The estate version of the Megane has arrived in showrooms.

The 21-model range, which is aggressively priced from £15,485 to £22,785 has comprehensive equipment levels as standard and a 1,600-litre boot capacity.

The new estate is available with the option of a range of alow-emission ‘Renault eco engines.

The car also features four new engines and transmissions: the 1.4 TCe (Turbo Control Efficiency) 130; 2.0 CVT 140 (Continuously Variable Transmission); 2.0 dCi 160 FAP and 2.0 TCe 180.

The entry level model is the £15,485 Expression 1.6 100. Key features on this entry version include radio CD, air conditioning, front and rear curtain airbags, ESP, folding front passenger seat, front and rear electric windows, keyless car with Renault card and longitudinal chrome roof bars.

The core model, the Dynamique adds 16" alloys wheels, automatic lights and wipers, Bluetooth and MP3 connection, hands-free Renault card and leather steering wheel.

The TomTom Edition adds the fully-integrated Carminat TomTom, to Dynamique trim, but for an additional £360, instead of the usual £450 option price.

Completing the launch range, the Privilège has dual zone climate control, electric folding mirrors, electrochrome rear view mirror and rear armrest with storage.

A further trim level, Extreme, will follow in the autumn.