The Coupe variant of Renault Megane was officially launched in 1996, together with all the other variants of the car unveiled during the same year.
The Coupe was available in four engine configurations, starting with 1.6-liter 90 hp and ending with 2.0-liter 16V 150 hp. The top engine in this series was the 2.0-liter 16V which developed 150 horsepower, a top speed of 133.6 mph and a 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 8.6 seconds. Especially addressed to the young segment, the Megane Coupe received its first facelift in 1999, being replaced three years later by the Renault Megane Coupe-Cabrio.