2011 Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride review and pictures

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Posted Friday, 2 December 2011 , 13:12:28 by:Dan

After the success of the last year's model, Renault was proud to introduce the Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride, which represents a limited edition to just 1,600 numbered examples, of which 250 are destined for France, version of Megane Coupe-Cabriolet, boasting a full-leather treatment together with state-of-the-art performance and equipment. Its public debut is scheduled to take place at the Brussels Motor Show on January 10, 2012 and it is priced at 33,100 Euros, being available to order in France beginning with December 1, 2011. The Floride of the 1960s is well-known for symbolizing freedom and an appeal to a pleasant lifestyle and the new version is able to bring the same Floride spirit to the Cannes Film Festival, being more chic due to its two-tone red and ivory leather upholstery. The pastel shade draws direct inspiration from the catalogues of the swinging sixties, while the piano black panoramic roof beautifully contrasts with the car's classic Floride Ivory livery. Echoing the whitewall tyres that were very appreciated in the fifties, the standard 17-inch Sari aluminum alloy diamond-effect wheels appear to be also finished in ivory. The elegant and stylish interior is meant to pay a tribute to the original Floride as it is highly distinctive thanks to its red upholstery and the steering wheel which is wrapped in two-tone red/ivory leather of the finest quality. Furthermore, the numbered plaque located on the centre console is one of the finest details. Comfort is ensured by dual-zone automatic climate control, glass wind deflector, electrically-folding door mirrors and Renault hands-free key card. The active safety features include six airbags, tyre pressure monitoring system, spare wheel and ABS with emergency brake assist.

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Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride review:

'Full-leather' treatment for the limited edition Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride

Following the success of last year's model, Renault has introduced a new, numbered, limited edition version of Megane Coupe-Cabriolet, namely Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride.

Major features include state-of-the-art performance and equipment, combined with a design concept which recalls the aura of the legendary Floride of the 1960s.

The new model will be available to order in France from December 1, 2011, priced at Eur33,100.

Rewind to the 1960s: the Floride epitomises the appeal and freedom of the day's new pleasure-seeking lifestyle. Fast-forward back to 2011, and the Megane Coupe-Cabriolet brought the same Floride spirit to the Cannes Film Festival. Now, for 2012, Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride has become even more chic thanks to a new, two-tone red and ivory leather upholstery. It will make its first public appearance at the Brussels Motor Show on January 10, 2012.

In styling terms, Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride features a striking ivory colour scheme matched to a two-tone red and ivory full-leather interior.

Added allure is provided by the high-gloss, piano black panoramic roof which contrasts elegantly with the car's classic Floride Ivory livery, a pastel shade which draws direct inspiration from the catalogues of the swinging sixties. The standard-equipment 17-inch Sari aluminium alloy diamond-effect wheels are also finished in ivory, echoing the whitewall tyres that were so fashionable back in the fifties, while retro-style Floride badging adorns the front wings. The model name, cast in a chromed 3D font typical of the era, is also visible on the lower bodyside just ahead of the rear wheel arches.

The elegance of the interior pays tribute to the original Floride. Fully upholstered in red and ivory leather, it is eye-catching and distinctive. The seat facings are trimmed in red leather, with the side bolsters picked out in ivory. The steering wheel, too, is wrapped in two-tone red/ivory leather of the finest quality. The dashboard, which is finished in red with an ivory trim strip, carries the Floride name in chrome letters, while the spherical metal gear lever knob is inscribed with the letter ?f'. The edged carpet mats also feature a red-embroidered ?f' monogram.

Last but not least of the details is the numbered plaque located on the centre console. Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride is powered by a dCi 130 DPF engine which drives through a six-speed manual gearbox for smooth, refined performance. The result is a high-tech package which delivers not only outstanding driving enjoyment but also impeccable comfort.

Standard equipment for Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride includes the following features:

Comfort: Renault hands-free key card; dual-zone automatic climate control; wind deflector mesh screen; glass wind deflector; electrically-folding door mirrors; ?easy entry' access to the rear seats with position memory function for the front seats.

Driver aids: front and rear parking sensors; electronic parking brake; automatic headlight and windscreen wiper activation; cruise control with speed limiter.

Safety: six airbags (front, lateral and anti-submarining airbags); ABS with emergency brake assist; anti-whiplash head rests; ESC; tyre pressure monitoring system; spare wheel.

Multimedia: Carminat TomTom? Live satellite navigation; ?3D Sound By Arkamys' audio with steering wheel-mounted fingertip remote control, MP3 playback, and Bluetooth and Plug&Music digital connectivity.

Exclusively in ivory in France, the Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride will be available in either ivory or red in other markets...

Ivory or red? Two versions of Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride will be available - at a very attractive price - across most of Europe, as well as in other markets. Manufactured in Douai, France, the model will be powered by the top-of-the-range engine for the Megane Coupe-Cabriolet for each of the markets where it is sold.

This exclusive limited edition version is restricted to just 1,600 numbered examples, of which 250 are destined for France.

The latest limited edition version of Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet continues to evoke the spirit of the original Floride.

As an elegant dream car, Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride exudes motoring enjoyment, bringing a dash of colour and fantasy to a sometimes drab world.

Its outstanding comfort, high-end appointments and sophisticated, desirable colour combinations are redolent of France's famous art de vivre.

French-style glamour: forever immortalised in the world of cinema, the elegant lines of Floride have never lost their charm. In the same way that the original model was promoted by movie start back in 1960, Megane Coupe-Cabriolet Floride was presented at the 2011 Cannes Festival.

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