Renault Scenic (2009 – 2016) Review

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Renault Scenic (2009 – 2016) At A Glance

Comfortable for seven. Great chain-cam 1.4 TCe 130 engine. Brilliant new chain-cam 1.6 dCi 130 diesel engine from mid 2011.

2.0 dCi torque a bit disappointing.

Insurance Groups are between 11–26
On average it achieves 77% of the official MPG figure

Just as Renault was first in Europe with a full size MPV (the innovative Espace), it was also first in Europe with a mid size MPV. Now we are into the third generation of Renault Scenic. So is it just change for the sake of change, or have they managed to make it significantly better?

For marketing reasons, the UK gets the 7-seater Grand Scenic first, in May, and the shorter 5-seater Scenic will follow in July. The new Renault Grand Scenic is remarkable value for money, with prices starting at £1,060 less than before, for more car. £14,995 for the base model 1.6 Extreme undercuts the worthy, but van-derived VW Caddy Maxi Life by £1,000.

Obviously, as features increase and better engines find their way under the bonnets, Grand Scenics start to get dearer. Diesels start at £16,495, for the lowest emission 7-seater you can buy (138g/km). While the best engine (in my opinion, anyway) is the chain-cam, water-cooled turbo petrol 1.4TCE 130, from £17,595.

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Renault Scenic (2009 – 2016) handling and engines

Engines range from 1.2 TCe 115 to 2.0 16V VVT
Readers report Real MPG to be between 24–65 mpg

Just as Renault was first in Europe with a full size MPV (the innovative Espace), it was also first in Europe with a mid size MPV. Now we are into the third generation of Scenic. So is it just change for the sake of change, or have they managed to make it significantly better? For marketing reasons, the UK gets the 7-seater Grand Scenic first, in May, and the shorter 5-seater Scenic will follow in July.

The new Renault Grand Scenic is remarkable value for money, with prices starting at £1,060 less than before, for more car. £14,995 for the base model 1.6 Extreme undercuts the worthy, but van-derived VW Caddy Maxi Life by £1,000.

Obviously, as features increase and better engines find their way under the bonnets, Grand Scenics start to get dearer. Diesels start at £16,495, for the lowest emission 7-seater you can buy (138g/km). While the best engine (in my opinion, anyway) is the chain-cam, water-cooled turbo petrol 1.4TCE 130, from £17,595.

The centre three seats slide, tumble and completely remove individually. The rearmost pair of seats individually pull out of the load deck very easily indeed and are decently comfortable for a 5 9 adult (me) to sit in, at an 89 degree angle, with plenty of room for my hat.

All Grand Scenics offer front and rear floor storage boxes, storage trays under the front seats, height-adjustable drivers seat, multi adjustable steering wheel and a digital dash (of which more later). Theyre all loaded with safety kit, including ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, ESP, front and rear curtain airbags, front airbags, ISOFIX child seat mounting, etc. All come with standard aircon.

Start spending a bit more and you get more spec. You can actually see most of it in the video, but Id still like to mention the stunning TFT screen dashboard display, from Expression spec up, and the fantastic value-for-money Carminat Tom Tom Satnav that warns of speed limits, and speed cameras, is easily updatable by SD card, yet costs just £450 as an optional extra.

The specs and dimensions are covered below so you can check exactly what you get for your money there.

We drove two specs and engines. A Privilege with the 2.0 litre 160PS Renault/Nissan Alliance diesel (list price £22,695). And a Dynamique with the TCe 130 1.4 litre petrol engine (list price £18,595).

Both cars rode well on their new Megane suspension, though the diesel disappointed me. It was a good cruiser, sensibly geared, but the weight of the engine made it less responsive, breaking into understeer in typical MPV fashion. And though it developed a strong 380Nm torque, there wasnt much of that low down. Let the revs die below 1,500 and youre in trouble, faced with either a lack of response or a near stall.

The 1.4TCe, on the other hand, is astonishingly good. Quiet, refined, and much more flexible at low revs, even pulling cleanly from 1,000rpm after rounding a roundabout in 5th.

It figures quite well, too, at the same 173g/km as the 2.0 litre diesel (you need the 1.9 130 or 1.5 106 diesels to get under 160g/km), but 38.7mpg combined v/s 50.4 combined for the 2.0 diesel. Factor in the 10% higher price of diesel fuel and the difference shrinks a bit, while the 1.4TCe is nicer to drive and cheaper to buy.

Engine	MPG	0-62	CO₂
1.2 TCe	44 mpg	12.6 s	140 g/km
1.2 TCe 115	46–47 mpg	11.7–12.6 s	135–140 g/km
1.2 TCe 130	44–46 mpg	11.4–12.3 s	140–145 g/km
1.4 TCe	38–40 mpg	10.5–11.5 s	168–170 g/km
1.5 dCi	69 mpg	12.5 s	105 g/km
1.5 dCi 106	52–58 mpg	12.3–13.4 s	130–140 g/km
1.5 dCi 110	54–69 mpg	12.3–13.5 s	105–128 g/km
1.5 dCi 110 EDC	57–60 mpg	14.3 s	124–130 g/km
1.5 dCi 110 Stop/Start	69 mpg	12.5 s	105 g/km
1.5 dCi 86	55 mpg	16.4 s	130 g/km
1.5 dCi EDC	57–60 mpg	13.4 s	124–130 g/km
1.6 dCi	50–64 mpg	10.3–11.5 s	114–149 g/km
1.6 dCi 130	63–64 mpg	10.3–11.1 s	114–116 g/km
1.6 dCi 130 Stop & Start	64 mpg	10.3 s	114–115 g/km
1.6 VVT	36–69 mpg	11.7–13.5 s	105–185 g/km
1.9 dCi	47–51 mpg	9.4–11.5 s	145–159 g/km
2.0 16V VVT	34 mpg	10.9 s	193 g/km
2.0 CVT	35 mpg	10.6–11.5 s	186 g/km
2.0 CVT Automatic	35 mpg	10.6 s	186 g/km
2.0 dCi	43 mpg	9.1 s	173 g/km
2.0 dCi 150	49 mpg	9.8 s	154 g/km
2.0 dCi 150 Automatic	40 mpg	10.1 s	184 g/km
2.0 dCi 160	43 mpg	9.5 s	173 g/km
2.0 dCi Automatic	40 mpg	9.7 s	184 g/km

Real MPG average for the Renault Scenic (2009 – 2016)

Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.

Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.

Average performance

77%

Real MPG

24–65 mpg

MPGs submitted

604

Renault Scenic (2009 – 2016) interior

Boot space is 200–2063 litres
Euro NCAP rating of five stars

Dimensions
Length	4344–4573 mm
Width	1810–2077 mm
Height	1636–1671 mm
Wheelbase	2702–2770 mm
Full specifications

The centre three seats slide, tumble and completely remove individually. The rearmost pair of seats individually pull out of the load deck very easily indeed and are decently comfortable for a 5 9 adult (me) to sit in, at an 89 degree angle, with plenty of room for my hat.

All Grand Scenics offer front and rear floor storage boxes, storage trays under the front seats, height-adjustable drivers seat, multi adjustable steering wheel and a digital dash (of which more later). Theyre all loaded with safety kit, including ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, ESP, front and rear curtain airbags, front airbags, ISOFIX child seat mounting, etc. All come with standard aircon.

Start spending a bit more and you get more spec. You can actually see most of it in the video, but Id still like to mention the stunning TFT screen dashboard display, from Expression spec up, and the fantastic value-for-money Carminat Tom Tom Satnav that warns of speed limits, and speed cameras, is easily updatable by SD card, yet costs just £450 as an optional extra.

Renault Scenic (2009 – 2016) models and specs

Dimensions
Length	4344–4573 mm
Width	1810–2077 mm
Height	1636–1671 mm
Wheelbase	2702–2770 mm

Miscellaneous
Kerb Weight	1320–1647 kg
Boot Space	200–2063 L
Warranty	3 years
Servicing	12000–18000 miles

Spare Wheel
Standard	Tyre-repair kit
Alternative	Space-saving spare wheel

Costs
List Price	£15,095–£25,270
Insurance Groups	11–26
Road Tax Bands	B–J
Official MPG	34.4–68.9 mpg

Euro NCAP Safety Ratings
Adult	5
Child	3
Pedestrian	2
Overall	5

On sale until April 2017

Medium MPV
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
1.2 TCE 115 Dynamique Nav 5dr	£21,085	45.6 mpg	11.7 s
1.2 TCE 115 Dynamique Nav 5dr	£22,360	43.5 mpg	12.6 s
1.2 TCE 115 Dynamique Nav Bose+ Pack 5dr	£22,790	46.5 mpg	12.6 s
1.2 TCE 115 Limited Nav 5dr	£21,585	45.6 mpg	11.7 s
1.2 TCE 115 Limited Nav 5dr	£22,860	46.5 mpg	12.6 s
1.2 TCE 130 Dynamique Nav 5dr	£21,435	45.6 mpg	11.4 s
1.2 TCE 130 Dynamique Nav 5dr	£22,695	44.1 mpg	12.3 s
1.2 TCE 130 Dynamique Nav Bose+ Pack 5dr	£23,125	44.1 mpg	12.3 s
1.2 TCE 130 Limited Nav 5dr	£21,935	45.6 mpg	11.4 s
1.2 TCE 130 Limited Nav 5dr	£23,195	44.1 mpg	12.3 s
1.5 dCi 110 Dynamique Nav 5dr	£23,185	68.9 mpg	13.5 s
1.5 dCi 110 Dynamique Nav 5dr	£21,925	68.9 mpg	12.5 s
1.5 dCi 110 Dynamique Nav Auto 5dr	£23,025	60.1 mpg	13.4 s
1.5 dCi 110 Dynamique Nav Bose+ Pack 5dr	£23,615	68.9 mpg	13.5 s
1.5 dCi 110 Dynamique Nav Bose+ Pack Auto 5dr	£24,715	60.1 mpg	14.3 s
1.5 dCi 110 Limited Nav 5dr	£23,685	68.9 mpg	13.5 s
1.5 dCi 110 Limited Nav 5dr	£22,425	68.9 mpg	12.5 s
1.5 dCi 110 Limited Nav Auto 5dr	£23,525	60.1 mpg	13.4 s
1.5 dCi 110 Limited Nav Auto 5dr	£24,785	60.1 mpg	14.3 s
1.5dCi 110 Dynamique Nav Auto 5dr	£24,285	60.1 mpg	14.3 s
1.6 dCi 130 Dynamique Nav 5dr	£24,285	64.2 mpg	11.1 s
1.6 dCi 130 Dynamique Nav 5dr	£23,025	64.2 mpg	10.3 s
1.6 dCi 130 Dynamique Nav Bose+ Pack 5dr	£24,715	64.2 mpg	11.1 s
1.6 dCi 130 Limited Nav 5dr	£23,525	62.8 mpg	10.3 s
1.6 dCi 130 Limited Nav 5dr	£24,785	62.8 mpg	11.1 s

