Together with the 3-door variant, the Renault Megane 5 doors is a member of the second generation Megane started by the French company in 1995.
Thanks to its advanced features, the 2002 Megane was named the European Car of the Year in 2003, recording impressive sales in most available markets. This new model had very advanced safety features, including upgraded crumple zones and airbags, all of them helping the car achieve a five-star rating at the EuroNCAP crash testings. The 2002 model was manufactured until 2006 when the French parent company introduced a new facelift of the car.