Renault Scenic
 

Launched at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show to considerable interest, the Sc?©nic Conquest has been designed with leisure pursuits and the great outdoors in mind. The car retains all of the Sc?©nic's impressive interior practicality and flexibility, while its bold and rugged styling resembles that of an off-roader, without the weight gain and fuel economy penalty of four-wheel drive.

At the front, the lower part of the bumper has a protective black graphite coating while the radiator grille and air intake have been revised and a satin chrome-finish skidplate shields the engine. At the rear, the black graphite bumper incorporates a satin chrome-coloured skidplate.

In addition to the increased ground clearance and twin skidplates, the suspension has been modified to improve comfort on rough terrain. The front and rear dampers have an increased range of travel and smaller anti-roll bars have been fitted. Finally, the special settings of the ESP (electronic stability programme) and ASR (automatic slip regulation) traction control enhance Sc?©nic Conquest's all-terrain character.

From launch, the Sc?©nic Conquest is available with a choice of two economical, powerful and refined powerplants, 2.0 VVT 136 and 1.9 dCi 130. A further two will be added in September.

The 2.0 16V petrol engine develops 136hp at 5,500rpm and 191Nm of torque at 3,750rpm with a particularly broad spread of power. On a combined cycle, this version returns 35.3 mpg. The 1.9 dCi diesel delivers 130hp at 4,000rpm and 300Nm of torque at 2,000rpm. Like its petrol counterpart, this engine is also coupled to a six-speed transmission. With this powertrain, Sc?©nic Conquest consumes fuel at 47.1 mpg on a combined cycle and emits 159 grams of CO 2 per kilometre.

Prices for the initial two-model Sc?©nic Conquest models are ??17,945 for the 2.0 VVT 136 and ??19,135 for the 1.9 dCi 130. The new trim level will not be offered in five- or seven-seat versions of Grand Sc?©nic.

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