PRESS INFORMATION

May 6, 2010

NEW RENAULT MÉGANE COUPÉ-CABRIOLET,

THE ELEGANCE OF A COUPÉ, AND THE ENJOYMENT OF
OPEN-TOP MOTORING

New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet completes the renewal of the New Mégane family. This now
comprises six body types, the successive launches of which have seen Renault rejuvenate its range
in the space of just one and a half years in what is Europe's biggest segment in terms of volume.

The Mégane family held third place in its segment in Europe at the end of 2009, and enjoyed number
one position in France.

With sales totalling over 170,000 since the launch of the first-generation version, Mégane Coupé-
Cabriolet accounts for four per cent of the Mégane family mix and, in 2009, continued to represent
one sale in 10 in western Europe's compact cabriolet segment.

New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet builds on the strengths that helped forge the success of its
predecessor. It brings head-turning looks, plus a genuine sense of freedom thanks to its panoramic
glass roof and the forward position of its windscreen. Its standard fixed glass wind deflector reduces
turbulence to maximize the pleasure of al fresco motoring.

New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet is made at Renault's Douai plant, in northern France, alongside
Scénic and Grand Scénic. It consequently benefits from the significant production expertise gained
by this factory since the launch of the first Mégane Cabriolet in 1997.

New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet is an open invitation to enjoy open-top motoring, and is an
elegant illustration of Renault's new brand signature, 'Drive the Change'.

New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet goes on sale in western Europe in May 2010.

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I. Simply elegant
ƒ Exterior styling: inherited striking looks
ƒ Interior styling: a refined, comfortable interior

II. Travelling comfort

ƒ The delights of open-top motoring
ƒ Comfort
ƒ Occupant-friendly
ƒ A long list of useful, user-friendly technologies

III. Efficient, comfortable ride and handling

ƒ A comfortable ride
ƒ Engines: responsive performance and driving pleasure

IV. Optimal safety at all times

V. A sporty touch thanks to GT and GT Line versions

VI. Production: the Douai factory

VII. 'Very Good Trip': an unprecedented online reality TV adventure

Appendices:
ƒ Technical data
ƒ Dimensions

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I. SIMPLY ELEGANT

Inherited striking looks

Like that of its predecessors, the design of the Mégane family’s latest addition, New Renault Mégane
Coupé-Cabriolet, has been styled to seduce. Thanks to its graceful lines and high-gloss finish tinted
black glass roof, the car exudes elegance and distinctive style.

Thanks to New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet's length (4,485mm, an increase of 130mm over its predecessor)
and wheelbase (2,609mm, +87mm), the newcomer's silhouette is both sleek and chic. The front end sports
the New Mégane family's hallmark sweeping feature line across the bonnet and the same bumper as the
Coupé version, while the redesigned, sculpted boot-lid incorporates the upper part of the new rear light
clusters. The two LED tail-light patterns create a smart and instantly recognizable rear lighting signature for
New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet.

In today's competitive landscape, New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet stands out through its large folding
glass roof. Widely acclaimed by Mégane II Coupé-Cabriolet owners for the generous amount of light it lets
into the cabin with the top up, as well as for the visibility it affords, this roof is not only standard equipment
for the latest-generation car, but also 10 per cent bigger. It is now the segment’s largest folding glass roof,
with a total glazed area amounting to almost one square metre (0.47m2 for the actual roof section and
0.5 m2 for the rear window). The combination of its dark tint, gloss black pillars and satin-effect chrome
windscreen frame and waistline exude a high-end feel that tell you this is a cabriolet, even with the top up.
This glass roof acts as a symbolic link between the coupé and cabriolet functions. Even with the top raised, it
floods the cabin with light, giving the driver and passengers a genuine feeling of space and freedom.
Seven body colours are available, including Pearlescent White.

