Its already been some time since the current generation of Renault Megan was launched.Now the competitors have decided to step up their game with cars like the new Ford Focus so Renault decided to release a facelift version of the Megane so they can match the competition.

The third generation of Renault Megane reached the half of its lifetime to the facelift was required.We can understand the decision of the French manufacturer to keep the facelift at an moderate level but personalized for each version of the car.In the front we observe the fact that the headlights got a new set of daytime LED’s and the front bumper was slightly redesigned displaying a new air intake and new fog lamps.Since we’re talking about the exterior the new rims are quite noticeable and the car is offered in a more comprehensive chromatic range.

Renault Megane GT facelift for 2012

There’s the GT version which also got a facelift with all kinds of LED’s next to the new redesigned bumpers.The exuberant Megane RS is the version that got the most discreet facelift with red ornament paired with the new 19 inch wheels.The most important upgrade is the 15 HP increase in engine power and the plus 20 NM of torque.

There are a variety of new engines for the facelift Megane.There’s the dCI diesel engine that produces 100 HP and 260 NM of torque while it claims it can deliver an estimated 61 Mpg economy figure.For those looking for more power they have the option of the 1.6 Liter dCI diesel that produces 130 HP but only get 55 Mpg.For those that hate diesel or just don’t like it Renault Megane comes with the option of a tiny 1.2 Liter 4 cylinder gasoline engine that makes 115 HP and gets around 50 Mpg.Renault names this engine Energy Tce 115 and its their newest creation.

At the gadget category the big novelty offered by the Renault Megane facelift is represented by the Visio system.This system adjust automatically that intensity of the headlights considering the opposite side of the road traffic with the help of a video camera placed on the windscreen.The french compact hatchback is for the first time now available with a lane departure assist system.

The level of the comfort is greatly improved also because of the new Alcantara leather upholstery.The Renault Megane facelift will hit the showrooms early this year with first deliveries made in a couple of months.