Milestones in the Renault Scenic's Development

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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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 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.

The Diesel Engines offer the benifits of the latest generation high precision commonrail 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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