2 July 2001: Renault has updated and refined Megane and Scenic models. Standard equipment on all new Megane and Scenic models now includes: air conditioning, CD player, ABS brakes and twin front and side airbags.

And a new special edition called 'Luxe', available in a 1.4 16V petrol engine version only, has 15" alloy wheels and a rear spoiler. Priced competitively over the 'Comfort' at £14,650, Luxe is £940 cheaper than the 'Sport' version.

Renault have also restyled the existing Classic 'Luxe' and rebadged it as the 'Classic VIP'. This model is differentiated from the existing model by the addition of a rear spoiler. The £14,990 asking-price represents a reduction of £400 over its predecessor.

The Classic VIP is available with the choice of 1.4 or 1.6 16V petrol engines. An electric tilt/slide sunroof is available as a standard feature on the 1.6 version.

Within the Scenic range the 'Sport' version has been upgraded to include a new special edition 'Sport Plus' at £17,990, which has as standard full air conditioning with climate control,15" alloy wheels and progressively darkened rear and side windows.

"The Megane and Scenic ranges continue to be one of the safest, best equipped and competitive car ranges on the market place," maintains Bill Cullen, Chairman of Renault Ireland. "The special edition models within these ranges will not only meet but exceed our customer's expectations when it comes to safety, refinement and value." JR