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Renault Scenic facelift

Renault announces updated Scenic and Grand Scenic models with a new look and more efficient engines

Renault Scenic facelift 1

By Luke Madden

01st December 2011

Renault has released the first pictures and details of its updated Scenic and Grand Scenic, with more efficient engines and some hi-tech equipment amongst the upgrades. 

Changes to the exterior aren’t too drastic, but the headlights and front bumper have been slightly redesigned and there’s now the option of LED daytime running lights too. It’s a similar story at the rear, with tweaked lights and a reshaped bumper. 

The big news underneath the bonnet concerns the new efficient range of Energy engines. Most impressive of all is the 1.6-litre Energy dCi, which produces 109bhp but just 105g/km of CO2 and can return up to 69mpg. A more powerful 128bhp version of this engine is also available claiming figures of 115g/km and 64mpg respectively.

A turbocharged 114bhp 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine replaces the old 109bhp 1.6-litre petrol engine in the range. It emits 135g/km and reduces fuel consumption by 20 per cent over the old unit.

Standard and optional equipment have both been improved, and all Scenic models now come with hill start assist whatever the trim level. Renault’s Visio system debuts on the Scenic as an optional extra, and includes lane departure warning and an automatic headlight function. 

Renault hasn’t yet announced UK pricing or availability for the updated Scenic and Grand Scenic models but expect it to go on sale at the beginning of next year with a slightly inflated price-tag compared to the current car.

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4 Comments

what it should have been

Very nice looking, and what it should have looked like in the first place, as it looked to similar to the previous generation.

By squarehead33 on 5 December, 2011, 6:21pm

Why do they always tweak the shape. They would be better spending money on fixing the electrics of the car. My year old grand scenic is great to drive but the electrics are awful.

By billyofbute2 on 6 December, 2011, 9:16am

In my personal opinion, it does look nice, but not spectacular until you see it in the flesh. Otherwise, it looks much better than the 2012 Twingo, which looks awful.

By JPW2010 on 7 December, 2011, 12:09pm

A 1.2 engine on a compact MPV does sound ridiculous. Perhaps pushing it a bit too far. Does that mean we will soon be driving 500cc clios?!?! Ridiculous is what i think.

By NeilR on 20 January, 2012, 4:55pm

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Renault Scenic facelift 1
Renault Grand Scenic facelift
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Renault Scenic facelift interior

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