This is, in fact, our very
first glimpse of the 2024 Renault Scenic E-Tech, and it appears to be a
significant vehicle for the French automaker. The upcoming fifth-generation
Scenic is expected to draw design inspiration from the Renault Vision Scenic
Concept that was presented in 2022. Comparing the two, it looks like much of
the styling from the concept will make its way into the production model which
certainly has us excited. Unfortunately, the trippy black and white camouflage
of this prototype hides most of its design.
Indeed, this prototype has been so well
disguised that our spy photographers initially thought it was a Peugeot.
Elements that give away its true identity include the camouflage design itself
that has been used by other Renault prototypes, as well as the shape of the LED
headlights. The headlights will be a welcome departure from the
lobster-claw-shaped lights currently used by numerous Renault models, including
the Megane E-Tech and Austral.
While not visible on this prototype, the
new Scenic will rock an edgy front bumper characterized by straight lines and
sharp angles. It will adopt quite an aggressive shape and will certainly stand
out on the open road. Numerous other design elements will make the Scenic stand
out. These will include wheels with an eye-catching new design and some LED
taillights.
The new Scenic will be sold solely as an
EV, hence why it will adopt the same E-Tech nameplate as the new-age Megane. It
will be underpinned by the same CMF-EV architecture as the Megane E-Tech and
Nissan Ariya and will allegedly be offered in FWD and AWD guises with single
and dual electric motors. It is expected to have a battery with a capacity of
around 90 kWh.
Sources suggest that Renault plans to
release the new Scenic E-Tech for the 2024 model year, which means we may see
its official debut by the end of this year.
