Renault Mégane 1.6 TCE GT
Discussion
Hello,
First time poster, and looking to pick people's brains, particularly anyone who owns or has owned (or knows someone who owns) a Renault Mégane 1.6GT (the one with the double clutch gearbox and 4 wheel steering).
As this was a relatively short lived model in the UK (think it was only sold for a couple of years) there are very few for sale on the used market. I've been tempted by the estate version, which fits into what I'm looking for in a car, and most crucially, my budget.
I do worry that the DCT or the 4 wheel steering may prove troublesome over time . Does anyone have any experience of this model? Struggled to find much online other than first drive reviews when it was launched.
Any info you can give would be appreciated.
First time poster, and looking to pick people's brains, particularly anyone who owns or has owned (or knows someone who owns) a Renault Mégane 1.6GT (the one with the double clutch gearbox and 4 wheel steering).
As this was a relatively short lived model in the UK (think it was only sold for a couple of years) there are very few for sale on the used market. I've been tempted by the estate version, which fits into what I'm looking for in a car, and most crucially, my budget.
I do worry that the DCT or the 4 wheel steering may prove troublesome over time . Does anyone have any experience of this model? Struggled to find much online other than first drive reviews when it was launched.
Any info you can give would be appreciated.
I had a 2017 205 TCe GT tourer - exactly what you’re looking at. It’s a brilliant, overlooked car. Only about 150 tourers sold in UK.
However it is a “warm” estate, not really a hot one. 0-60 is nearer 7 than 6 IIRC and although there are driving modes (including RS) they only alter the throttle mapping and the piped sound, not the handling, gear changes or power.
If you’re fussed, it has good tech (DAB, camera, LED lights etc), some (like mine) come with lush alcantara.
The engine is the 205cv Nissan unit found in the JUKE Nismo, the gearbox is the 7 speed Getrag (I believe as found in the Alpine A110 - not the 6 speed Clio RS unit) and neither gave me any problems, nor seem to have a reputation.
The four wheel steer works really well (it’s undetectable but the car feels nimble) but over time who knows about reliability?
In all, it occupies a niche in the market most closely approached (IMHO) by the Mercedes CLA 250, or KIA Proceed GT Tourer. A Golf R rival it is not.
Mine did several family holidays, 35mpg at best and was a lot of fun on a clear B road. A usable, cost effective (but not super economical) antidote to my S2000.
However it is a “warm” estate, not really a hot one. 0-60 is nearer 7 than 6 IIRC and although there are driving modes (including RS) they only alter the throttle mapping and the piped sound, not the handling, gear changes or power.
If you’re fussed, it has good tech (DAB, camera, LED lights etc), some (like mine) come with lush alcantara.
The engine is the 205cv Nissan unit found in the JUKE Nismo, the gearbox is the 7 speed Getrag (I believe as found in the Alpine A110 - not the 6 speed Clio RS unit) and neither gave me any problems, nor seem to have a reputation.
The four wheel steer works really well (it’s undetectable but the car feels nimble) but over time who knows about reliability?
In all, it occupies a niche in the market most closely approached (IMHO) by the Mercedes CLA 250, or KIA Proceed GT Tourer. A Golf R rival it is not.
Mine did several family holidays, 35mpg at best and was a lot of fun on a clear B road. A usable, cost effective (but not super economical) antidote to my S2000.
Edited by griffter on Wednesday 8th June 09:42
Thanks folks, that's helpful, although 35mpg at best is a tad disappointing!
My current car is a Leon FR estate, with the 1.4 ecoTSI engine. Found it to be a very good car, although I fancy something with just a bit more poke, so the Renault fits the bill in that regard and I always liked the looks of the current Megane.
While a Golf R estate would be nice, it's way beyond my financial means. I like the Kia Proceed estate, but again too rich for me at the moment.
Only two of the Megane Sport Tourers on Auto trader at the moment, both around 2017/2018 with about 40-45k on the clock. Trouble is they are over 150 miles away from me, and I would really need to trade in. Don't like WBAC etc, recently found I get a better trade in at a dealer anyway.
My current car is a Leon FR estate, with the 1.4 ecoTSI engine. Found it to be a very good car, although I fancy something with just a bit more poke, so the Renault fits the bill in that regard and I always liked the looks of the current Megane.
While a Golf R estate would be nice, it's way beyond my financial means. I like the Kia Proceed estate, but again too rich for me at the moment.
Only two of the Megane Sport Tourers on Auto trader at the moment, both around 2017/2018 with about 40-45k on the clock. Trouble is they are over 150 miles away from me, and I would really need to trade in. Don't like WBAC etc, recently found I get a better trade in at a dealer anyway.
Blackrat146 said:
Thanks folks, that's helpful, although 35mpg at best is a tad disappointing!
My current car is a Leon FR estate, with the 1.4 ecoTSI engine. Found it to be a very good car, although I fancy something with just a bit more poke, so the Renault fits the bill in that regard and I always liked the looks of the current Megane.
While a Golf R estate would be nice, it's way beyond my financial means. I like the Kia Proceed estate, but again too rich for me at the moment.
Only two of the Megane Sport Tourers on Auto trader at the moment, both around 2017/2018 with about 40-45k on the clock. Trouble is they are over 150 miles away from me, and I would really need to trade in. Don't like WBAC etc, recently found I get a better trade in at a dealer anyway.
On paper the performance gain over your Leon would be minimal and the fuel economy would be notably worse. In the Juke Nismo you're probably doing well to get 30 MPG on a combined cycle and most cases probably mid 20s?My current car is a Leon FR estate, with the 1.4 ecoTSI engine. Found it to be a very good car, although I fancy something with just a bit more poke, so the Renault fits the bill in that regard and I always liked the looks of the current Megane.
While a Golf R estate would be nice, it's way beyond my financial means. I like the Kia Proceed estate, but again too rich for me at the moment.
Only two of the Megane Sport Tourers on Auto trader at the moment, both around 2017/2018 with about 40-45k on the clock. Trouble is they are over 150 miles away from me, and I would really need to trade in. Don't like WBAC etc, recently found I get a better trade in at a dealer anyway.
I suspect it would be more expensive to maintain as well but that is just a gut feeling based on it being an unpopular model.
C G said:
I suspect it would be more expensive to maintain as well but that is just a gut feeling based on it being an unpopular model.
Servicing is cheap. Every year or 9k from memory, but according to the schedule only an oil change every other service. To be honest the thing that worried me was that everything- stereo, climate, configuration etc is accessed through the touch screen. If/when that breaks you are stuffed.
For context I paid (after incentives) £15k in Jan 2020 at 18,000 miles. I sold to WBAC in august 2021 for £14700. I had no interest privately at £17k despite fresh service, MOT and balance of Renault warranty. The dealer that acquired the car tried it it £20k, then progressively dropped the price and it went at…£17k after about 4 months with no more Renault warranty!
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