Renault presented the new Megane Sport Tourer and the new Megane Sport Tourer GT at the Geneva Motor Show, just two months after the launch of the model’s hatchback, GT and GT Line versions. The dynamic, elegant new Megane Sport Tourer combines an intuitive, modular interior, including a choice of boot arrangements, with the segment’s longest maximum load length. The new Megane Sport Tourer GT features a large carrying capacity, 4CONTROL technology with four-wheel steering and Renault Sport signature styling.

The design of the new Megan Sport Tourer blends dynamism with elegance. The lowest vehicle in its class, it also has the widest track to increase its feeling of solidity on the road. The car projects a feeling of the very highest quality, notably in terms of fit and finish as well as the chrome trim that runs from the car’s waistline up to the rear quarter panel on all models. Integrated, matt-finish anodised aluminium roof bars will be standard from the second equipment level upwards. It features a distinctive lighting signature. At the front, C-shaped headlights can be equipped (according to equipment level) with LED Pure Vision technology. At the rear, Edge Light technology creates an elegant 3D effect.

Move inside and all the high-tech features such as the colour head-up display, dashboard with colour-adjustable seven-inch TFT data screen and R-Link 2 8.7-inch portrait-format multimedia tablet are designed to facilitate everyday use. Controls are positioned in an L configuration, within easy reach of the driver.

The new Megane Sport Tourer GT has been billed as a car that boasts a design ripe with Renault Sport’s DNA. On the outside, the front bumper has been designed to underline the vehicle’s sporting credentials and Renault Sport pedigree, while the honeycomb mesh of the upper and lower radiator grilles is specific to this model. The wide lower air inlet is flanked by two scoops. Renault Sport-designed GT-badged 18-inch diamond-cut wheels are available as an option. At the rear, the new Megane Sport Tourer GT is fitted with a chromed exhaust tailpipe, on the nearside, along with a sculpted diffuser to reinforce the car’s dynamic stance. The new Megane Sport Tourer GT has Renault Sport signatures to the left of the tailgate and on both front wings.

Inside, you’ll discover the full Renault Sport experience. The bucket seats, with integral headrests, blue stitching and a chequered sport logo, are very comfortable and provide excellent lateral support. The new Megane Sport Tourer GT’s identity is further emphasised by blue flourishes within the instrument binnacle, plus blue trim strips and seat stitching that complement the Iron Blue bodywork. The innovative sports steering wheel, in perforated full-grain leather, has optimised ergonomics, while the aluminium pedals and bespoke gear lever are designed to suit sporting drivers – as are the steering wheel gearshift paddles.

The new Megane Sport Tourer models can cater for 580 litres of luggage. The modular boot is extremely straightforward to use. The boot floor has two positions. Selecting the high position creates a flat floor when the rear seat is folded to facilitate the loading of bulky items. In this configuration, further storage space is available beneath the floor. Alternatively, setting the floor in its lower position creates maximum load volume in a single area. It is also possible to separate the boot into two compartments, front and rear, to prevent items from sliding around.

Thanks to handles located within the boot area, Renault’s Easy Folding system enables simple unlocking and automatic folding of the 60:40-split rear seat. In addition, the front passenger seat folds flat to accommodate items up to 2.77m in length, a figure no segment rival can match.

There is a comprehensive choice of engines ranging from 90bhp to 205bhp. Diesel variants are the Energy dCi 90 with a 6-speed manual gearbox, the Energy dCi 110 with a 6-speed manual gearbox, the Energy dCi 110 with EDC dual-clutch 6-speed automatic transmission and the Energy dCi 130 with a 6-speed manual gearbox. And for the Megane Sport Tourer GT only there is the Energy dCi 165 driving through EDC dual-clutch 6-speed automatic transmission.

These latest two versions of the Megane Sport Tourer are due to go on sale in the UK in winter.