A refined interior
Elegant details prevail inside the cabin, too, thanks to a blend of soft forms, sweeping lines, an outstanding
standard of finish and the use of high-quality materials. The interior resembles that of the other Mégane
family body types and comes with the same wave-like dashboard as New Mégane Hatchback and Coupé.
The unique details that add to the level of refinement which customers in this segment seek include:
ƒ seats with additional lateral support,
ƒ a 'butterfly wing' door trim motif,
ƒ and very dark charcoal roof trimming
Two chic, understated interior trims (dark charcoal and light beige) are available, as well as a two-tone
red/dark charcoal leather upholstery for those who desire an even more striking, classy ambience.

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II. TRAVELLING COMFORT

The delights of open-top motoring

The large glass roof gives New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet's occupants an enjoyable 'open-air' experience,
even when the top is raised.
With the roof lowered, the driver and passengers alike benefit from the pleasure of open-air motoring even
more than before thanks to the more advanced position of the windscreen header-rail which has been
moved forward by 6cm compared with its predecessor. This also gives easier access to the front seats
and eliminates the 'cap' effect of longer, more steeply raked windscreens.
The standard fixed glass wind deflector is unique in the segment and reduces wind noise and
turbulence at up to 90kph with four occupants in the vehicle.
With just two people aboard, an additional mesh deflector screen can be clipped into place over the back
seats. The combination of the fixed glass wind deflector and mesh screen offers smooth, unruffled
motoring enjoyment at all speeds.
The driver and passengers alike consequently get to enjoy all the thrills of al fresco motoring, without the
drawbacks.

A standard folding glass roof

Developed by Karmann®, a world-renowned retractable hardtop specialist, the roof module comprises:
ƒ two glass panels that fold into a 'V' as the roof slides into the boot,
ƒ the mechanisms for the boot lid and roof stowage functions,
ƒ a hydraulic system equipped with an electronic control unit.
To optimise the passage of light into the cabin, the tempered-glass roof has been treated to filter sunlight with
a coefficient of 35. A sunblind incorporated in the rear cross beam offers additional protection if required,
while the heater rear window provides coupé-like functionality.

Compared with a soft top, the folding glass roof provides a level of thermal and acoustic comfort worthy of a
saloon car, as well as greater protection against vandalism. The solid roof also increases resale value.

Meanwhile, the roof's folding mechanisms have been reinforced to guarantee an optimal watertight seal
throughout the life of the vehicle due to an increased number and size of connecting rods.
The total weight of the module is 110kg (75kg for the roof, and 25kg for the folding boot-lid mechanism).
Roof systems are completely manufactured and assembled by Karmann® in Germany and delivered to the
Renault plant in Douai ready to be installed.

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Fast, easy, secure operation

The opening and closing of the two-part roof is controlled by a fully-powered, electro-hydraulic mechanism.
By holding down a button within easy reach on the console, the driver can lower the top in just 21 seconds
(one of the fastest lowering times in its class).
For the mechanism to operate safely, the boot divider must be installed and the boot-lid closed. A dashboard
message warns the driver if either requirement has been overlooked.
An audible signal and a dashboard message tell the driver when the roof has been safely stowed away.
A second press on the same button or a single touch on the 'Grand Air' switch on the driver’s door lowers
all four windows simultaneously.
A new feature compared with Mégane II Coupé-Cabriolet is the 'short drop' function which raises the
windows several millimetres into the roof module and windscreen pillar seals to optimize protection against
noise and water.

Comfort

New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet's occupants feel protected, comfortable and free.
Entry to both the front and rear seats is very simple. A position memory function makes life even easier for
the driver and front passenger by returning the respective seats back to their original position once the rear
passengers have boarded.
Front occupants enjoy a class-leading 1,466mm of elbow room.
Rear passengers benefit from additional reclining backrest angle and an extra centimetre of kneeroom
compared with Mégane II Coupé-Cabriolet.
The high waistline enhances the passengers’ sense of protection.

The driver’s environment carries over the thoughtful practical enhancements seen on New Mégane
Hatchback and Coupé:
ƒ controls clustered either around the steering wheel or on the centre console,
ƒ height- and fore/aft-adjustable driver's seat (through 70mm – a segment best – and 240mm
respectively),
ƒ reach and height-adjustable steering wheel (through 45mm and five degrees respectively),
ƒ brake pedal moved a further 10mm away from the accelerator pedal and 30mm wider for safer
braking,
ƒ centre console and seats designed to facilitate the easy fastening of seat belts,
Comfortably installed in the ideal driving position, drivers can remain focused on the road.

