ROAD TEST

Renault Scenic II 1.9 dci

scenic route

Caravan & Outdoor Life June 2004
Winding our way up and over the magnificent Bains Kloof pass in the Capes Limietberg mountains, I couldnt help but think how scenic it is from the Scenic! I also had to think (remember more like it) that I was towing a caravan!
nyone who has not travelled over Bains Kloof has simply not lived. The fact is that this late autumn day was a classically outstanding one, with air so clear you could see the sea in the distance, the forests below, vineyards going brown and occasionally the only sound to be heard was a passing overhead jet. Surely, their views were not as good as ours even though from higher up. Bains Kloof is a narrow, winding road that threads its careful way up the sides of mountains and between seriously beautiful rocky outcrops I am sure that Andrew Geddes Bain, who built this road in the 1850s, had as much fun as we did he with his primitive means and us in the new Renault Scenic II towing the Gypsey Rapier. And a finer towing combination you will be hard pressed to find!

The next level

Renaults Scenic compact MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) was largely responsible for the swing away from ordinary mundane cars to that of a vehicle that provides extra facilities and loads of space: the multi-purpose vehicle. It was and has been the market leader in this segment and now its been further refined. The new Scenic II adopts the body shape of the Megane South Africas Car of the Year and this creates a number of physical advantages, such as a wider track and longer wheelbase than the older model. It, however, retains those short front and rear overhangs that provide less leverage for instability when towing. In addition, the new model gains 26 mm of front headroom plus 22 mm of elbow room, and rear seat knee room is now 226 mm.
output of 88 kW at revs/min. For towing, peak torque is an impressive 300 Nm at only revs/min. All this from a fuel-sipping 1.9-litre engine! This sophisticated turbodiesel is equipped with common rail injection technology, and a variable nozzle turbocharger with vanes whose angle is electronically controlled by engine speed and load. This engine is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, and the short-throw gear lever is now mounted in the centre of the dashboard for convenience. The six-speed transmission takes getting used to: firstly, that there are six gears available and not to stop changing at fifth; and secondly, that engine noise and road speed can leave you comfortable in a particular gear (perhaps fourth and fifth for towing), yet there is so much power that if you are not towing in sixth on the flat you can select this gear and drop the engine revs even further. Braking is another strong point. It has disc brakes on all four wheels: the front are ventilated 300 mm discs while the rear has solid 270 mm discs. A point of interest: a 100 km/h braking stop with the Gypsey Rapier in tow takes a mere 2.9 seconds, and the combination of car and caravan comes to a dead stop, in a straight and manageable line. And if this is not impressive, then a fuel economy of 6.4 l/100 km at 80 km/h or 9.8 litres at 100 km/h should make one sit up and think diesel turbocharging for towing! Tail drop on the towball, generated by the weight of the Gypsey Rapier, is 45 mm, which brought the overall towball height to 435 mm meaning that a drop plate was not needed.

Towing power

Before we get into some of the innovative new interior features, the one aspect that the new Scenic impressed me with was its diesel engines towing power. The 1.9-litre turbodiesel engine displaces 1870 cm3 and delivers a maximum power

Towing suitability

This car is totally at home towing a caravan and, without being derogatory, it is a car and caravan combination that I would happily ask my wife to drive. Stable, easy to drive, excellent economy, great brakes, powerful engine and an interior

suited to long distance travelling what more could you ask for? Oh, two things that I was not really happy with: the speedometer is mounted in the centre of the dashboard and rather than keeping the speed confidential to the driver, it displays this information for all and sundry to see. So expect the odd Slow down! from the Missus in the other drivers seat! The second is an electronic handbrake. I often stalled the car on pull away while waiting for the handbrake to electronically disengage; it took a lot of getting used to.
automatically maintain this height regardless of load or braking: a plus for caravaners. There is also an auto dipping rearview mirror and a cruise control and speed warning system. All models benefit from a three-year / km warranty and a six year anticorrosion warranty. Additional peace of mind is provided by a three-year / km maintenance plan. Finally, the diesel Scenic has a km service interval.

