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Parkers overall rating: 4 out of 54.0

At a glance

Price new £17,011 - £25,487
Used prices £420 - £6,772
Road tax cost £20 - £385
Insurance group 14 - 24
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 449 - 897 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS

Practical and spacious interior, seven seats as standard, frugal dCi engines, quiet and refined

CONS

Some flimsy-feeling interior trim

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

Renault has a good reputation for making practical yet stylish people carriers and the latest Grand Scenic continues that tradition.

It comes with seven seats as standard, while the practical interior is spacious and full of family-friendly features including almost endless amounts of storage. It’s also good to drive and extremely refined on longer journeys with a smooth ride and a quiet cabin.

Renault doesn’t have the greatest reputation for reliability, but the Grand Scenic feels much better built than previous models. It’s also very safe with a five-star Euro NCAP rating while generous equipment levels and a range of refined engines help make it one of the best people carriers around.

In February 2012 the Grand Scenic was updated with a number of design changes as well as a selection of cleaner and more fuel efficient diesel engines.

A further, more significant facelift arrived in summer 2013 with a bold new nose and a simplified model range.