On sale until October 2015

MPV
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
Dynamique Nav 1.6 dCi 130 Stop & Start 5dr	£22,495	64.2 mpg	10.3 s
Dynamique Nav 1.6 VVT 110 5dr	£19,365	38.2 mpg	11.7 s
Dynamique Nav 1.6 VVT 110 5dr	£20,590	36.7 mpg	12.6 s
Limited Nav 1.6 VVT 110 5dr	£19,965	38.2 mpg	11.7 s
Limited Nav 1.6 VVT 110 5dr	£21,090	36.7 mpg	12.6 s

On sale until April 2013

People Carrier
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
Dynamique TomTom dCi 110 5dr	£20,125	61.4 mpg	12.5 s
Dynamique TomTom dCi 110 5dr	£21,525	61.4 mpg	13.5 s

On sale until January 2012

People Carrier
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
Dynamique TomTom 1.4 TCe 130 5dr	£19,015	38.7 mpg	10.5 s
Dynamique TomTom 1.4 TCe 130 5dr	£20,315	38.2 mpg	11.5 s
Dynamique TomTom 2.0 140 CVT 5dr Auto	£21,720	34.9 mpg	11.4 s
Dynamique TomTom 2.0 140 CVT 5dr Auto	£20,420	34.9 mpg	10.6 s
Expression 1.4 TCe 130 5dr	£17,515	38.7 mpg	10.5 s
Expression 1.4 TCe 130 5dr	£18,815	38.2 mpg	11.5 s
Expression 1.6 VVT 110 5dr	£17,915	36.7 mpg	12.6 s
Expression 1.6 VVT 110 5dr	£16,615	38.2 mpg	11.7 s
Expression dCi 110 5dr	£18,100	57.6 mpg	12.3 s
Expression dCi 110 5dr	£19,400	57.6 mpg	13.3 s
Expression dCi 110 EDC Auto 5dr	£20,800	60.1 mpg	14.3 s
Expression dCi 110 EDC Auto 5dr	£19,500	60.1 mpg	13.4 s
Expression dCi 130 Stop & Start 5dr	£20,700	64.2 mpg	11.1 s
Expression dCi 130 Stop & Start 5dr	£19,400	64.2 mpg	10.3 s

On sale until November 2010

People Carrier
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
Dynamique TomTom dCi 150 Auto FAP 5dr	£24,070	40.4 mpg	10.1 s
Dynamique TomTom dCi 150 Auto FAP 5dr	£22,670	40.4 mpg	9.7 s
Dynamique TomTom dCi 160 FAP 5dr	£23,020	42.8 mpg	9.5 s
Dynamique TomTom dCi 160 FAP 5dr	£21,620	42.8 mpg	9.1 s
Expression 2.0 140 CVT 5dr Auto	£18,695	34.9 mpg	10.6 s
Expression 2.0 140 CVT 5dr Auto	£20,095	34.9 mpg	11.5 s
Expression dCi 130 FAP 5dr	£20,445	50.4 mpg	11.5 s
Expression dCi 130 FAP 5dr	£19,045	50.4 mpg	9.4 s
Extreme 1.6 VVT 110 5dr	£16,970	36.7 mpg	12.6 s
Extreme 1.6 VVT 110 5dr	£15,520	38.2 mpg	11.7 s
Extreme dCi 110 FAP 5dr	£18,225	54.3 mpg	13.4 s
Privilege TomTom 1.4 TCe 130 5dr	£21,220	38.2 mpg	11.5 s
Privilege TomTom 1.4 TCe 130 5dr	£19,820	39.8 mpg	10.5 s
Privilege TomTom 2.0 140 CVT 5dr Auto	£20,995	34.9 mpg	10.6 s
Privilege TomTom 2.0 140 CVT 5dr Auto	£22,395	34.9 mpg	11.5 s
Privilege TomTom dCi 110 EDC Auto FAP 5dr	£21,525	56.5 mpg	13.4 s
Privilege TomTom dCi 110 EDC Auto FAP 5dr	£22,925	56.5 mpg	14.3 s
Privilege TomTom dCi 110 FAP 5dr	£21,525	54.3 mpg	13.4 s
Privilege TomTom dCi 110 FAP 5dr	£20,125	54.3 mpg	12.4 s
Privilege TomTom dCi 130 FAP 5dr	£22,745	50.4 mpg	11.5 s
Privilege TomTom dCi 130 FAP 5dr	£21,345	50.4 mpg	9.4 s
Privilege TomTom dCi 150 Auto FAP 5dr	£25,270	40.4 mpg	10.1 s
Privilege TomTom dCi 150 Auto FAP 5dr	£23,716	40.4 mpg	9.7 s
Privilege TomTom dCi 160 FAP 5dr	£24,220	42.8 mpg	9.5 s
Privilege TomTom dCi 160 FAP 5dr	£22,720	42.8 mpg	9.1 s

On sale until July 2010

People Carrier
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
Dynamique TomTom 1.5 dCi 106	£19,135	57.6 mpg	12.4 s
Expression 1.5 dCi 106	£17,825	57.6 mpg	12.4 s
Privilege TomTom 1.5 dCi 106	£20,125	57.6 mpg	12.4 s

On sale until May 2010

People Carrier
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
Dynamique TomTom 1.5 dCi 106	£20,535	55.4 mpg	13.4 s
Expression 1.5 dCi 106	£19,335	55.4 mpg	13.4 s
Extreme 1.5 dCi 106	£18,335	55.4 mpg	13.4 s
Extreme 1.5 dCi 86	£16,325	55.4 mpg	16.4 s
Privilege TomTom 1.5 dCi 106	£21,635	55.4 mpg	13.4 s