Revamped interior

This new Scenic II is packed with innovation, from electronic key card to hidden hidy-holes in the floor plan, to 98 percent of body panels made from double-sided galvanised sheet metal, from electric powered steering to renewable materials for the environmentally minded motorists. Weve mentioned the new fasciamounted gear shift that frees up floor space in the front of the vehicle, but in addition it allows for an optional sliding console storage facility, handy for placing all cellphones, wallets, house keys, caravan keys and so on. A double floor allows seat slides to be recessed lower, leaving more footroom for the occupants, while the three rear seats feature headrests that fold away into the top of the seat backrest for better drivers visibility, if need be. Aircraft styled flip-out tables are provided on the rear of the front seats. The front passenger seat on the Expression version of the basic model Scenic can be folded flat to form a hard-surfaced table, as is the case for all three rear seats across the range. This allows a multitude of options for loading large items into the rear of the car. And the Scenic II is also the only compact MPV with an opening tailgate window. The interior design is clever, with every possible area of free space within the cabin area transformed into stowage space, whether in the front and rear door panels, the front side armrests, the front and centre armrests and even in the front footwells. In addition to the optional sliding centre console (15 litres capacity), there are four underseat drawers with capacities of 5.5 litres in the front and 3 litres in the rear. Two underfloor compartments front and rear hold 3.5 litres and 11 litres respectively. Other technical innovations (some optional) include bi-xenon headlights, which adapt beam height at low speeds and

CARAVAN:GYPSEY RAPIER(LICENCE MASS 860 KG : GROSS KG)
RENAULT SCENIC II 1.9dCi DIESEL

TOWING PERFORMANCE

ACCELERATION

4 /cm3

Common Rail injection, (SECONDS)

SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE
CYLINDERS/CAPACITY FUEL SUPPLY BORE/STROKE Compression Ratio FUEL REQUIREMENT POWER I.S.O. (kW/revs) TORQUE (Nm/revs)
80.0/93,0 mm 18.3:1 diesel 88 @ 300 @ 6-Speed, manual 3.41 to 1 1.84 to 1 1.257 to 1 0.94 to 1 0.73 to 1 0.60 to 1 front Variable rate electric rack and pinion 3.2 10.7 m ventilated discs 300 mm disc 270 mm mm kg kg N/A 650KG 205/70 R15 96S 480 mm 45mm no 60 l
0-60 km/h 0-80 km/h 0-100 km/h

7.7 14.2 18.8

OVERTAKING ABILITY

(SECONDS)

TRANSMISSION
SHIFT TYPE 1ST GEAR 2ND GEAR 3RD GEAR 4TH GEAR 5TH GEAR 6TH GEAR DRIVE WHEELS
60-80 km/h 80-100 km/h 100-120 km/h

7.8 5.5 11.5

SPEEDS IN GEARS

(KM/H)

CONTROLS
STEERING TYPE TURNS LOCK-TO-LOCK TURNING CIRCLE FRONT REAR
1st gear 2nd gear 3rd gear 4th gear 5th gear 6th gear

140 135

BRAKING ABILITY

BRAKES (ABS ASSISTED)

MEASUREMENTS
TOWCAR LENGTH TOWCAR TARE MASS GVM GCM TOWING CAPACITY UNBRAKED TYRE SIZE TOWBALL HEIGHT TOWBALL DROP (80 kg load) DROP PLATE NEEDED FUEL TANK CAPACITY
60-0 km/h 80-0 km/h 100-0 km/h

1.18 2.43 2.91

FUEL CONSUMPTION

(LITRES/100 KM)

80 km/h 100 km/h

6.4 9.8

OPTIMUM FUEL RANGE
(KM/TANKFUL - 60 LITRES - TOWING)

937 km 612 km

SUSPENSION
FRONT REAR Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs and stabiliser bars Torsion beam withprogrammed deflection, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar.

09/2006 Press information
for immediate publication

New Scnic:

intelligent use of space
New Scnic: updated looks.
New Scnic is geared to enabling Renault to maintain its edge in the compact MPV segment. To ensure that the needs of each individual customer are met, New Scnic introduces the concept of made-to-measure interior space in the form of an exclusive triple offering comprising five-seat Scnic, plus five-seat and seven-seat Grand Scnic. New Scnics updated lines include a new front bumper, re-designed headlamps, LED rear lights and new wheels and wheel trims. Five new body colours have also been introduced. All four equipment levels have been revised and new materials have been selected for their durability, while the fit and finish quality of the interior has been further enhanced.

NEW SCNIC

With its generous carrying capacity and modular seat layout, New Scnic continues to place the emphasis on its forebears acclaimed practicality. Meanwhile, in response to demand from family buyers looking for additional boot volume and extra stowage space, Renault has built on the different features that helped forge the success of Scnic and seven-seat Grand Scnic to produce five-seat Grand Scnic. Thanks to the availability of technological features such as range-topping navigation systems, the Renault Hands-Free Card and front and rear parking assist, all three versions of New Scnic deliver unrivalled comfort and ease-of-use. New Scnic and five- and seven-seat Grand Scnic come with a comprehensive choice of powerplants, including four common rail technology diesel engines and four 16-valve petrol engines. The capacity of the diesel engines extends from 1.5 to 2 litres, with power ranging from 85 to 150hp (63 to 110kW), while the 1.9- and 2.0-litre versions are equipped with a periodic regeneration particulate filter. The four petrol engines, the capacity of which ranges from 1.4 litres to the 2.0 litre turbo, deliver from 100 to 165hp (72 to 120kW). The list of available transmissions is equally extensive, with a choice of five- and six-speed manual gearboxes and two proactive four- and six-speed automatic transmissions. The latter (Type AJ0) is a new gearbox developed within the framework of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. All these powertrains have been engineered to combine driving pleasure and environmental friendliness thanks to CO2 emissions amongst the lowest in their class. In terms of roadholding and travelling comfort, New Scnic and five- and seven-seat Grand Scnic benefit from the same steering and suspension features that helped define the reputation of their predecessors. Indeed, driving an MPV has never been so much like being behind the wheel of a touring car, and the electric power steering has evolved to offer even greater precision. New Scnic also provides an outstanding range of active and passive safety equipment, with systems conceived not only to prevent risk situations but also to help the cars handling in emergency situations and to protect occupants in case of impact. The passive safety equipment that forms Renaults thirdgeneration System for Restraint and Protection enabled Scnic II to obtain a five-star EuroNCAP crash test rating.
Less than three years after the models launch in 2003, more than one million Scnic IIs have rolled out of Renault's Douai factory (up to the end of May 2006). Production of the millionth Scnic II coincided with the tenth anniversary of the first generation Scnic (introduced in 1996), the car that created the compact MPV segment. With an average market share of 19 per cent, the model has effectively topped the compact MPV segment in Western Europe ever since its inception. The launch of Scnic II in 2003 represented a major part of Renaults profitable growth strategy. Today, Scnic accounts for more than 50 per cent of Mgane range sales in Western Europe. New Scnic has been conceived to meet two objectives: to maintain Renaults lead in the compact MPV segment in Western Europe and to contribute to the brands deployment across the rest of the world. Renault invested 66 million euros in the development of New Scnic, which is built on the Alliances C-platform and produced in Douai, northern France.

Privilge : elegance and refinement The interior of the Privilge equipment level now features leather and velour upholstery, satin-finish chrome painted steering wheel trimming plus new candy gold soft-touch paint for the dashboard central facia and door grab handles. The refinement extends to the beige carpet mats.
Intelligent, tailor-made use of cabin space thanks to New Scnics exclusive triple offer
Launched in June 2003 and April 2004, respectively, Scnic and seven-seat Grand Scnic gave Renault an unmatched edge in the compact MPV market. Today sees Renault reassert its determination to meet the needs of individual customers with the introduction of five-seat Grand Scnic alongside New Scnic and seven-seat Grand Scnic.

A bigger boot.

A welcoming and confortable cabin.
Designed for families looking for an even bigger boot and extra stowage space, Grand Scnic boasts a boot volume that ranges from 533 to 1,960 litres (according to seat layout), marking an appreciable increase compared with the seven-seat version. The latest addition to the Grand Scnic stable also boasts unrivalled stowage for a compact MPV. On top of the existing 104 litres of stowage available in the cabin of seven-seat Grand Scnic, an extra 32 litres have been released underneath the boot carpet in place of the third row seats. As is the case with Scnic, rear five-seat Grand Scnic passengers benefit from the presence of under-seat drawers (3 litres each). Meanwhile, all New Scnics equipped with parking brake assist and not fitted with the sliding central storage unit come with new, fixed stowage space incorporating cup holders between the two front seats. The absence of third row seats has also made it possible to lower the rear floor height of five-seat Grand Scnic to free up extra boot space, as well as to provide additional rear passenger headroom. At the same time, the rear seat cushion height has been lowered by 20mm compared with Grand Scnic, while for enhanced ergonomics and comfort rear kneeroom and headroom have been increased by 16 and 15mm, respectively, compared with Scnic. Scnic has always stood out as a benchmark in terms of practicality and seat modularity, and New Scnic has taken the versatility of its predecessor a step further. The second row seats now incorporate a handle or grab zone (according to body type) to facilitate their removal and relocation inside the car. And to facilitate access to the third row seats, the lever permitting the second row seats to be tipped forward is clearly indicated and has changed sides to make it easier to locate. A label sewn onto the rear of the seat back provides instructions on how the seats should be folded, along with safety recommendations relating to use of the third row seats.

The front seat controls have also been repositioned to make their adjustment more intuitive. For extra comfort, the front passenger seat is now height adjustable, either as standard or optional according to equipment level. Access to the front seatbelt buckles has also been simplified by lengthening the pretensioner cable by 15mm. To facilitate hatch access when loading bulky objects, New Scnic features a multi-position hatch that provides an opening of between 1.80m and 1.90m.

An extra stowage space.

Also with a view to assisting loading, the boot mats now come with plastic rubbing strips designed so that luggage can be slid across the floor. New Scnic marks a step forward in terms of wellbeing and travelling comfort, too. For enhanced thermal comfort, numerous improvements have been introduced to improve the efficiency of the regulated climate control, notably the speed at which cabin temperature is cooled. Noise levels have also been significantly dampened. At the same time, in addition to ensuring a brighter cabin, the fixed panoramic sunroof provides reinforced protection against heat thanks to a reduction in the amount of sunlight that reaches the interior (slashed from 22 to 8 per cent). Similarly, the rear screen, as well as the fixed and opening rear windows, can be specified with extra-tinting for additional thermal comfort and privacy. Finally, New seven-seat Grand Scnic comes with exclusive quarterlight and rear screen sunblinds to ensure the comfort of third row passengers.
Carminat Navigation and Communication satellite guidance system.
Driver aids for extra peace of mind
Much of the equipment that comes with New Scnic such as the automatic parking brake, rain and light sensors, speed limiter/cruise control and satellite navigation systems is designed to make day-to-day motoring a genuinely pleasurable experience. To maintain its edge, New Scnic is available with a long list of features aimed at taking the stress out of driving, including the Carminat Navigation and Communication satellite guidance system more readily associated with Renault's upper-range vehicles. This high-tech feature incorporates satellite navigation, an audio system complete with dash-mounted 6CD multi-changer and MP3 playback, plus handsfree Bluetooth telephone controls and a 6.5-inch (16.5mm) 16:9 screen. Located on the sliding centre console, the multimedia control falls easily to hand and enables the driver to use the navigation system and telephone without taking his or her attention off the road. The voice activation function plays an

identical role. The quality and efficiency of any navigation system depends to an extent on its speed of response and Carminat Navigation and Communication stands out as the fastest system currently available with a response time systematically less than 5 seconds following the programming of a journey. The systems DVD includes maps of 22 countries and comes with numerous functions, including an automatic zoom prior to changes of direction, the proposal of three itineraries with real time calculation of distance to destination and arrival time, the coordinates of restaurants and hotels en route, 3D mapping, etc. New Scnic can be equipped with a Bluetooth hands-free telephone kit as well as an Audio Connection Box for i-pod and USB key connections and MP3 playback. Finally, in addition to the rear parking assist previously available with Scnic II, New Scnic can now be ordered with an identical system for the front. The operation of the two systems differs as a function of vehicle use. In drive mode, only the sensors in the front bumper are activated. They are set at a distance equal to or less than 60cm to avoid their activation in traffic jams. In parking mode, both the front and rear sensors become operational when reverse gear is selected. The front system emits a warning signal to indicate obstacles located within 100cm in the case of the central sensors and within 60cm for the outboard sensors. At the rear, the warning signal indicates obstacles within 150cm in the case of the central sensors and within 60cm for the outboard sensors.
Front parking assist system.

Chapter 2

New Scnic and five- and seven-seat Grand Scnic are available with a comprehensive choice of engines in the form of four diesel engines, all with common rail technology, and four 16-valve petrol engines. The cubic capacity of the diesel powerplants ranges from 1.5 to 2.0 litres and their power output extends from 85 to 150hp (63 to 110kW), while the 1.9 and automatic transmission 2.0 engines are equipped with a periodic regeneration particulate filter. The four petrol engines range from the 1.4-litre to the 2.0-litre turbo and deliver between 100 and 165hp (72 to 120kW). The range of transmissions is equally extensive, with a choice of two five- or six-speed manual gearboxes and two proactive four- or six-speed automatic transmissions. The latter, known as AJ0, is a new transmission developed within the framework of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. All these powertrains combine driving pleasure and environmental friendliness and can claim CO2 emissions amongst the lowest of their class.

A comprehensive choice of engines.
An unrivalled engine and transmission line-up
A 2.0 dCi engine with unmatched features
New Scnic is available with the first Renault-Nissan Alliance engine, the particulate filter-equipped 2.0 dCi (M9R). This 1,995cc block is packed with the very lat-
est diesel technologies, including a 1,600-bar injection rail and piezo-electric injectors which combine with advanced piston geometry and the variable geometry turbocharger to make this one of the most efficient 2.0-litre diesel engines available today. With maximum power of 150hp (110kW) at 4,000rpm and torque of 340Nm from 2,000rpm, it offers unrivalled driving pleasure for its size.
The particulate filterequipped 2.0 dCi.
Coupled with the six-speed manual gearbox (PK4), the performance is easily exploitable across a broad rev-band and has all the ingredients to ensure a dynamic ride and a high level of acoustic comfort. In terms of fuel consumption, New Scnic 2.0 dCi is quite simply the most efficient car of its class with combined cycle fuel consumption of just 5.8 litres/100km which, for its power output, is equivalent to the lowest CO2 emissions (154g/km) of its segment. In addition to the fuel savings permitted by the use of multiple injection, the different depolluting systems guarantee outstanding emissions control. New Scnic's 2.0 dCi also sees the introduction of new sparkplugs designed to reduce pre-heat time. In addition to the manual gearbox that has equipped Scnic since its launch, New Scnic 2.0 dCi can be ordered with the latest Renault-Nissan Alliancedeveloped AJ0 proactive automatic six-speed transmission. This is the first use of this new, upper-range transmission in a Renault model and its latest generation technology and six speeds ensure outstanding response and acceleration pick-up. With combined cycle fuel consumption of just 7.0 litres/100km, the combination of the 2.0 dCi engine and the AJ0 gear-
box places New Scnic amongst the very best highpower diesel compact MPVs with automatic transmission when it comes to fuel efficiency. Mated to this transmission, the 2.0 dCi engine also features two balancer shafts that offer vibration and acoustic levels close to those of a petrol engine. It also comes with a periodic regeneration particulate filter that operates without additives; particulates accumulated in the filter are burnt off every 300 to 1,200km according to type of use.

The particulate filterequipped 1.9 dCi.
The 1.9 dCi engine: excellent versatility
New Scnics catalogue of diesel engines also includes the particulate filter-equipped 1.9 dCi 130hp (F9Q), which can be ordered with either a six-speed manual gearbox (ND0) or automatic proactive four-speed flick-shift transmission (DP0). This 1,870cc block delivers 130hp at 4,000rpm and torque of 300Nm at 2,000rpm (automatic transmission: 250Nm at 1,600rpm). The pressure of the variable geometry turbocharger is 2.5 bar,
while the 1,600-bar fuel injection system ensures sprightly performance both in town and on motorways. One of the 1.9 dCis foremost qualities is its low combined cycle fuel consumption of just 6 litres/100km (manual gearbox), the equivalent of 159g/km of CO2 emissions. This engine can be specified with or without a particulate filter.
Automatic proactive fourspeed flick-siht transmission (DP0).
A choice of two power outputs for the 1.5 dCi engine
New Scnic 1.5 dCi is available in a choice of two power outputs in order to meet the demands of its different markets. The most powerful version delivers 105hp (78kW) at 4,000rpm and 240Nm of torque at 2,000rpm. Mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, this engine (K9K) stands out as a benchmark in terms of acoustic performance and also offers one of the best performance/fuel consumption ratios of its class with CO2 emissions of just 138g/km (Scnic and five-seat Grand Scnic). For enhanced environmental friendliness, this 1.5 dCi powerplant will shortly be available with a periodic regeneration particulate filter with a fifth injector located just upstream of the filter, ensuring that regeneration takes place without the driver even being aware of it. In its 85hp trim (63kW) (not available with five- and seven-seat Grand Scnic), this engine is particularly fuel efficient and environmentally friendly with fuel consumption of just 5.1 litres/100km (combined cycle) and CO2 emissions of 137g/km. It is ideal for city motoring, as well as for motorway use for drivers who place the emphasis on low running costs or who dont carry heavy loads.
1.4 16V 100hp, punch and response
The entry level petrol engine for New Scnic is the 1.4 16V (K4J) which puts out 100hp (72kW) at 6,000rpm and offers torque of 127Nm at 3,750rpm (not available with five- or seven-seat Grand Scnic). This 1,390cc block is acclaimed for its low fuel consumption and punch at low revs.
Fuel efficiency and agility for the 1.6 16V engine

The 1.6 16V (K4M), which can be considered as the core engine of the Scnic range, delivers 110hp (82kW) at 6,000rpm and provides maximum torque of 152Nm at 4,250rpm. The availability of the sixspeed manual gearbox has led to a notable improvement in acoustic performance especially booming at high revs and a gain in response and acceleration pick-up of approximately 10 per cent. The 1.6 16V engine can also be ordered with proactive automatic transmission (DP0). Finally, a 105hp LPG version is available for New Scnic in certain markets.
The 2.0 16V engine: torque and dynamism
This 1,998cc block (F4R) provides New Scnic with the level of dynamic performance expected of a twolitre engine. It boasts maximum power of 135hp (98.5kW) at 6,000rpm and 191Nm of torque at 3,750rpm, 90 per cent of which is available from 2,000rpm. Mated to either the six-speed manual gear-
A petrol engine for all types of use
New Scnic comes with a comprehensive selection of petrol engines too, with power outputs ranging from 100 to 165hp.
Six-speed manual gearbox.
box (ND0) or the four-speed automatic transmission (DP0), this engine is at ease across a broad rev-band thanks to its inlet camshaft variator, while the twin mass-damping flywheel ensures that this Renault powerplant maintains its lead in terms of acoustic and vibration control.

