Renault Jazzes Up Its Scenic MPV Range With A New Scenic XMOD

Renault has revealed details of a revised Scenic MPV range, with a new SUV-style five-seater and a face-lifted seven-seat Grand Scenic model. The new Scenic XMOD replaces the current Scenic. Although it shares the same cabin layout and most exterior panels with that car, the XMOD gets an SUV-inspired makeover, with a raised ride height, chunkier bumpers, sill guards and wheel arch cladding.

Both new models get new engines, including a TCe 130 petrol engine that Renault says is 15 per cent more fuel efficient than the one it replaces. The new car also has new front grille and larger Renault logo, similar to that of the recently revealed Captur SUV. Renault has also introduced its Grip Xtend system, a traction control system with three settings. The Expert setting controls the braking system but lets the driver control engine torque. Road functions as standard traction control, and Loose Ground controls the brakes and engine torque. The updated Grand Scenic model gets a new front grille similar to the Scenic XMOD’s.