Renault has opened order books for its updated Scenic SUV, bringing a raft of technical and specification upgrades.
The biggest change is under the skin, where the multi-award-winning family SUV has been enhanced with a new 89kWh NMC battery. This boosts its official range to 392 miles – 11 more than before.
The new battery also allows the 2027 Renault Scenic to charge faster. While the peak DC rate of 150kW hasn’t changed, updates elsewhere mean the Scenic now gets from 15-80% in 28 minutes – nine minutes faster than before. As before, an 11kW AC charger is standard.
On the surface, changes for the new Scenic are subtle. There are two new exterior paint choices, new front and rear bumper blades and new alloy wheel designs across all trim levels. Entry-level techno models get 19-inch black diamond-cut rims while techno esprit Alpine and iconic esprit Alpine trim levels feature 20-inch diamond-cut designs.
Inside, Inside, techno grade gets an upgraded look and feel with revised upholstery, dashboard detailing and stitching. The front seats have also been updated with more pronounced bolstering for better comfort.
On the technical front, the new Scenic enjoy an updated 12.8-inch touchscreen running on the latest Google system and incorporating Google Gemini AI assistant. It also brings an upgraded cooled wireless phone charger and Smart Mode to automatically manage driving modes.
All versions of the Renault Scenic also get updated and expanded driver assistance systems including active driver assist, predictive eco driving assistance, blind spot warning, rear automatic emergency braking and rear cross traffic alert fitted across the range.
The new Renault Scenic range includes three trim levels which all qualify for the full Band 1 Electric Car Grant. Techno is priced from £33,245 after the grant; techno esprit Alpine, price from £36,245; and iconic esprit Alpine, priced from £38,245.
All models include the updated driver assistance techno combines, 12.8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple and Android support, heated front seats and steering wheel, a powered tailgate and ventilated wireless charger.
Techno esprit Alpine adds exterior cosmetic upgrades, 20-inch alloy wheels and electrically adjustable front seats with a driver massage function.
Above that, iconic esprit Alpine adds the Solarbay dimmable panoramic sunroof, Harman Kardon premium audio system, 360-degree camera, smart rear-view mirror and hands-free parking.