On sale until October 2009

People Carrier
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
Dynamique 1.4 TCe 130	£19,145	39.2 mpg	11.5 s
Dynamique 1.4 TCe 130	£17,745	39.8 mpg	10.5 s
Dynamique 1.5 dCi 106	£19,645	55.4 mpg	13.3 s
Dynamique 1.5 dCi 106	£18,245	57.6 mpg	12.3 s
Dynamique 1.6 VVT	£18,145	37.7 mpg	12.6 s
Dynamique 1.6 VVT	£16,745	38.2 mpg	11.7 s
Dynamique 1.9 dCi 130	£20,745	50.4 mpg	10.7 s
Dynamique 1.9 dCi 130	£19,345	51.4 mpg	9.4 s
Dynamique 2.0 140 CVT Auto	£20,145	-	-
Dynamique 2.0 140 CVT Auto	£18,745	-	-
Dynamique 2.0 dCi 150 Auto FAP	£23,045	-	-
Dynamique 2.0 dCi 150 Auto FAP	£21,645	40.4 mpg	9.7 s
Dynamique 2.0 dCi 160 FAP	£22,045	42.8 mpg	9.5 s
Dynamique 2.0 dCi 160 FAP	£20,645	42.8 mpg	9.1 s
Privilege 1.4 TCe 130	£18,945	39.8 mpg	10.5 s
Privilege 1.4 TCe 130	£20,345	39.2 mpg	11.5 s
Privilege 1.5 dCi 106	£20,845	55.4 mpg	13.3 s
Privilege 1.5 dCi 106	£19,445	57.6 mpg	12.3 s
Privilege 1.9 dCi 130	£20,545	51.4 mpg	9.4 s
Privilege 1.9 dCi 130	£21,945	50.4 mpg	10.7 s
Privilege 2.0 140 CVT Auto	£21,345	-	-
Privilege 2.0 140 CVT Auto	£19,945	-	-
Privilege 2.0 dCi 150 Auto FAP	£24,245	-	-
Privilege 2.0 dCi 150 Auto FAP	£22,845	40.4 mpg	9.7 s
Privilege 2.0 dCi 160 FAP	£23,245	42.8 mpg	9.5 s
Privilege 2.0 dCi 160 FAP	£21,845	42.8 mpg	9.1 s
TomTom Edition 1.4 TCe 130	£19,505	39.2 mpg	11.5 s
TomTom Edition 1.4 TCe 130	£18,105	39.8 mpg	10.5 s
TomTom Edition 1.5 dCi 106	£20,005	55.4 mpg	13.3 s
TomTom Edition 1.5 dCi 106	£18,605	57.6 mpg	12.3 s
TomTom Edition 1.6 VVT	£17,105	38.2 mpg	11.7 s
TomTom Edition 1.6 VVT	£18,505	37.7 mpg	12.6 s
TomTom Edition 1.9 dCi 130	£21,105	50.4 mpg	10.7 s
TomTom Edition 1.9 dCi 130	£19,705	51.4 mpg	9.4 s
TomTom Edition 2.0 140 CVT Auto	£20,505	-	-
TomTom Edition 2.0 140 CVT Auto	£19,105	-	-
TomTom Edition 2.0 dCi 150 Auto FAP	£23,405	-	-
TomTom Edition 2.0 dCi 150 Auto FAP	£23,405	-	-
TomTom Edition 2.0 dCi 150 Auto FAP	£22,005	40.4 mpg	9.7 s
TomTom Edition 2.0 dCi 160 FAP	£22,405	42.8 mpg	9.5 s
TomTom Edition 2.0 dCi 160 FAP	£21,005	42.8 mpg	9.1 s

On sale until June 2009

People Carrier
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
Extreme 1.5 dCi 106	£15,095	57.6 mpg	12.3 s

On sale until February 2009

People Carrier
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
Dynamique 1.6 16v VVT (5-seat)	£18,005	36.2 mpg	12.2 s
Dynamique 1.6 16v VVT 111	£18,255	35.8 mpg	12.2 s
Dynamique 1.9 dCi 130	£20,455	47.1 mpg	9.6 s
Dynamique 1.9 dCi 130 (5-seat)	£20,205	47.1 mpg	9.9 s
Dynamique 1.9 dCi 130 (5-seat) Auto	£20,205	-	-
Dynamique 1.9 dCi 130 Auto	£20,455	-	-
Dynamique 2.0 16v VVT (5-seat)	£19,005	34.4 mpg	10.9 s
Dynamique 2.0 16v VVT (5-seat) Auto	£19,005	-	-
Dynamique 2.0 16v VVT 136	£19,255	34.4 mpg	10.9 s
Dynamique 2.0 16v VVT 136 Auto	£19,255	-	-
Dynamique 2.0 dCi 150	£21,455	48.7 mpg	9.8 s
Dynamique 2.0 dCi 150 (5-seat)	£21,205	48.7 mpg	9.8 s
Dynamique 2.0 dCi 150 (5-seat) Auto	£21,205	-	-
Dynamique 2.0 dCi 150 Auto	£21,455	-	-
Dynamique dCi 106	£19,355	52.3 mpg	12.9 s
Dynamique dCi 106 (5-seat)	£19,105	52.3 mpg	12.9 s
Dynamique S 1.6 16v VVT (5-seat)	£19,005	36.2 mpg	12.2 s
Dynamique S 1.6 16v VVT 111	£19,255	35.8 mpg	12.2 s
Dynamique S 1.9 dCi 130	£21,455	47.1 mpg	9.6 s
Dynamique S 1.9 dCi 130 (5-seat)	£21,205	47.1 mpg	9.9 s
Dynamique S 1.9 dCi 130 (5-seat) Auto	£21,205	-	-
Dynamique S 1.9 dCi 130 Auto	£21,455	-	-
Dynamique S 2.0 16v VVT (5-seat)	£20,005	34.4 mpg	10.9 s
Dynamique S 2.0 16v VVT (5-seat) Auto	£20,005	-	-
Dynamique S 2.0 16v VVT 136	£20,255	34.4 mpg	10.9 s
Dynamique S 2.0 16v VVT 136 Auto	£20,255	-	-
Dynamique S 2.0 dCi 150	£22,455	48.7 mpg	9.8 s
Dynamique S 2.0 dCi 150 (5-seat)	£22,205	48.7 mpg	9.8 s
Dynamique S 2.0 dCi 150 (5-seat) Auto	£22,205	-	-
Dynamique S 2.0 dCi 150 Auto	£22,455	-	-
Dynamique S dCi 106	£20,355	52.3 mpg	12.9 s
Dynamique S dCi 106 (5-seat)	£20,105	52.3 mpg	12.9 s
Team 1.6 16v VVT (5-seat)	£15,805	36.2 mpg	12.2 s
Team 1.6 16v VVT 111	£16,055	35.8 mpg	12.2 s
Team 1.9 dCi 130	£18,255	47.1 mpg	9.6 s
Team 1.9 dCi 130 (5-seat)	£18,005	47.1 mpg	9.9 s
Team 1.9 dCi 130 (5-seat) Auto	£18,005	-	-
Team 1.9 dCi 130 Auto	£18,255	-	-
Team dCi 106	£17,155	52.3 mpg	12.9 s
Team dCi 106 (5-seat)	£16,905	52.3 mpg	12.9 s

