The hatchback and sedan Meganes are Renault’s mainstay models, currently representing by far the bulkiest slice of the company’s Australian sales. Available in petrol or turbo form, the VW Jetta-size, longer-wheelbase Megane sedan offers a decent-size interior, excellent smooth-riding on-road dynamics and high levels of safety. The 98kW/191Nm 2.0-litre DOHC four-cylinder petrol engine is available only with Renault’s four-speed Proactive automatic transmission. The second-tier Megane Privilege petrol sedan lists six airbags, stability control, rear parking sensors, 17-inch alloys, leather trim, automatic climate control, trip computer and four-speaker, six-CD audio as standard.