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Occupant-friendly

Designed to carry four people and their luggage, New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet offers a
conventionally proportioned, easy-to-access boot.

The boot compartment is generously sized for the category: 417dm3 in the coupé configuration and 211dm3
as a cabriolet. The sill height is 590mm, the segment’s lowest, to make loading and unloading particularly
easy.
With the roof stashed away, the best-in-class height of 258mm available beneath the boot divider enables
three cabin cases to be carried side by side.
New since Mégane II Coupé-Cabriolet, the boot features a motorized closing system (power lock), for
effortless locking.

The nine-litre glovebox locks and unlocks at the same time as the doors. Personal items are kept safely
out of sight when the vehicle is parked, without having to rise the roof.

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A long list of useful, user-friendly technologies

Like all the models that make up the New Mégane family, New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet is available
with a long list of high-tech features, most of which are traditionally associated with the next segment up:
ƒ hands-free engine start, and hands-free locking of the doors and glovebox as the card-holder walks
away from the car,
ƒ automatic parking brake,
ƒ automatic dual-zone, three-mode (soft/auto/fast) climate control,
ƒ directional bi-Xenon headlamps,
ƒ combined digital/analogue instrument display,
ƒ colour-coded cruise control/speed limiter interface,
ƒ 3D sound by Arkamys® audio with Plug&Music connectivity (USB, mini-jack plug),
ƒ built-in Carminat TomTom® navigation,
ƒ customized settings and activation/deactivation of certain functions (daytime running lights, volume of
audible parking proximity warning).

3D Sound by Arkamys®
Developed in association with Arkamys®, a specialist in digital sound processing for the cinema, the 3D
Sound by Arkamys® audio range offers superior, spatialised sound reproduction by taking into account the
materials and forms of each vehicle cabin. The sound can also be configured to match the number of people
on board and where they are seated.
The system includes:
- digital sound processing software incorporated in the radio,
- eight loudspeakers with a total power output of 140W (reducing the risk of saturation and distortion
associated with listening at high volumes) and of a larger diameter compared with New Mégane Hatchback
(165mm and 130mm, for better-quality sound)
- two dedicated aerials for optimal audio reception.

Carminat TomTom®
Developed in association with TomTom, the world leader in portable navigation systems, Carminat
TomTom® combines the best of portable and integrated technologies, offering all the functionality expected
of a superior navigation system:
- detailed, accurate maps displayed on a 5.8-inch screen,
- easy updates using the SD card,
- the new TomTom IQ Routes application uses the journey data of road-users to compute and suggest the
quickest route based on real-world driving speeds, and not just speed limits.
- a range of customization options.

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III. EFFICIENT, COMFORTABLE HANDLING

New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet's precise, reassuring handling and outstanding acoustic
comfort all contribute to the exceptional driving pleasure it delivers.

The coupé-cabriolet version is based on the same technical specification as the other models that
make up the New Mégane family, but packs a number of specific features aimed at enhancing the
pleasure associated with top-down motoring, with efficiency and comfort as overriding watchwords.

The front suspension is based on a MacPherson-type arrangement associated with the new 'horned'
subframe. This layout is engineered to deliver impeccable steering precision by restricting lateral movement
of the engine subframe in relation to the body structure (three times more rigid than the previous-generation
car).

The rear suspension incorporates a programmed-deflection flexible beam, with a closed-section beam
that is both lighter and more compact than a multi-arm solution for equivalent torsional stiffness.

To further optimize the balance between directional precision and comfort, New Renault Mégane Coupé-
Cabriolet's rear suspension mountings employ bi-material bushes which permit different hardnesses of
rubber to be used for the filtering and transverse rigidity.