On sale until July 2008

People Carrier
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
Expression 1.6 16v VVT (5-seat)	£16,249	-	-
Expression 1.6 16v VVT 111	£16,499	-	-
Expression 1.9 dCi 130	£18,705	-	-
Expression 1.9 dCi 130 (5-seat)	£18,455	-	-
Expression dCi 106	£17,605	-	-
Expression dCi 106 (5-seat)	£17,355	-	-
Extreme 1.6 16v VVT (5-seat)	£15,749	-	-
Extreme 1.6 16v VVT 111	£15,999	-	-

Model History

March 2009: New Renault Scenic and Renault Grand Scenic launched
June 2009: New 5-seat Scenic range structure announced
December 2010: Easier to understand range for all Renault models
May 2011
January 2012
June 2013: Facelifted Scenic prices announced
February 2014
June 2014

March 2009

New Renault Scenic and Renault Grand Scenic launched

Both versions in the New Scénic range feature dynamic, distinctive styling, while their roomy interiors, comfort-related appointments, stowage solutions and high-tech equipment are destined to establish new benchmarks for their class.

Grand Scenic (7-seater) pricing:

Extreme 1.6 VVT 110 177g/km 23% BIK £14,995

Extreme 1.5 dCi 106 135g/km 18% BIK £16,495

Expression 1.6 VVT 110 177g/km 23% BIK £16,595

Expression 1.4 TCe 130 170g/km 22% BIK £17,595

Expression 2.0 VVT 140 CVT 183g/km 24% BIK £18,595

Expression 1.5 dCi 106 135g/km 18% BIK £18,095

Expression 1.9 dCi 130 149g/km 20% BIK £19,195

Dynamique 1.6 VVT 110 177g/km 23% BIK £17,595

Dynamique 1.4 TCe 130 170g/km 22% BIK £18,595

Dynamique 2.0 VVT 140 CVT 183g/km 24% BIK £19,595

Dynamique 1.5 dCi 106 135g/km 18% BIK £19,095

Dynamique 1.9 dCi 130 149g/km 20% BIK £20,195

Dynamique 2.0 dCi 160 FAP 173g/km 25% BIK £21,495

Dynamique 2.0 dCi 150 Auto FAP 184g/km 27% BIK £22,495

Privilège 1.4 TCe 130 170g/km 22% BIK £19,795

Privilège 2.0 VVT 140 CVT 183g/km 24% BIK £20,795

Privilège 1.5 dCi 106 135g/km 18% BIK £20,295

Privilège 1.9 dCi 130 149g/km 20% BIK £21,395

Privilège 2.0 dCi 160 FAP 173g/km 25% BIK £22,695

Privilège 2.0 dCi 150 Auto FAP 184g/km 27% BIK £23,695

Optional Extras:

£500 18” alloy wheels
£400 Dual zone climate control
£450 Carminat TomTom™
£100 Adaptable headrests (first and second row)
£900 Leather upholstery (beige/mocha)
£395 Metallic paint
£650 Parking proximity sensors – front and rear, with rear parking camera
£600 Sunroof – electric panoramic

June 2009

New 5-seat Scenic range structure announced

The range starts with Extreme, offering a well-equipped family car with plentiful space and flexibility from £13,595. Key features on this entry-level version include 4x15W RDS radio CD MP3, air conditioning, front and rear curtain and front lateral airbags, ESP, front electric windows, keyless car with Renault card and TunePoint (for connecting portable music players).

Expression benefits from a higher specification, focused around convenience and practicality. Among its core features are: automatic parking brake, child minder mirror, electric rear windows, folding passenger seat and the all-new TFT dashboard.

Dynamique, includes an even higher level of equipment than the current range, with 16” alloy wheels (17” on dCi 150 and dCi 160 versions), automatic lights and wipers, Bluetooth™, cruise control, hands free keycard, leather steering wheel, multi-functional TunePoint and speed limiter.

Also a new TomTom Edition trim level. Based on Dynamique, it offers Carminat TomTom for an additional £360, rather than the £450 cost of it as an option. Completing the range, flagship Privilège trim provides luxurious family motoring, adding dual-zone climate control, electric folding mirrors, part leather upholstery, rear parking sensors and sliding centre storage unit.

