New Renault Megane 2016 review: is this a return to form for Renault? 

5 year warranty, 4 wheel steering, light weight, solid build quality, very nice interiors, hybrid engines with instant throttle response (in 2017), RS division know-how. Renault offers a lot nowadays, only badge snobs fail to see it.

wtf happened to the audio?

sorry, but this guy sounds weird. overdoing his fake british accent.

1:18 who at Renault thought that awkward 8-bit sound was pleasant

The old megan was amazing. Not a clue what hes on about...

Car reviewing is not the job for you unfortunately. You're better off selling Ssangyongs for a living.

Wow, for an Auto Express review this is awful... doesn't come across as a professional review at all. Awful audio and cheapy looking amateur camera shots, not even mentioning the reviewer.

Another fuck up from the Audio guy, such a trend on this channel I don't even know why I am surprised anymore.

I actually quite like this guy. Unlike some of the auto express presenters of past and present he's actually good in front of the camera, making for a Pe entertaining review. His voice and his witty comparisons like the one about the dish water rather is why he reminds me of Quentin off the original top gear

this english reporter doesn't like the 4 control (4 wheels steering ) ? it 's really subjectiv because i have watched german video and they love the 4 control. this reporter has a strange opinion of the handling ! The 4 control is the "plat de resistance " of this car ; )

'some space between fingers', to be precise....

Wow. Never seen so many nasty comments on a car video. Get a grip, people.

Matt where are you ??? 😠😠😠😠😠😠😠😠

damn, this is a very cool looking hatchback! well done Renault!

This guy was really annoying. Couldn't watch. Also, finishing off a video with a clip of such aweful audio quality brings the entire impression of Auto Express down.. Fix this, guys!

Maybe next time pick a presenter without such an obvious speech-impediment

Wow, I didn't know Quentin Wilson could be replicated so easily

get a new presenter

Great-looking car. Looking forward to the RS version although I'm not looking forward to it having a flappy-paddle gearbox.

A very comprehensive review. Good job.

Weird, in other tests the 4 control system is specified as excellent, adding precision and control of the car in curves and making it glued to the road... Did he have enough time actually driving the car to get used to it?

bought the renault megane touring III 2014 model for my daily driver. super cheap purchase from dealer and it costs nothing to own. great look and nice interior. can't complain at all

The megane has and always been a good mid range family hatch for the masses, review the normal spec versions as you really are buying that or really the RS model when that is launched. Reviewing the GT model is like taking an ST line or SRi and saying its not really this or that because it compromises between two extremes of A to B car and a performance hot hatch it. Look at this GT as say a bigger Clio RS or even the 308 GT, this particular model should be reviewed in its own category. And to talk about having a DSG gearbox is not very unique, granted its one of the best but if you want an auto performance hatch just buy a Golf GTi, but then expect to pay a little extra for a standard golf with a DGC. It has its faults this GT but Renault make decent mid range cars or great handling and fast hatches, so looking at this and basing the whole megane line off this car is rather unfair besides build quality isn't everything or worst crime going or has everyone forgot dieselgate.

Don't know why you guys are hating so much. Apart from the audio briefly turning to shit it was a decent review.

I love those roads. It's where I go when there's good weather and I want to cruise along the sea and have a little fun climbing Serra de Sintra. I wish I had that Mégane to do that, though. =) Nice video!

I get the feeling this guy would only be happy if they replaced the seat with a shaft.

there is something wrong with how you said VW dsg gearbox.

Is the R.S version coming out any time soon?

Really don't see why everyone is hating on this guy, was a good review.

That touch screen itself justifies the Paris attacks.

What the hell is that little GT logo doing on the front grill

Without that awkward c- shaped led strip from the headlights it would look better, if only they managed another design for the headlamps...

Unfortunately, in the UK, we don't get the HUD for some strange reason. :(

Is this really the best presenter you could find AutoExpress?

what was wrong with the previous version though? It felt high quality and had a good ride. Extremely well priced as well.

The guy can present, I'll give him that. It's just the audio quality and the summary of the video, its just not conclusive.

In my opinion, Megane III Coupe (RS and GT) looks better than Megane IV GT

The voice is back

I hate the fact that the traditional saloon is becoming an endangered species....

wtf is with auto express and weird presenters

Can that rear wheel thingy be turned off ?

1:43 That lag tho... And why would they put the buttons further away from the driver ?

Are you holding the camera out the window? I hope that this is not the usual cabin noise of the car - it's unbearable.