The chassis has been tuned to ensure a high standard of ride comfort and match the specific weight
distribution associated with hard-top coupé-cabriolets.
The 160kg difference in weight between New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet and New Mégane
Hatchback has led to the following modifications being made to the newcomer's suspension settings:
ƒ spring stiffness has been increased by 13 per cent at the front (18.4mm/100DaN), and by 17 per cent
at the rear (20.3mm/100DaN),
ƒ the anti-roll bar is approximately 50 per cent stiffer,
ƒ the rear beam has been stiffened by approximately 25 per cent,
ƒ the dampers have been stiffened for first-class body roll performance.
At the same time, the hardness of the bump stops has been reduced in the interest of comfort, while the ratio
between the spring stiffness and the car's sprung weight is equivalent to that of New Mégane Hatchback.

The specific roll angle – which refers to the angle by which a vehicle 'leans' when cornering, and therefore its
capacity to corner 'flat' – is 0.41°/ms-2, compared with 0.48°/ms-2 in the case of Mégane II Coupé-Cabriolet.
New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet combines a particularly comfortable ride with exceptional cornering
precision.

To combat vibrations and ensure a level of torsional rigidity comparable with that of a coupé (which obviously

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benefits from a closed-cabin architecture), New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet comes with bespoke
structural strengthening. This work has resulted in static and dynamic torsional stiffness being
improved by 80 per cent and 30 per cent respectively over Mégane II Coupé-Cabriolet.

The electric variable-rate power steering has been comprehensively revised compared with that of
the previous generation car and incorporates the improvements already seen on New Mégane
Hatchback and New Mégane Coupé:
ƒ the inductive torque sensor is four times faster than the previous optical sensor (0.6ms, compared
with 2.4ms in the case of Mégane II Coupé-Cabriolet),
ƒ the sampling frequency of the steering control unit has been increased (1,000Hz, compared with
420Hz previously),
ƒ the servo-motor band width is broader (300Hz, compared with 70Hz previously)
ƒ and the steering ratio has been changed from 18:1 to 17:1 in the case of the new-generation version.

The system's calibration has also been modified to deliver greater driving comfort and a more natural feeling
with regard to the feedback of information from the road.

New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet benefits from powerful brakes, too, thanks to 280mm-diameter
ventilated front discs (296mm in the case of versions powered by the dCi 160 engine) and 260mm-diameter
solid discs at the rear.

Three wheel sizes are available depending on engine:

ƒ 16-inch wheels (205/55)
ƒ 17-inch wheels (225/45)
ƒ 18-inch wheels (225/40)

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Engines: response and enjoyment

The New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet line-up includes a wide choice of responsive engines and
new automatic transmissions which are simple and fun to use for even greater driving pleasure.

Petrol engines
New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet can be ordered with one of up to three petrol engines
(depending on market): the 1.6 16V, the 2.0 16V or the turbocharged 1.4 TCe 130 (TCe: Turbo Control
efficiency).

The 1.6 16V 110hp and 2.0 16V 140hp powerplants are both acclaimed for the driving pleasure afforded by
their punchy performance, easy pick-up from low revs and sprightly response at higher engine speeds. A
bioethanol E85 version of this engine is also available.

ƒ The 1.6 16V engine boasts maximum power of 81kW (110hp) at 6,000rpm and peak torque of 151Nm
at 4,250rpm. It is mated to a manual six-speed manual gearbox.

ƒ The 2.0 16V engine claims peak power of 103kW (140hp) at 6,000rpm and maximum torque of 195Nm
from as low as 3,750rpm. It drives through the Renault-Nissan Alliance-developed CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) seen for the first time in the New Mégane range.

CVT transmission
CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) does away with conventional gear changes to provide smooth,
seamless performance for a free-flowing driving style. In the case of a conventional automatic transmission,
the ability to adapt the point on the engine's operating curve to the demand for power is restricted by the
number of available gears. The continuous variation of the CVT allows the point on the engine's operating
curve to be optimized, even during transient phases, the aim being to provide continuous variation of several
gear ratios by simultaneously adjusting the diameter of the primary and secondary pulleys which are linked
by a steel belt. CVT consequently permits continual variation of a number of ratios in order to optimize the
point on the engine's operating curve (engine speed and throttle) from the fuel consumption, emissions and
acoustic comfort points of view.
Thanks to the work of the Alliance's engineers, Renault's CVT figures among the best in its class with regard
to its seamless acceleration performance.

