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been slow to recog­ nise this fact, and the latest Scenic model has replicat­ ed the five-star. Euro NCP test result of its sibling, the Megane. To equal the result of the Megane hatch while taking account of differ­ ences in its weight and layout, the structure of the Scenic was strength­ ened in a number of strategic areas. I t’s this depth of


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■ recently, this sort of development was too costly for manu­ facturers to per­ form. Renault has invested more than 100 million Euros into improving safe­ ty and yet the Scenic 1.6 that sits pristinely uncrum­ pled before us starts at just £15,515. This includes front, side and curtain airbags and all seats fitted with five-


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tique and progress­ ing through Dynamique and Expression up to the range-topping £17,765 Privilege: hardly big money for such a multital­ ented performer. A further option for more adventurous buyers is the Con­ quest model which offers chunkier mock-4x4 styling. Even if you never


but it’s a significant degree longer and wider and the cabin is massively more ■ space efficient. The interior feels


’ Scenic 1.6 hammers home the advan­ tage. The Scenic rides


have cause to utilise the airbags, the Scenic 1.6 is a car that instils a feelgo­ od aura of money well spent. With a three-year warranty and 18,000-mile service intervals, it’s off to a good start. Factor in 37mpg average fuel econo­ my and a modest Group 6 insurance rating and the


litre engine is proba­ bly the smoothest in the petrol line-up, slotting between the 98bhp 1.4-litre unit and the 136bhp 2.0- litre power plant. Four mainstream trim levels are offered, starting- with the Authen-


•- does a usefully larg- • er cabin than its predecessor. The wheelbase is up 105mm and the overall length stretches 125mm.


on Megane running gear, offering five seats. A long wheel­ base seven-seat Grand Scenic is available for a £1,000 premium but most will settle for the regular model, offering as it


T It’s a hefty 127mm ^ wider and even ■


■ stands a good deal . taller. Height-wise, it’s within a cen­ timetre of the first fffineration Esnace.


roomy enough, the clean lines and low • dashboard adding to the airy feel. Legroom is especial­ ly generous in the back, especially when the rear seats have slid into their rearmost position. The central seating position in the back can be removed and the remaining two seats repositioned to allow more elbow-. room but it’s not quite as slick as Ford’s diagonally sliding system. Ride quality is possibly the.best in class, . with the Scenic . making short work of rutted A-roads and poorly surfaced motorways. • The Scenic has been revised in recent times, the biggest alteration being to the styling, Renault giving the car a nip and tuck in order to keep it looking fresh. •. Xenon-look head­ lamps, LED rear lights and revised front and rear bumper assemblies give this mini-MPV a sharper, more con­ temporary look a million miles away from the Teletubby- soft original that took Europe by storm. Theinterior . has been revised too, with better quality trims, and there’s also a differ­


ent palette of exteri­ or colours and alloy wheel designs. The options list has also swelled to include items such as MP3 stereo compatibili­ ty, a panoramic sun­ roof, front passenger seat height adjust­ ment and front and rear parking sen­ sors. Ride quality is


. Even on the option­ al 17in. wheels, bump and thump through the suspen­ sion remains


possibly the best in class with the Scenic making short work of rutted A-roads.


muted. There is a trade-off when it comes to handling, but Renault has probably judged the ride/handling bal­ ance wisely. Those few drivers who need a vaguely sporting mini-MPV will find the Focus C-MAX more to their liking. That said, the driving position is now much more car-like. Renault has


proved with the Scenic 1.6 that it is possible to make a safe, economical, stylish and afford­ able mini-MPV.


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