Renault Scenic

AMKC

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2024-renault-scenic-goes-electric-385-mile-range#comment-380715

Not horrible but not exactly as nice as the last one either which was one of the best looking cars in its class as well as one of the best looking mass produced cars ever built and still looks great today.

Still this new Scenic dies seem to have some great design elements and nice touches to it so it deserves to be a succes.

Personally do I wish Renault had just retired the Scenic name and maybe called this a Laguna instead or some other name.

the_amazing_raisin

Oh good, another crossover 🙄

AMKC

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121067256#Comment_121067256

Actually it says in the article that this is not a crossover but also not an MPV anymore either. Its kind of in between. So make of that what you will.

the_amazing_raisin

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121067827#Comment_121067827

Surely a crossover is an SUV type vehicle which doesn't fit into any category 🤔

It isn't a bad looking car to be fair, it's just a bit generic. I feel like you could put any other badge on it and it would fit in with that brands styling

Which probably says more about car brands ripping each other off than about Renault specifically

liamog

A crossover started off as an SUV style vehicle that was built on a unibody car platform instead of a body on frame style used by SUVs.

Nowadays it's just a car that's a bit taller, most EVs are going the crossover route because the easiest way to do so is to raise the body by a few cm's and stick the battery at the bottom.

the_amazing_raisin

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121068638#Comment_121068638

It's also a neat trick to aim at a class of car that is usually higher spec, more expensive and more profitable as a result 😕

Jazz Hands

Just looks like a Peugeot

silver_sky

Definitely looks like it could be Peugeot e3008 or something like that.

vicM

Really disappointing, was hoping they will keep the current format with 3 seats at the back, ideal for 3 kids. The current car seems more streamlined as well to offer better efficiency. As other have said this is just the generic design all cars seem to follow nowadays.

daarmcd

I tested the new Megane 60kw 2 weeks ago and found it excellent.

just now found the scenic

We have a Zoe GT line 135 the last 2 years that has been fantastic.

https://www.renault.ie/cars/scenic-etech-electric/home.html

220 hp

E-Tech 100% electric powertrain*

620 km

of driving range**

545 L

of boot space

AMKC

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121373036#Comment_121373036

So will you change to a Megane E-Tech or a Scenic?

daarmcd

If the prices are close maybe the scenic, but next year there will be too much choice around the 40 mark

AMKC

Well it's getting lots of great reviews anyway which is good but will probably be over €50,000 here. Starting at 40k in the UK.

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/renault/scenic/361610/new-renault-scenic-2023-review-famous-nameplate-returns-style

Getting much better reviews 🙂 than the new Peugeot e-3008 which to be honest is horrible looking inside and frumpy at the front.

Still does not mean it's not a bad car it has a good range just could look better but looks are subjective anyway although I have heard it does not handle great either which is not like Peugeot.

TitianGerm

https://youtu.be/Oh1JaxenQM4?si=zGlWhhNfI1EnPme2

Few videos appearing in the last day or two. Looks great in fairness and something I'm going to test drive once available.

derekreilly

Here's my review for those interested. Confirmed AC will be 22kW as standard here in Ireland

https://youtu.be/-C2vZwNBLDw?si=1qnpt1A8qFhupx0B

joe1303l

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121900043#Comment_121900043

Any word on a 7 seat version like the grand scenic variant ?

Some detailed info on UK pricing here; https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/renault/scenic/357432/new-renault-scenic-e-tech-embarrasses-tesla-model-y-price-and-range

vicM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121900055#Comment_121900055

think the proper 7 seater is dead in the water, which is a shame. 3 individual, independent seats in the middle row is great for 3 kid families. I see even the new e5008 have done away with the 3 individual seat middle row. Its now just pandering to the SUV market. look at the old (previous) Grand scenic, looks better streamlined and better suited shape for EV.

eagerv

Personally I think they have made a mess of it, looks like any other blunt fronted monstrosity.

derekreilly

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121900055#Comment_121900055

No word on a 7 seater option unfortunately

ffocused

Trim levels now showing on Renault.ie so prices should not be too far away now.

I think it will start at about €40k for the 60kWh model and €45k for 87kWh after comparing price difference between Scenic and Megane on Renault France and UK.

https://www.renault.ie/cars/Scenic/versions.html

fafy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121912091#Comment_121912091

On the UK website, the Scenic EV configuration is up, base 60kWh starts at £37.5k and 87kWh starts at £41k, ex delivery & metallic.

https://www.renault.co.uk/electric-vehicles/scenic/configurator.html?modelAdminId=scenic-hcb-ph1

ffocused

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121912091#Comment_121912091

I wasn’t far off with my prediction, prices up now on Renault.ie

60kw starting at €40k and 87kw starting at €49k

AMKC

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122054052#Comment_122054052

Not too bad.

fafy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122054052#Comment_122054052

where was this confirmed ?

fafy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122054577#Comment_122054577

i see it now, not that obvious:

https://www.renault.ie/CountriesData/Ireland/images/PDF/pricelists/pricelist_May.pdf

ffocused

https://www.renault.ie/cars/Scenic/specification.html

Full spec details now live too.

Techno looks like the sweet spot IMO.
All trim levels have heat pump as standard, but granny charging cable is an optional extra like the Megane which is a bit stingy.

AMKC

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122061472#Comment_122061472

I would say the Espirit Alpine is the sweet spot myself.