The Renault car company has always been distinguished by explosive designs. Unlike German manufacturers, who are adding a little technical innovations to their designs, metered once a year, French car manufacturers are operating on a grand scale. So it was when creating the Renault Scenic - an extremely interesting, multifaceted model, which today is rightfully considered one of the best in the world classification. The Renault Scenic family has four models in three generations.
The usual modifications with the transition from a sedan to a wagon, and from a wagon to a hatchback, were not. The
Renault Scenic project was a self-sufficient development of a minivan-type car, and Renault engineers coped with the task brilliantly. Renault Scenic was created on the basis of Renault Megane - a compact family-type car classified as a golf class. Renault Megane is the successor to the iconic
Renault 19 car and, of course, the continuation of its traditions. Good inheritance in the automotive world is not uncommon, and the Renault Megane has become a valuable source of many high-tech options for the new Renault Scenic.
The project to create the Renault Scenic started in 1995. After adapting the Renault Megan platform for a new car, the main work began on the design and layout of components. Renault Scenic was ready in 1996, and a year later the model received the title of "Best European Car 1997". It was the expected honorary recognition of the new European car, technically impeccable, featuring a stylish exterior and extraordinary ease of operation. The Renault Scenic power plant was equipped alternately with several engines of various characteristics, the first engine was quite modest in terms of traction advantages, with a capacity of 75 hp. and a volume of 1.4 liters. The next engine also did not give any advantages, but the third developed a power of 115 hp, which ensured good throttle response.
In 1999, as a result of deep restyling, Renault Scenic received an improved front end and new headlights. Significant changes affected the dashboard, door trim and front seat adjustment mechanisms. By that time, three new engines were ready - one gasoline, two-liter, 140 hp, as well as two diesel engines with 82 and 103 hp. respectively. But these advanced engines began to be installed on the car only in 2000.
Reliability Renault Scenic, reviews of which have always been positive, its design advantages did not cause any complaints during the entire release period. Nevertheless, one technical defect caused the need to suspend production. The reason for this was the parking brake of the car, or rather, the electronic support of this mechanism. On the go, the parking brake periodically involuntarily braked the rear wheels, which was unacceptable.
The next car from the Scenic family was shown at the Geneva Motor Show in 2003.
Renault Grand Scenic - an extended version, a seven-seater, with an extended body. The new model was intended for trips out of town, travel, transportation of bulky goods. The second and rear row of seats were laid on the floor, and this resulted in a perfectly flat platform.
Renault Grand Scenic has long taken its place in the lineup of the Scenic family. All-wheel drive Renault Scenic was soon released
Conquest. Finally, in 2009 Renault Scenic appeared
New - the car is significant, with obvious signs of sportiness.