain, mirror-finished crankshaft and camshaft journals and offset cylinder placement.

Dimensions and body

Compared to the X84 Megane Coupe-Cabriolet , the X95 Megane Coupe-Cabriolet was 130 mm longer (at 4485 mm), 34 mm wider (1811 mm), 33 mm taller (1437 mm) and had an 87 mm longer wheelbase (2609 mm). The body had additional reinforcement, including a double floor section at the front and stronger cross-bracing, resulting in a 30 per cent increase in torsional rigidity. Manufactured by Karmann, the tinted glass roof consisted of two glass panels that could fold into the boot in 21 seconds; a glass wind deflector also served to minimise cabin turbulence.

Suspension and steering

Like its predecessor, the front-wheel drive Megane Coupe-Cabriolet was fitted with MacPherson strut front suspension and a flexible programmed-deflection beam at the rear. The Megane Coupe-Cabriolet also had an electric power steering system with an inductive torque sensor.

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment for the X95.I Megane CC included dual-volume adaptive front airbags, dual chamber front side airbags with head/thorax protection, anti-submarining front seat airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control, automatically deploying rollover hoops and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters.

Features

Standard features for the Megane CC included 17-inch ‘Schuss’ alloy wheels, an eight speaker Arkamys sound system with CD player, MP3-compatibility, auxiliary inputs and Bluetooth audio streaming, dual-zone climate control air conditioning, satellite navigation, dark charcoal ‘leatherette’ upholstery, a power adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, cruise control (with speed limiter), front fog lights, daytime LED running lights, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, rear parking sensors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift, remote central locking with Renault card, power windows and heated mirrors, power retracting mirrors, a height and reach adjustable steering wheel, tinted windows and an immobiliser.

2012 Megane CC Summer Edition

In February 2012, a limited-run Summer Edition was released. Compared to the standard Dynamique, the Summer Edition added 18-inch alloy wheels and leather-upholstered charcoal seats.

Related links

• Brochure: Renault X95.I Megane CC (November 2010)
• Specifications: Renault X95.I Megane CC (September 2010)

Review: Renault X95.II Megane Coupe-Cabriolet (2013)

Overview

Released in July 2013, the X95 Phase II (X95.II) Megane Coupe-Cabriolet introduced an expanded range that consisted of (unnamed) entry-level, GT-Line and Privilege variants. Visually, the X95.II Megane Coupe-Cabriolet could be identified by its gloss black bumper with reshaped air intake and chrome detailing; the GT-Line and Privilege variants were also fitted with LED daytime running lights.

In October 2013, a limited-run Floride variant was released and the Privilege was discontinued.

Safety equipment

Compared to its X95.I predecessor, standard safety equipment for the X95.II Megane Coupe-Cabriolet was unchanged.

Features

Standard features for the X95.II Megane CC included 17-inch ‘Plenum’ alloy wheels with 205/50 R17 tyres, a six speaker sound system with a CD player, MP3-compatibility and auxiliary inputs (3.5 mm/USB), Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity and audio streaming, dual-zone climate control air conditioning, cruise control with speed limiter, dark charcoal cloth seats with ‘leatherette’ trim, front fog lights, rear parking sensors, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, remote central locking with a Renault Smart Key Card, power windows and mirrors, a height and reach adjustable steering wheel, height adjustable front seats, a 12 volt power socket, trip computer and an immobiliser.

The Megane CC GT-Line was further equipped with 17-inch ‘Celsium’ alloy wheels, a satellite navigation with a seven-inch display, dark charcoal leather upholstery, heated front seats, LED daytime running lights, keyless entry and push-button start. Unique within the range, the GT-Line variants had a distinctive front bumper with a honeycomb grille, cloth sports seats, ‘carbon fibre effect’ dashboard trim, a leather-wrapped sport steering wheel and a Renault Sport analogue speedometer and white rev counter.

The range-topping Megane CC Privilege was distinguished by its 18-inch ‘Kanjara’ alloy wheels with 225/40 R18 tyres, bi-xenon headlights, an electrochromatic rear view mirror and a wind deflector.

2013 Megane CC Floride

In October 2013, a limited-run of fifty (50) Floride variants were released. Compared to the standard Megane CC Privilege, the Floride variant had 17-inch black ‘Sari’ alloy wheels, an eight speaker Arkamys sound system, a satellite navigation system black pleated leather upholstery, ivory interior trim, an electrochromatic rear view mirror and ‘Floride’ badging.

Related links

• Brochure: Renault X95.II Megane CC (July 2013)
• Brochure: Renault X95.II Megane CC Floride (October 2013)
• Press kit: Renault X32.II Megane Hatch, K95.II Megane Wagon, X95.II Megane CC (July 2013)

Review: Renault X95.III Megane Coupe-Cabriolet (2014-16)

Overview

Released in Australia in July 2014, the Renault X95 Phase III (X95.III) Megane Coupe-Cabriolet range consisted of Dynamique and GT-Line variants.

Visually, the X95.III Megane CC could be identified by its front mask which featured new headlights, an upper grille which spanned the distance between the headlights, a larger ‘Renault’ badge and a full-width lower grille. Visual cues for the GT-Line included a body-coloured rear bumper, satin grey door handles and a satin grey rear diffuser.

Inside, Dynamique variants had a digital speedometer; the GT-Line variants, however, had a Renault Sport analogue speedometer and carbon-fibre effect dashboard trim.

Features

Standard features for the Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Dynamique included 17-inch ‘Plenum’ alloy wheels with 205/50 R17 tyres, Renault’s ‘Classic’ sound system with CD player, MP3 compatibility and auxiliary inputs (3.5 mm/USB), Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity and audio streaming, dark charcoal cloth and leatherette trimmed upholstery, dual-zone climate control air conditioning, cruise control, front and rear fog lights, LED daytime running lights, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers, rear parking sensors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob, remote central locking with Renault Smart Key Card, power windows and mirrors, a height and reach adjustable steering wheel, height adjustable front seats, 12 volt power socket, a trip computer and an immobiliser.

The Megane CC GT-Line was further equipped with 17-inch ‘Celsium’ alloy wheels, an Arkamys ‘Radio Auditorium Sound’ system (included voice commands), Renault’s ‘R-Link’ satellite navigation system with a seven-inch touchscreen, dark charcoal leather upholstery, heated fronts seats and door mirrors with heating and power folding functions.

2014 Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride

In November 2014, the limited edition Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride was released. Visually, the Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride could be identified by its Diamond Black metallic paint finish with ivory highlights, 17-inch ‘Sari’ black painted alloy wheels, an invory windscreen surround and ‘Floride’ branding. Compared to the GT-Line, the Floride featured special dark leather upholstery with ivory piping, a two-tone black/ivory steering wheel and an ivory-pained dashboard strip with a ‘Floride’ chrome badge

Australian deliveries of the Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride were limited to thirty-three (33) vehicles.

Brochure

• Brochure: Renault X95.III Megane CC (July 2014)

Related links

• Renault Australia: Renault Megane CC