Renault Grand Scenic (09 on) - Review

Review by Parkers on
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.
4 out of 5

Equipment

The Grand Scenic comes well equipped with even the entry-level Extreme model getting front electric windows, air conditioning, trip computer, front and rear underfloor storage, a CD stereo, an auxiliary input for MP3 players, height and reach adjustable steering, keyless entry, ESP stability control, seven three-point seatbelts and Isofix child seat mounts. The Expression adds an automatic handbrake, front fog lights, electric rear windows, second row sunblinds and an alarm while the most popular Dynamique trim comes with cruise control, the hands-free Renault Card, alloy wheels, a leather steering wheel, Bluetooth, USB connection plus automatic headlights and wipers. The top Privilege model includes electric folding mirrors, rear parking sensors, dual-zone climate control, part-leather upholstery and a sliding centre storage unit. Options include the Comfort Pack which comes with an electric panoramic sunroof and a TomTom integrated navigation system. From February 2012 the trim range was cut to just Dynamique TomTom, with an optional Luxe Pack available on top. Dyamique TomTom models get 16-inch alloys, Bluetooth Connection, rear parking sensors, auto headlights and auto wipers, radio CD player with aux and USB connection, extra tinted rear windows and tailgate, TomTom sat-nav and LED daytime running lights. The optional Luxe Pack comes with 17-inch alloys, auto dual-zone climate control Bose sound system, electric folding door mirrors, sliding centre console, lane departure warning, auto dimming rear view mirror and choice of leather upholstery.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric mirrors
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Sat Nav
  • Side airbags
  • Steel wheels
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
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