At last year’s Johannesburg Motor Show, Renault promised that by the end of 2009, it would have launched ten new models onto the South African market. Rounding off the ten is the new Grand Scénic.
Engines and transmissions:
1,9-litre diesel mated with a six-speed manual transmission
Power: 96 kW at 3 750 r/min
Torque: 300 N.m at 1 750 r/min
Standard features:
Exterior:
automatic headlight activation
rain-sensing windscreen wipers
front fog lamps
16-inch alloy wheels
lectric folding mirrors
rear parking sensors
Interior:
140-watt 3D Sound by Arkamys audio system
Plug & Music multimedia terminal
Bluetooth cellphone connectivity
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Cruise control with a speed limiter
Electric windows
Electric power steering
Integrated Carminat TomTom navigation
Safety and security:
Front/side/curtain airbags
Central locking
Isofix anchorages
ABS with EBD and EBA
ESP with traction control
Price:
R290 000
Warranty and maintenance:
Five years/100 000 km service plan
Read a full road test on the Renault Grand Scénic in the January 2010 issue of CAR, on sale now.