Carbuyer Magazine – August 2019

TrustedReviews|Owner Opinion|ExpertAdvice

THE Rena ultMéganeSportToureris ahatchback-based family

estatedesignedto appealto thosewith an activelifestyle, offering

plenty ofroom forluggageand equipment.The SportTourertakes

the strengths of thehatc hbac kversion –namelystylish looks, a

smar tinterior and lowrunningcosts–and adds extrapracticality.

It liv es up to its name in thewayitl ooks,with rakis hlinesatodds

with thesquared-off and boxy proportionsoft raditionalestatecars.

Despiteits unique looks, theSportToureris vi rtually identicalto the

regul ar Méganeunder the metal.Ithas the same engine line-up and,

likethe hatc hback, therangeopenswith the Play model, whichis

actuallyfairly well equipped given its entry-leve lstatu s.

Likethe hatc hback, theSportToureris comfor tabl e. Youcan tell there’s

alittlemorebulktoit, butthe differenceismarginal and theexcellent

ride qualityis preserved, so it’sacomfortabl ecar forfamily travel.

As you’d expect, theSportTourerwell and truly trounces the

hatc hbac kfor bootspace,with 521 litres on offer in five-seat guise.

The bootis well designed,too. It’s easytoaccess and the load

floor is complete ly flat when therear seats arefolded down which

brings the overal lload space figureuptoaconsiderable 1,504 litres.

“The Renault Mégane SportTourer

is an attractive and practical small estate,

but it doesn’t really stand out in one area”

Renault Mégane SportTourer

Low runningcosts, striking

looks, smooth ride

Dullto drive, morespacious

rivals,optionalsafety tech

Da

ta

Sheet

Engines:1.3petrol,1.5 diesel

Tr im levels:Play,Iconic,GTLine

Economy:44-61mpg

Road tax:£145

0-62:9.8-11.4sEuro NCAP:★★★★★★★★★★

Carbuyerrating

★★★★★★★★ 4.3/ 5

Price £19,210-£24,810

Ourpick

TCe140

Iconic

£20,210

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