ƒ The new TCe 130 engine benefits directly from the downsizing work carried out by the Alliance in
the field of downsizing. It boasts the power of a 1.8-litre engine (130hp/96kW) and the torque of a 2.0-litre
block (190Nm), yet its cubic capacity is just 1,397cc, resulting in combined-cycle fuel consumption of just
7.3 litres/100km. The TCe 130 drives through a six-speed manual gearbox.

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Diesel engines
New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet is available with a choice of three latest-generation Euro5-
compliant diesel engines: dCi 110 DPF, dCi 130 DPF and dCi 160 DPF.

ƒ The dCi 110 DPF delivers feisty performance from low revs thanks notably to careful work on
combustion efficiency (five-injection cycle) and to its specific turbocharger management. Maximum torque
is 240Nm at 1,750rpm.

The dCi 110 DPF can be ordered with a six-speed manual gearbox or with the new six-speed EDC
(Efficient Dual Clutch) automatic transmission (see separate description).

The new six-speed EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch) automatic transmission is an clear illustration of Renault's
determination to combine ride comfort, driving pleasure and respect for the environment. Mated to the
dCi 110 DPF engine, it permits CO2 emissions of just 130g/km and combined-cycle fuel consumption of
5 litres/100km, figures that are equivalent to the same engine with a manual gearbox.
As a consequence, New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet dCi 110 DPF qualifies for the Renault eco²
signature.

ƒ The dCi 130 DPF engine benefits from extensive fine-tuning work on the 1.9-litre diesel block.
Features include a new turbo with curved blades and seven-hole injectors which enable this engine to
combine powerful performance with fuel efficiency. Maximum power is 96kW (130hp) at 3,750rpm, while
peak torque is 300Nm at 1,750rpm. Meanwhile, work on the engine mounts has produced significant
gains in terms of acoustic performance. The dCi 130 DPF is coupled to a six-speed manual gearbox.

ƒ The dCi 160 DPF engine is derived from the Alliance's 2.0-litre diesel block and stands out as the most
powerful and torquiest four-cylinder diesel engine with the highest power and torque output in the Mégane
range. Thanks to its variable-geometry turbo and carefully engineered intake aerodynamics, this engine is
particularly responsive, with peak torque (380Nm) available from as low as 2,000rpm. The dCi 160 DPF
engine revs freely and smoothly up to 5,000rpm and drives through a six-speed manual gearbox.

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EDC transmission
Renault's new EDC automatic dual clutch transmission dispenses with the need for a clutch pedal, while
gearshift control is of the 'P-R-N-D' type, plus an 'up/down' shift mode. In automatic mode, the electronic
control unit takes onboard a number of parameters to select the ideal gear. The system adapts
instantaneously to the driver's demands by selecting the gear that delivers just the right amount of power the
instant it is required. The driver is free to take control of the system thanks to the 'up/down' shift mode.
As with any automatic transmission, gearshifts are carried out under load. When one gear is engaged, the
next is automatically pre-selected. The gearshift takes place by switching from one clutch to the other: the
first clutch disengages at the same time as the second engages, ensuring that power delivery is not
interrupted during the shift. The first of the two clutches looks after the odd-number gears (1st, 3rd and 5th),
while the second covers the even-number gears (2nd, 4th and 6th), as well as reverse.
Renault has chosen a dual dry clutch system to minimize friction which has led to appreciable fuel
consumption savings and CO2 emissions gains compared with a conventional automatic transmission.
Thanks to its ultrafast shift time (290ms), the new EDC automatic dual clutch transmission is extremely
responsive. Gear changes are smooth and free of jarring to ensure a reassuringly smooth ride.
Driving comfort is further enhanced by the optimized 'creep' control: when starting, the vehicle pulls away
gradually when the brake pedal is released. This feature is particularly welcome in stop/start traffic or when
parking.
The system also incorporates a hill-start assist function: when starting on a slope, pressure continues to be
applied to the brakes when the driver lifts off the pedal, thereby keeping the vehicle stationary for a few
seconds. Coupled with the creep control function, this prevents rearward movement of the vehicle to ensure
safe hill starts.
EDC transmission marks a clean break with conventional automatic transmissions thanks to:
- its instant response to the driver's demands,
- its smooth, fast, automatic gearshifts,
- its fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, which are comparable with those of a manual gearbox.
Thanks to the work of Renault's engineers, fuel consumption is 17 per cent lower and CO2 emissions have
been reduced by 30g/km compared with a conventional automatic transmission. Coupled to the dCi 110
DPF engine, and thanks to CO2 emissions of 130g/km, EDC transmission is the first automatic
transmission to qualify for the Renault eco² signature.

