Overview Released in May 2001, the Renault J64 Scenic RX4 was a five-seat, four-wheel drive people mover. Powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission, the Scenic RX4 was available in two variants – Expression and Privilege – with standard and Verve editions available for each. The Scenic RX4 was […]
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Review: Renault X82 Trafic (2015-on)
Overview Officially released in Australia in May 2015, the Renault X82 Trafic was a front-wheel drive van. Manufactured in Sandouville, France, the X82 Trafic was available in standard and long wheelbase bodies, L1 and L2, respectively. While the standard wheelbase Trafic was initially available with 1.6-litre turbo (dCi 90) or twin-turbo diesel (dCi 140) engines, […]
Review: Renault X83 Trafic (2004-14)
Renault X83.I Trafic (2004-07) Overview Released in April 2004, the Renault X83 Phase I (X83.I) Trafic was a two-seat van. Powered by a 1.9-litre turbo-diesel (‘dCi) four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission, the X83.I Trafic was available in three variants: L1 H1, L2 H1 and L2 H2 (see dimensions below). Furthermore, the X83.I […]
Review: Renault KFB Megane Wagon (2017-18)
Overview The Renault KFB Megane Wagon was released in Australia in June 2017. Manufactured in Palencia, Spain, the front-wheel drive Renault KFB Megane Wagon was powered by 1.2- and 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engines that were mated to either six-speed manual or seven-speed double clutch transmissions (Renault’s ‘EDC7’). Furthermore, the Megane Wagon range consisted of Zen, […]
Review: Renault J64 Scenic (2001-04)
Review: Renault J64.I Scenic (2001-02) Overview Released in May 2001, the Renault J64 Phase I (J64.I) Scenic was a five-seat people mover. As per the table below, the J64.I Scenic was available with either a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine (Expression variants) or a 2.0-litre unit (the Dyanmique and Privilege). Please note that the J64 Scenic […]
Review: Renault J84 Scenic (2005-09)
Review: Renault J84.I Scenic (2005-06) Overview Released in January 2005, the Renault J84 Phase I (J84.I) was a five-seat people mover. Powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine – with variable inlet valve timing – mated to either a four-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission, the range initially consisted of Authentique, Expression and Dynamique variants. […]
Review: Renault X95 Megane RS (2010-16)
Review: Renault X95.I Megane RS 250 (2010-12) Overview Released in November 2010, the Renault X95 Phase I (X95.I) Megane RS (short for ‘RenaultSport’) was a three-door, hot hatch. Manufactured in Palencia, Spain, the front-wheel drive Renault Megane RS 250 was powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine (producing 250 brake horsepower) that was mated to […]
Review: Renault LFF Megane Sedan (2017-18)
Overview The Renault LFF Megane sedan was released in Australia in June 2017; please note that the BFB Megane hatch and KFB Megane Wagon have been reviewed separately. Manufactured in Bursa, Turkey, the front-wheel drive Renault LFF Megane was powered by a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine that was mated to a seven-speed double clutch transmission […]
Review: Renault BFB Megane RS (2018-on)
Overview Released in Australia in September 2018, the Renault BFB Megane RS was a five-door hot hatch. Manufactured in Palencia, Spain, the front-wheel drive Renault BFB Megane RS was powered by a 1.8-litre turbocharged petrol engine that was mated to either six-speed manual or double clutch (Renault’s ‘Efficient Dual Clutch’ or EDC) transmissions. Renault Megane […]
Review: Renault X84 Megane RS (2004-10)
Review: Renault X84.I Megane RS (2004-06) Overview Released in September 2004, the Renault X84 Phase I (X84.I) Megane RS was a five-door, front-wheel drive hatch. Using bodyshells produced in Palencia, Spain, the X84.I Megane RS 225 was assembled in Dieppe, France, and powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing peak power of 165 […]