Our Fleet Test Drive: Renault Grand Scenic - 6th Report
Date:
07 December 2011
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Author: Tony Rock
Residential road
I recently took the Grand Scenic for a long motorway haul from London to Cheshire, and have to say I was impressed with the way the 130hp 1.6dCi engine performed.
The late-evening, post-rush hour run revealed a smooth, very able motorway cruiser with responsive acceleration - even when close to the 70mph speed limit - that feels better than the official 11.1-second 0-62mph time quoted by Renault.
However, the engine displays an irritating quirk at low, urban speeds. Around town I'm constantly having to over-rev when pulling away from standstill or near-zero mph to prevent stalling.
Renault Grand Scenic 1.6 dCi 130 Dyn. TT | Mileage | 1890 | Claimed combined consumption | 64.2mpg | Our average consumption | 39.4mpg | Forecast CPM | 52.4p | Actual CPM | 56.4p | Why we’re running it | To sample Renault’s crucial new 1.6 diesel engine in the UK’s most fuel-efficient seven-seater | Plus | Smooth motorway performer | Minus | Exterior looks haven’t improved with time |
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