MÉGANE COUPÉ CONCEPT:
Geneve 2008
AN EXTREME EXPRESSION OF CHARACTER AND DYNAMISM
Renault has chosen the Geneva Motor Show to take the wraps off its Mégane Coupé Concept
show car which foreshadows a compact production coupe to be released at a later date. Like New
Laguna, it points to an evolution towards more fluid, sportier styling from Renault. Mégane Coupé
Concept targets drivers who are not only drawn by the notion of driving pleasure but who also
seek to express their personality through their vehicle. Mégane Coupé Concept symbolizes
Renault's vision of what a genuine compact sports coupe should deliver, namely character and
dynamism, two traits epitomized by the show car's unprecedented door-opening kinematics.
Distinctive looks that exude personality and dynamism
Mégane Coupé Concept provides a foretaste of the forthcoming Mégane Coupe. "This show car
emphatically showcases the evolution at Renault Design. Its squatter proportions and powerful, energetic
styling talk directly to the driver's senses; they say 'driving pleasure'. The spectacular, unprecedented
door-opening kinematics add that little touch of magic which contributes to the dream factor associated
with the automobile," explains Renault's Patrick Le Quément, Senior Vice President, Corporate Design.
Of a total length of 4.51 metres, Mégane Coupé Concept features a modern, dynamic silhouette with taut
lines that seem to suggest perpetual movement, while its alert, expressive front-end looks point at once to
a truly dynamic personality.
The juxtaposition of headlamp modules with aluminium-finish air-intakes also conveys an impression of
fluidity and movement. The two rows of main and dipped beam lights sit on a crystal-like striated strip
which fills the sidelight and daytime running light functions.
The headlamps use high-performance light-emitting diodes which are both long-lasting and extremely
efficient. The foglamps also employ LED technology and blend harmoniously with the dynamic, front-end
styling.
The shoulder-lines flow along the curvaceous sides before culminating in a squat rear-end which
expresses power and movement.
The four independent tubes that make up the modern rear lights are housed in the bodywork and serve
as a further illustration of the dynamic, technological spirit behind Mégane Coupé Concept. Day or night,
they form a highly distinctive signature.
The boot, which pulls open and then lifts to minimize vertical travel, echoes the kinematics of the doors
which are divided into two sections. The panelled door itself is topped by a separate glazed area and, as
they open, the two parts deploy gracefully and elegantly in an independent movement redolent of
dragonfly wings. A carbon arm at the rear of the doors connects them to the body structure and the
system ensures particularly easy access for passengers.
In addition to its practical aspect, this technological feature reveals a cabin that blends effortlessly with
the elegance and energy expressed by the exterior.