First pictures of new Renault Megane set to go on sale before the end of 2015

Renault has released first pictures of the new, four generation Megane hatchback which will make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week.

Exterior designer Franck Le Gall said: "On the highly competitive market of compact saloons, it was vital that New Mégane should stand out right from the first glance."

The company is also launching a GT trim level designed in association with Renaultsport, featuring 18" alloys, new grille design and a tweaked front bumper.

The new Megane goes on sale at the end of 2015. 

Addressing build quality concerns, Isabelle Marchand, director of perceived quality at Renault, told AutoExpress: "We wanted to place the new Megane at a very high level of quality. Quality starts at the beginning - it cannot be an afterthought.

"We started with the Clio and each model is a step-by-step progression. The Megane project has been on-going for more than three years."