Renault is headed to the 2013
Geneva Motor Show with a bevy of new models that, moving forward, will most
likely head to production status. One of them is Scenic XMOD, a B-segment MPV
that provides crossover-type looks designed to attract a younger and hipper
market.
The new Scenic XMOD looks pretty impressive, at
least relative to what it looked like before. If Renault wanted to graduate
from the bland looks of the old Scenic, then they did a pretty good job addressing
that. The front end, in particular, carries a rather expressive
crossover-inspired design, particularly the addition of a new front bumper and
sill guards that add touches of sporty aggression to the overall look of the
Scenic XMOD.
If you’re looking for an interior that offers plenty
of buttons to push, the Scenic XMOD has a whole bunch of them to get you
through the day. On that note, they look pretty flimsy and scattered all over
the place. The cockpit-like environment sounds good in theory, but once you
step inside, you’re going to be treated to a wide range of controls that, while
having their own unique purpose, look too numerous to comprehend while driving
the MPV. There’s a fair amount of luxury, though, highlighted by a new stitched
upholstery featuring leather and Alcantara, aluminum-capped pedals, and a
flat-bottomed steering wheel.
The crossover
will be powered by a range of three ENERGY engines, including a TCe petrol 130
engine that will produce 130 horsepower and over 220 pound-feet of torque.
Renault says that the engine setup will offer 15-percent more efficiency than
the past versions, which, in case you didn’t know is a good thing for an MPV of
its caliber.
