2003 RENAULT Scenic 1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (98 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Renault introduced the second generation of the Scenic following the same recipe as the first one: it made a minivan based on the same platform as the Megane lineup.

Most European car manufacturers already understood that the minivan segment is not very popular among customers. But that didn’t apply to Renault, which was highly respected in the segment. Moreover, it tried to keep the momentum gained with the first Scenic generation. It created a new generation of the family-oriented vehicle.

Like its predecessor, the second generation of the Scenic was egg-shaped, with a raked hood and a windshield that almost continued on the same line. A panoramic glass roof that opened was on the options list. At the back, the almost vertical tailgate followed the same design language as the Megane Hatchback and sported the corner-mounted taillights.

Thanks to its tall height and generous greenhouse, the Scenic could offer enough comfort for up to five passengers. At the front, the bucket seats provided comfort for the occupants and excellent visibility of the road and the surroundings. Moreover, the instrument cluster took center stage on the dashboard, with an oversized display for the speedometer and tachometer. Thus, even those sitting in the back could read the speed. In addition, the high-mounted seats allowed the rear passengers to fit their feet under the front seats, thus creating more legroom. In addition, there were no problems with headroom either. Finally, the trunk was quite spacious and could have been extended by folding down the rear seats.

Under the hood, Renault installed a choice of gasoline and turbo-diesel engines paired either with a manual or an automatic transmission, depending on the version.