- New Mgane Hatch range launches with 11 versions across three trim levels: Expression, Dynamique and Privilge, priced from 13,995 to 18,795
- New Mgane Hatch 1.6 Dynamique offers significantly better value than key rival, Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec
- High standard equipment levels include air conditioning, ESP with ASR (Anti-Skid Regulation) and CSV understeer control, six airbags, electric heated body coloured door mirrors and front and rear electric windows
- Raft of new equipment including Arkamys 3D sound system, dual zone climate control, plus a wide range of options and styling accessories. Among them are full bodykit, five options packs and individual options such as leather upholstery, heated front seats and panoramic sunroof
- Six engines at launch: three petrol -1.6 VVT 100, 1.6 VVT 110 and 2.0 TCe 180, three diesel -1.5 dCi 86, 1.5 dCi 106 and 1.9 dCi 130. More developments to follow in 2009
- Further Mgane family variants to join the line-up in 2009, including striking Mgane Coup in late January 2009
- New Mgane Hatch available to order from 2nd October, with launch on 26th November 2008
Ahead of its much anticipated world debut at the Paris Motor Show next week, Renault has released UK pricing for its stylish New Mgane Hatch range, with ordering due to open on 2nd October 2008. With prices starting from 13,995, the chic and sporty newcomer has been priced aggressively to take on perennial rivals such as the Ford Focus and VW Golf.
At launch, three trim levels will be available: Expression, Dynamique and Privilge, priced from 13,995 to 18,795. The new range features an impressive equipment list as standard, with a significant amount of comfort and technology features which are otherwise considered costly optional extras amongst much of the competition.
Standard kit includes air conditioning, six airbags, electric heated body coloured door mirrors and front and rear electric windows.
Also taken to the next level on New Mgane is safety, with ESP with ASR (Anti-Skid Regulation) and CSV understeer control standard on every model, along with six airbags, of which the driver and front passenger are now two-stage auto-adaptive, allowing them to work in harmony with the size and weight of both occupants. New larger lateral airbags are also incorporated into the new five-door's design to protect the thorax region, along with Renault's latest generation headrests. For the latter, the fixation rods slide within the headrest and no longer within the upper part of the seatback and ensure enhanced protection of the cervical vertebrae in case of impact from the rear. In addition, since the rods no longer form a rigid element in the seatback, the occupant's back can sink into the seatback until their head comes into contact with the headrest, resulting in less movement of the head and thorax.