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The original and best just got better
2003-09-17 - By Philip Byrne
Renault, the inventors of the MPV have have just announced prices and specification details for the New Renault Scénic II, available to order in Ireland from September 12th.
 Renault is categorically the leading manufacturer for compact-MPVs with over 2 million Scenic cars sold since 1996,with the Scénic II it intends to repeat this success with the unique offer of two sizes of Scénic – a longer seven seater Grand Scénic joins the range next year.
Bringing stand-out style to the class, technology never before seen in the sector, and high levels of driving pleasure, New Scenic’s class-leading equipment levels raises the bar. Prices for the New Scénic start at €22,200.
The most advanced technology in the compact-MPV class
A totally new innovation for the compact-MPV sector is the introduction of the automatic parking brake freeing up space between the front seats usually taken up by a traditional handbrake. All New Scénics – except the entry-level Authentique - benefit from the electronic parking brake, which disengages automatically once the system senses the car developing enough torque to pull away. The brake also automatically engages when the engine is switched off. However the brake can be engaged manually by pulling a lever set into the dash for when the car is stopped a traffic lights or is making a hill start, for example. Bringing new thinking and new technology to the sector other features include sliding centre console unit, automatic headlamps, automatic windscreen wipers, integrated F1-style fuel filler cap and ESP with ASR traction control and CSV understeer control
The new shape of compact-MPVs
New Scénic is the latest interpretation of Renault’s stunning new design philosophy, most recently seen on the New Mégane Hatch and Sport Coupe and Espace.The New Scénic’s dynamic, stylish silhouette, with its powerful, expressive design makes this car one that its owner will be proud to buy, own and drive.
New Renault Scénic trim levels
When it appears in showrooms from September 12th, the New Scénic will be available in three trim levels – Authentique, Sport and Dynamique.
Core features available on every New Scénic
Every New Scénic comes with a substantial level of core features ensuring the comfort, safety and security of its drivers and passengers.
Driver comfort is enhanced by:
Double optic headlamps with ‘See me home’ function – allowing headlamps to remain on after the car is locked to light the way to the owner’s front door at night – visual warning system which shows messages on a screen in the instrument display, Renault Card for remote central locking and ignition, F1-style integrated fuel filler cap – meaning that the cap is attached to the flap, variable power-assisted steering, height adjustable driver’s seat, five height-adjustable headrests, reach and rake adjustable steering wheel and trip computer.
Intending to match its stalemates with a top 5-star EuroNCAP crash test rating, New Scénic offers the largest standard safety equipment range in the sector including:
Driver and front passenger adaptive airbags including front passenger airbag deactivation, front lateral airbags, side curtain airbags, three point seatbelts on all five seats, seatbelt pretensioners on front and outer rear seats, three-point ISOFIX child seat anchorages on front passenger seat and outer rear seats, and ABS Anti-lock braking system with EBD electronic brake distribution and emergency brake assist.
Security is also prioritised across the range with engine immobiliser and RAID Renault Anti-Intruder Device as standard.
In addition Scénic’s renowned versatility remains a benchmark thanks to the following standard features: reclining and removable rear seats, centring of outer two rear seats when middle seat is extracted, front and rear underfloor storage plus storage trays under front seats, rear airplane-style flip-up tables, removable and adjustable rear parcel shelf.
 New Scénic is available in three trim levels– Authentique, Sport and Dynamique – offering a wide choice of standard equipment, engines, trims and colours to suit every pocket, Authentique is the entry-level model in the New Scénic range and is available with one petrol engine – 98bhp 1.4 16V – and one diesel unit – 80bhp 1.5dCi common rail diesel. All these models are fitted with a five-speed manual transmission. In addition to the core features as mentioned above, Authentique offers the following standard equipment on New Scénic: Electric front windows with driver’s side one-touch operation, electric heated door mirrors, time delay courtesy lights, 60 Watt Radio/CD with six speakers and fingertip remote control, ‘Slate’ grey cloth upholstery, body coloured bumpers, smart rear wiper, and outside temperature gauge (dCi only).
Sport is the next model in the New Scénic range and will add a four-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift manual override to the 1.6 16V VVT. It also adds the following standard equipment:
Electronic parking brake, alloy wheels, sliding outer rear seats. Storage trays under rear seats, automatic headlamps, front foglamps, rain sensitive automatic wipers, electrochrome rear view mirror, one-touch front and rear electric windows, air conditioning with pollen filter including cooled glovebox, front door storage with lid, front and rear reading lights, body-coloured door handles and door mirrors, lumbar adjustment for driver’s seat and adjustable front headrests.
The Dynamique model – which Renault expects to be the most popular variant – with four versions. The following standard equipment is added to the Dynamique:
16-inch ‘Nervastella’ alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof, climate control air conditioning with heat reflecting windscreen, ESP traction control and CSV understeer control(1.9 dCi only) satin chrome door handles, leather steering wheel and gear knob, and ‘Laser’ charcoal grey cloth upholstery with grey piping.
Scenic II Range
Petrol 1.4 16V Authentique
1.4 16V Sport
1.4 16V Dynamique
1.6 16V Sport
1.6 16V Dynamique
1.6 16V Auto Sport
1.6 16V Auto Dynamique
Diesel 1.5 dCi 80 Authentique
1.5 dCi 80 Sport
1.9 dCi 120 Dynamique
Theft protection and immobilisation
New Scénic also benefits from the latest developments in the area of anti-intrusion and anti-theft protection. The driver’s door lock incorporates a freely rotating barrel protected by a shield. Casings protect all the mechanisms and operation takes place by cables, which make all attempts at "hooking" more difficult. The engine management unit beneath the bonnet is also protected. Unlike conventional immobilise systems, the Renault Card and its sensors use a procedure of mutual interrogation. The identification code contained in the card transponder uses a rolling code and the electrical control of the latch is coded. The steering column is fitted with an anti-theft unit strengthened against the use of force.
Conclusion
According to Mr Bill Cullen Chairman Renault Ireland “The new Renault Scénic continues on from where the first generation Mégane Scénic left off in addressing the needs of its buyers, yet raising the bar in terms of desirability, technology, driveability and passenger comfort, flexibility, and running costs”.
Launched on 12th September 2003 and available to order, the New Scénic will once again be the reference point for all other competitors and the choice of compact-MPV buyers who realise that the company who made the original and the best have made the New Scénic even better.
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