Milestones in the Renault Scenic's Development

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1997

Introduced in May 1997 with a choice of three models RN / RT / RXE and four engines a 1600cc 90 bhp in the RN and the RT and a 2.0 litre in the RT and the RXE Models. A Diesel DTi 1.9 / 95 bhp indirect injection was available as an RT 1.9 DTI and upgraded to the 100 bhp direct injection engine in February 1998.

1998

Options available were twin electric sunroofs, alloys and air conditioning. ABS (Anti Lock Brakes) became standard across the range in May 1998 and a Monaco Full Specification special edition introduced with full leather interior with body coloured bumpers and door mirrors, metallic paint, alloys and upgraded stereo.

May 1998 also saw the introduction of the 1600cc Alize Limited Edition with Colour coded bumpers and door mirrors, front fog lights, air conditioning and tinted heat reflecting windscreen. The Alize Plus also had twin electric sunroofs.

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1999

August 1999 saw the Introduction of the Facelift Models with the Redesigned Double Optic Headlamps, new safety features and a new range of multi valve engines and all new interior trim. Engines with a 95 bhp 1400cc 16v (developing more bhp than the earlier 1600cc 8v) was available in five trim specification levels. 1.4 16v / 1.4 16v SR / 1.4 16v RT / 1.4 16v Alize / 1.4 16v Sport.

August 1999 also saw the 1600 16v 110 bhp 2.0 litre DOHC introduced in 5 different specifications. 1.6 16v RT / 1.6 16v Alize / 1.6 16v Sport / 1.6 16v Sport Alize / 1.6 16v RXE / 1.6 16v Monaco.

August 1999 gave us the 140 bhp 2 litre 16v in three versions. The 2.0 16v Sport Alize / 2.0 16v RXE / 2.0 16v Monaco.

Diesel Facelift versions were also introduced at this time with the 100bhp DTI Engines as the RT / Alize / Sport Alize/ RXE and Monaco.

A 1.8 16v 120 bhp was also available in different trim levels but in very limited supply.

2000

April 2000 saw the introduction of the common rail direct injection diesel engines giving 105 bhp and available across the whole range.

January 2000 saw the introduction of the RX4 in 2 litre Sport Alize Trim or as the Monaco with other specification changes following on which continued until the end of production in December 2002.

October 17th 2000 was the change over point when servicing changed from 12 months / 1200 miles to 24 months / 18,000 miles and the warranty went from 12 Months / 12,000 miles to 36 months / 60,000 miles with AA roadside assistance.

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2001

April 2001 saw another change in safety standards with 6 airbags as standard right across the range and a new list of Model Names with specification changes and trim changes in many of the new named models. The engines continued unchanged and the new trim changes were called the 1400cc 95 bhp 16v - Authentique / Expression / Expression + / Fidji (From Jan 2002)

1600cc 110 bhp 16v was available as Authentique / Expression / Expression + / Dynamique / Dynamique + / Privilege / Privilege + / Privilege Monaco / Fidji (From Jan 2002)

1800cc 120 bhp 16v was also available in limited numbers in the above specifications.

2002

2000cc 140 bhp 16v was only available as Dynamique / Dynamique + / Privilege / Privilege + / Privilege Monaco / Fidji (From Jan 2002). There was also a very rare and exclusive total specification model called the "The Ultimate Scenic" with built in DVD Players and more available from February 2003 until the end of production.

Diesel Engines available across the range with 80 bhp DTI in the Authentique / Expression / Expression + and the 105 bhp DCI available as / Expression / Expression + / Dynamique / Dynamique + / Privilege / Privilege Plus / Privilege Monaco / Fidji (From Jan 2002).

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2003

2003 saw the introduction of the New Shape Renault Scenic in 4 Different Trim Levels the Authentique, the Expression, the Dynamique and the Privilege. It also introduced a selection of 3 VVT (variable valve timing) petrol engines and 2 dCi (diesel engines).

The superlative multivalve petrol engines saw an increase in power output to deliver instant response, ample torque and smooth power delivery for enjoyable driving. The 1.4 16v develops 98 bhp, the 1.6 16v develops 115 bhp and the 2.0 16v gives 136 bhp.

2004

The Diesel Engines offer the benifits of the latest generation high precision common rail technology. Because they burn every drop of fuel so efficiently their emissions and fuel consumption levels are both commendably low. The diesel engine comes in three power outputs, the 1.5 dCi 80 bhp which was later joined by 1.5 dCi 100 bhp in 2004 and the 1.9 dCi 120bhp.

The 2.0 ltr petrol and the 1.9 dCi Diesel both are fitted with the new beautifully engineered 6 speed Renault gearbox.

An Automatic gearbox option is available employing the sequential shift proactive gearbox. It uses advanced computer technology to ensure the gearbox pattern matches your individual driving style and can be overridden at any time putting you in total control.

February 2004 also saw the introduction of the 7 Seater Renault Grand Scenic

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2005

The scenic range continued virtually unchanged until the later part of 2005 when the power of the 80 bhp 1.5 dCi was raised to 86 bhp, the 1.5 dCi 100 bhp raised to 106 bhp and the 120 bhp dCi was raised to 130 bhp and had the addition of a particle filter and was designated the '130 FAP'.

NB... It was around this time that the service intervals changed from 18,000 miles/24 months to 12,000 miles/12 months for the petrol cars and the diesels were reduced to 9,000 miles/12 months. This change was with the introduction of the cleaner Euro IV engines and the addition of the FAP filter to the 130 bhp diesel.

2006

2006 saw the introduction of the 'Maxim' and the 'Dynamique S' as special editions with 16 inch louxor alloys, a dark half leather interior and climate control alongside the existing models as either 5 seat versions or the 7 seat Grand Scenic. The Maxim was higher specification than the Dynamique but below the Privilege.

Late 2006 saw the introduction of a mild facelift with a slightly modified front, l.e.d. lights, the addition of an i-pod and music multifunctional tune-point and a standard 6 speed gearbox on the 1.5 diesels and the 1600 cc petrol versions. The standard car lost the automatic lights and wipers but gained cruise control and speed control as standard.

The Grand Scenic then became available as an optional 5 seater instead of 7 to give a larger boot without the seats.

A new diesel was introduced with 150 bhp and both the 130 bhp and the 150 were available with an automatic gearbox for the first time since 2003. The 130 bhp had a 4 speed auto and the 150 bhp a 6 speed automatic gearbox.

2007

Early 2007 saw the introduction of a special edition 'Extreme' model as a 5 seater or grand 7 seater with the option of the 1.4, or 1.6 petrol engines or the 1.5 dCi engines based on the Authentique with the addition of the Authentique AC with air conditioning, the i-pod multifunctional tune point and 16 inch Tuxedo alloy wheels.

Later in 2007 the Dynamique S replaced the Privilege as a standard model with a very similar specification but a dark charcoal grey half leather interior instead of beige.

Also in mid 2007 the 4x4 style Conquest was introduced with the choice of either the 136 bhp 2 litre petrol engine or the 130 bhp dCi.

2008

Early 2008 the 'Team' replaced the Expression

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