iPod compatibility is slowly becoming standard on new cars but unfortunately the way they dock isn’t.

Up until now I’ve encountered two types of lead: USB-style at one end and official iPod ‘Mini-scart’-alike at the other, or simply a lead with a 3.5mm plug connector at each end. But the Megane introduces a third way – a colour-coded red and white pair of 3.5mm jacks for the car end and another 3.5mm plug for the iPod. Bang goes another £15.

The only consolation is that this third lead can also be used at the back of my home stereo amp and through PA equipment. Maybe Carlos Ghosn is a closet digital DJ?

Renault Megane Sport Tourer
1.5dCi TomTom 5dr 6spd manual
Mileage 3087
Claimed combined
consumption		 62.8mpg
Our average consumption 41.7mpg
P11D price £20,060
Model price range £14,935-£22,285
CO2 (tax) 120g/km/13%
BIK 20/40% per month £43/£87
Service interval up to 18,000mls/2yrs
Insurance group 6
Warranty 3yrs/60,000mls
Boot space (min/max) 486/1567 litres
Engine size/power 1461cc/106PS
Top speed/0-62mph 118mph/11.2secs
Why we’re running it To see if downsizing
estates can really work
Positive Satnav, interior detail,
economy, ride
Negative Odd locking, left-hand
drive bias, engine

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