Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Renault Scenic-a true family vehicle
The thought of being able to transport up to six children in a car may or may not be appealing, depending primarily on your attitude towards children. However, transporting them safely is another matter and while motor manufacturers cannot remove every risk from driving, they can do a great deal to protect the occupants of their cars in the event of a crash.Renault, more than any other, has taken this theme to extremes and achieved the much sought after five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating for its Grand Scenic, alongside six other cars in their range. Car rental uk.
Impressive stuff indeed and most reassuring if you are taking the whole family on a long trip.Our new long-termer is a Grand Scenic in Dynamique trim, powered by Renault's 1.9-litre common rail diesel engine. Styling is in the new Renault mould which dispels the myth that MPVs have to be a box on wheels. At 4.49 metres it is just 23cm longer than the five-seater Scenic, but this extra length adds considerably to the flexibility within the passenger compartment. Car rental uk.
Seats six and seven fold flat into the floor of the boot and can be raised or lowered via a mechanism so simple that even a seven-year-old child could operate it. The centre seats slide individually and offer plenty of room for three children, though three adults may find it a little snug. Naturally the designers have incorporated plenty of stowage space around the cabin, which is light and airy with a good view of the road for driver and passengers alike. Car rental uk.
Dynamique trim includes cruise control which was a welcome addition on a recent 700-mile round trip to Scotland. All Scenics come with keyless entry which proves convenient and simple. If the fat credit card style key is in your pocket, the car will open and start - easy. So far, ordinary driving has produced a return around the 40mpg mark, but handled carefully this could easily be improved upon... and we intend to.
Impressive stuff indeed and most reassuring if you are taking the whole family on a long trip.Our new long-termer is a Grand Scenic in Dynamique trim, powered by Renault's 1.9-litre common rail diesel engine. Styling is in the new Renault mould which dispels the myth that MPVs have to be a box on wheels. At 4.49 metres it is just 23cm longer than the five-seater Scenic, but this extra length adds considerably to the flexibility within the passenger compartment. Car rental uk.
Seats six and seven fold flat into the floor of the boot and can be raised or lowered via a mechanism so simple that even a seven-year-old child could operate it. The centre seats slide individually and offer plenty of room for three children, though three adults may find it a little snug. Naturally the designers have incorporated plenty of stowage space around the cabin, which is light and airy with a good view of the road for driver and passengers alike. Car rental uk.
Dynamique trim includes cruise control which was a welcome addition on a recent 700-mile round trip to Scotland. All Scenics come with keyless entry which proves convenient and simple. If the fat credit card style key is in your pocket, the car will open and start - easy. So far, ordinary driving has produced a return around the 40mpg mark, but handled carefully this could easily be improved upon... and we intend to.
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