FIRST DRIVE - Renault Scenic E-Tech - Car of the Year 2024 !

I have had a first drive in the all new Renault Scenic E-Tech, recently crowned Car of the Year 2024. This new EV from Renault is full of some clever tech and innovative features. Can it deliver on it's class leading range and take the game to Tesla ?

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[grahaminkpen]

Not an EV person really but i like that car and the forthcoming 5. Rrnault seem to be knocking it out the park. 👏👏

[KennethPaul]

Renault are smashing it recently. Had the opportunity to test drive this over the weekend and it's really nice, android automotive just works plus the solarbay roof is some party trick

[Andre-uwlt]

🙃 Seit 8 Wochen bewege ich mich mit dem SCenic über deutsche Autobahnen und Landstrassen.
Nach über 10 Jahren in 4 ZOE´s stelle ich fest: der SCENIC ist fast zu gross für meine Bedürfnisse. Aber der R 5 lässt leider noch auf sich warten.Genauo wie das V2G.
Mega: die Reichweite! Super der Assistenz-Comfort.
Und besonders das Solarbay-Panoramadach.
Dank an Renault: fast alles richtig gemacht! 😉

[muggy]

I've inherited my Dad's Renault Austral which was a top spec, and although not a full EV and a hybrid, I've really enjoyed driving it. Renault really are doing some great things lately.

[philipmichaelhughes]

Best EV in terms of practicality that I’ve seen thus far Ped. Thanks for the update.

[briangriffiths]

The base model at £37.5K is well-equipped and probably all that most families would need, with a real-life range of about 200 miles while avoiding the premium road fund licence. Attractive all-rounder that has a premium look.

[pu]

The French revolution of car industry has begun! Peogeot and Renault (similar to Kia and Hyundai of Korea) have together introduced some of the very interesting car and EVs basically knocking it out of the park. They out of nowhere have caught up with the big EV players and have gone even better in many aspects. LOVE the interior I wish many car maker will look at this as example of new generation finesse in cabin. Not one modern entertainment / safety/ convenience features missing. Hope they sell outside Europe my finger crossed.

[GeorgeThoughts]

Thumbnail looks like it says "C'est Ron" hehe! I'm currently very interested in the Megane E-Tech myself as I currently own a 2016 Zoe, but the Scenic is a great look at the near future of Renault EVs too. I wish the Megane had the white interior, or a panoramic roof! That opacity selector is so cool on that roof and very sci-fi.

I agree that press day tasters are only a tiny sample and I'd love any kind of long term review. It's like how I didn't realise how annoying the Zoe's double windscreen wipers were until I had bought it! (The position that the driver side wiper stops in at the top causes a great big drip to run right down the middle of the driver's half of the windscreen when it's raining or you use the screenwash).

Great video, the first I've watched from you but I will be watching more of your content :)

[geoffreyjones]

Great review (I thought the wine analogy was spot on😀), good to see Renault producing some really decent EVs.

[Grant.G.Simpson]

I'm looking to replace my current EV in december for another 3 yr lease, this range is great and charge speed (although on the low end of acceptable) makes it a strong contender, now i need to go research it more, thanks PP

[mickmartin]

I watched this video because I was thinking of buying the Iconic. I’m now confident enough to go ahead. Thanks!

[brianfarrelly]

Well spec’d model, top notch features and nice looking car. Like your Gulf shirt too - very retro. Thanks for the review.

[ronchaloner]

Great review. Going to test drive this car tomorrow and will probably be ordering the Iconic too! :)

[SisGuitarGAS]

Very impressive- would be great to see a comparison video with something like the Enyaq in the fullness of time, but this sounds like it has moved things on significantly. Really appreciate the proper motoring journalism

[shanedavis]

For size, tech, range and the cost for all that. It's actually nudging aside my current dream car, and that's the Tesla MY.

[garrymatthews]

That roof is very Star Trek ish, have to say it all looks a good thought through car

[johnj]

First time I’ve seen one of your reviews and I think you’re excellent. Great review.

[mdshovel]

One thing not mentioned - fire safety. Flip the back seat squab and there is a master cut-out for electrics and a big valve connector that you shove a fire hose in. It floods the battery inside with cold water .. this is the only car I've seen this on. There is also a QR code on front and back screens for Emergency Services to scan and get above info

[johnsa]

I'd really like to see what the real world range at 70mph is on the motorway. If it's around 250, then this car becomes interesting. I don't think the price is outrageous either. Great review Ped and tell Hendy to get you in one of these pronto...

[petershorney]

Loved my old Scenic - great space but compact on the road. This one is tempting, especially if/when discounts start to appear.