The sporty 2.0 16V Turbo

The 2.0 16V Turbo (F4Rt) tops the New Scnic engine range. Its power of 165hp (120kW) at 5,500rpm and generous 270Nm of torque at 3,250rpm guarantees outstanding driving pleasure. Coupled with the six-speed gearbox (ND0), fuel consumption has nonetheless been kept in check with a low 8.1 litres/100km.
anti-roll performance and steering. The front MacPherson-type suspension layout is combined with a rectangular lower arm for first class directional rigidity and a high filtering capacity. Meanwhile, the front and rear damper settings have been modified to optimize the trade-off between comfort and handling. At the rear, the programmed deflection flexible beam incorporates a bigger diameter antiroll bar in the case of versions powered by the 2.0 dCi engine, a package that ensures exceptional handling and control of body roll. The generously dimensioned 15-, 16- and 17-inch wheels (according to engine type and equipment level) contribute to the car's top class roadholding, while the efficient brakes ensure a sensation of bite and stopping power. New Scnics electric power steering has evolved significantly and now features a new, broader bandwidth control unit, which has led to extra precision around the centre-point as well as more linear
Suspension acclaimed for its comfort in all situations
New Scnic has naturally kept the same chassis as its predecessor to which a number of fine-tuning evolutions have been introduced in terms of damping,

New Scnic is geared to enabling Renault to maintain its edge in the compact MPV segment.
response. Turning in also feels more assertive following the switch in the middle of 2005 to a tube-in-tube steering column. The system of a sliding joint between the two parts of the column permits excellent filtering out of vibrations and an
entirely rotational, play-free link for even greater steering precision. These evolutions combine to provide enhanced feedback of information from the road.
An exceptional handling and control of body roll.

Chapter 3

New Scnic: the accent on safety
Safety is at the heart of the decision to purchase when it comes to any car and Renaults response to this is a range of no fewer than eight vehicles that have been awarded a five-star rating by the independent body EuroNCAP for their advanced passive safety performance. New Scnic and Grand Scnic boast all the passive and active safety features that enabled Scnic II to become one of these eight vehicles as long ago as 2003.
New Scnics catalogue of active safety equipment is conceived to assist drivers when their vehicle finds itself in difficulty. All versions of the car come with Bosch 8.0 ABS, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Emergency Brake Assist with automatic activation of hazard warning lights. The ESP and CSV understeer control act on the braking system and engine torque management to bring the car back in line if necessary, while the ASR traction control and MSR engine torque overrun
regulator guarantee easy pulling away when grip is at a premium and also prevent the wheels from locking should the driver suddenly lift his or her foot from the right-hand pedal or decelerate on slippery surfaces. New Scnic is also available with a tyre pressure monitoring system that detects unsuitable tyre pressures, air loss and punctures. New Scnics passive safety equipment is of the highest standard, beginning with its very construction, which has been engineered to absorb energy generated
in an impact and turn the cabin into a survival cell that protects occupants against the intrusion of mechanical parts. Based on years of research into road accidents, Renault's third-generation System for Restraint and Protection (SRPIII) has been applied to New Scnic to ensure optimal protection of occupants. The system includes two adaptive front airbags, two lateral thorax airbags built into the front seats and two curtain airbags. The front seatbelts are equipped with double pretensioners and double load limiters set at 400daN. Front passenger safety systems also include a magnesium steeringwheel frame combined with a passive retracting steering column and padding located inside the doors.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS NEW SCENIC VOLUME (VDA) (dm3) Of boot under baggage cover, seats adjusted fully back Of boot under baggage cover, seats fully forward Of boot without baggage cover, normal seat position, loaded to roof Of boot, rear seats folded forward, loaded to roof Of boot, rear seats removed, loaded to roof DIMENSIONS (mm) A Overall length B Wheelbase C Front overhang D Rear overhang E Front track (15-inch tyres / 16-inch tyres) F Rear track (15-inch tyres / 16-inch tyres) G Overall width (to panels and mouldings) G1 Overall width (to exterior mirrors) H Height (unladen) H1 Height (hatch open, unladen) J Luggage compartment sill height, unladen K Ground clearance M Front elbow room M1 Rear elbow room N Front shoulder room N1 Rear shoulder room P Front headroom, seat angle 14 Q Rear headroom, seat angle 14 Y Maximum rear opening width Y1 Rear opening width at floor level Y2 Internal width between wheel arches Z Rear opening height Z1 Load platform length (rear seat position nominal / fully forward) Z2 Load platform length (rear seats removed) Z3 Load platform length (front and rear passenger seats folded flat)

