Renault Scénic

What is the Renault Scénic?

The Scénic began as a compact family MPV, designed to give passengers generous cabin space and flexible seating in a car smaller than Renault’s Espace. First sold as the Mégane Scénic, it helped establish the compact MPV as a familiar European family-car shape. Storage and adaptable seating were central to its appeal.

The model’s shape and purpose have changed over time. Its first four generations were family MPVs, with the fourth taking on a more crossover-like design. The fifth generation, Scénic E-Tech electric, is an all-electric family car, carrying the name into a new format.

Scénic generations

The first-generation Scénic (I, 1996–2003) established the compact MPV in Renault’s range. The second generation (II, 2003–2009) expanded the line with short and longer Grand Scénic forms. The third generation (III, 2009–2016) continued the family-focused MPV approach, followed by the fourth (IV, 2016–2022), which adopted a crossover-influenced design. The fifth generation (V, 2024–today) is the electric Scénic E-Tech.

Engines, power and official economy

European Union registration figures cover Scénics from 2010 to 2025, with engines from 1.2 to 2.0 litres and power from 70 kW (95 PS) to 160 kW (218 PS). Listed fuel types include petrol, diesel, hybrid, LPG and electric. The lowest listed consumption is 4.8 L/100 km on WLTP for petrol, diesel or hybrid versions.

UK VCA figures cover 2000–2026 and span 1.2–2.0-litre engines, with power from 60 kW (81 PS) to 220 kW (299 PS). The lowest listed consumption is 3.5 L/100 km on NEDC. French ADEME figures cover 2012–2026, listing petrol, diesel and E85 flex-fuel versions with 81 kW (110 PS) to 110 kW (150 PS); the lowest listed consumption is 4.1 L/100 km on NEDC. WLTP and NEDC are different European test procedures, which helps explain why official figures vary.

Where was the Scénic sold?

Official figures cover the Scénic in the European Union, the UK and France. EU registration figures run from 2010 to 2025, while UK and French figures extend from 2000 and 2012 respectively through 2026. In EU registrations, the most registered listed version was the 1.5-litre diesel with 81 kW (110 PS).