Road Test
Renault Grand Scenic 1.4 TCe Dynamique
Test Date 10 September 2009
Price When New £19,145
Verdict
Fitness for purpose: that’s the mantra that lies behind all of Autocar’s road tests. Does a car, we ask, do the things it is supposed to do?
In the Grand Scenic’s case the answer is yes — it does them unequivocally and absolutely. The Renault has spaciousness, a perfectly acceptable seating arrangement and the kind of comfort and refinement that buyers in this class will expect. Its interior finish is beyond reproach, too.
As with all cars, though, there are things the Grand Scenic could do better. Just because a car is spacious, there is no reason why it should not also be engaging to drive — as Ford’s (more expensive) S-Max and the Mazda 5 prove.
The task of removing seats can be tiresome and we like to see sliding rear doors on MPVs. Generally, however, these are small foibles. What the Grand Scenic does well, it does very well indeed.
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