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Renault Scenic/Grand Scenic

Overall Average Rating - 81.96%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 91st

The French firm is one of the most innovative car makers around, but according to Scenic and Grand Scenic owners, it needs to concentrate on the basics. Although 15th for
practicality is a fine score, the rest of the Scenic’s result sheet fails to impress.

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Second to last for both reliability and build quality are worrying scores for a car designed to be a home-from-home on the road.

Ratings

Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 99th
Build Quality: 99th
Running Costs: 63rd
Performance: 97th
Braking: 84th
Ride Quality: 33rd
Handling: 95th
Practicality: 15th
Comfort: 53rd
Ease of Driving: 87th

Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 34th)

Although it’s ahead of rival Peugeot, Renault won’t be happy to be second from bottom. Bosses will be hoping the new Twingo, Mégane and Laguna ranges can improve its standing next year.

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