Renault Scénic Xmod, an Invitation to Adventure
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PRESS KIT April 2013 RENAULT SCÉNIC XMOD, AN INVITATION TO ADVENTURE. RENAULT SCÉNIC AND GRAND SCÉNIC, THE STAR MINIVANS. Renault is presenting Scénic Xmod, a standard-setting minivan with crossover attributes. With its go-anywhere styling and enhanced handling, it is the perfect partner for adventure. At the same time Renault is renewing Scénic and Grand Scénic, which now feature a new front end and the new brand identity. The Renault family look is growing stronger. 2 01 SCÉNIC XMOD, THE LEADING CROSSOVER-STYLED MINIVAN Outdoor-focused with the promise of adventure Interior design dedicated to driving pleasure 02 NEW TECHNOLOGY ON SCÉNIC XMOD. WHEN PRACTICALITY MEETS PLEASURE Adventure with complete peace of mind Technology for safety Multimedia gets smart 03 XMOD FEATURES ALL THE DNA OF SCÉNIC, FOR TRAVELLING COMFORT AND QUALITY Spacious and versatile Quality ensured from design to finish 04 SCÉNIC XMOD’S ENERGETIC ENGINES MEAN LOWER FUEL CONSUMPTION AND EMISSIONS AND MORE PLEASURE The high-performance and economical new Energy TCe 130 gasoline engine Immensely successful engine range 05 RENAULT RENEWS SCÉNIC AND GRAND SCÉNIC, THE STAR MINIVANS The European no.1 in the segment gets even more personality Extensive new features for the class-leading minivan 06 THE SCÉNIC STORY 1996-2003: “An invitation to travel” 2003-2009: The pioneer confirms its leadership 2009-2012: Emphasis on travelling comfort 2 01 SCÉNIC XMOD, THE LEADING CROSSOVER- STYLED MINIVAN With its flowing lines and determined gaze, Scénic Xmod features the brand’s new design identity and crossover attributes. While retaining all the DNA of Renault Scénic, the standard-setting European minivan since 1996, Scénic Xmod declares its difference with style. Outdoor-focused with the promise of adventure Athletic and elegant, the Scénic Xmod is a winning combination of the outdoor style of the crossover and the meticulous world of the minivan. Gaining an extra ten millimeters in ground clearance, it sports an expressive design informed by crossover cues including special front and rear bumpers, underbody protection and chrome-finished roof bars (according to trim level). Scénic Xmod also boasts standard-fit chrome-surrounded LED daytime running lights and 16-inch Design and 16- and 17-inch Alliage wheel rims. 3 The car’s stand-alone styling is underscored by an Xmod badge on the door sill (for Privilège and Bose® models, according to country) and the tailgate. “When designing Scénic Xmod we based ourselves on Scénic Collection 2012. We gave it an extra 10 mm ground clearance and widened the rear track 20 mm and the front track 10 mm to set the vehicle higher and give it more stability. In the crossover spirit, we also reworked the side protection and the rocker panel and redesigned the front and rear bumpers with SUV-style skidplates. The tailgate was also completely changed for design harmony. All in all, this was a major restyle but subtly done, giving strength to the vehicle. The result is an attractive, go-anywhere and versatile car. Scénic Xmod is as sophisticated and refined as its predecessors, with an assertive personality.” Jean-Phillipe Texier, Design project manager, M1 range These design features express the robustness and reliability of Scénic Xmod in a subtle fashion. Scénic Xmod is available in nine body colors and introduces a new metallic paint, “Jaune Automne” (“Autumn Yellow”). 4 Interior design dedicated to driving pleasure The interior design has been revamped with a driver-focused fixed central console with a cockpit-style driving position. The console, within easy reach, features the Extended Grip thumbwheel (see below) and a multidirectional joystick for controlling the multimedia interface. The dashboard, with its digital thin-film transistor (TFT) display, and the Renault R-Link touch-operated and connected multimedia system (optional) display all the necessary driving information simply and clearly. Privilège and Bose® models (depending on the country) feature a flattened-base steering wheel with added sportiness and grip, along with an aluminum pedal set and gearstick and new gloss-anodized dark-carbon interior design touches. The driver’s seat boasts overstitching and special new upholstery. 