In the Scenic we found this process refreshingly simple because a button to the right of the steering wheel can select all your preferred driver assistance settings with one press. It’s a neat solution that other manufacturers who bury the controls in sub-menus could learn from.
The Renault Scenic has yet to feature in our Driver Power customer satisfaction survey but Renault as a brand is on the up. The French firm came 29th out of 32 manufacturers in 2024 but improved markedly to 6th place overall in 2025 with a satisfaction score of 86%. Customers were particularly happy with the safety features, exterior design and value for money of their cars.
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Best buy: Renault Scenic Techno
We recommend the entry-level Techno trim level as the best buy overall in the Scenic range. It holds its value better than the upper trim levels, the smaller wheels enhance the ride quality compared with the larger wheels fitted to pricier trims, plus you get the same powertrain and infotainment system as the rest of the Scenic line-up.
It’s also quite expensive to step up the Scenic’s trim level range to the Techno Espirit Alpine and Iconic Espirit Alpine models. The digital rear-view mirror and Solarbay panoramic roof on the top-spec cars are well worth having, but probably not for £5,000 over the base car.
Renault Scenic alternatives
The electric SUV class is packed with competition, including the big-selling Tesla Model Y, plus the Ford Explorer and Ford Capri, the Skoda Enyaq, Volkswagen ID.4, Toyota bZ4X, Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5. Arguably the closest rival to the Scenic E-Tech is the Nissan Ariya, which uses the same running gear.
The big advantage that the Scenic has over these rivals is pricing. It offers nearly as much range as the Tesla or Fords, but has a bit more space. It’s also less expensive than any of them but doesn’t offer quite the same urgent performance.
Decent efficiency means the Scenic can travel further on a charge than the Toyota, and the onboard tech is more user-friendly than the systems in the VW Group models. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 offer faster charging.
Key updates of the Renault Scenic review
Renault Scenic Iconic Long Range long-term test
Our head of digital content, Steve Walker, ran an Iconic Long Range (now called Iconic Esprit Alpine) for six months or 6,000 miles. He found it to be a well-rounded family car that was good to look at, had an intuitive infotainment system, and was, overall, easy to live with.
He did find that the light-coloured interior trim showed dirt, and while it was practical enough for his family, he said that it was a shame this latest Scenic lacks the innovative sliding rear seats of its MPV predecessors.
Renault Scenic pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
The Scenic’s warranty of three years or 100,000 miles is a little above the industry standard of three years/60,000 miles, and you get roadside assistance for the duration. In addition, the Scenic’s E-Tech powertrain has four years and 100,000 miles of cover, while the drive battery has cover for eight years and 100,000 miles.