Renault Scenic dimensions

With its swept-back headlamps and corporate grille, it's simple to tell that the Renault Scenic comes from the Renault stable. The side profile is less distinctive and looks like it could wear badges from a multitude of competitors, such as Seat or any number of Japanese marques. Predictably, this third-generation Renault Scenic looks far more modern than its predecessors, although Renault has missed a trick by not making the profile a bit more fantastic, as with the Espace.

Practicality is cool. There are three individual back seatings, which can slide rear and forth to optimise the balance between back bench leg space and boot room. However, while these seatings can be removed altogether, they can't be folded flat into the floor. With the back seatings in place, the boot offers 437 litres of luggage room, and with them removed, this increases to 1837 litres.

There are four versions provided, the more general ones with the smaller engines, while the bigger engines get the more lavish versions. Entry-level Extreme comes with a trip computer, Cd/tuner, air-con and electric front windows. Expression adds an electronic parking brake, a dash-mounted screen display, powered back windows and extra dashboard lighting. Dynamique Tomtom features alloy wheels, sat-nav, automatic lights and wipers, cruise control and privacy glass. The range-topping Privilege has dual-zone conditioning, back parking sensors and part-leather trim.