Renowned for its comfort and dynamic qualities, the Megane Cabriolet still further enhances its potential by offering as standard the latest generation ABS braking system combined with electronically controlled rear brake proportioning for extra active safety. This remarkable engine offers a balance between performance and economy, with a maximum power output of 79kW at 5,750 rpm and a healthy torque figure of 148Nm at just 3,750 rpm, making the Cabriolet lively and easy to drive. To achieve the efficiency the engine's plenum volume and inlet length have been optimised to achieve plenty of flexibility and torque at low speed, without compromising high-speed cylinder filling. On the road the Cabriolet is progressive in its response and free from hesitation or flat-spots at low or medium speeds. This new-generation unit provides increased driveability and lower fuel consumption and maintenance costs through the use of innovative technology.
Proactive transmission offers nine automatically adopted settings plus one manual setting.
The transmission control computer calculates the driving style, road profile and operating conditions and decides the most appropriate gear to engage. The Proactive transmission features the ability to downshift under braking and retain the selected gear if the accelerator is released quickly and this promotes engine braking. The Megane Cabriolet shares the same front suspension design as the Clio Renault Sport and Scenic models with MacPherson strut front suspension with negative offset, lower wishbone and anti-sway bar and telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers. The four torsion bar rear suspension with trailing arms provides a passive steer effect for improved cornering ability at high speeds. Coil springs and telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers.