Renault Scenic | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Renault |
Also called | Renault Megane Scenic (1996–1999) Renault Grand Scenic (2003–2023) Renault Scenic RX4 (2000–2003) |
Production | 1996–present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact MPV; Compact SUV |
Body style | 5-door MPV |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive four-wheel-drive (Scenic RX4) |
Chronology | |
Successor | Renault Scenic E-Tech |
The Renault Scenic (French pronunciation: [senik] ), also spelled without the acute accent as Scenic, especially in languages other than French, is a car which was produced by French car manufacturer Renault, the first to be labelled as a small multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) in Europe. The first generation was based on the chassis of the Megane, a small family car. It became the 1997 European Car of the Year on its launch in November 1996. [1] In May 2022 Renault announced it was discontinuing the standard Scenic with the Grand Scenic following shortly after. [2] The standard Scenic will be relaunched in 2024 as a fully electric vehicle called the Renault Scenic E-Tech which will be the production version of the Renault Scenic Vision [3] concept unveiled in 2022, with the production version to be unveiled at the 2023 Munich Motor Show on September 4. [4] The Grand Scenic will be soon relaunched in 2027. [5]
The first generation facelifted Scenic added a four-wheel drive model called the Renault Scenic RX4, which was discontinued by the arrival of the Scenic II. The second, third and fourth generations have a model called Grand Scenic, which has seven seats rather than five. From the fourth generation (2016), the Scénic now utilizes 1/3-2/3 bench rear seats instead of three individual rear seats used in previous three generations, due to cost cutting measures.
Mégane Scenic & Scenic I | |
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Overview | |
Also called | Beijing Fengjing (BJ6410) |
Production | 1996–2003 (France) 1998–2010 (Brazil) |
Assembly | France: Douai (Douai Factory) Brazil: Curitiba (Ayrton Senna Factory) Mexico: Cuernavaca (Nissan Cuernavaca Factory) |
Designer | Patrick Le Quément |
Body and chassis | |
Related | Renault Megane |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,580 mm (101.6 in) |
Length | 4,168 mm (164.1 in) |
Width | 1,719 mm (67.7 in) |
Height | 1,609 mm (63.3 in) |
The Megane Scenic can be traced back to a concept car of 1991, the Renault S.C.E.N.I.C. (Safety Concept Embodied in a New Innovative Car) [8] designed under the supervision of Anne Asensio, then designer at Renault.
The production vehicle, the Megane Scenic was launched in November 1996. It was marketed as a multi purpose vehicle, in a smaller size and lower price than such vehicles as Renault's own Espace. As its name suggests, the Mégane Scénic was mechanically identical to the Mégane hatchback (itself based on the older R19). The 1.4 L, 1.6 L "Energy", 1.8 L "F Type" petrol and 1.9 L diesel engines were shared with the hatchback range. The production model kept the independent seats of the concept car, but didn't offer sliding doors.
Renault decided to add an acute accent to the production model name (Megane Scenic), in order to assert its European identity, in a context of growing competition of newer car manufacturers coming from Japan. [9]
Renault underestimated the market demand that the Scenic would have — predicting that it would be a niche model with only 450 produced a day. Production at the company's Douai plant would eventually peak at nearly 2,500 cars a day.
Along with the Megane hatchback, the Scenic underwent a major frontal restyle in September 1999, and the newer 16 valve engines were introduced. The front end was quite a bit different from the Mégane counterpart, and there were also redesigned rear lights.
From the time of this restyle, it became officially known as the Renault Scenic, although a small "Megane" badge still appeared on the rear door signifying the car's origin. Production ended in June 2003.
The Phase 2 allowed the Scenic to be separate from the Megane and its predecessor by introducing improvements, such as a storage compartment on the dashboard, and a separate opening rear window on the tailgate.
Another small improvement with the Scenic were the rear head restraints, which were fixed over the back of the seat rather than being upright. This increased rear visibility.
From 1998 to July 2010, the Scenic was manufactured in Curitiba, Brazil, for South American markets. [10] It was available with flex fuel engines. From 2006, an appearance package which added black plastic bumpers and fog lamps called the Scénic Sportway was produced. [11] It was different from the European Scenic RX4.
It was also assembled in Mexico from December 2000 to mid-2004 at Cuernavaca Nissan plant. This was the very first cross-manufacturing operation between the two brands of the newly created Renault-Nissan Alliance.
Sales of the Scenic in Australia began in 2001 alongside the Scenic RX4, Clio, and Megane Convertible. Sales of the Scenic were weak and as such the Scenic RX4 was introduced to compete with crossovers such as the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CRV. Although demand for crossovers was large, the RX4 failed to gain much popularity and ended up selling a total of 418 units from 2001 to 2003.
The Scénic II arrived in showrooms in Australia in 2004 after the discontinuation of the Scenic I and Scenic RX4. The Scenic II was sold from 2004 to 2010, but sales were poor, especially since the introduction of the Koleos to the market in 2008. As such, in 2010 Renault Australia announced it would not be bringing the Scenic III to Australia. When the Scenic IV was announced in 2016, Renault Australia again announced it had no plans of bringing the model to the country with strong sales of the Koleos and Captur. As of 2024, Renault Australia sell exclusively SUVs and Vans, these models being the Koleos, Captur, Arkana, Megane E-tech, Kangoo, Trafic, and Master.
Sales of the Scenic in the United Kingdom began in May 1997, and for the first two years, the Scenic was the only compact MPV sold by a mainstream manufacturer in the United Kingdom, however the Vauxhall Zafira, Citroën Xsara Picasso, Fiat Multipla and the Nissan Almera Tino were launched in less than five years. In 1997, the Megane Scenic was awarded the Car of the Year by What Car? .
The Scenic II arrived in showrooms in the country in September 2003. The Scenic III arrived in showrooms in the country in May 2009. The Scenic IV arrived in showrooms in the end of 2016 and UK sales were ended completely in 2019 due to declining popularity of MPVs there.
In October 2014, Top Gear Magazine placed the Scenic XMOD on its list of The Worst Cars You Can Buy Right Now. [12] The facelifted versions could be specified with the R Link touchscreen system, that includes a digital radio. [13]
In 2004, Iran's Kish Khodro had planned to build a facelifted version of the Scenic as the Kish Khodro/Sinad Veek, but in 2005 Renault decided to focus on their long standing relationship with SAIPA and ended other Iranian collaborations. [14] The Sinad Veek was listed as available for a little bit longer (without the discreet Renault logos which appeared on the first prototype), but it appears not to have entered production. [14]
1996–2003 | ||||||
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Sales designation | Engine model | Displ. | Power | Torque | Valvetrain | Top speed |
1.4 | E7J | 1390 cc | 55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp) at 6000 rpm | 107 N⋅m (79 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm | SOHC | 160 km/h (99 mph) |
1.6 | K7M | 1598 cc | 55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp) at 5000 rpm | 130 N⋅m (96 lb⋅ft) at 3400 rpm | SOHC | 165 km/h (103 mph) |
1.6 | K7M | 1598 cc | 66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp) at 5000 rpm | 137 N⋅m (101 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm | SOHC | 170 km/h (110 mph) |
2.0 | F3R | 1998 cc | 84 kW (114 PS; 113 hp) at 5400 rpm | 168 N⋅m (124 lb⋅ft) at 4250 rpm | SOHC | 185 km/h (115 mph) |
1.9 d | F8Q | 1870 cc | 48 kW (65 PS; 64 hp) at 4500 rpm | 120 N⋅m (89 lb⋅ft) at 2250 rpm | SOHC | 152 km/h (94 mph) |
1.9 dT | F8Q | 1870 cc | 70 kW (95 PS; 94 hp) at 4250 rpm | 176 N⋅m (130 lb⋅ft) at 2000 rpm | SOHC | 174 km/h (108 mph) |
1.9 dTi | F9Q | 1870 cc | 73 kW (99 PS; 98 hp) at 4000 rpm | 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 2000 rpm | SOHC | 173 km/h (107 mph) |
1999–2003 | ||||||
Sales designation | Engine model | Displ. | Power | Torque | Valvetrain | Top speed |
1.4 16V | K4J | 1390 cc | 70 kW (95 PS; 94 hp) at 6000 rpm | 127 N⋅m (94 lb⋅ft) at 3750 rpm | DOHC | 173 km/h (107 mph) |
1.6 16V | K4M | 1598 cc | 81 kW (110 PS; 109 hp) at 5750 rpm | 148 N⋅m (109 lb⋅ft) at 3750 rpm | DOHC | 185 km/h (115 mph) |
1.8 16V | F4P | 1783 cc | 85 kW (116 PS; 114 hp) at 5750 rpm | 164 N⋅m (121 lb⋅ft) at 3500 rpm | DOHC | 189 km/h (117 mph) |
2.0 16V | F4R | 1998 cc | 102 kW (139 PS; 137 hp) at 5500 rpm | 188 N⋅m (139 lb⋅ft) at 3750 rpm | DOHC | 198 km/h (123 mph) |
1.9 d | F8Q | 1870 cc | 47 kW (64 PS; 63 hp) at 4500 rpm | 120 N⋅m (89 lb⋅ft) at 2250 rpm | SOHC | 152 km/h (94 mph) |
1.9 dTi | F9Q | 1870 cc | 59 kW (80 PS; 79 hp) at 4000 rpm | 160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft) at 2000 rpm | SOHC | 162 km/h (101 mph) |
1.9 dTi | F9Q | 1870 cc | 72 kW (98 PS; 97 hp) at 4000 rpm | 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 2250 rpm | SOHC | 174 km/h (108 mph) |
1.9 dCi | F9Q | 1870 cc | 75 kW (102 PS; 101 hp) at 4000 rpm | 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1500 rpm | SOHC | 177 km/h (110 mph) |
Scenic RX4 | |
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Overview | |
Production | 2000–2003 (France) |
Assembly | France: Douai (Douai Factory) |
Designer | Patrick Le Quément |
Powertrain | |
Engine | Petrol: 2.0 L F4R 16V I4 [7] Diesel: 1.9 L F9Q I4 |
Transmission | 5-speed manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,624 mm (103.3 in) [15] |
Length | 4,444 mm (175.0 in) [15] |
Width | 1,785 mm (70.3 in) [15] |
Height | 1,730 mm (68.1 in) [16] |
Renault developed a four-wheel drive crossover derivative of the original Scénic, the Scenic RX4, launched in 2000 in both LHD and RHD formats. Featuring a viscous, multi disc central differential designed by Austrian specialists Steyr Daimler Puch, it offered part time four wheel drive. The rear suspension was re-engineered, the suspension was strengthened, the gearbox was redesigned to accommodate the four-wheel drive system, and the engine undercover was thickened and strengthened. The exterior was also changed, featuring plastic cladding around the entire car, a spare wheel on the tailgate, and different wheels from the standard Scenic, using five lug-nuts as opposed to the standard four.
The new rear suspension now occupied part of the space that was used for the spare wheel well and led to the spare tyre being placed on the rear hatch, which was converted into a split swing out tailgate. To save weight, the redesigned tailgate was constructed from plastic, which meant the door was prone to cracking under its own weight with the spare wheel under normal use (becoming especially prevalent as the plastic aged). The RX4 rode higher with increased suspension travel and larger wheels than the Scenic.
While these changes provided better ground clearance, the RX4 was offered with 2.0-litre petrol and 1.9-dci diesel engines, both already known from the Megane. The RX4 used five lug nuts, as opposed to four on the standard Scénic. Unlike the standard Scenic, the RX4 was only offered with a 5 speed manual transmission, with no automatic transmission available.
In most markets, the RX4 was offered in several trim levels, including the Sport Alize (2000), Privilege Monaco (2000), Expression (2001–2003), Dynamique (2001–2003), Salomon (2001–2003), Sportway (2001–2003), and Privilege (2001–2003). In less popular markets such as Australia, the RX4 was only offered the Expression and Privilege trim levels.
The RX4 was also offered with twin electric sunroofs, a luxury pack (including leather seats, climate control, and a CD player), a spare wheel cover, and roof racks as optional extras.
The RX4 sales made a good start (becoming France's best-selling 4wd vehicle in 2001 [17] ), but sales rapidly declined due to poor gearbox reliability. [18] Renault only produced 40,000 examples of the RX4, 5000 right-hand drive and 35,000 left-hand drive examples. Production was ultimately halted due to the arrival of the Scénic II and due to poor sales. Production of the RX4 ceased in December 2003, with no direct successor, most likely a result of the unreliability of the Steyr Daimler Puch 4wd system. [19] It was eventually partially replaced in 2007 by the 2wd Scenic Conquest.
The RX4 sold particularly poorly in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Malaysia. Selling fewer than 500 units in each country. Due to low demand, these countries did not receive the diesel F9Q engine, instead only receiving the petrol F4R engine.
As of 2023, approximately only 1,500 of the original 40,000 RX4 examples remain on the road worldwide. The RX4 is the second rarest Renault model of the 2000s, following the Renault Avantime. This low number is attributed to low parts availability and reliability; with no more parts produced and a limited number of RX4's built, parts are becoming increasingly scarce.
Scenic RX4 | ||||||||||||
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Sales designation | Engine model | Fuel type | Oil Viscosity | Aspiration | Cyl. | Displ. | Power | Torque | Valvetrain | Valves | Top speed | 0-100kph |
2.0 16V | F4R | Petrol | 10w-40/15w-40 | Naturally Aspirated | 4 | 1998 cc | 102 kW (139 PS; 137 hp) at 5500 rpm | 188 N⋅m (139 lb⋅ft) at 3750 rpm | DOHC | 16 | 180 km/h (110 mph) | 11.9 |
1.9 dCi | F9Q | Diesel | 5w-40 | Turbocharged | 4 | 1870 cc | 75 kW (102 PS; 101 hp) at 4000 rpm | 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1500 rpm | SOHC | 8 | 160 km/h (99 mph) | 14.3 |
Scenic II | |
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Overview | |
Production | 2003–2009 |
Assembly | France: Douai (Douai Factory) |
Designer | Vincent Pedretti (exterior) [20] |
Body and chassis | |
Platform | Renault–Nissan C Platform |
Related | Renault Megane |
Powertrain | |
Engine | |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,685 mm (105.7 in) (Scenic) [21] 2,736 mm (107.7 in) (Grand Scenic) [22] |
Length | 4,259 mm (167.7 in) (Scenic) 4,493 mm (176.9 in) (Grand Scenic) |
Width | 1,811 mm (71.3 in) [23] [24] |
Height | 1,621 mm (63.8 in) (Scenic) [23] 1,641 mm (64.6 in) (Grand Scenic) [24] |
Shortly after the launch of the Megane II, an all new Scenic was launched in June 2003. There was also a seven-seater Compact MPV Grand Scenic, with a longer wheelbase and rear overhang, which has two small child sized seats in the enlarged luggage area. The Grand Scenic was officially launched in April 2004.
As with the Megane, the new car employs corporate styling cues and new technology, including the "Renault Card" keyless immobiliser and an automatic parking brake on certain trim levels. It integrates LEDs on all trims since 2006. As with the Scenic I Phase 2, a raised "Megane" logo appears on the C pillar.
The car received a different dashboard design to that of the Megane, and featured a fully digital electroluminescence instrument display.
The Scenic II includes folding rear passenger seats, each separately adjustable and removable. With integrated table, a folding front passenger seat (on certain trim levels), automatic headlights and windscreen wipers, 'Child minder' mirror, as well as front and rear electric windows.
Unlike its predecessor, the Scenic II was not available at any Yanase Co., Ltd. dealerships, as Yanase had ended its import rights for Renault after Renault had acquired a stake in Nissan when the Scenic I was still in production. Instead, the Scénic II was sold exclusively through Nissan locations.[ citation needed ]
The Cleanova III, presented in the 2005 Geneva Auto Show, is based on a Scénic platform.
Like the Megane a few months earlier, the Scenic II underwent a minor facelift with a revised grille, larger diamond badge, the addition of a "RENAULT" word badge on the bootlid and new wheel designs and interior trim.[ citation needed ] Sales commenced in September 2006.
The cause of the unexpected instrument panel blankening originated from some defective soldering which caused the power transistor to overheat and fail. The fault occurred in Scénic II cars made between 2003 and 2006.
In June 2007, the spiritual successor to the RX4 was revealed in the form of the production ready Scénic Conquest. Although powered by two wheel drive, the Conquest has a body kit, raised ride height and features accessories usually reserved for SUVs.
Scenic III | |
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Overview | |
Production | 2009–2016 |
Assembly | France: Douai (Douai Factory) |
Body and chassis | |
Platform | Renault–Nissan C Platform |
Related | Renault Megane III |
Powertrain | |
Engine | Petrol: 1.2 L H5Ft I4 turbo Diesel: 1.5 L K9K I4 dCi90 / dCi110 FAP 1.6 L R9M I4 dCi130 FAP 1.9 L F9Q I4 dCi130 FAP/non-FAP 2.0 L M9R I4 dCi150 / dCi160 FAP |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106.3 in) (Scenic) [25] 2,769 mm (109.0 in) (Grand Scenic) [26] |
Length | 4,343 mm (171.0 in) (Scenic) [25] 4,559 mm (179.5 in) (Grand Scenic) [26] |
Width | 1,844 mm (72.6 in) |
Height | 1,636 mm (64.4 in) (Scenic) [25] 1,643 mm (64.7 in) (Grand Scenic) [26] |
The Scénic III was released in July 2009, while the seven seater 'Grand' version (New Grand Scenic) was released in May 2009. Like the previous Scenic, there is also a seven-seater Compact MPV Grand Scénic. Renault also offers the Grand Scenic as a five seater.
Differences such as plastic cladding, raised suspension and different wheels to the normal spec Scenic.
In January 2012, the Scenic and Grand Scenic was mildly facelifted with a new front end, new engines and a new digital instrument cluster design.
An updated Scenic and Grand Scenic were released in March 2013, which features a new interior and exterior styling and driver aids. [27] At the same time, Renault introduced a crossover version of the Scenic, which was called the Scenic Xmod (Scenic Xmod Cross in Italy). [28] The Scenic Xmod has different styling to the normal Scenic : larger and revised grille, roof racks, body protections, new tires and alloys, new paintwork and Xmod badges. It also features Renault Extended Grip enhanced traction control.
Both the Scenic and Grand Scenic can be specified with an Efficient Dual Clutch gearbox, mated to the 1.5dci (110 bhp) engine.
Electronic defects have caused Renault to issue two recalls. The first, in October 2009, was because of the dashboard could stop functioning, leaving drivers without the ability to gauge their speed, fuel tank, direction indicators or anything as all instruments were totally electronic. [29]
At first drivers had to replace this part at their own expense, but eventually, because of media pressure, Renault UK and Ireland said that they would reimburse customers up to a set limit. No reimburse was implemented by Renault in Finland where several independent workshops launched an affordable priced fixing of blanked Scénic panels. [30] The second, in August 2010, was because the electric handbrake could sometimes engage on its own while the car was in motion.[ citation needed ]
Scenic IV | |
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Overview | |
Production | 2016–2023 |
Assembly | France: Douai (Douai Factory) |
Designer | Jérémie Sommer (exterior) [31] Maxime Pinol (interior) |
Body and chassis | |
Platform | Renault–Nissan CMF-CD platform |
Related | Renault Megane Renault Espace |
Powertrain | |
Engine |
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Transmission | |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,734 mm (107.6 in) 2,804 mm (110.4 in) (Grand Scenic) |
Length | 4,406 mm (173.5 in) 4,634 mm (182.4 in) (Grand Scenic) |
Width | 1,865 mm (73.4 in) 1,865 mm (73.4 in) (Grand Scenic) |
Height | 1,653 mm (65.1 in) 1,660 mm (65.4 in) (Grand Scenic) |
A fourth generation Scenic was unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. The car, based on the R-Space concept, is slightly larger than its predecessor, and adds some crossover design elements [32] but, according to Renault, it is still an MPV. [33]
It is powered by six diesel and two petrol engines. For the models with six-speed manual transmission and Energy dCi 110 diesel engines, [34] it will incorporate an optional hybrid unit (Hybrid Assist). [32] The Scenic will be offered with manual or double clutch gear box. The Scénic offer a 572 L trunk and the Grand Scenic 765 L with five seats.
The MKIV Scenic received a five star rating in Euro NCAP, [35] with a range of standard active and passive safety features, including 'Active Emergency Braking System' with 'Pedestrian Detection' making the Renault Scenic the only compact MPV with this feature as standard.
The Scenic also features 'Lane Keeping Assist' and 'Fatigue Detection Alert'. Above 50 km/h, the Scénic can detect fatigue associated driving and alerts the driver, if the driver does not react, it is able to correct the trajectory autonomously. [36]
In May 2022, Renault announced the short Scenic is to be discontinued, a few months before the Grand Scenic. [37] The short Scenic production was stopped in July 2022, after 190,636 units produced. [38]
Scenic V | |
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Overview | |
Production | 2024 (to commence) |
Assembly | France: Douai (Douai Renault Factory) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact crossover SUV (C) |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
Platform | Renault CMF-EV platform |
Related | |
Powertrain | |
Power output | 125 kW (170 PS; 168 hp) 160 kW (218 PS; 215 hp) |
Battery |
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Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,785 mm (109.6 in) |
Length | 4,470 mm (176.0 in) |
Width | 1,864 mm (73.4 in) |
Height | 1,571 mm (61.9 in) |
Kerb weight | 1,842 kg (4,061 lb) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Renault Scénic |
The Renault Scenic E-Tech is a battery electric compact crossover SUV that is produced by French automaker Renault from 2024. It was previewed as a concept was shown in May 2022 called the Renault Scénic Vision, with the production model having an estimated release date of 2024. The car is the 2024 European Car of the Year. The Renault Scenic E-Tech won the award for Car of the Year 2024.
The Scenic Vision concept car was presented on 19 May 2022. Initially finished in black, the Scenic Vision body color was changed to white during the 2022 Paris Motor Show.
The concept car is based on the CMF-EV platform. It has a coach door with no B-pillar, which allows easy access to the passenger compartment, and it is designed with 70% recycled materials.
Inside, the Scenic Vision has a floor made from recycled milk bottles and pipes. The seats are made of polyester. According to Renault, all passenger contact surfaces are fully recycled. The cabin of the Scenic Vision has small adjustable screens offering shortcuts and features camera mirrors.
The Scenic Vision has a 160 kW (210 hp) electric motor placed on the rear axle. It is powered by a 40 kWh lithium-ion battery, recharged by a 15 kW hydrogen fuel cell that acts as a range extender. Its estimated range is about 800 km (500 mi).
The production model was released in September 2023. Powered by LG nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) batteries, it is available in two versions.
The Standard range version uses a 60 kWh battery produces 125 kW (170 PS; 168 hp) and 280 N⋅m (28.6 kg⋅m; 207 lb⋅ft) of torque. It has a claimed range of 420 km (260 mi) in the WLTP cycle. The High range version is powered by a 160 kW (218 PS; 215 hp) motor and 300 N⋅m (30.6 kg⋅m; 221 lb⋅ft) of torque, paired with a 87 kWh battery with an estimated range of over 620 km (390 mi).
In December 2023, Mitsubishi Motors announced that it will launch an electric SUV based on the Scenic. The model will have a different design and will be manufactured alongside it in the same factory
Year | Brazil |
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2003 | 11,526 [39] |
2004 | 10,937 [40] |
2005 | 9,008 [41] |
2006 | 5,637 [42] |
2007 | 4,623 [43] |
2008 | 4,153 [44] |
2009 | 2,594 [45] |
2010 | 1,537 [46] |
2011 | 27 [47] |
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The Dacia Sandero is a subcompact car/supermini (B-segment) car produced and marketed jointly by the French manufacturer Renault and its Romanian subsidiary Dacia since 2007, currently at its third generation. It has been also marketed as the Renault Sandero in certain markets, such as Russia, Latin America, Iran, Egypt, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
The Volkswagen Up is a city car produced by the Volkswagen Group from 2011 to 2023. It was unveiled at the 2011 International Motor Show Germany (IAA). Production of the Up started with the model year of 2012, in December 2011 at the Volkswagen Plant in Bratislava, Slovakia. It is part of the New Small Family (NSF) series of models, alongside the SEAT Mii and Škoda Citigo which are rebadged versions of the Up, with slightly different front and rear fascias. The SEAT and Škoda versions were manufactured in the same factory, before being withdrawn from sale in 2021 and 2020 respectively. Production of the Up ended in October 2023. A battery electric version, called E-up, was launched in autumn 2013.
The Dacia Duster is a family of automobiles produced and marketed jointly by the French manufacturer Renault and its Romanian subsidiary Dacia since 2010. It is currently in its third generation, It is marketed as the Renault Duster in certain markets such as Latin America, Russia, Ukraine, Asia, the Middle East, South Africa, and New Zealand. The first generation was rebadged and restyled as the Nissan Terrano in CIS countries and India. It was introduced in March 2010, and is the third model of the Dacia brand based on the Logan platform, after the Sandero.
The Renault Symbol, Clio or Thalia in some markets, is a subcompact sedan produced by the French automobile manufacturer Renault. It was introduced in late 1999, under the Clio Symbol name, as the derivative version of the second generation Renault Clio, and unlike the hatchback it was marketed only in those countries where saloons were traditionally preferred over hatchbacks, while it was not sold in Western Europe. It was actually sold in France, but only in overseas departments/regions and collectivities.
France was a pioneer in the automotive industry and is the 11th-largest automobile manufacturer in the world by 2015 unit production and the third-largest in Europe. It had consistently been the 4th-largest from the end of World War II up to 2000. It is 16% of sales of French manufactured products.
The Chevrolet TrailBlazer is a mid-size SUV produced by Chevrolet, a division of General Motors. The nameplate was first used in North America from 2001 to 2008; in 2009, it was replaced by the Traverse, as a crossover SUV. In 2011, production of a newly-redesigned version of the Trailblazer for the Asian and Brazilian markets began.
It is a sexier and more modern take on the MPV