Renault Megane
The family of these machines of size class C, according to the results of European sales in 2000, took the 2nd place with a sales volume of 620 thousand units.
Model range Megane in 1999 has changed only slightly. Two new engines appeared - a 1.8-liter 16-valve "four" with a capacity of 116 hp and a 1.9-liter turbocharged diesel engine with a Common Rail fuel supply system of 102 hp.
Now the Megane family includes five models with different bodies and power units with engines in seven versions with power from 75 to 140 hp. Two engines (petrol 1.6-liter and 98-horsepower diesel) equipped with adaptive hydromechanical 4-speed 1mi "machine guns" Proactive type. Since 2001, Megane brake systems have been equipped with AFU emergency braking assistance.
Renault Scenic
High-capacity station wagon (OPV) Scenic features a 5-seater convertible interior (there are about 10 options for using the internal space).
Scenic family since March 2001 "came out" to a new level of equipment, typical for models of a higher class. For example, there were 6 airbags (two front and 4 side for front and rear passengers), high performance braking system (with ABS, EBD and AFU), a tire pressure monitoring device, an ESP dynamic stabilization system, etc. A new 80 hp 1.9-liter dCi diesel engine has replaced the 64 hp swirl chamber engine of the same displacement.