Renault Scenic Review and Prices
The Renault Scenic is a mid-size family MPV with head-turning SUV looks and a unique infotainment system layout that rivals the the Ford C-Max, Volkswagen Touran and, to a lesser extent, the Citroen C4 Picasso
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- £8,999
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Is the Renault Scenic a good car?
Considering how boring the old model was, the new Renault Scenic makes for a welcome a dose of continental fresh air.
It’s an imposing car to look at – it’s 20mm wider than the car it replaces and comes as standard with two-tone paint and blingy 20-inch alloy wheels that look, well, fantastic!
Those looks couldn’t come at the expense of practicality, though, so the Renault has a big boot, cubbyholes and under-seat bins that provide 63 litres of storage and one of the most elaborate gloveboxes we have ever seen.
The engine range is extensive, too. Buyers can choose from five diesels, two petrols and a diesel-electric hybrid that returns fuel economy of 80.4mpg. Petrols are manual only, but diesels are available with a six-speed manual or a dual-clutch auto with the same number of gears.
All models come with emergency city braking that works at speed of up to 31mph and can detect people (a class first), cruise control, two Isofix child-seat mounting points, a height adjustable driver’s seat and a Bluetooth phone connection.
If you like the look of an SUV, but don't need the high ride height, the Scenic is perfect for you
The Renault Espace was arguably the first MPV ever made and that expertise shows in this new Scenic. There’s much to like here, not least its cheap running costs and practical interior. Sure, the VW Touran is better to drive and the Citroen C4 Picasso is more comfortable, but the Scenic – much like the Espace – offers something genuinely unique here – stylish looks that don’t punish you for needing a practical car.
How much is the Renault Scenic?
The Renault Scenic has a RRP range of £21,665 to £30,915. The price of a used Renault Scenic on Carwow starts at £8,999.
How practical is it?
The Renault Scenic is just a five-seater, so you’ll need the Grand Scenic to take any more than that. However, the Scenic looks after its passengers pretty well, although some alternatives have bigger boots
This may not be the biggest car of its type, but what it lacks in sheer space, it makes up for with some really clever features, like the sliding centre console
What's it like to drive?
Just like the Megane it’s based on, the Scenic is composed on the move and you can place it confidently on the road – it doesn’t feel big from behind the wheel.
The 1.5-litre diesel is quick enough and cheap to run – it's all you need really
What's it like inside?
Inside a Renault, one normally expects to find a slightly confusing-to-use but very interesting-to-look-at cockpit that ultimately isn’t really well built.
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