The Renault was responsible for reviving the European compact MPV market back in 1996 when it launched the Megane Scenic.
On the road to the 2016 model, it lost the “Megane” name and only the Scenic was kept.

For the 2016 model, the Scenic adopted the general image of the Renault brand, with an enlarged, chromed logo in the middle of the grille. Its proportions and shapes resembled those present on the Captur crossover and Clio. The fourth-generation was based on the Renault Megane platform and it was unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.

The MPV was available in two wheelbases, named Scenic and Grand Scenic. While the shorter version could have accommodated up to five seats, the longer was available with up to seven seating positions. Moreover, the trunk was bigger. The longer version had a bigger window behind the rear doors.

Inside, both versions featured an infotainment unit with Bluetooth and TomTom navigation system. Unlike most of the cars on the market, the audio commands were not placed on the steering wheel, but on an auxiliary satellite on the steering column.

The suspension was independent on the front and with a torsion beam in the rear. The engine range included a 1.5-liter dci with 110hp, 130hp, and 160hp diesel, plus a 1.2-liter TCe gasoline with either 115PS or 130PS. Standard safety tech included auto emergency braking, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition and cruise control on all trims and versions.

For 2013, Renault updated the Scenic range, adding more style and better performance to the overall package.Visually, the facelifted model comes with a reworked front end, wearing new headlights, a different upper grille adorned by a bigger emblem, new bumpers, rims and taillamps. The interior got slightly revamped too, getting better materials, a modified dashboard with a new area devoted to the media and navigation system as well as the introduction of Renault’s R-Link which includes an easy-to-use joystick control and a touch screen infotainment system. Upgraded engines along new units help deliver better fuel economy and performance.

Launched in France in 2009, the best-selling MPV came with a redesigned exterior and new, more efficient engines.
The exterior cues were inspired by the Renault Megane Coupe, thus the Scenic looked a bit sporty, while still offering all the versatility of an MPV.

The fluid lines used for the interior, as well as the clean dashboard and intuitively placed controls made the cabin a nice place to be in.

The materials inside the Scenic were of good quality and the dashboard had a soft-touch finish. Easily customisable, the users were able to choose between beige, elegant hues or a sportier finish of the interior.

The space offered was improved with the longer wheelbase and the passengers in the rear seats benefited of more legroom to travel in comfort.

The visibility was also improved with the repositioned windscreen pillars.

The modular interior of the Scenic was one of the its strongest points. The front passenger seats could be folded, the second row of seats could be tipped forward, as well as all the passengers seats could be completely removed, to allow longer and larger items to be carried.

The comfort was enhanced with the parking brake assist and the cruise control available.

Compared to the previous Scenic, the 2009 model featured a more saloon-like driving position, with the floor being raised by 15mm.

The 2003 Renault Scenic represents the second generation Scenic which is based on the Renault Megane platform, similar to the first models of the car.
Launched one year after the second generation Megane came out, the Scenic followed the same design line as the vehicles introduced by the French car manufacturer at that time, as well as a couple of new and attractive technologies. For instance, it came with a keyless entry system which allowed the owner to unlock the doors and to start the engine with a simple card. Standard features now include automatic headlights, front airbags and windscreen wipers.

Renault scored a big success with the first generation of the Megane Scenic, renamed only Scenic after the 1999 facelift.
The French carmaker was already known and experienced in building light, family-oriented, MPVs but its Espace model needed a smaller, more affordable brother. Renault took the same platform as the one fitted on the Megane lineup and started to work on it. Even after the facelift, when the carmakers named it Scenic, the rear doors still featured a black plastic panel where the “Megane” word was still there.

At the front, the car featured distinct, larger headlights. Their rhomboidal shape resembled the company’s logo, while the small vents on the hood resembled the ones from the Megane compact lineup. From its sides, the bubble-shaped bodywork was similar to the 1996 model.

Inside, the carmaker worked hard to improve the cabin and kept it with five seats but completely changed the dashboard. It featured white dials in the instrument cluster and a different layout with the fuel and temperature gauges placed in the middle. The audio system was improved and featured a CD-player with steering-column-mounted controls. In the back, the three individual seats could have slid, tilt, or completely removed.

Under the hood, Renault installed a wide choice of gasoline and diesel options. The base version was still powered by a 1.4-liter unit but produced ten hp more than its predecessor.

Renault looked to expand its vehicle range and developed the Scenic RX4 as a unique AWD minivan for the European market, together with an off-road specialist company.
While the Scenic was a sales-winner in its MPV segment, the French carmaker was a newbie in the off-road or SUV segment. Apart from some all-wheel-drive vehicles built in the past and the special military trucks, it had no expertise. After joining the Renault-Nissan Alliance, the French carmaker dropped the RX4 from its lineup, helping Nissan sells more X-Trails.

It was a unique vehicle on the market. Even though its overall look resembled the standard Megane Scenic facelift, its bigger bumpers and side moldings showed a different character. At the back, the carmaker installed the spare wheel on the lower side of the tailgate, which was opened sideways, while the rear window had hinges on its upper side. Unlike other SUV makers from those times, it installed a duralumin shield under the engine bay, not a fake plastic one.

Inside, apart from the dashboard, everything was changed. There were plenty of storage areas inside: under the seats, under the bench, under the floor, in the dashboard, and on the door panels. In fact, it had more interior storage volume than a 1959 Mini trunk. Its five individual seats allowed an impressive seat arrangement for its class.

Under the body, Renault installed a choice of two engines and an AWD system developed by Magna-Steyr with an electronically controlled center differential and a limited-slip front differential.

The Renault Megane Scenic is actually a Renault Scenic developed on the Megane platform and obviously sharing a lot of parts with this popular Renault model.
First launched in 1995 and then simply called “Scenic”, the 1995 Megane Scenic comes with a choice of seven engines, starting with a 1.4- and ending with a 2.0-liter, producing between 65 and 115 horsepower. The first edition of the Megane Scenic was kept in production until 1999 when the parent French company came out with an upgrade, as well as with a new name for the car which is still in production this year.