What is the EDC gearbox in the Renault Scenic like?

I like the look of the new model Renault Scenic and am considering changing my lovely BMW E89 Z4 M Sport auto for one. The Dynamique S Nav appears to be a good spec with fold down seats for my RC helicopters. However, I would want a Scenic automatic, which Renault call an EDC gearbox. Can you give any information on this automatic? How robust is it, any likely problems? Is it as smooth as my BMW 8 gear auto or is this just an automated manual?

Asked on 9 February 2017 by DN

Answered by Honest John

EDC means 'Efficient Dual Clutch', like a DSG or as Powershift. Not available with higher power engines, which suggests it might be dry clutch rather than oil clutch. But I can't remember any complaints of failures. (I'd also take a look at a Citroen C4 Picasso and a Peugeot 3008, both with PSA's 1.2 PureTech 130 petrol engine and the compact EAT6 torque converter auto.)

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