The production of Renault Grand Scenic minivan with accompanying modifications and design changes continued from 2004 to 2009. In these five years, the car has increased its advantageous characteristics, ahead of the main indicators of its predecessor Renault Scenic, whose extended version it is. The dimensions of both cars remained the same, except that the wheelbase of the new car was diluted by 5 cm and the rear overhang was added 18 cm. The total length of the Renault Grand Scenic increased by 23 centimeters in comparison with the Renault Scenic. This is quite a lot, but if we take into account that the body was also slightly heard in the sides, the proportions were preserved, and now all the parameters of the machine are in relative equilibrium.
The basic components of the Renault Megan model, taken as a basis for the design of the Renault Grand Scenic, did not allow the dimensional grid to be freely varied , and the designers limited themselves to increasing the length of the car by 23 cm. But in all the top positions, in terms of the exterior, as well as the design changes in the body, Actions, and this fact did not fail to take advantage of the developers. Modernization primarily affected the interior of the Renault Grand Scenic, reviews of which are almost all positive and leave much to be desired. In the cabin there are three rows of seats, as it should be minivan. The second and third rows are modulated in a matter of seconds. Pillows are laid close to the floor, and backrests - each in its own nest. It turns absolutely flat area, thanks to this useful space of the rear sector of the machine increases to 1920 liters. Even for a minivan it's a lot.
The circular glazing of the Renault Grand Scenic gives an unprecedented degree of illumination, the interior is light as outside. The main stream of light passes through a huge windshield with an area of almost one and a half square meters. Meter. Light adds a double sunroof, which has an area of 1.6 square meters. Meter. Large side windows provide a good view in urban conditions, and the rear door glass complements the visibility of the rear perimeter of the car. In sunny weather, it is possible to reduce the illumination with the help of curtains installed on the side and rear windows.
The driver's seat of the Renault Grand Scenic is equipped with a set of devices that regulate the seat height, changing its position relative to the steering column and the gas and brake pedals. The lever mechanisms for changing the inclination of the backrest are also installed. The shift lever is placed on the dashboard and is always at hand. Switching short-stroke, noiseless, with a clear fixation.
Well thought out the whole system of car safety, starting with ABS and ending with a set of airbags in the number of six pieces. Electronic adjustment of distribution of braking force on all wheels gives to braking exceptional smoothness. The engines of the Renault Grand Scenic are several, three different petrol and power, 115 to 135 hp, and two turbodiesel - 100 and 120 hp. The wheels on the car are 16-inch, rubber sizes of 205/60. The transmission can be in two versions, a five -speed manual transmission or a six- speed transmission . The car Renault Grand Scenic in an expensive, advanced version receives an automatic four-speed gearbox.