RENAULT SCENIC People Carrier 2009 on

Great car with all the extras you would expect with a modern car,no problems after six months and a joy to drive,the only downfall has been the fuel economy which has been dismal.The best I have acheived has been 49mpg driving at a steady 56mph normal mixed running only returns the low 30,s I can only hope it improves as the engine loosens up.

I took delivery of my new Renault Scenic Privilege 19 months ago and have covered 18,000 miles. I was a little suspect regarding Renaults record for reliability, but the deal on offer at the time was too good to turn down. To my delight this car has never had one single fault and is the most reliable vehicle I have ever had (Being an ex sales rep I have had plenty of new cars in my time).

The pro's -

Very reliable - Well equipped - Very comfortable ( I have a bad back and never suffer even on the longest journeys) - Good all round vision - Good economy as long as you drive steadily, but take the official figures of 52 mpg with a pinch of salt - Easy to drive and relaxing on long journeys - Decent ride - Surprisingly good in snow - Generous boot space and plenty of storage - Quality interior.

The cons -

Although the mid and top end performance is more than adequate allowing you to overtake with confidence, bottom end acceleration is dismal, particularly when pulling out of busy junctions. There is a flat spot in first gear that takes some getting used to - The controls are far too small and at times necessitates taking your eyes off the road to use the small buttons on the dash as some of the audio and cruise control switches and dials on the the steering wheel are hidden from view - The rest is nit picking, handling is only as good as you would expect for a mid size MPV and I still often hit the rear window switch instead of the front one when keeping my eyes on the road.

Overall a good choice of car in the mid range MPV sector.

I've had this Scenic for 18 months now and no real complaints. I chose the 1.5 cdi, basically the best deal offered, but I have to say it's not good on acceleration - time to make a cup of tea to be honest. You've got to think twice before pulling out into traffic and leave plenty of room. So, if you have a chance, go for more powerful models.

MPG during the first year was disappointing, no where near figures given. It's a bit better now the engine is settled in - but still not as good as advertised. I'm no racer either.

It's still a really good car, comfortable, no great vices, well equipped etc. Reliability no problems except for a blown washer fuse when wipers froze up last winter. HOWEVER, the dealers were terrible in locating the right fuse, in fact, they never did!! The diagram of the fuse box in the handbook was completely different. They ordered a new washer motor (duh..) and the car went to Halfords for servicing as dealers were a lot more expensive. Halfords told me the washers didn't work because "there was no fuse in the holder".

Running costs are still good though and I suspect it's similar to Citroen, Peugeot, Skoda and Hyundai/Kia although the latter are cheaper to buy.

It's roomy but not as big as some other competitors in boot space. Of course, I don't have the Grand Scenic which does have more space, so I can't criticise Renault really.

Would I buy another? Yes, maybe, but as I said, it's probably one of a bunch of cars that do the same job so it will be about getting the best deal at the time.

IVE ONLY HAD IT LESS THAN A WEEK BUT IT IS ABSOLUTELY SUPER ITS VERY COMFORTABLE, ALL THE TOYS AND GADGETS I WAS AFT6ER, THE FLEXIBILTY OF THE SEATS TO MAKE IT LIKE AN ESTATE MAKE ME LOVE IT VERY MUCH, IT WAS AN UPGRADE FROM AN OLD ESTATE.

This was a roomy car and ideal for a family with small to medium size children, the back windos had the built in sunblinds which are an excellent idea. The front of the car was roomy although I did find the tray inbetween the 2 front seats a waste of space as nothing stayed in it as soon as the car moved the contents moved onto the floor, Massive boot space with the middle rear folding seat another extra function which proved helpful after trips to garden centre. I did find the car noisy to drive and was disappointed the bluetooth did not work with the Iphone.

I have owned this car for approximately 8 months and have been absolutely delighted with it.

The car is extremely comfortable and has an excellent driving position.

I have had no faults with the car and the interior is rattle free. The car heats up very quickly on cold frosty mornings and has been returning an overall 47.1 mpg.

Service intervals are set at 18,500 miles so having just completed 11,500 miles still have quite a long way to go.

Road tax is £110.00 for 12 months, insurance costs are very reasonable.

Overall the car has proved to be an excellent buy and I would definitely have no hesitation in purchasing another.

MY 2010 RENEULT SECENIC LOOKS GREAT TICKS ALL THE RIGHT BELLS, SPACIOUS, SAT NAV, CD PLAYER USB PORT, HALF LEATHER SAETS EASY TO KEEP CLEAN.

UNFORTUNATELY EVEN FOR A DESIEL CAR THIS CAR NEEDS £70/£80 PER WEEK JUST FOR SHOP AND SCHOOL RUNS.

THE HIGH PROFILE TYRES MAKES THE DRIVE FEEL VERY BOUNCY AND A LITTLE SHAKEY.

THE AUTOMATIC PARKING BREAK HAS ALREADY FAILED ONCE BEING THE COMPUTER BEING REPLACED AND NOT EVEN A YEAR OLD.

