Renault Grand Scenic (09 on) - Review

Review by Parkers on 22 September 2009

Last Updated: 14 June 2011

Renault has a good reputation for making practical yet stylish people carriers and the latest Grand Scenic continues that tradition. It comes with seven seats as standard, while the practical interior is spacious and full of family-friendly features including almost endless amounts of storage. It's also good to drive and extremely refined on longer journeys with a smooth ride and a quiet cabin. Renault doesn't have the greatest reputation for reliability, but the Grand Scenic feels much better built than previous models. It's also very safe with a five-star Euro NCAP rating while generous equipment levels and a range of refined engines help make it one of the best people carriers around. In February 2012 the Grand Scenic was updated with a number of design changes as well as a selection of cleaner and more fuel efficient diesel engines.

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Practical and spacious interior, seven seats as standard, frugal dCi engines, quiet and refined

Some flimsy-feeling interior trim

Driving & Performance

Performance

4 out of 5
"There's a good choice of engines in the Grand Scenic range offering an impressive blend of..."
Handling

4 out of 5
"Thanks to a smooth and forgiving ride, the Grand Scenic is excellent on the motorway and ideal for..."

Comfort

Comfort

4 out of 5
"The first thing you notice in the Grand Scenic is how roomy it is. This feeling is helped by the..."
Practicality

4.5 out of 5
"This is where the Grand Scenic excels. Not only does it carry seven in comfort but there's masses of..."
Equipment

4 out of 5
"The Grand Scenic comes well equipped with even the entry-level Extreme model getting front electric..."
Behind the wheel

4 out of 5
"Compared to previous Renaults, the interior of the Grand Scenic is a big leap forward. The quality..."

Costs

Running costs

4 out of 5
"The majority of the engines in the range are economical and even the 2.0-litre with its CVT gearbox..."
Green credentials

4 out of 5
"The most efficient engine in the range is the 1.5 dCi 106 which emits just 135g/km of CO2 - very low..."

Safety & Reliability

Safety

4.5 out of 5
"The Grand Scenic was awarded the maximum five stars in the tougher Euro NCAP crash tests, introduced..."
Reliability

3.5 out of 5
"This has been an Achilles' heel for Renault in the past, but the company is committed to becoming..."

Buying & Selling

Buying new

3 out of 5
"The Grand Scenic is good value for money and even the entry-level Extreme model comes well equipped..."
Buying used

3.5 out of 5
"The Dynamique trim is the most popular model on the market which is good news as it comes with a..."
Selling

4 out of 5
"Thanks to its seven seats, the Grand Scenic will be a popular choice, more so than the standard..."