Renault Scenic (03-09) - Review

Review by Parkers on
Last Updated: 03 June 2009
The Renault Scenic is a people carrier that manages to blend style and practicality together in one neat package. It's clever interior is its biggest asset and makes it an ideal family choice. There's generous room for passengers in the back, plenty of useful cubbyholes dotted around and some excellent safety features like Sleep Safe headrests which support the necks of youngsters. It's a shame then that the rear seats do not fold flat like newer alternatives (such as the Citroen C4 Picasso). A Conquest version is available which boasts off road-inspired body cladding and increased ground clearance, but if you need more space then the Grand Scenic, which is larger and has seven seats, could be the answer.
4 out of 5

Buying used

There are plenty of used examples available but do look for telltale signs of family wear-and-tear and be prepared to barter if the car isn’t quite up to scratch. Conquest models appeared in Summer 2007 and are identifiable by its plastic body mouldings and raised ride height. Inside there's a unique interior with splashes of orange.

See 299 used Renault Scenics for sale, starting at £1,795

3 out of 5

Selling

The Scenic’s versatility will appeal to buyers with families, and the best performing models will be well-equipped diesels. As ever, a full service history is always useful, as is regular self-maintenance.