Carbuyer Magazine – August 2019

THE fourth-generation Scenichas been given anextradoseofstyleto

keep it in the mixwith the best in the MPVclass.Ensuringthe design of

the Scenicturnsheads was important, because MPVshavesuffered a

dip in popularity inrecent yearsasbuyersturn to crossovers and SUVs.

The five-seat Scenicis joinedby the seven-seat Grand model and all

cars have asleek andwell balanced body,helpingtodisguise thecar’s

size and giveitasportier appearance. LEDdaytime runninglights in

aC-shape look modern,as do the 3Dtail-lights. Another important

element of the Scenic’soveral lproportionsisi ts large20-inchwheels.

The enginerangewas slimmed downfor2018 and only three trim

levelsareoffered,butevenentry-leve lPlaycomeswith plenty ofkit.

On theroad,the Scenicis enjoyable to drivewhile re tainingthe

comfor tand vers atilitywe’vecome to ex pect from thismodel.Renault

hasn’t stood stil lonsafety orbuildquality,either–materialsare

muchimproved and sophisticatedsafety equipmentis avai labl e.

In terms of practicality,Overall the Scenic deserves tobe on any

family carshortlist.There’s lots ofspace,and the Grand Scenichas

sevenspaciousseats. Aslidingsecondrow meansthe Scenichas

between 572 and 720 litres of space,while the Grand Scenicstarts

from 596 litres and is positivelycavernouswith allseats down.

“The Scenic isstylish,well equipped

and practical, and should be on

anyfamily car buyer’s shortlist”

Renault Scenic

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Price £21,720-£29,720

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