550 1,510 1,840

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS NEW SCENIC
Version Transmission 1.4 16V 5-speed manual 1.6 16V 6-speed 4-speed manual automatic JM1RJM1R0A
PETROL Petrol / LPG 6-speed manual

JM4Y0H 6

DIESEL
2.0 16V 6-speed manual JM0U4-speed automatic JM0U0A 9 2.0 16V Turbo 6-speed manual JM0W5 1.5 dCi 5-speed manual JMSF6-speed manual JMSEJMS6-speed manual 1.9 dCi 4-speed automatic 2.0 dCi 6-speed 6-speed manual automatic JMSKJMSK0B 9
TYPE APPROVAL Type approval N French fiscal rating Number of seats ENGINE Engine type Cubic capacity (cc) Bore x stroke (mm) Number of cylinders / valves Compression ratio
Maximum power kW EEC (hp) at (rpm) Maximum torque Nm EEC (mkg) at (rpm) Injection type

JM1S0H 6

JM1SCH

JMS706 7

JMSD06 7

JMSD0A 8

JMS40A 8
K4J D 740 1,390 79,5 x / : (100) 6,3,750

K4M 9 766

K4M C 813 1,598 79,5 x 80,/ : 1

K4M 8 788

F4R Z 770
F4R 1,998 82,7 x / 16 9.8 : 1

F4R 3 776

9.5 : (165) 5,3,250
K9K G 724 K9K P 732 1,x 80.5 4/ 8 18.8 : (85) 4,240 1,900 2,000 Direct with spherical common rail + turbo (105) 96 (130)

F9Q E 804 1,x 93 4/ : (110) 4,2,(115) 300

F9Q J 803

M9R A 700 M9R B 721 1,x / 16 15.7 : (150) 4,2,000

82 (110) 6,4,250

77 (105) / 75 (100) 5,/ 145 4,250 / 3,750 Multipoint

98,5 (135) 5,3,750

85(115) 4,1,600

96 (130)

Direct common rail + turbo Diesel Yes / Yes Manual ND6 9.05 16.79 24.58 32.64 42.17 51.7.3 5.2 6.7.3 5.2 6.7.3 5.2 6.0 Yes / Yes Automatic DP12.09 21.97 32.94 46.9.5 5.8 7.1 Yes / No Manual PK6 8.88 16.49 25.03 33.93 42.65 51.7.3 5.0 5.8 Yes / Yes Automatic AJ8.99 15.69 23.84 32.51 44.10 55.9.2 5.8 7.0
Fuel type Petrol Petrol + LPG Petrol Catalytic converter / Particulate filter Yes / No Yes / No TRANSMISSION Manual or Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Manual Type JHTLDPJRNDDPNDJRTL4 Number of forward speeds 6 st 6.92 7.28 9.05 7.66 7.81 9.32 8.39 7.56 7.92 Speed (kph) at 1,000 rpm in 1 gear nd in 2 gear 12.59 13.84 16.45 13.94 14.06 16.95 15.10 13.75 15.15 18.51 20.38 24.67 20.49 19.62 25.43 21.09 21.31 22.31 in 3rd gear in 4th gear 25.05 27.64 34.73 26.02 25.89 35.79 27.82 28.99 30.26 th 31.43 35.31 31.99 31.58 36.28 37.25 38.66 in 5 gear th in 6 gear 42.22 37.33 43.61 46.22 PERFORMANCE Maximum speed (kph) to 100kph (s) 143 NA 124 400m standing start (s) 198 NA 185 1,000m standing start (s) 357 NA 339 FUEL CONSUMPTION - EEC 93/116 (litres/100km) CO2 emissions (g/km) 175 / Urban cycle 9.7 9.9 10.3 10.9 9.9 / 13.0 10.9 11.9 11.2 6.2 6.2 Extra-urban cycle 5.9 6.0 6.3 6.3 6.0 / 8.0 6.4 6.7 6.3 4.7 4.7 Combined cycle 7.2 7.4 7.6 8.0 7.4 / 9.7 8.0 8.6 8.1 5.1 5.2 STEERING Power assistance Electric variable power steering Turning circle between kerbs (m) 10.70 Number of turns lock to lock 3.2 SUSPENSION Front Pseudo-McPherson type with rectangular lower arm and antiroll bar Rear Programmed deffection flexible with outboard mounting points - spiral springs Antiroll bar diameter, front / rear (mm) 22 / incorporated WHEELS AND TYRES Standard rims (inches) 6.5 J 15 6.5 J 16 6.5 J 15 Standard tyres, front / rear 195/65 R 15 (91) T 205/60 R 16 (92) H 195/65 R 15 (91) T Options, front / rear 205/55 R 16 (91) H 205/55 R 17 (91) V 205/55 R 16 (91) H BRAKES Circuit type X X Bosch 8.0 ABS S S Electronic Brakeforce S S Distribution ESP with CSV understeer control O O Servo: simple (S), double (D) S - 11 S - 11 (inches) Front discs Ventilated ( 280mm) Ventilated ( 280mm) Ventilated ( 300mm) Rear discs Plain ( 270mm) AERODYNAMICS AND VOLUMES A and Cd 0.820 Fuel tank (litres) 60 WEIGHTS (kg) Unladen kerb weight 1,315 1,320 1,320 1,370 1,375 1,400 1,410 1,425 1,340 1,365 Front unladen kerb weight Rear unladen kerb weight 540 Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight (MGVW) 1,880 1,895 1,925 1,950 1,935 1,955 1,985 1,980 1,920 1,945 Maximum available front weight 1,130 (within GVW) Maximum available rear weight 1,025 (within GVW) Gross Train Weight 2,900 2,950 2,900 2,950 3,000 2,950 Payload Braked trailer 1,300 1,250 1,300 Unbraked trailer 650