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 IV. OPTIMAL SAFETY AT ALL TIMES

Safety is a strategic priority for Renault, and the brand benefits from both its longstanding engineering
expertise in this area and the results of the work carried out by LAB* to develop the most effective safety
systems for real-world driving situations.
New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet benefits extensively from Renault's acclaimed expertise in the
fields of active and passive safety.

An extensive range of equipment is available to help drivers anticipate risk situations:

ƒ front seatbelt warning lights,
ƒ tyre pressure monitoring system,
ƒ directional bi-Xenon headlights with cornering dipped beams,
ƒ automatic headlight activation,
ƒ automatic windscreen-wiper activation,
ƒ cruise control with speed limiter.

New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet also comes with a comprehensive range of driving aids:
ƒ ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution,
ƒ emergency brake assist,
ƒ ESC with understeer control.

In terms of its passive safety performance, New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet benefits from the
acclaimed front- and side-impact energy-absorbing ability of New Mégane's carefully engineered
platform, and from the specific strengthening of zones exposed to particularly high constraints (the
bottom part of the engine compartment, windscreen pillars and sills, as well as side-impact
protection built into the foot of the B-pillar).
Like New Renault Mégane Hatchback, New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet's programmed deformation
structure incorporates high and very high elastic limit steels to optimize the absorption and dissipation of
kinetic energy in an accident with a view to protecting the cabin, and therefore its occupants.
Meanwhile, New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet's specific architecture has called for specific passive
safety solutions to maximize occupant protection in a frontal impact, side-on impact or rollover situation.

*
LAB: the Accident Analysis, Biomechanics and Human Behaviour Laboratory of PSA Peugeot-Citroën
and Renault.

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New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet's body structure has been reinforced compared with that of its
predecessor:
ƒ To enhance the car's torsional rigidity and also reinforce the body's resistance in the case of a
rollover, the bulkhead between the rear bench seat and the boot is now a one-piece, fully-welded
panel which is attached more strongly to the body sides.
ƒ Also to enhance torsional stiffness, the sills have been stiffened thanks to the use of larger cross
sections and the incorporation of additional strengthening and inserts.
ƒ The rear seat floor cross member has been strengthened across its full length, thanks notably to the
use of angle brackets at either end. This work has helped improve protection in side-on collisions.
ƒ For optimal protection in a rollover, the A-post/windscreen pillar assembly has been reinforced and
made more rigid by means of a hydro-formed 35mm-diameter, 3.5mm-thick, very high elastic limit
(VHEL) steel tube incorporated into the windscreen pillar. Further protection is provided by a thick-
gauge stiffener.
ƒ To prevent powertrain components from penetrating into the cabin in a head-on collision, the front
structure underneath the engine has also been reinforced.
ƒ Last but not least, a double floor has been added at the front to contribute to the body's overall
structural rigidity.

Other systems designed to help prevent serious injury in the case of a major head-on collision are the
deformable steering wheel, collapsible steering column and retractable brake pedal, plus extensive padding to
help absorb impact energy.

In the case of a rollover, occupants are protected by the survival cell which is formed by the A-
post/windscreen pillar assembly at the front and the rollover hoops at the rear.
Located just behind the rear head rests, the pyrotechnic rollover hoops deploy automatically should an
imminent rollover be detected.

