Renault Scenic 1999–2003 car dimensions: 4169 mm long, 1719 mm wide and 1609 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,270 kg. Braked towing is 1,300 kg.
The cabin seats five with three individual sliding, tilting and removable rear seats for flexible layouts. Higher trims add climate control or air conditioning with a chilled centre console box, plus CD audio with steering controls. ABS, driver/passenger/side airbags and ISOFIX are standard from 1999. Parking sensors appear only on select special editions. No factory cruise control.
Boot holds 411 litres with seats up. Fold or remove the three rear seats to reach 1800 litres. Underfloor storage bins and side cubbies add practicality for family loads.
Braked towing capacity is 1300 kg on most versions, rising to 1350 kg on some higher-powered models. unbraked is around 655-680 kg. Payload sits near 450-575 kg depending on engine and kerb weight. The RX4 variant adds all-wheel drive and raised suspension for light off-road or active use, but standard models suit everyday family and light work duties.
The cabin sits high with strong all-round visibility from large glass areas. Three individual rear seats slide on rails, recline fully and lift out without tools for big load space. Front seatbacks hold picnic tables. underfloor bins, under-seat trays and deep door pockets add storage. Air-conditioned grades include a large chilled centre box for drinks. Materials feel soft and practical for family use.
Petrol combined use around 7.1-8.0 l/100 km. diesels 5.7-5.9 l/100 km.
Oil and filter changes recommended every 15 000-30 000 km or 12-24 months.
Euro NCAP four-star adult occupant rating in 2001.
ABS, electronic brake force distribution and brake assist standard. side airbags and ISOFIX standard. windowbags and ESP standard from later years.
Petrol engines return combined figures of roughly 7-8 litres per 100 km depending on size. the 1.9 dTi and dCi diesels sit near 5.7-5.9 litres. Real-world mixed driving stays close to those numbers when the car is kept in tune.
Service schedules call for oil and filter renewal every 15 000 to 30 000 km or once a year to two years. Timing belts on petrol and diesel units need replacement at the intervals set for each engine code.
The 2001 Euro NCAP test gave four stars for adult protection. Standard kit includes dual front airbags, side airbags, pretensioners, load limiters and ISOFIX mounts. Windowbags and ESP became standard across the range later in the generation.
Keep the car by watching electrics, air-conditioning and the sliding seat rails. Regular oil changes and belt services keep the engines reliable. check for corrosion on sills and underbody on older examples.
Length 4169 mm, Width 1719 mm, Height 1609 mm, Wheelbase 2580 mm (Scenic 1999–2003)
Sources: manufacturer data, carexpert.ru manufacturer data, drom.ru and AutoCentrum, Wikipedia/autoevolution cross-check.