Full pricing for New Scénic is outlined below:

Extreme 1.6 VVT 110 174g/km 22% BIK £13,595

Extreme 1.5 dCi 86 130g/km 18% BIK £14,595

Extreme 1.5 dCi 106 130g/km 18% BIK £15,095

Expression 1.6 VVT 110 174g/km 22% BIK £15,195

Expression 1.4 TCe 130 168g/km 21% £16,195

Expression 2.0 VVT 140 CVT 183g/km 24% BIK £17,195

Expression 1.5 dCi 106 130g/km 18% BIK £16,695

Expression 1.9 dCi 130 130g/km 20% BIK £17,795

Dynamique 1.6 VVT 110 174g/km 22% BIK £16,195

Dynamique 1.4 TCe 130 168g/km 21% BIK £17,195

Dynamique 2.0 140 CVT 183g/km 24% BIK £18,195

Dynamique 1.5 dCi 106 130g/km 18% BIK £17,695

Dynamique 1.9 dCi 130 130g/km 20% BIK £18,795

Dynamique 2.0 dCi 160 FAP 173g/km 25% BIK £20,095

Dynamique 2.0 dCi 150 Auto FAP 184g/km 27% BIK £21,095

TomTom Edition 1.6 VVT 110 174g/km 22% BIK £16,555

TomTom Edition 1.4 TCe 130 168g/km 21% BIK £17,555

TomTom Edition 2.0 140 CVT 183g/km 24% BIK £18,555

TomTom Edition 1.5 dCi 106 130g/km 18% BIK £18,055

TomTom Edition 1.9 dCi 130 145g/km 20% BIK £19,155

TomTom Edition 2.0 dCi 160 FAP 173g/km 25% BIK £20,455

TomTom Edition 2.0 dCi 150 Auto FAP 184g/km 27% BIK £21,455

Privilège 1.4 TCe 130 168g/km 21% BIK £18,395

Privilège 2.0 VVT 140 CVT 183g/km 24% BIK £19,395

Privilège 1.5 dCi 106 130g/km 18% BIK £18,895

Privilège 1.9 dCi 130 145g/km 20% BIK £19,995

Privilège 2.0 dCi 160 FAP 173g/km 25% BIK £21,295

Privilège 2.0 dCi 150 Auto FAP 184g/km 27% BIK £22,295

December 2010

Easier to understand range for all Renault models

Model Range	Now	January 2011
Twingo	Expression, Dynamique, GT	Expression, Dynamique
Clio 3-door	Extreme, S, Dynamique TomTom, GT,	Expression, Dynamique TomTom, GT Line TomTom
Clio 5-door	Expression, Dynamique TomTom, Privilège TomTom, Initiale TomTom	Expression, Dynamique TomTom, GT Line TomTom
Clio Sport Tourer	Expression, Dynamique TomTom	Expression, Dynamique TomTom, GT Line TomTom
Wind Roadster	Dynamique, Dynamique S	Dynamique, GT Line
Modus and Grand Modus	Expression, Dynamique	Expression, Dynamique
Kangoo	Extreme, Expression, Dynamique TomTom	Expression, Dynamique TomTom
Mégane Hatch	Generation, Expression, Dynamique TomTom, Privilège TomTom, GT	Expression, Dynamique TomTom, GT Line TomTom
Mégane Coupé	Expression, Dynamique TomTom, Privilège TomTom, GT	Expression, Dynamique TomTom, GT Line TomTom
Mégane Sport Tourer	Extreme, Expression, Dynamique TomTom, Privilège TomTom, GT	Expression, Dynamique TomTom, GT Line TomTom
Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet	Dynamique TomTom, GT	Dynamique TomTom, GT Line TomTom
Scénic and Grand Scénic	Extreme, Expression, Dynamique TomTom, Privilège TomTom	Expression, Dynamique TomTom
Laguna Coupé	Dynamique TomTom, GT, Monaco GP	Dynamique TomTom, GT Line TomTom
Laguna Hatch and Sport Tourer 2010*	Expression, Dynamique TomTom, Dynamique S TomTom, Initiale TomTom	2011 range: Expression, Dynamique TomTom, GT Line TomTom
Espace and Grand Espace	Team, Dynamique, Initiale	2011 range: Dynamique TomTom

May 2011

New chain cam 1.6 litre 130PS Eco 2 'Energy' diesel engine launched for UK at £20,900 for the Scenic and £22,200 for the Grand Scenic. 130PS, 320Nm torque from 1,750rpm, with 80% available from 1,500rpm and enough below that to run at low rpm. Employs three stage warm up for more efficient cold starts, low pressure cooled EGR, variable displacement oil pump, variable swirl and stop/start technology to emit just 115g/km CO2, with EC combined figure of 64.2mpg.

3-12-2011: Scenic and Grand Scenic facelifted More contemporary front end on both models, with gloss black and chrome detailing, standard LED daytime running lights, new rear lights. Two new engines: 1.2 TCe 115 petrol and 68.9mpg 1.5 dCi 110 Stop & Start.

Other improvements include the introduction of two new equipment items: Visio System by Renault (lane departure warning and automatic headlight low/high beam), plus Hill Start Assist. Two new body colours will also be available, Azzurro Blue and Damask Red.

Following the trend begun by the petrol 1.4 TCe 130 and 1.5 dCi 110, and most recently the arrival of the 1.6 dCi 130, the world’s most powerful and frugal diesel engine of its size, Scenic welcomes two new engines. The first, 1.5 dCi 110 Stop & Start, is an enhanced version of the French marque’s core diesel engine.