These systems are designed to function in conjunction with the third-generation Renault System for
Restraint and Protection (SRP3) which takes into account impact force and occupant build, and which is
based on the combined action of the following safety features:
ƒ the seat belt pretensioners restrict forward movement of the body by tightening the seat belt
against the thorax and groin, while load limiters reduce the pressure applied by the belt to the thorax,
ƒ the dual-volume adaptive front airbags deploy by just the right amount to round off the absorption
of impact energy,
ƒ the anti-submarining airbags located in the front seat cushions restrict forward movement and
rotation of the pelvis. Along with the pretensioners, they help optimize protection against submarining,
whereby the pelvis has a tendency to slide beneath the seat belt's lap strap, a phenomenon that can
produce sometimes serious abdominal lesions in a collision.

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Impact from the side is a leading cause of fatal injuries in built-up areas, so New Renault Mégane Coupé-
Cabriolet benefits from specific work in this area. Like New Mégane Hatchback and New Mégane Coupé, it
incorporates features first seen on Laguna III:
ƒ double side-impact sensors, which halve the time required to trigger the deployment of the lateral
airbags,
ƒ dual-chamber head/thorax/groin airbags, which adjust the maximum load exerted as a function of
the morphological strength of each of these three parts of the body. A specificity of this body type is
the housing of the lateral airbags in the front seats.

Meanwhile, the fixation rods of the new generation headrests slide within the headrest and no longer within
the upper part of the seatback to ensure enhanced protection of the cervical vertebrae in case of impact from
the rear. The rods no longer form a rigid element in the seat and this allows the occupant's back to sink up to
60mm into the curved, frameless seatback following an impact, resulting in less movement of the head and
thorax.

The rear seats are equipped as standard with safe, easy-to-use two-point Isofix child seat anchorage. If a
universal child seat is attached to the front passenger seat, the anti-submarining airbag is disconnected at the
same time as the passenger airbag.

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V. A SPORTY TOUCH THANKS TO GT LINE AND GT VERSIONS

The New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet line-up includes two specifically sporty versions: New
Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet GT Line and New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet GT.

New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet GT Line

New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet GT Line takes the form of a Sport Pack available for Dynamique
equipment level versions powered by core-range engines. New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet GT Line
combines sporty features with economical, environmentally-respectful performance.
New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet GT Line sports a bespoke front bumper with sculpted Dark Metal-
coloured recesses in which the foglamps are set. The windscreen frame and cockpit surround are also
picked out in this Dark Metal colour. The rear bumper incorporates an aerodynamic diffuser, while 'GT Line'
badging features on the grille and boot-lid. New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet GT Line's sporty looks are
rounded off by 17-inch Celsium aluminium alloy wheels.
Inside, 'GT Line' badging is visible on the head rests and dashboard trim strip, with an aluminium pedal
covers and analogue rev-counter adding further sporty touches.

New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet GT

The Renault Sport Technologies-developed GT version packs styling cues and a level of driving
enjoyment that take their inspiration from those delivered by Mégane R.S.
The Renault Sport-badged New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet GT boasts the same styling details as the
GT Line version, plus specific features such as 18-inch dark metal Jetow aluminium alloy wheels and the
thick-rimmed, leather-trimmed steering wheel with built-in thumb-rests developed for Mégane R.S.
In addition to its looks, New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet GT boasts genuine sports performance thanks
to:
ƒ a choice of two powerful, high performance engines (TCe 180 and dCi 160 DPF),
ƒ a Renault Sport Technologies-developed chassis based on the Sport chassis available for New
Mégane Coupé,
ƒ sportier calibration of the electric power steering (the steering ratio is 16:1 compared to 17:1 in
the case of the standard version)
ƒ high performance Dunlop Sport Maxx TT 225/40 ZR18 tyres, as fitted to Mégane R.S.,
ƒ upgraded brakes, with 296mm-diameter ventilated front discs and the same master cylinder as
Mégane R.S.

