The 1988 Renault Megane concept car was stylish and smart, but how did it perform? Find out next. Everything else was part of the Atlas system. Only a small amount of information appeared on the dashboard, within round needle-style gauges. On those frosty mornings, a transparent conductive layer in the windshield delivered quick de-misting and de-icing. The only openings were a pair of small, electrically operated panels in the front windows, which could be opened for paying tolls and similar temporary duties.Īir conditioning was controlled by the Atlas touch-screen.
#RENUALT MEGANE WINDOWS#
There was no button or crank to roll down the window because all the windows were fixed in place. If you wanted a little fresh air along the road, you were out of luck. No door handles, no knobs, no trim, no antennas - just smooth, uninterrupted surfaces. The Renault Megane concept car's body lacked not only mirrors, but protrusions of any sort. A dashboard switch selected the image from either the rear or right-side camera. All rear-viewing is accomplished by video, which gave full, all-around visibility. In fact, they didn't have to be adjusted at all.
The mirrors, however, did not have power adjustment. A no-hands telephone waited in the front section, while rear passengers had to make do with a conventional hand-held model.
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These lucky travelers could get images either from the Atlas system or from ordinary TV stations. Two fold-down color LCD screens were built into the roof, aimed at rear-seat passengers. Messages received via radio signals could be seen on the Atlas screen, rather than heard. In the event dashboard warning lights came on to signal trouble, the Mégane would never leave you stranded - the Atlas screen could offer advice on the proper procedure to follow.Īlso in the front compartment was an audio/video system featuring a radio controlled from the steering wheel. The swiveling seats helped the interior of the Megane resemble that of a private airplane more than a road vehicle. Of course, the engine wouldn't even start until the remote-control unit had been plugged into the slot to the left of the dash.
#RENUALT MEGANE DRIVER#
Meanwhile, the driver of this Renault Megane concept car was enjoying his or her own brand of comfort and convenience. Easy enough the seatbelt traveled right along with it. If you were in the mood for quiet conversation, the front passenger could swivel that seat all the way around, to face rearward. After a relaxing nap, maybe you were ready to peek inside the refrigerated mini-bar, tucked conveniently into the rear center console. If you suddenly felt the urge to nap after sinking deeply into that plush seat, the back tilted down and, for your weary feet, recliners extended outward.
Then watch as the frameless back window moved itself rearward more than a foot on concealed rails, transforming the basic notchback sedan into an even roomier hatchback with an all-new silhouette. How about trying out the back compartment? Plenty of space in there - but if it still wasn't enough, you could just ask the driver to touch the right button. To refuse this invitation seemed almost impolite.
After all, as soon as the remote control requested the doors to open, the seat swiveled to the side in greeting.
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