Renault has released a bunch of photos of its updated five-seater Scenic and 7-seater Grand Scenic minivans as the company prepares to launch the range across Europe. New engines, together with hi-tech equipment and cosmetic updates round out the changes for the new Scenic and Grand Scenic models.
New bumpers, light lenses and grilles give the Scenic and larger, seven-seat Grand Scenic a fresh look. LED daytime running lights have been added and there is extra gloss black and chrome exterior trim. Two new colours – Azzurro Blue and Damask Red – are available.
Interior changes are minor but include new upholstery and an optional Bose audio system. Optional extras include Renault’s Visio System, which combines a lane departure warning system with an automatic headlight function that detects the lights of nearby vehicles and/or street lighting. Hill Start Assist is now standard on all versions.
Under the bonnet, two new engines are available. The Energy dCi 110 produces 81 kW and 260 Nm of torque. It averages 4.1 L/100km with CO2 emissions of 105 g/km. A slightly more powerful version develops 96 kW and returns 4.4 L/100km with CO2 emissions of 114 g/km. The a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol Energy TCe 115, on the other hand, is 20% more fuel efficient than the current 81 kW 1.6-litre 16-valve engine and produces 85 kW and 190 Nm of torque. The most powerful petrol engine is a 2.0-litre unit with 104 kW linked to a CVT, while on the diesel front, it’s the dCi 160, a 2.0-litre engine with 119 kW offered with a 6-speed manual gearbox.
Prices and specification for the 2012 Scenic range are yet to be confirmed, but we’d expect only a small increase over the current model.