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VI. PRODUCTION

Like all the Renault Group's factories, the Georges Besse plant in Douai, northern France, benefits
from ISO 14001 certification. It was here that the very first Méganes were assembled in 1995 and
production quality has improved contonously ever since thanks to standardization of the work
stations, specific operator training and the strengthening of inspection processes. Scénic and Grand
Scénic, which are currently produced in Douai, both benefit from TOP3 quality-related rankings in
their segment in Germany (source: ADAC).

Douai, 40 years of Renault history

In 1969, the French state – then the sole shareholder of the Régie Renault as it was known at the time –
decided to build a new factory in Douai in response to the crisis that was badly affecting this long-time
industrial heartland.
Building lasted from 1970 until 1975, and the factory began by manufacturing the Renault 5, with production
starting in 1972. The first model this plant was specifically chosen to produce was the Renault 14 (from
1976), while the early 1980s were marked by the success of the Renault 9 (1982 Car of the Year) and
Renault 11. From 1986, the Douai factory ensured the production of the Renault 21, before the advent of the
Renault 19 –Germany's most popular imported model – corresponded with the launch of the brand's Total
Quality drive in 1988. In 1993, the factory was official named after Georges Besse, the company's CEO who
was assassinated in 1986. Three years later, the plant started manufacturing Mégane I Hatchback and
Classic, and then Scénic I (1997 Car of the Year). The unprecedented success of the latter in terms of both
sales and image led to the factory being given over entirely to this model from 2000 until 2002. In 2002,
production of Mégane II Hatchback began, followed by the manufacture of Scénic II and Mégane II Coupé-
Cabriolet in 2003 and, in 2004, that of Grand Scénic.
Since 2009, the production of New Scénic and New Grand Scénic – two models that have gone on to be
rated among the best in their segment in Europe with regard to quality – has given the factory a chance to
provide further evidence of its unique production expertise.

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New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet is manufactured in Douai, France

New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet is manufactured alongside Scénic and Grand Scénic on the two
assembly lines at Renault's Douai factory, in France. It consequently benefits from the €250 million
investment previously injected into the plant at the time of the start-up of the New Mégane programme.
Managing the diversity that stems from the simultaneous manufacture of the MPV and coupé-
cabriolet versions is key to the production process, while a revised organisational plan has been
implemented to guarantee the same outstanding results in terms of quality.

In order to ensure a particularly high standard of quality from start-up, operators underwent a total of 3,400
hours' training ahead of the production of New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet, including specific guidance
covering the assembly of the roof which is a complex feature in terms not only of its geometry but also of its
hydraulics and wiring.

New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet goes on sale in western Europe in May 2010 and joins the
Hatchback, Coupé, Estate, Scénic and Grand Scénic versions as the New Mégane programme's sixth
and final body type.

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VII. RENAULT INTRODUCES 'VERY GOOD TRIP',
AN UNPRECEDENTED ONLINE REALITY TV ADVENTURE

To celebrate the release of New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet and Renault Wind, two cars which epitomize
motoring freedom and enjoyment, Renault is launching an original communication initiative.

Since 2pm (CET), Wednesday, April 7, 2010, internet users in eight countries (France, United Kingdom,
Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland and the Netherlands) have been able to sign up to take part in
the casting of an exceptional 'road trip' on www.verygoodtrip.renault.com. The chosen candidates will
become the heroes of a unique online reality TV adventure.

Over a period of four weeks (from June 14 to July 9), the eight teams of two people, each one representing a
European country, will drive around Europe at the wheel of New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet and Renault Wind.
Every week, candidates will carry out challenges in which they will be encouraged to show creativity and
push back their own limits. They will be accompanied by a production team which will film their adventure.
Overall, more than 13 hours of film will be shown on the portal www.verygoodtrip.renault.com.
The team receiving the most votes from web users will win a New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet or Renault Wind,
and the financial equivalent of one year's fuel and insurance.

This 360° communication initiative uses the new digital high-traffic areas: an online platform and content on
Youtube, Dailymotion, Flick'r, Facebook and Twitter.
The candidates' adventures will also be shown on www.renault.tv, on Canalsat channel 349 and Sky Guide
883.

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