CROSSOVER SOFTROADER

4x4magazine | 06/02/2013 | 0 Comments

Renault Scénic XMOD will be one of the new models revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in early March.

The sporty and elegant exterior combines the outdoor cues of a crossover with the refined world of an MPV. With a raised ground clearance and special alloy wheels, the car features an expressive crossover-inspired design: special front and rear bumpers, sill guards and chrome-finish roof bars.
Inside, the driver enjoys a cockpit-like environment with an exclusive fixed centre console and an array of controls. The rotary control for the all-new Extended Grip traction control system and the multi-directional joystick control for the multimedia system are both easy to reach. Featuring a TFT digital display, the dashboard is dominated by the fully connected Renault R-Link touchscreen multimedia system.
Scénic XMOD is the first vehicle in the Renault range to feature the all-new Extended Grip system. This advanced traction control system enables the vehicle to grip the road confidently under difficult driving conditions (snow, mud, sand, etc.). Manually activating the rotary control positioned on the centre console, the driver can choose from three types of assistance. In ‘Expert’ mode, Extended Grip manages the braking system, while leaving the driver in full control of the engine torque. The ‘Road’ mode offers conventional traction control settings. It automatically reconnects at speeds of over 40 kph. The ‘Loose Ground’ mode optimises braking control and engine torque control as a function of available grip.
The new Scénic XMOD and New Grand Scénic can all be ordered with the three new Energy powertrains. Especially noteworthy is the brand-new TCe 130 Stop & Start engine, boasting a 15% improvement on fuel consumption over the previous TCe 130 unit, equivalent to a combined-cycle saving of more than 1 litre/100km. This particularly smooth, yet responsive powerplant, combines genuine driving enjoyment and lively performance at all engine speeds.
XMOD version retains the key features which have made Scénic the benchmark in the compact MPV segment. Its boot capacity is up to 555 litres, and no less than 71 litres of additional stowage space are cleverly spread around the cabin. It offers simple and effective modularity: the seats are independent, folding and removable to provide a host of seating configurations for the occupants.
Renault Scénic XMOD will be produced at the Douai plant in France.