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2007 Renault Scenic Launched Review

September 2006
Filed under: RENAULT Car News | RENAULT Headlines

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New Scénic is geared to enabling Renault to maintain its edge in the compact MPV segment. To ensure that the needs of each individual customer are met, New Scénic introduces the concept of made-to-measure interior space in the form of an exclusive triple offering comprising five-seat Scénic, plus five-seat and seven-seat Grand Scénic.

New Scénic’s updated lines include a new front bumper, re-designed headlamps, LED rear lights and new wheels and wheel trims. Five new body colours have also been introduced. All four equipment levels have been revised and new materials have been selected for their durability, while the fit and finish quality of the interior has been further enhanced.

With its generous carrying capacity and modular seat layout, New Scénic continues to place the emphasis on its forebear’s acclaimed practicality. Meanwhile, in response to demand from family buyers looking for additional boot volume and extra stowage space, Renault has built on the different features that helped forge the success of Scénic and seven-seat Grand Scénic to produce five-seat Grand Scénic. Thanks to the availability of technological features such as range-topping navigation systems, the Renault Hands-Free Card and front and rear parking assist, all three versions of New Scénic deliver unrivalled comfort and ease-of-use.

New Scénic and five- and seven-seat Grand Scénic come with a comprehensive choice of powerplants, including four common rail technology diesel engines and four 16-valve petrol engines. The capacity of the diesel engines extends from 1.5 to 2 litres, with power ranging from 85 to 150hp (63 to 110kW), while the 1.9- and 2.0-litre versions are equipped with a periodic regeneration particulate filter. The four petrol engines, the capacity of which ranges from 1.4 litres to the 2.0 litre turbo, deliver from 100 to 165hp (72 to 120kW). The list of available transmissions is equally extensive, with a choice of five- and six-speed manual gearboxes and two proactive four- and six-speed automatic transmissions. The latter (Type AJ0) is a new gearbox developed within the framework of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. All these powertrains have been engineered to combine driving pleasure and environmental friendliness thanks to CO2 emissions amongst the lowest in their class.

In terms of roadholding and travelling comfort, New Scénic and five- and seven-seat Grand Scénic benefit from the same steering and suspension features that helped define the reputation of their predecessors. Indeed, driving an MPV has never been so much like being behind the wheel of a touring car, and the electric power steering has evolved to offer even greater precision.

New Scénic also provides an outstanding range of active and passive safety equipment, with systems conceived not only to prevent risk situations but also to help the car’s handling in emergency situations and to protect occupants in case of impact. The passive safety equipment that forms Renault’s thirdgeneration System for Restraint and Protection enabled Scénic II to obtain a
five-star EuroNCAP crash test rating.

With its generous carrying capacity and modular seat layout, New Scénic continues to place the emphasis on its forebear’s acclaimed practicality.

Meanwhile, in response to demand from family buyers looking for additional boot volume and extra stowage space, Renault has built on the different features that helped forge the success of Scénic and seven-seat Grand Scénic to produce five-seat Grand Scénic. Thanks to the availability of technological features such as range-topping navigation systems, the Renault Hands-Free Card and front and rear parking assist, all three versions of New Scénic deliver unrivalled comfort and ease-of-use.

New Scénic and five- and seven-seat Grand Scénic come with a comprehensive choice of powerplants, including four common rail technology diesel engines and four 16-valve petrol engines. The capacity of the diesel engines extends from 1.5 to 2 litres, with power ranging from 85 to 150hp (63 to 110kW), while the 1.9- and 2.0-litre versions are equipped with a periodic regeneration particulate filter. The four petrol engines, the capacity of which ranges from 1.4 litres to the 2.0 litre turbo, deliver from 100 to 165hp (72 to 120kW). The list of available transmissions is equally extensive, with a choice of five- and six-speed manual gearboxes and two proactive four- and six-speed automatic transmissions. The latter (Type AJ0) is a new gearbox developed within the framework of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. All these powertrains have been engineered to combine driving pleasure and environmental friendliness thanks to CO2 emissions amongst the lowest in their class.

In terms of roadholding and travelling comfort, New Scénic and five- and seven-seat Grand Scénic benefit from the same steering and suspension features that helped define the reputation of their predecessors. Indeed, driving an MPV has never been so much like being behind the wheel of a touring car, and the electric power steering has evolved to offer even greater precision. New Scénic also provides an outstanding range of active and passive safety equipment, with systems conceived not only to prevent risk situations but also to help the car’s handling in emergency situations and to protect occupants in case of impact. The passive safety equipment that forms Renault’s thirdgeneration System for Restraint and Protection enabled Scénic II to obtain a five-star EuroNCAP crash test rating.

Refreshed styling and enhanced travelling comfort


New Scénic features more modern lines and an all-new range of interior trims. The combination of their extensive stowage capacity, boot volume and seat modularity ensures that New Scénic and five- and seven-seat Grand Scénic meet the needs of all customers. At the same time, special care has gone into upgrading driving pleasure and travelling comfort thanks to an extensive list of high-tech and comfort-related features that serve the driver and passengers alike.

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