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The Renault has a substantial real-world range, a fantastic interior and a competitive cost. Is it the best electrical SUV around?

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Video chapters:
0:00 What is the Renault Scénic?
1:04 Interior evaluation
2:19 Tech and use
4:25 Interior quality and storage
5:18 Rear seats
7:08 Boot area
8:30 One BAD thing!
9:10 Picturesque batteries and range
10:44 Charging speeds
11:19 Driving impressions
12:53 Rates and trim levels
14:04 VERDICT

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46 responses to “NEW Renault Scenic review! Best electric SUV? | What Car?”

  1. @mikadavies660 Avatar
    @mikadavies660

    Its certainly the best looking in red….. I had one for a week. The tech and the range is great. My only negative was the space between internal wheel arches in the boot. They restrict the width of the boot too much. It is definitely a BEV that should change people’s pre conceived ideas of BEVs.

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    1. @Vilmir Avatar
      @Vilmir

      Did you choose the full red, or red with the black roof? The price of the black roof option shocked me in the configurator.

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    2. @mikadavies660 Avatar
      @mikadavies660

      @@Vilmir full red

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  2. @mikadavies660 Avatar
    @mikadavies660

    The massive difference between the scenic and the model Y is the cost of the insurance! The model Y is almost twice as expensive. Plus, if your being picky…. you don’t need to pay anywhere near as much for the nice red paint on the Scenic.

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    1. @Glassey12 Avatar
      @Glassey12

      “Everyday’s a school day!” I had no idea about the insurance issue. Turns out a Model Y Long Range is insurance group 48! Almost the highest possible. That’s bonkers!

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    2. @mikadavies660 Avatar
      @mikadavies660

      @@Glassey12 True indeed. Plus the base Model Y is not “so fast”. Yes it’s nippy but not Group 48 nippy. It’s the most ridiculous group insurance and it has stopped me from buying one. Even my AMG was cheaper to insure than a Model Y… Bonkers!

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    3. @michaelkilbride2927 Avatar
      @michaelkilbride2927

      The insurance rates are because of the risk of explosion a vw made eV went up on a ship.the ship burned for five day the damage 650 million don’t gamble with your family’s life the risk is real and insurance company’s know it

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    4. @markwilliamson9027 Avatar
      @markwilliamson9027

      Let’s hope Tesla brings over to the uk it’s own insurance for Tesla drivers it has all the data on the car & the driver to give a realistic quote! May be make the other insurance companies be more realistic on their prices

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    5. @mikadavies660 Avatar
      @mikadavies660

      @@markwilliamson9027 I pray for that also… 👍

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  3. @mikadavies660 Avatar
    @mikadavies660

    Take the entry level and avoid the Luxury Car Tax!

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    1. @mikewhitehead50 Avatar
      @mikewhitehead50

      or buy before April!

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  4. @thomasneedham3342 Avatar
    @thomasneedham3342

    I hate comments like this but 40k! We shouldn’t really be buying cars for more than. 1/3 our salary. So you need 120k for a base Renault!? Mad times

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    1. @wakeywarrior Avatar
      @wakeywarrior

      You can lease it for about 430 a month. You can then do over 300 miles for about £8 if charging at home.

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    2. @Whatshisname346 Avatar
      @Whatshisname346

      So people making 60k should only buy cars costing 20K? That really doesn’t leave much choice does it. The more pressing question is should we need to buy new cars as often as we do? The fact that public transport and road safety for non-driving road users is so poor is indicative of a society that would rather people spend money on stupidly depreciating assets than investing in more efficient, healthy and potentially safer forms of transport. And then we can all drive cool old cars on the weekends for fun obviously.

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    3. @wosamosman9814 Avatar
      @wosamosman9814

      Do the UK have tariffs on Chinese EVs ???

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    4. @oldhamer111 Avatar
      @oldhamer111

      @@thomasneedham3342 good point! Surreal times…

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    5. @wakeywarrior Avatar
      @wakeywarrior

      @@wosamosman9814 don’t think so at the moment. They are not ultra cheap here though.

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  5. @cosmaalexandru5614 Avatar
    @cosmaalexandru5614

    This is not an SUV .

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  6. @wakeywarrior Avatar
    @wakeywarrior

    I’ve got one and done range tests, my latest being 280 miles on the M1, and also a near 600 miler up to Scotland. The range is fantastic, all for Model 3 RWD money.
    Note there’s not much difference between trims, the base model is fully loaded.
    6 year Tesla owner- I am certainly not regretting switching over, the car is fantastic.
    What often isn’t mentioned much is the chassis, it is just right between comfort and stiffness. No roll, very comfortable on long journeys as are the seats (I have the ‘base’ version). I’d disagree with the review there compared to most other cars of this type- try a Sportage which rolls and bounces around much more (my wife has one). I haven’t noticed the brake spongy either although I hardly use the brakes, I use full regen.
    Insurance is £450. They wanted £1100 for my Model 3 RWD this year.
    Renault are knocking it out of the park with this car, I can’t believe what a good job they did with it.

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    1. @Whatshisname346 Avatar
      @Whatshisname346

      Nice to see a review from a non journo who actually gets the point of a family car like this. Good luck on your purchase!

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    2. @shaunpowell1667 Avatar
      @shaunpowell1667

      Can confirm that both of his videos on the scenic are brilliant go ahead and watch!

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  7. @tartanwallpaper Avatar
    @tartanwallpaper

    Not outstanding when it comes to charging speeds? It can charge at up to 22Kw on AC power which makes it quite unique.

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    1. @Vilmir Avatar
      @Vilmir

      But sold with 7.5kwh AC charger by default, 22kwh option is 2000€

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  8. @allinsonweddingpt1 Avatar
    @allinsonweddingpt1

    My sister in law has the spec above this one and it’s lovely. The door handles pop out and very easy to use. Also has the Renault badge lit up on the ground. I would love one but above my budget.