Masterstroke vs all round drivers car that's good to live with? I'd go for the latter.

Will Mckenzie from inbetweeners

I came here for Matt and it's this guy again :(

someones need to clean off the Microphone! it sounds horribly wrong

Surely the clubman was the first in the segment for a heads-up display? ....

excellent review! thank you. keep doing good work and don't pay attention to prejudiced comments

Wow - a new touchscreen. But have they learned how to build them properly yet?

The other benefit of giving it VWs DSG gearbox is that when they explode after two years they replace it with a new one free of charge.

The older model is better, 2009 -2013 highly recommend the 1-5dci absolutely awesome car that returns a consistent 70 mpg on a run

The previous Megane was a nice family car but let down by the lack of quality, not just by the interior but by the way it drives. The steering was too light and didn't feel in full control and the 85bhp diesel engines were gutless so i hope the new Megane has better quality feel and drives much better.

Only problem i see here is that this particular model with all those additional options cost as a BMW 3 series lol..most people will not buy a buffed Megane like this one

OMG CHANGE THE MIC THE BREATHING SOUND IS KILLING MEEEE AAAAA

What in the world is he trying to say? vavavoom, daddy, master stroke...

Is this taken from a Little Britain episode, that was perhaps lost in the BBC archives?

When your talking about the last one being as dull as dish water, I think your talking about the previous one to that.

Well apart from the ups and downs on this review this Megane looks pretty good, very contemporary and with some well balanced design features. I like that the French are doing well, since they land in between the Germans and the Asians in a very nice and french way.

Anyone else feel this is a car review by David Walliams? - "I'm a lady!".

looks really good

Too bad it's not available in the US. Otherwise, I would've considered it for my hatchback.

what's the music in this.

The Tce 1.2 engine if not others are infamous for poor reliability unfortunately. Besides that it would have been a good car. AND if they didnt integrate too much functions into the screen.

Has Renault made an all new type of lighting technology, AALED Daytime Lights?

I like the presenter, he did a fair job.

Very informative...

that megane is stunning

Some people says that French cars use Sagem electronic's so they are not so reliable. is that true?

Thumbs down for the distorted audio.

Whoops, audio fail haha :p

horrible audio

He sounds like a character out of Little Brittain.

The front is overstyled and it looks like a mess. The rear is nice thought.

Don't like the nasty comments about the new presenter, but I do wonder if he's the right guy for this particular job.

Next time on a review please a better microphone!!!!!!

The Mégane mark3 was amazing for the money. Dont know why is this megane a "comeback for renault"

What's happened to Matt Lucas?.

The audio quality in this video is terrible. It hurts my ears.

The back of the car is an eight, the front of the car a six and the dashboard inside a four!

filmed in my country, Portugal

Its my own opinion. But i think, after starting 3rd version of megane, this model lose classic megane charm. It looks a bit unfinished.

it's Quentin Wilson's awkward nephew!

This guy reminds me of Quentin Wilson.

@ Auto Express, can you get a man to do the next review

at 0.34 dishwater or dishwasher ?

Go away... We want Mat to do serious stuff like this!

will from the inbetweeners?

why so much dislikes?

I like this guy, i see haters every where!

Who IS she?

this car will be good and reliable for 2-3 years while now he will have to much "childlish problems" with electronics,noise....

Y'all are crazy. this guy is good!

This guy slated the car the whole video then praises Renault like its the best car ever.

Where is the manual NA 3 door aggressive Clio? the lighweight Megane R26R? the crazy Clio V6? Renault wants to hit a part of the market that doesn't fit me anymore, they are now just appliances to go to work.

This guy can’t stop whining about not liking the Megane’s steering whereas most experts consider its handling to be the best in class - he’s a VW fanboy, for sure.

5 more minutes of watching him and I would lost my heterosexuality

Bring back Steve Sutcliffe

What was the bullshit about the Kadjar? Better than the Qashqai? Not according to every car review I've seen..

I have never ever seen a positive review on a french car from a british media...... You can find some very positive reviews from Germany, Spain, Italy and some bad too it's just more balanced. Frankly the way the british reviews goes only one direction is laughable, let's take Renault this company has sold 2,8 mio cars in 2015 for a turnover around 45 bn€ they must manufacture at least one car which not too bad..... And I a NOT a Renault fan, I drive an Audi I used to drive a Scenic more than 15 yrs ago it was an average car, but overall good for the price I've paid it, no better or worse than a Ford or an Opel.