The RENAULT MEGANE (1996-03) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.6 16V RT AUTO is a compact five-door family hatchback from Renault’s late-1990s range. It sits in the mainstream used-car class, alongside models such as the Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra and Volkswagen Golf, offering a practical alternative to a small city car for households. Its five-door layout makes it useful for shopping, commuting and carrying passengers, while the automatic gearbox may appeal to drivers who prefer not to change gears in traffic. It is best suited to budget-conscious drivers wanting straightforward local transport, rather than buyers seeking modern safety equipment or the latest economy. Mycarcheck.com checks show a sample of five look-ups, covering five different VINs; this is too limited to represent every car. The recorded vehicles averaged 68,000 miles, around 6,000 miles annually, and 2.2 previous keepers. These figures are only a snapshot; check the car’s history, condition and records before buying.