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What can we replace our Renault Scenic with?

We are trying to replace our "high seated" Renault Scenic with a modernish, secondhand medium sized MPV with a five-speed automatic transmission (and easy access of course). What options are realistically available?

Further, what are the practical differences between automatic and semi-automatic transmissions? No one has been able to explain satisfactorily.

Asked on 19 January 2012 by Gosport John

Answered by Honest John
I don't know of any with 5 speed autos. Old shape C-Max 2.0 litres were 4-speed or twin clutch Powershift. Toyota Verso Multidrive S are CVTs. The latest Scenic 1.5 diesel auto has a twin clutch autobox.

Explanations of the different types here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/automatic-transmissions/

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