Benefitting from several clever technologies derived from Formula 1 (Stop & Start, brake energy regeneration), it combines record low CO2 emissions of 105 grams per kilometre (reduced by 23g/km), and a 12 per cent saving in fuel consumption (up 11.3 mpg to 68.9), yet higher torque (260Nm at 1,750rpm; a gain of 20Nm) compared with the existing 1.5 dCi 110.

From spring 2012, the five- and seven-seater versions of Scénic will also be the first Renaults to receive the brand new 1.2 TCe 115 petrol engine. Due to gradually replace the 1.6 VVT 110, it offers low CO2 emissions (135g/km), 190Nm of torque (up 39Nm) and fuel consumption improved by a fifth, up 11.4 mpg to 49.6.

Joining them will be the highly acclaimed 1.6 dCi 130 Stop & Start, which itself boasts 20% better fuel consumption than its former 1.9 dCi 130 stablemate, together with greater performance and even lower emissions.

January 2012

Renault released UK pricing and specification for its Scénic 2012 range, as part of its revised model line-up from 1st February. Prices for the newly facelifted versions of Europe’s number one compact MPV start from £18,325 on-the-road for Scénic and £19,725 for Grand Scénic.

The new Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic models for 2012 are sharper in design, more economical and boast a number of equipment enhancements.

Both versions of Scénic feature a revised look with more contemporary front styling, plus gloss black and chrome detailing, standard low level LED daytime running lights and new rear lights. The range also welcomes two new body colours, Azzurro Blue and Damask Red.

Scénic and Grand Scénic 2012 is launched with just one trim level – Dynamique TomTom. This continues to have class-leading levels of equipment and for 2012, on top of its core equipment: 16” alloy wheels with 205/60 R16 tyres, auto lights and wipers, Bluetooth™, cruise control, Carminat TomTom Live satellite navigation, it now includes rear parking sensors and LED daytime running lights as standard.

To make Scénic and Grand Scénic 2012 even more appealing, all are eligible for the Renault 4+ programme worth £900, which launches on 1st February 2012. The tempting package offers all retail customers a comprehensive four-year/100,000 mile warranty, free routine servicing for four years/48,000 miles, four years roadside cover and up to four years finance (lease or PCP, subject to status).

Available as an option on all versions of the Dynamique TomTom (except the 1.6 VVT 110), a new Luxe Pack offers some impressive equipment worth considerably in excess of its £1,500 price tag. Included in it are 17” ‘Sari’ alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control, BOSE Energy Efficient sound system with nine speakers, digital amplifier, sliding centre console, electrically folding door mirrors and the Visio System.

The two new Scénics each play an important part in achieving Renault’s target to become Europe’s number one manufacturer with regard to the CO2 emissions of its range, without detracting from performance.

Two new Renault engines debut in the Scénic 2012 range, the 1.2 TCe 115 petrol (available from April) and 1.5 dCi 110 Stop & Start, both with impressive performance, economy and emission figures. The latter offers class-leading 68.9 mpg (combined cycle). The new downsized engines offer greater performance and fuel efficiency through smaller cubic capacity engine innovation and technologies derived from Formula 1 (Stop & Start, brake energy regeneration).

Scénic
Description	Bhp	Engine Type	CO2	CO2 Band	Combined Fuel consumption (mpg)	BIK	Insurance group 1-50	OTR PRICE
Dynamique TomTom 1.6 VVT 110	110	Petrol	174	H	38.2	24%	15E	£18,325.00
Dynamique TomTom TCe 115 Stop & Start	115	Petrol	135	E	49.6	17%	15E	£19,425.00
Dynamique TomTom dCi 110	110	Diesel	128	D	57.6	18%	16E	£19,825.00
Dynamique TomTom dCi 110 Stop & Start	110	Diesel	105	B	68.9	13%	16E	£20,225.00
Dynamique TomTom dCi 110 EDC Auto	110	Diesel	124	D	60.1	18%	16E	£21,325.00
Dynamique TomTom dCi 130 Stop & Start	130	Diesel	114	C	64.2	13%	21E	£21,325.00
Grand Scénic
Dynamique TomTom 1.6 VVT 110	110	Petrol	178	I	36.7	25%	15E	£19,725.00
Dynamique TomTom TCe 115 Stop & Start	115	Petrol	140	E	46.3	18%	15E	£20,825.00
Dynamique TomTom dCi 110	110	Diesel	128	D	57.6	18%	16E	£21,225.00
Dynamique TomTom dCi 110 Stop & Start	110	Diesel	105	B	68.9	13%	16E	£21,625.00
Dynamique TomTom dCi 110 EDC Auto	110	Diesel	124	D	60.1	18%	16E	£22,725.00
Dynamique TomTom dCi 130 Stop & Start	130	Diesel	114	C	64.2	13%	21E	£22,725.00

June 2013

Facelifted Scenic prices announced

Scénic

Version	Engine	Combined mpg	BIK	Ins. Group	On-the-road price
Dynamique TomTom	1.6 VVT 110	38.2	26%	19E	£19,155
	1.2 TCe 115 S&S	47.9	19%	18E	£20,250
	1.2 TCe 130 S&S	45.6	20%	20E	£20,600
	1.5 dCi 110 S&S	68.9	16%	19E	£21,095
	1.5 dCi 110 EDC	60.1	19%	19E	£22,195
	1.6 dCi 130 S&S	64.2	17%	23E	£22,195

Grand Scénic

Version	Engine	Combined mpg	BIK	Ins. Group	On-the-road price
Dynamique TomTom	1.6 VVT 110	36.7	27%	19E	£20,355
	1.2 TCe 115 S&S	46.3	20%	19E	£21,450
	1.2 TCe 130 S&S	44.1	21%	20E	£21,800
	1.5 dCi 110 S&S	68.9	16%	19E	£22,295
	1.5 dCi 110 EDC	60.1	19%	19E	£23,395
	1.6 dCi 130 S&S	64.2	17%	24E	£23,395

February 2014

New twin turbo 160PS/380Nm torque version of Renault's state of the art 1.6 dCi diesel engine announced.

