Used Renault Grand Scenic cars for sale

There are 5 engine options: a 1.2 TCe turbocharged petrol engine tuned to 110 bhp or 130 bhp, a 1.5-litre dCi diesel with 110 bhp, plus a 1.6 dCi diesel engine with 130 bhp or 160 bhp. All engine options come standard with either a 5 or 6-speed manual transmission, but the Renault EDC twin-clutch automatic gearbox comes standard on the 160 hp 1.6-litre dCi diesel or as an option with the 1.5-litre dCi.

The answer depends on a few factors, including your budget, intended driving purpose and, of course, personal preferences. The 1.6-litre 128 bhp is a popular choice, as it's more refined and offers more torque leading to better performance than the 1.5, but it lacks an automatic gearbox. Although the 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 114 bhp takes the lead in cost-effectiveness, it is a sluggish underperformer. If you must drive an automatic, then the best engine option for you is the powerful 1.6-litre diesel with 156 bhp.

Renault introduced a hybrid in its fourth-generation 2017 Grand Scenic lineup. It features a 48V battery that charges the car through recouped braking energy, which helps boost the MPV's economy and acceleration. The Renault Hybrid Assist model comes with a 1.5 dCi diesel and 6-speed manual gearbox.

For a vehicle of its size, the Grand Scenic is more responsive around bends than most people would expect, thanks to its well-weighted accurate steering and agile construction with little body roll. Besides a slightly noticeable wind noise due to thin windscreen pillars, the Grand Scenic delivers a smooth and enjoyable ride on motorways. The only letdown might be the manual gearshift, but this should not be an issue if you're a lover of manual transmissions.

The 7-seater MPV offers practical, sufficient leg and headroom for the front driver and passenger, along with passengers in the back seats. For storage, there are also numerous clever storage spaces throughout the cabin. With all the seats in place, the Grand Scenic provides a meagre boot space of 233 litres, but folding down the back row gets you 765 litres of storage capacity. When you fold down the last two rows of seats, it's more than generous with its roomy 1,73 litres of boot storage.

With a reinforced steel structure and several standard safety features, including 7 airbags, the Renault Grand Scenic is among one of the safest MPVs in its class. The Euro NCAP confirmed this by awarding the Grand Scenic with a 5-star safety rating, including a 91% score for adult occupant safety.