The RENAULT MEGANE (1996-03) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.6 16V ALIZE is a compact, five-door family hatchback from Renault’s first-generation Mégane range. It sits in the UK’s practical small-family-car class, offering easier access and more passenger room than a city car, while remaining manageable for everyday town and suburban driving and errands. Mycarcheck.com has recorded 23 checks across 14 distinct VINs for this model, a modest sample rather than a broad market picture. Checked examples averaged 97,000 miles and around 5,000 miles a year, with about four previous keepers. These figures offer useful context, but each car’s condition and history should be checked individually. With five doors and a 1.6-litre petrol engine, it suits commuting, shopping and family duties for buyers seeking an affordable older car. Alize is a trim level, and the Mégane offered comfortable motoring against rivals such as the Ford Escort and Vauxhall Astra. Check carefully for age-related wear.