FOR A PRICE TAG OF £23'000 STAY WELL CLEAR. AS ANY COMPLAINTS WE HAVE PUT TO RENAULT DIRECT HAVE BEEN FOBED OF WITH EXCUSES.

SIMPLY DON'T BUY.

The is a fairly new car to me having only had it since August 2010

It has far too many "bells and whistles" and is so complicated that I am still getting used to it.

I dont really like the parking brake and even when going in reverse you have to accelerate to ensure that the parking brake has released.

The lights will come on automatically in a certain selection as does the windscreen wiper. The disadvantage was that when on automatically I was trying to reverse in a multi storey car park rather surprisingly the dash board lights all went out and constantly panicked me because I couldn't see the reversing sensor indications on the dash panel.

The car is very underpowered especially up inclines in second gear.. For example turning right up a slight incline road you have to reduce to first gear.

The car is automatically central locking and has a mind of its own - I got out of the car carrying both remote keys whilst my husband parked the car close to a wall and then the car locked with him inside it and he couldn't get out until I returned to bring the remote keys closer!

It has set the alarm off whilst people were sitting inside because the driver had left the car!

Everything is automatic including the seat adjustments - it is Ok when you have really got used to it.

The seat heater switches are located on the door side of the seats so it is impossible to see what you are doing and the driver is unable to identify which seat heater is on except by turning theirs off to see if the indicator light on the dash is still lit.

The air conditioning comes on automatically whether you require it or not and you have to remember to turn it off to save an amlount of fuel.

The car does not provide the expected reduction in fuel and running costs that we had hoped for and we seriously miss the Hyundai Sante Fe that we got rid of to buy this car.

The car was bought at a car exhibition day and I would seriously recommend that it is not the correct way to purchase a car.

I would not buy another with as many gadgets as this one although I had a more basic model some years ago and found that one perfectly alright. So mainly go for basic and not too many gadgets which may go wrong and be costly to fix

OK on straight roads.

This latest Renault Scenic combines good performance and economy returning 35.4 mpg on short journeys such as school runs and a pleasing 44 mpg on a return journey of 360 miles.

The high driving position as with most people carriers gives a feeling of safety and leg comfort together with the added benefit of traction control and a maximum five star Euro NCAP rating. The traction control can be disabled at low speeds which I found improved road adhesion while negotiating a steep hill on a snow covered road.

This Scenic is a car for the digital age with a clear display that can be customised with different layouts to suit on a multi-colour TFT display. I liked the built -in TomTom navigation that can be updated using the memory card. The navigation can be switched off or replaced with an image. The addition of a USB auxiliary port enabled a memory stick with music and my mobile phone was connected via Bluetooth for hands-free communication. Both these features I found enhanced safety.

The electronic hand-brake has been moved to the centre console to give better visual indication and ease of use and now chilled air is used to rapidly demist the front windows.

The rear seat-belt positioning has been changed so that ride up uncomfortably and the rear seats are still very heavy to remove if needed. Also in the rear is the alarm sensor and the alarm system has been upgraded to provide a more effective response to intrusion.

In summary the new Renault Scenic has matured into a safer and quieter comfortable drive with the added benefit of economy and performance from an excellent diesel power unit.

This car surprised me from the moment I opened the door. An easy step inside thanks to its raised height and straight away you can see how practical a car this is. There are storage compartments in the floor, under the seats, in the doors and without a traditional handbrake the space between the front seats too. The three individual rear seats have enough leg room for adults and that extra car height makes it easy for lifting toddlers into car seats. This is a very child friendly car with isofix, built in sun blinds, seatback tables, a rear power point and a “child minder” mirror so you can keep an eye on what’s going on behind you inside the car as well as out. The boot is average sized in depth but has extra height giving ample space for a growing family’s luggage. Take out the rear seats and you’re left with the space of a small van, perfect for a trip to IKEA.

This is very much a next generation car with a practical keyless ignition system, satellite navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, USB port and TFT instrument display configurable to several different layouts. The car is stuffed with features including automatic lights and windscreen wipers, cruise control with speed limiter and a forest of stalks and buttons on the steering wheel to control just about everything. The only downside is the plastic feel to the interior and the impression of a flimsy body compared to a luxury brand. The 5 star ncap rating should put to rest any worries you may have about safety though.

The driver’s seat is supportive and the steering wheel telescopes back and forwards so you can find a very comfortable driving position. That height puts you slightly above everyone and the expansive windows give great visibility. The diesel engine and 6 speed gearbox give a reasonable performance allowing the car to comfortably cruise at the usual motorway speeds and overtake easily. Fuel economy on my last motorway trip was 45 mpg. Gear changes are very light and the ride a little softer than I’d like but overall this is a comfortable car to drive.

This is a practical car with room for a family, comfortable to drive and with more features than you’d expect. Definitely one worth considering.