The RENAULT MEGANE (1996-03) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.6 16V ALIZE AUTO is a compact, five-door family hatchback from Renault’s late-1990s and early-2000s range. It sits in the mainstream small-car class, offering useful space and a smaller footprint than larger family cars, and rivalled popular Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra hatchbacks of its era. With an automatic gearbox and 1.6-litre petrol engine, this Megane suits relaxed local trips, commuting and family errands, especially for drivers who prefer not to change gears in traffic. Five doors make access practical, while the Alize trim gives it a more comfort-focused appeal than a basic runabout. It can suit used-car buyers seeking straightforward transport. mycarcheck.com has recorded six look-ups, covering six distinct cars, so the sample is small rather than a broad reliability or market survey. Those checks show an average recorded mileage of 77,000 miles, around 2,000 miles a year, and roughly three previous keepers. The data provides no usable average private-sale value.