Renault Test Drive Event 2004

[XTR]

A couple of weeks ago I received an invitation from Renault, to go and test drive their cars at an airfield in Rufforth, York.

I confirmed that I would attend and received the information pack today. It seems like its going to be a pretty good day.

I could pick 2 x 30 minute test drives from a list of vehicles. I decided to go for the Renault Megane CC (petrol/automatic gear box) and the Vel Satis (diesel/manual gear box). I didn't really want an automatic gear box in the Megane CC but that was the only choice I had with the Megane range.

From what i've read, i get to go out on the open roads in these cars, without any salesmen by my side. So its just myself, and my guest (my dad).

Before/After the test drives we have the opportunity to go on a driving dynamics course. Professional Instructors teach us all about ABS with electronic brake assist, split friction braking exercises illustrating electronic stability with ASR traction control, rapid lane change simulation to show how the ASR traction control system works together with understeer control logic... etc....

Sounds like a good day out... and Renault provide refreshments! ohh.. and we get an exclusive preview of the New Renault Modus before its launched in September.... I saw it at the motorshow and i wasn't too impressed. And we get a close look at one of the F1 cars

[Atomic]

Sounds like a lot of fun. Lucky You.

See if you can get some nice pics for us eh

[Stoo]

Oooh, fun

[headbrace]

Sounds like fun- The Vel Satis is a lovely looking car from most angles, and apparantly has the most comfortable seats of any car. The handling is, erm, interesting tho .
No chance of driving a Megane 225 then?

[Trash Man]

Done the same thing at the end of last month with Audi, had 3 x 20 minute drives, shame they the RS6 was fully booked Had a drive in the new A6, S3 and a A2 for the fun of it.

Good day out, you should enjoy it m8

[Howard]

You lucky people... Audi? *Jealous*

[Lowe]

Had a drive in my sisters new Megane CC at the weekend. For a 2.0l it's not the quickest in the world - because the cars so blummin heavy. Saying that though the pose factor is off the scale. The glass roof is awesome, and one press of the button and it's gone.

Enjoy your day XTR

[unrealrocks]

Sounds like a good day Hope you take some pictures

Trash Man - guess what car my Uncle drives