20 / incorporated 6.5 J 16 205/60 R 16 (92) H 205/55 R 17 (91) V X S S O S - 11 Ventilated ( 280mm) S: standard ; O: optional ; NA: non available 205/60 R 16 (96) V 205/55 R 17 (95) V

1,540 2,010

1,540 2,025

1,540 2,065

3,1,300

3,000 415

3,050 405

3,100 405

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS NEW GRAND SCENIC Five-seats Seven-seats VOLUME (VDA) (dm3) Of boot under luggage cover, 5-seat layout, seats in rearmost position Of boot up to seat backs, 5-seat layout, seats fully forward Of boot, 7-seat layout / 200 Of boot without luggage cover, 5-seat layout , loaded to the roof Of boot, second row seats removed and third row seats folded into the floor, 1,960 1,920 loaded to the roof Five-seats Seven-seats DIMENSIONS (mm) A Overall length 4,498 B Wheelbase 2,736 C Front overhang 856 D Rear overhang 906 E Front track (16-inch tyres) 1,510 F Rear track (16-inch tyres) 1,506 G Overall width (to panels and mouldings) 1,810 G1 Overall width (to exterior mirrors) 2,068 H Height (unladen) 1,427 H1 Height (unladen, hatch open) 2,058 J Boot sill height (unladen) 614 K Ground clearance 130 M Front elbow room 1,470 M1 Rear elbow room 1,502 M2 Third row elbow room 1,285 N Front shoulder room 1,442 N1 Rear shoulder room 1,458 N2 Third row shoulder room 1,302 P Front headroom, seat angle Q Rear headroom, seat angle 882 R Third row headroom, seat angle 14 / 788 Y Maximum rear opening width 1,180 Y1 Rear opening width at floor level 1,000 Y2 Internal width between wheel arches 1,110 Z Rear opening height 1,043 Z1 Load platform length, 5-seat layout, rear seats in nominal position / fully forward 1,075 / 1,195 Z2 Load platform length, 5-seat layout, rear seats removed 2,015 Z3 Load platform length, 5-seat layout, front passenger seat and rear seats folded flat 2,750 Z4 Load platform length, 7-seat layout 513

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS NEW GRAND SCENIC
Version Transmission TYPE APPROVAL Type approval N French fiscal rating Number of seats ENGINE Engine type Cubic capacity (cc) Bore x stroke (mm) Number of cylinders / valves Compression ratio Maximum power kW EEC (hp) at (rpm) Maximum torque Nm EEC (mkg) at (rpm) Injection type 1.6 16V 6-speed manual JM1RD7 JMJRN6

Yes / No Manual PK6 8.88 16.49 25.03 33.93 42.65 51.7.3 5.0 5.172 312
Yes / Yes Automatic AJO 001 8.98 15.69 23.84 32.50 44.12 55.9.4 6.0 7.172 314
6.5 J 16 205/60 R V X S S O S - 11 Ventilated ( 300mm) Plain ( 274mm) 0.1,635 2,165 1,130 1,230 3,1,3,1,300 3,3,1,605 2,135 1,630 2,2,2,195 1,500 1,530 1,600 2,165
6.5 J 16 205/60 R 16 (92) V 205/55 R W X S S O S - 11" Ventilated ( 300mm) Plain ( 274mm) 0.1,630 2,2,2,210 1,500 1,540 1,600 2,180 1,630 2,2,2,215 1,510 1,560 930
6.5 J 16 205/60 R V 205/55 R 17 (95) V X S S O S - 11" Ventilated ( 300mm) Plain ( 274mm) 0.1,2,200 1,630 1,570 1,600 2,275 2,235
1,330 1,230 3,1,555 3,3,3,3,3,100 555

1,230 3,1,3,555

S: standard ; O: optional
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