June 2014

'Limited' series of Megane and Scenic specials announced with panoramic sunroof, extra tinted windows and tailgate. Around £1,000 worth of extra equipment, for half the £500 extra price, when compared to the already well-equipped Dynamique TomTom varieties on which they are based.

Equipment included rear parking sensors, special ‘LIMITED’ upholstery, badging and kickplates, and electrically operated and folding door mirrors in gloss black.

'Limited' is available on the Mégane range of Hatch, Sport Tourer and Coupé models, and Scénic range, apart from XMOD.

Choice of three petrol and two diesel engines, 1.6 VVT 110, 1.2 ENERGY TCe 115 and ENERGY TCe 130 (Scenic only), or the dCi 110 and ENERGY 1.6 dCi 130.

Prices for Mégane Limited start at £18,250 on the road, with Scénic Limited from £19,865. Ordering is open now, with first deliveries in September.

Optional extras for the Limited include 17-inch ‘Pragma’ alloy wheels for £310 and R-Link (Scenic £200, £300 on Megane with upgraded Western European mapping).

The after sales package offers a four year/100,000 miles warranty and roadside assistance.

What to watch out for

17-10-2013:

Report of 1.6 dCi 130 (in a Qashqai 4WD) failing due to a blown injector causing the lubrication on cylinder No 1 to wash away and wreck the engine.

14-11-2013:

Digital dash display failure reported on 4 year old with 30k miles. Initially quoted £700, cut to £150 after goodwill contribution from Renault. (First report of this on the 2009 Scenic).

01-06-2014:

Report of intermittent hesitation problem with EDC of 2012 Renault Scenic 1.5 dCi auto. Only momentary, then seems to clear. May be due to electric parking brake sticking.

25-10-2014:

2011 Renault Scenic 1.5 dCi engine management system cutting out engine. Happened 4 times in 6 months. Diagnostics shows nothing. May be same reason as above (1-6-2014). Switch off and re-start and everything fine.

27-03-2015:

Spring of misfuel preventing fuel filler of 42k mile 2011 Renault Scenic failed, resulting in an MoT failure. Dealer demanded £240 to replace the entire fuel filler rather than merely the spring.

13-04-2015:

Timing belt of 2009 Grand Scenic 1.5dCi 106 failed at 5 years 5 months old and 48,500 miles, despite Renault's service sheet stating it needs to be replaced at 6 years or 96k miles whichever comes first. Apparently a known defect in France where French courts have compelled Renault to replace the engines FoC, but in the UK Renault says this is only for certain engine numbers. Offered 20% of £6,000 cost of new engine. Recommended to push for 50%. Other Scenic owners should avoid trouble by changing their belts at 5 years or 60k miles, whichever comes first.

11-06-2015:

Both wiper motors failed simultaneously on a 2009 Scenic.

27-04-2016:

Report of timing belt of 2011 Renault Scenic 1.5 dCi failing at 36,000 miles. Renault contributed 60% of cost of repair leaving owner to pay £2,000.

04-02-2018:

Report of EDC of 2015 Renault Scenic 1.5 dCi EDC wearing out at 64,000 otherwise trouble-free miles from new of mainly medium and long distance unrushed driving. Renault dealer quoted £3276 to replace it entirely, but may only need a clutch pack and dual mass flywheel.

16-07-2018:

Repeated problems reported with electromechanical parking brake of April 2016 Renault Grand Scenic: Calipers replaced 16-3-2017, cable and connectors replaced 21-4-2017, parking brake computer replaced 3-5-2017, electronic fault with brakes seen to 21-6-2018 and battery replaced; 2-7-2018 multiple electrical faults reported, car cannot be driven, awaiting 2nd replacement rear braker callipers. Additionally problem of rattling driver's window reported 18-5-2018 andf 13-6-2018.

03-08-2018:

Report of check auto gearbox message on dash of 2012 Renault Grand Scenic at 43k miles. Car wouldn't start and gearbox stuck in Park. Renault diagnosed need for new automatic gearbox ecu. Wand £1050 inclusive, plus £99 diagnosis fee.

21-12-2018:

Report of failure of "automatic" transmission (EDC?) on ex Motability 2011 Renault Grand Scenic at 17,750 miles. Possibly due to driver abuse by holding it on the brakes in 'Drive'.

16-03-2019:

Report of clutch and electromechanical parking brake problem on (unspecified age) Renault Scenic 1.5 dCi 110 Dynamique TomTom. Two weeks ago, whilst on a ramp leaving a car park, the electric handbrake would not engage. Owner applied footbrake and dipped the clutch but was unable to engage any gears. After several attempts and pumping the clutch pedal he was able to drive the car. Local garage replaced front discs and pads in case this was the problem. Later, also leaving a car park with a slight slope (if this is relevant), the parkng brake would not disengage and again owner could not engage gear. After pumping the clutch repeatedly he was able to select a gear and finally the parking brake released. He went to the garage and they test drove the car but cannot suggest what the problem is.

01-08-2019:

Report of timing chain failing on 2013 Renault Grand Scenic at 56,000 miles. (Reader did not specify if a 1.4TCe 130 or a 1.6DCI 130). Car was bought used in 2017 with apparent service history. Replacement cost £1,600, which suggests no severe engine damage from the failure.