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    1. @wakeywarrior Avatar
      @wakeywarrior

      The one in the video is the top spec. Theres actually very little difference between the three, this top spec one has a few goodies. The middle one is identical to the entry level, save for trim differences and bigger wheels. The entry level is actually fully loaded, with very little not on it.

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  9. @Whatshisname346 Avatar
    @Whatshisname346

    For me the SUV tag is a bit misleading. Having seen one in real life it’s actually quite low slung like a large hatchback; certainly looks better than the pictures.

    Overall I like where Renault are going with EVs. The French government has also created some really generous incentives for EV adoption so even if it’s not a runaway success elsewhere I think Renault has a pretty captive market at home.

    Also it’s nice to see a car just be a car, to prioritise comfort and ride quality over this ‘sporty’ nonsense which most everyday drivers will only be able to access 2% of the time and the other 98% they’ll wish they could drive across a potholes road without losing the fillings or parallel park without a personal trainer.

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    1. @wakeywarrior Avatar
      @wakeywarrior

      It’s surprisingly small and lower on the outside than you think. We have a Sportage and it’s noticeably lower but just as big inside.

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  10. @NBMBC40 Avatar
    @NBMBC40

    I have had mine a month now Esprit Alpine and have to say I’ve had no issues with the brake feel or inconsistency and it’s a company car so already done a fair few miles. I also find the ride very good and it’s no sports car but it’s not at all bad on twisty roads. One point you don’t mention is the kerb weight compared to other EV’s at around 1800Kg’s.

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  11. @MrRobTheLEGEND Avatar
    @MrRobTheLEGEND

    When we ever see an MPV or Saloon model? Isn’t everyone tired of SUV/crossover models?

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  12. @peteremmett8332 Avatar
    @peteremmett8332

    Renault and France in general, are knocking it out of the park of late….Where Germany stumbles with it over complex, over-priced beasts, the French car industry is picking up the ball and running hard. Fantastic to see.!

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    1. @lightningleaf23 Avatar
      @lightningleaf23

      Renault started tinkering with making EVs before most of the other mainstream car companies so haven’t had to play catch up as much

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    2. @grahamcook9289 Avatar
      @grahamcook9289

      Hardly. No innovation or advancement here. Essentially the same offering as the Zoe from 12 years ago. Too little too late. They need to build on this and develop fast, not sit back and do nothing as they did with the Zoe. For too long western legacy manufacturers have relied on expensive luxury EVs with high margins. Vorsprung durch Technik!

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    3. @grahamcook9289 Avatar
      @grahamcook9289

      @@lightningleaf23 Au contaire mon aim. They started early with the Zoe, but then did nothing for 10 years.

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    4. @lightningleaf23 Avatar
      @lightningleaf23

      @@grahamcook9289 started with the fluence

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    5. @lightningleaf23 Avatar
      @lightningleaf23

      @@grahamcook9289 how do you know they did nothing ? They didn’t release any other cars but they have without doubt gained experience improving range, power out put and battery life.

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  13. @FarmMaster135 Avatar
    @FarmMaster135

    Don’t the handles pop out automatically when you arrive to the car? And lock themselves when you start driving and pop out when you leave the car or push the unlock button? Never had to dig the handle on my Megane.

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    1. @wakeywarrior Avatar
      @wakeywarrior

      Yes they do.

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  14. @RichardHilditch Avatar
    @RichardHilditch

    I visited a showroom to see this. The rear headrests can be removed to improve rear view.

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  15. @StewartP45 Avatar
    @StewartP45

    Assuming it’s substantially the same platform, the Scenic looks like it give a fair picture of what we can expect out of Nissan’s Leaf replacement due in 25′ and being produced in Sunderland from what I understand.

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  16. @soundworks52 Avatar
    @soundworks52

    Snow? No mention of the very pleasant well equipped Nissan Ariya which is the same car underneath in this review . A Sloda Enyaq is still the car to beat in this part of the market.

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  17. @yeahyeahblah Avatar
    @yeahyeahblah

    I have the iconic trim and been driving it for the last month and I love it! Easy to drive, run, does everything I want with a great range.

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  18. @klausschelling8159 Avatar
    @klausschelling8159

    French car makers – Renault, Citroen, DS Automobiles, Alpine, Peugeot – have dramatically upped their game those last 10 years. Excellent quality built, superb design, great interiors, great tech, etc… I drive a Peugeot 3008, it’s the best car I ‘ve ever had.
    42.000 euro, but it feels like a 100.000 euro vehicle. The quality ride is just out of the world, quality built is bordering on luxury.

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    1. @timmytimpster3807 Avatar
      @timmytimpster3807

      I believe you are delusional if you think a Renault is worth 100 grand

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    2. @klausschelling8159 Avatar
      @klausschelling8159

      @@timmytimpster3807 When have I said that ? I invite you to read again my comment, I mentioned my car, a Peugeot 3008, not a Renault, and I said it feels like a 100k vehicle, and it really does. I didn’t say it has costed me 100k, I said it feels like a 100k car. You need to read properly other people’s comments before you reply to them, thank you very much.

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  19. @saharkhosravi3525 Avatar
    @saharkhosravi3525

    After two test drives, I’ve noticed that an important issue is consistently missing from your reviews – the poor quality of the rear camera. It’s a crucial feature for many drivers, yet it seems to be overlooked. Why is this never addressed?

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  20. @stefangeldern4862 Avatar
    @stefangeldern4862

    The sunroof is either transparent (see-through) or translucent (lets through diffuse light). It is not opaque because opaque means it doesn’t let light through at all (like a metal roof).

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