Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009 )  

Far better than the previous model. The Grand model seats seven. Practical and versatile. Excellent crash test rating.

Potentially heavy tyre wear on Scenics with 17" wheels. Blown turbos on diesel models. Patchy build quality.

Introduction

Latest Update 25-2-2012: Lighting fuses inaccessible and a £45 garage job to replace.

Introduction (from road test):

Shock announcement: I'm about to recommend a Renault. I have just spent a week with a Scenic dCi 120 Privilege and, far from finding faults, I enjoyed every minute of it.

One reason was the cheerful, perky, free-revving 120bhp diesel engine (this one had done 8,000 miles). Another was the near perfect 6-speed gearbox.

 

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Last updated 25 February 2012
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