Renault Scenic (99-03) - Review

Review by Parkers on
3.5
Scenic arrived just as demand for medium-sized MPVs took off. Originally it was called Megane Scenic - a spin-off from the small family range - but got an identity of its own from 1999, when the second-generation car was simply re-badged as Scenic.
Renault Scenic (99-03)

Space, styling, safety.

Awkward gear-change, brakes lack feel, confusing line-up.

New price range:

£12,285 - £19,805

Used price range:

£355 - £1,648

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Summary

Parkers Rating:

3.5 out of 5

Scenic arrived just as demand for medium-sized MPVs took off. Originally it was called Megane Scenic - a spin-off from the small family range - but got an identity of its own from 1999, when the second-generation car was simply re-badged as Scenic. This model is far superior to the 1997-99 car, with tauter handling, less bodyroll and livelier engines. Appeal is heightened by keen pricing, good equipment and a roomy cabin.

Parkers Ratings

Overall

3.5 out of 5

Performance

3.5 out of 5

Handling

3 out of 5

Comfort

3 out of 5

Practicality

3.5 out of 5

Behind the wheel

4 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

3.5 out of 5

Selling

4 out of 5

Equipment

3.5 out of 5

What owners say...

 Seating: The back seats are individually removable, so I use four seats - massive space & legroom front & back.  

4 out of 5

John Greenslade ,   05 Apr 2012    ... read more

 It's deceptively huge inside. The rear three (independent) seats fold in half or remove completely for extra load space. And there are cubby holes everywhere including in the floor and draws that pull...  

3 out of 5

chris Pond ,   02 Apr 2012    ... read more

 The space, the flexable seating, I can't praise this enough. Seats out it a small van, I go some large loads in. Easiliy enough room for 5 adults and all their luggage.  

5 out of 5

Nigel Chivers ,   11 Mar 2011    ... read more

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