8 The fourth-generation Renault Scenic and Grand Scenic

Renault has published the pricing and specifications of its new range of Scénic and Grand Scénic MPVs.

Four trim levels span a 21-strong line-up of variants in the fourth generation of the French manufacturer’s MPV model range goes on sale in UK showrooms from December 1st.

A £21,445 start-point, five-star Euro NCAP safety ratings and pioneering 20-inch alloy wheels fitted as standard in a bid to boost comfort and fuel economy are key features of the range, along with CO2 emissions as low as 100g/km and claimed fuel economy of up to 72.4mpg.

Two TCe turbocharged petrol engines and three dCi engines with manual and EDC duel-clutch transmissions will be available from launch with a Hybrid Assist version added to the line-up in the spring, claiming class-leading emissions of 92g/km & fuel economy of 80.7mpg.

Unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, the All-New Scénic and seven-seat Grand Scénic range will each be offered in Expression+, Dynamique Nav, Dynamique S Nav and Signature Nav trim grades.

Active Emergency Braking System (AEBS) with Pedestrian Detection are part of the standard safety kit on both models, contribute to its impressive Euro NCAP safety ratings.

Expression+ is equipped with Renault’s Visio active safety system as standard, providing Lane Departure Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition and Automatic High/Low Beam headlamps.

LED daytime running lights, roof rails (Grand Scénic only), dual-zone climate control, automatic headlights and windscreen wipers, cruise control and a 20 watt DAB radio with fingertip controls and Bluetooth connectivity and a seven-inch touchscreen are also standard fayre.

Dynamique Nav adds front and rear parking sensors, fatigue alert, keyless entry and Renault’s Multi-Sense system, which offers tailored driving and interior ambiance settings which can be shifeted through Neutral, Comfort, Eco, Perso and Sport.

Dynamique Nav gains a sliding centre console providing 13-litres of storage, an upgraded Arkamys sound system and R-Link2, a multimedia system providing satnav with live traffic updates.

The Dynamique S Nav provides an 8.7-inch portrait touchscreen housing the R-Link2 multimedia system and a head-up colour display, rear parking camera, panoramic glass roof with electric sunblind, and – standard on dCi 160 EDC Automatic versions only – a Bose sound system.

The range-topping Signature Nav features Carbon Black leather upholstery with Nappa leather steering wheel, full LED headlights with ‘See Me Home’ function and front fog lights with cornering function.

All-New Scénic and Grand Scénic are available with a range of safety and convenience features such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot and Safe Distance warnings, Handsfree Parking and 360-degree parking sensors.

The Scénic feature 572-litres of boot space with all seats in the upright position, whilst the seven-seat All-New Grand Scénic has a boot volume of 596-litres with its third row of seats folded flat.

At launch five engines are on offer.

A 115PS 1.2-litre and 130PS 1.2-litre TCe turbocharged petrol engine and 110PS 1.5-litre, 130PS 1.6-litre and 160PS 1.5-litre dCi turbodiesel engines are all part of the line-up.

The spring’s Hybrid Assist-equipped model will bring together the dCi 110 diesel unit with an electric motor is powered by a 48-volt battery in a bid to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by eight to 10%.