5 02 NEW TECHNOLOGY ON SCÉNIC XMOD. WHEN PRACTICALITY MEETS PLEASURE Renault sets great store in driving pleasure, safety and peace of mind and harnesses new technologies to bring motorists more comfort and serenity. Extended Grip. For adventure with complete peace of mind Scénic Xmod is the first vehicle in the range to be fitted with the new Extended Grip system. An advanced grip control function, it is an upgrade of the anti-skid system that maintains vehicle grip in all difficult driving conditions, including snow, mud and sand. Drivers used the thumb wheel on the central console to choose the assistance setting, from “Road”, “Uneven ground” or “Expert”. The default “Road” setting is used for hard ground (dry, wet and iced-over) and corresponds to the conventional anti-skid setting. It reactivates automatically when the car reaches 40 km/h (or if another setting has been selected between times). The driver selects “Uneven ground” to let the extended grip system take over control of the drive wheels. This setting automatically works on engine torque and the brakes to allow the front wheels to skid more, enabling the mud-and-snow tires to clear mud or sand from the road, increasing vehicle grip to maintain forward motion. With the “Expert” setting, drivers choose to fully control engine torque and acceleration while delegating control of the brakes to the system. The Extended Grip system is combined with mud-and-snow tires featuring a special tread for effectively clearing mud, sand and soft snow. 6 Technology for safety Scénic Xmod provides safety and comfort thanks to the Visio System®. Using a front camera mounted behind the interior rearview mirror, the system: - emits a sound and vision alert if the car involuntary crosses a white line, - automatic headlights, which switch from high-beam to low-beam with no driver input, for maximum visibility without dazzling oncoming drivers. Vehicle maneuvers are made easier by a reversing camera, helping drivers to avoid obstacles behind the car. This technology is combined with a reversing radar, which tells drivers how far away they are from an obstacle via a beeping sound and on-screen colors. Scénic Xmod further emphasizes safety in the vehicle vicinity with “follow me home” lights, which light up the exterior for 30 seconds to two minutes after the vehicle is closed. Scénic Xmod inherits all the safety of its predecessors, Scénic and Grand Scénic, which scored five stars in EuroNCAP tests right from launch in 2009. Multimedia gets smart Scénic Xmod is fitted with the new Renault R-Link multimedia system that provides drivers with a touch interface and voice recognition function for: - operating the Carminat TomTom LIVE navigation system, - listening to mobile music (Bluetooth, auxiliary and USB), - making hands-free calls, - enjoying multimedia services, - controlling vehicle equipment. All R-Link functionalities are can also be accessed using the joystick on the central console and the steering wheel-mounted controls. The user-friendly 7-inch (18 cm) color screen and the “menu” homepage make navigating through the system functions child’s play. Ergonomic and practical, R-Link display can be customized in terms of driver preference and direct access to favorites. R-Link is as comprehensive in content as it is affordable in price, with some 50 apps available at the R-Link Store (weather, gas prices, points of interest, etc.). With R-Link, multimedia becomes part of the in-car experience and makes everyday life easier with user-friendly technology. 7 03 XMOD FEATURES ALL THE DNA OF SCÉNIC, FOR TRAVELLING COMFORT AND QUALITY Scénic Xmod benefits from all the expertise that has made Scénic a minivan icon. From recognized quality levels and roominess in all seats to top-class versatility and storage compartments for all passengers, the new model features all the qualities praised by our customers and the trade press. Spacious and versatile Scénic Xmod retains all the strong points that have made Scénic the standard-setter in the compact minivan segment, namely spaciousness and versatility bringing all passengers unbeatable comfort. The front seats bring driver and passenger a roomy and comfortable environment: - best headroom in segment at 968 mm - elbow and hip room are also best in class. Row 2 in the generous Scénic Xmod is incredibly roomy with class-leading shoulder and elbow room and optimum access. 8 With a boot measuring up to 555 liters, Scénic Xmod has one of the largest load volumes in the category. It also features a host of storage spaces ingeniously laid out around the cabin, including to the left of the steering wheel, near the dashboard, near the gearbox, in the front and rear door panels, and the glove box. Other compartments include drawers under the seats, three pockets per seat and aircraft-style trays. In all, there are no less than 71 liters of clever storage space. The modular design of Scénic Xmod is simple, effective and quick to organize. The seats are independent, folding and removable, providing a range of combinations. Load volume can be increased to 1,837 dm3 with the rear seats folded down and 2,037 dm3 with the rear seats removed. 9 Quality ensured from design to finish Renault’s work on quality is personified by Scénic, ranked best compact minivan on reliability in numerous surveys carried out by independent bodies. A January 2012 survey by L’Automobile Magazine on “28 no-worry cars” (“28 modèles sans souci”) ranked Scénic number-one in the minivan category. As with the rest of the Scénic family, Xmod benefits from the quality improvements of the Mégane family.