Renault Megane Scenic (97-99) - Review

Review by Parkers on
Last Updated: 24 Jul 2006
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The Megane Scenic is the model that started the compact people carrier market. Renault noticed a gap in the market where buyers were looking for versatile space without exterior bulk.

Renault Megane Scenic (97-99)

Spacious, versatile, affordable

Body roll and reliability issues

New price range:

£12,945 - £18,555

Used price range:

£216 - £1,074

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Summary

Parkers Rating:

3 out of 5

The Megane Scenic is the model that started the compact people carrier market. Renault noticed a gap in the market where buyers were looking for versatile space without exterior bulk. Keen pricing, unheard of practicality and a roomy, raised seating position gave it instant family-appeal and it proved a massive success, winning European car of the year in 1997. Nowadays, the market is flooded with mini-MPVs, though the Megane Scenic is undoubtedly the forefather, setting the benchmark for others to follow.

Parkers Ratings

Overall

3 out of 5

Performance

3 out of 5

Handling

3 out of 5

Comfort

3.5 out of 5

Practicality

4.5 out of 5

Behind the wheel

3 out of 5

Safety

3.5 out of 5

Reliability

3 out of 5

Running costs

3.5 out of 5

Green credentials

not rated yet

Buying used

3 out of 5

Selling

3.5 out of 5

Equipment

3.5 out of 5

What owners say...

 Automatic (have a old shoulder injury so makes it much easier).  

4 out of 5

Johannah Maxwell ,   27 Apr 2013    ... read more

 big boot and the rear seats come out easily making it into a virtual van  

3 out of 5

stevens george ,   02 Mar 2010    ... read more

 It's great for ferrying young kids around due to raised height. There are cubby holes galore and a generous size bought which is great for buggies.  

2 out of 5

Linda Hastings ,   12 Oct 2009    ... read more

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