New 2020 Renault Megane deals

2020 Renault Megane deals

Full length Renault Megane video review with market value analysis

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The potent 205bhp Petrol 'GT Nav' variant we're trying here only comes with the EDC auto 'box, and costs well over £25,000.

Finding a direct alternative to this model is somewhat difficult, since none of the cars it would normally be seen as rivalling come with the option of an automatic gearbox. Here, we're thinking of either equivalently-priced fast family hatches like Peugeot's 308 GT 1.6 THP and Ford's Focus ST EcoBoost - or cheaper comparably-performing contenders like Vauxhall's Astra 1.6 Turbo 200PS.

The closest options we can think of are DSG auto versions of either SEAT's Leon FR 1.8 TSI or Volkswagen's Golf GTI: the SEAT would cost you around £2,500 less than a Megane GT, while the Golf would cost around £2,500 more.

If you're prepared to consider something a little different, you'll find that Megane GT money could also buy you a Steptronic auto version of the MINI Clubman Cooper S. Renault would want us to point out though, that none of the cars we've just mentioned can offer anything like the clever 4-wheel steering system that comes as standard on a Megane GT..