Renault Grand Scenic reviews

After my Scenic 2 diesel RXE non turbo of 15 years with only servicing costs at local garage I moved onto a Grand Scenic 2, 2 litre auto 11 years old 120KM miles, 1 owner retired, auto petrol due to diesel restrictions in EU cities. Car was sold with problem on A/C but at a low book price. Fixed with all new parts for €800, purchase price covered the repair. Noise on front fans required replacement unit , broken fan.and electrical fault traced to under seat connector for ABS and CAT signals, fixed by cleaning contacts. Since then perfect. The car is comfortable and local garage, none Renault express at how good the car is ( I suppose all the gremlins have gone). For 10,000 miles a year or less it will last a long time in my opinion. Cornering is good with firm suspension, auto changes a bit late to 4th but easing off pedal soon kicks it over, manual override is a nice feature. Brakes superb, no issues with the dash display or heater. Seats are the upgrade and reversing warnings. Only niggle is the rubber molds side of window under bonnet have gone bad with Spanish sun.Fixed with plumbers plastic pipe glue to stop breakdown of rubber. Ridiculous cost of €60 to replace (are they mad at Renault !). Perhaps from new these may have had stock issues but my guess is a 3-5 year old is either fully fixed or still needing to be done so inspect your cars before parting and service records. Oil change, filters and brake fluid change done for €130. Timing belt was changed by previous and checked every year. Will change regardless in 2 years (5 year limit). This one is probably the last Scenic where they have not gone totally mad on electronics. Even though they had some issues on stock failures such as the power supply track on the dash being too narrow. To repair by electrician 10 mins with solder, Renault replace €350. Ouch. Thankfully not required on mine.

Don't get seduced by the tables and cubby holes. Whilst they look to be a very practical family vehicle, you'll discover just how fragile the interior is when you install children in the back. Oh, and they're not the most reliable of things. We had ours for eleven years from new and many, many times wondered if we were certifiably mad for continuing to maintain and repair it when yet another electrical system failed. Now replaced with a Mazda 5 which has all the charm and reliability of a domestic fridge. Very pleased with it so far.

A comfortable, easy to drive, extremely roomy family car.

This is a great MPV, economical, reliable, versatile and I would recommend the Grand Scenic to anyone

I selected this car to accommodate a wheelchair without having to fold it down into small pieces. The boot has lots of room and there is no lip on it saving my back! The doors to the passenger seats are nice and wide with no lips on the floor , so has easy access. The bonus is it drives beautifully, is very economical on town and country roads and the parking assist is magic.

My car is reliable in all weathers. The electrics are probably its weakest point

When I bought this car it was a year old and I believed it would meet my needs - lots of space for people and luggage - I have sons, grandchildren, and we all enjoy Festivals and camping. In that respect, it's a good car - lots of space, carries a load well and, if necessary, can convert to a 7-seater (but only if those passengers have very short legs). However, it's main drawback is the horrendous cost of servicing, repairs, etc. I really feel I've been ripped off over the years by the Renault dealerships! I wouldn't recommend it to anyone else and I'm planning to get rid of it before it needs yet another super-expensive repair or service!

practical, good space, poor economy, average peformance / reliability, good comfort, my wife likes it!

Is economic averaging 50+mpg on journeys at 70 mph cruising. Great flexibility in use, comfortable. Only let down are electrical problems - windows, air con, hand brake, light bulbs (a pain to change)

60 plate, good car for space and seats, has had too many faults in first 3 years with water coming into floor space, fuel injectors falling off and electronic handbrake Control unit all needing to be repaired. Done on warranty, but annoying.

A really easy to drive, large family car. Has good visibility and so much boot space. Tough to change head lamp bulbs though.

The vehicle is spacious, comfortable and has a flexible internal space. The rear passenger floor pan is completely flat with good leg-room and 3 removable seats, good for carrying large items, and 2 extra fold-up seats in the back. We find these a great help when grandchildren visit. The parking sensors are a great help. As a front-wheel drive six gear automatic diesel it achieves about 39mpg over-all, given a mix of local driving and occasional longer journeys. Mileage is about 14000 a year and it is serviced at the nearest Renault main dealer at the recommended frequency. It is a long wheel-base vehicle and requires substantial tyres which last about 25000 miles at the front, 35000 at the rear. It has a power-operated clear sunroof which is not laminated like a windscreen and did in fact smash after being struck by a large stone. We like it and intend to keep it for as long as it is practical for us to do so.

This model is a well kept secret. The technology used is amazing. Keyless entry and door lock from any door or even the boot without having to touch a key. Also stopping and starting the car. Electronic self releasing handbrake. Airline tables on rear of front seats. Built in sun visors for children/ passengers in the rear. Double panoramic sunroof. Hard wearing beautiful comfortable interior. Practical and economical. We have owned and still own two for a total of approx 10 yrs now. This was very advanced at time of purchase and is still not common. Which have these cars poor reliability at the time but I used my own judgment based on what I saw with build quality etc and was right. I had problems with air con on one of the two cars. That was it. No other problems at all other than an occasional lightbulb. Excellent.

A very roomy, comfortable family car which can be converted quickly to give ample space to carry large items. The rear seats can be tilted, moved forward or even removed completely. There are also two extra seats in the boot which allows seven passengers to travel. It's not the faster car for acceleration but the sixth forward gear plus the cruise control make motorway driving very relaxing.

Very economical, spacious and comfortable. Irritated that have to take it to a garage to change the lightbulbs!

Renault Grand Scenic is an excellent car for large familes and long journeys for comfort and storage space inside. When extra back seats are raised the boot space is restricted to a narrow boot gap for small bags only (not easy for suitcases). As the vehicle becomes older fuel economy is not very good as an new model but very reliable in winter conditions. Scenic is fitted with hill assist and is a excellent aid to move off steep hills without rolling back. As car becomes older the only electrical problems are heater matrix starts to breakdown with fan speed becoming intermittent from one speed to fourth speed. Overall a good car for large famlies and very reliant.

Great car for family. Having the extra seats readily available in the boot is very useful. Great space in the boot for holidays. Concerned at first about the engine size, but the turbo kicks in and there are no issues, even when fully loaded.

Reasonable

i found my car is better than the ratings.

A great car but will be trading it in soon despite the fact this is my third one of this type it will not be replaced by the latest model as my nearest dealer / repair / service garage is 30+ miles away and I live in a city of 300,000+ people. Get a life Renault !!