Renault unveils New Scénic and Grand Scénic

Building on the success of Scénic I and Scénic II, and benefiting from its unrivalled expertise when it comes to user-friendly interiors, cabin space and travelling comfort, Renault is poised to renew the compact MPV segment with the launch of New Grand Scénic (with seven seats) and New Scénic (five seats).

[B]TWO DISTINCT PROFILES WITH SIMILARLY FLUID LINES[/B]

Renault customers benefit from a choice of two MPVs which each have their own distinctive personalities. New Scénic and New Grand Scénic both feature taut, fluid lines that sweep across the generously-proportioned body panels to exude a sense of dynamism and robustness.

Like Mégane Coupé, New Scénic features a central grille flanked by satin-effect chrome finish air intakes. This sporty feel is reinforced by the headlamps which express the model's assertive personality. The combination of squat proportions and a length of 4.34 metres points to New Scénic's dynamism and manoeuvrability.

New Grand Scénic's proportions and extensive glazed area suggest similarly generous cabin space and the promise of a well-appointed interior. Its boomerang-shaped rear lights produce a lighting signature unique to New Grand Scénic and an industry first for a production model.

[B]CABIN SPACE[/B]: New Scénic and New Grand Scénic have been thought through carefully to ensure the highest possible standard of travelling comfort for all occupants. The driver and front passenger benefit from a wide field of vision thanks to wider spacing of the windscreen pillars which ensures enhanced visibility at roundabouts and junctions. The longer wheelbase has led to improved comfort for second row occupants who will appreciate the best-in-class kneeroom of 235mm and 275mm provided by Scénic and Grand Scénic respectively. Occupants of the third row seats benefit from headroom of 842mm and kneeroom of 102mm.

[B]OCCUPANT FRIENDLY[/B]: The wave-like forms of the dashboard, which are reminiscent of those of New Mégane, are fluid and uncluttered. The controls are intuitive and fall readily to hand, and the centre console houses the main controls (electric parking brake assist, cruise control and speed limiter), multimedia connections (MP3, USB key, iPod©) and a 12V power supply.

[B]Petrol engines[/B]

A choice of three petrol powertrains:

* - the 1.6 16V 110hp
* - the new TCe 130 engine (TCe = Turbo Control efficiency),
* - the 2.0 16V 140hp engine mated to a CVT (continuously variable transmission) gearbox.

The new TCe 130 engine, which will be available for the New Scénic and New Grand Scénic this spring, is an eloquent showcase of the expertise Renault has acquired in the technique of downsizing. It is particularly fuel efficient and also respectful of the environment thanks to combined cycle fuel consumption of 5.9 liters/100 km, equivalent to CO2 emissions of less than 168g/km (New Scénic). This engine figures among the best in its class in terms of running and maintenance costs. Its timing chain comes with a lifetime warranty and oil change intervals are every 29,000 kilometers (or every two years).

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[I]New Grand Scenic[/I]

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[I]New Grand Scenic[/I]

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[I]New Scenic[/I]

Credits: JRC