Renault Grand Scenic
Renault debuted the fourth generation
Renault Scenic at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show last month with a completely new
design that follows the brand’s design identity introduced with the fifth
generation Renault Espace. The company has confirmed that the all-new Renault
Grand Scenic will be unveiled this European summer (June-August 2016) and go on
sale before the end of the year.
Months ahead of its debut, a test mule
has been spied testing in Europe, courtesy L’Automobile. The test mule is
heavily camouflaged but does show an extended body behind the C-pillar. More
importantly, as earlier reports said, the all-new Grand Scenic does have tail
lamps different than those seen on the Scenic. While the difference is evident,
conclusions cannot be drawn about the final design just yet.
What is known is that the interior will
be in line with the two-row version. It’s yet to be understood if Renault will
offer a bench seat or individual seats in the third row.
The all-new Scenic is 40 mm longer and
has a 32 mm longer wheelbase compared to the old Scenic; similar dimensional
increments are expected in the 2016 Renault Grand Scenic.
The CMF platform-based Renault Grand
Scenic will likely be offered with the same TCe 1.2-litre petrol and dCi 1.5- and
1.6-litre diesel engine options from the all-new Renault Scenic. Transmission
choices will likely include 6-speed manual and 7-speed EDC (Efficient Dual
Clutch) automatic transmission.
British media say that while the Scenic
will be positioned between the Captur and Kadjar, the Grand Scenic will be
positioned above the new Koleos.
