The Renault Scnic is a compact MPV produced by French automaker Renault, the first to be labelled as such in Europe.

It is based
on the chassis of the Mgane small family car. It became 1997 European Car of the Year on its launch in late 1996. The second and
third generations have a model called Grand Scnic, which has 7 seats instead of 5.

[edit] First generation (19962003)

Megane Scnic & Scnic I

Production

19962003

Length

4,168 mm (164 in)

Width

1,719 mm (68 in)

Height

1,609 mm (63 in)

Curb weight

1,365 kg (3,010 lb)

Related

Renault Megane I

The Megane Scnic can be traced back to a concept car designed under the supervision of Anne Asensio, then Designer at Renault.
The Scnic was mechanically identical to the Mgane hatchback (itself based on the older R19). The 1.4 L, 1.6 L "Energy", 1.8 L "Ftype" petrol and 1.9 L diesel engines were shared with the hatchback range. The Scnic was marketed as a multi-purpose vehicle, in a

smaller size lower price of such vehicles as Renault's own Espace. Renault underestimated the market demand that the Scnic would
havepredicting that it would be a niche model with only 450 produced a day. Production at the company's Douai plant would
eventually peak at nearly 2,500 cars a day.
Launch Trim specification levels: RN, RT, RXE
1998 Trim specification levels: Alize, Monaco
Engine options:
Sales designation Engine model Displ.
1.4
E7J
1390 cc
1.6
K7M
1598 cc
1.6
K7M
1598 cc
2.0
F3R
1998 cc
1.9 d
F8Q
1870 cc
1.9 dT
F8Q
1870 cc
1.9 dTi
F9Q
1870 cc

[edit] Phase 2 (19992003)

Power
55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp) @ 6000 rpm
55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp) @ 5000 rpm
66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp) @ 5000 rpm
84 kW (114 PS; 113 hp) @ 5400 rpm
48 kW (65 PS; 64 hp) @ 4500 rpm
70 kW (95 PS; 94 hp) @ 4250 rpm
73 kW (99 PS; 98 hp) @ 4000 rpm

Torque
Valvetrain
Top speed
107 Nm (79 lbft) @ 4000 rpm
SOHC
160 km/h (99 mph)
130 Nm (96 lbft) @ 3400 rpm
SOHC 165 km/h (103 mph)
137 Nm (101 lbft) @ 4000 rpm SOHC 170 km/h (110 mph)
168 Nm (124 lbft) @ 4250 rpm SOHC 185 km/h (115 mph)
120 Nm (89 lbft) @ 2250 rpm
SOHC
152 km/h (94 mph)
176 Nm (130 lbft) @ 2000 rpm SOHC 174 km/h (108 mph)
200 Nm (148 lbft) @ 2000 rpm SOHC 173 km/h (107 mph)

19992003 Scnic
Along with the Mgane hatchback, the Scnic underwent a minor frontal restyle in 1999 and the newer 16-valve engines introduced.
The front end was quite a bit different from the Mgane counterpart, and there were also redesigned rear lights. From the time of this
restyle, it became officially known as the Renault Scnic, although a small "Mgane" badge still appeared on the rear door signifying
the car's origin. This model was built in Brazil with flexible fuel engines.
The Phase 2 allowed the Scnic to be separate from the Mgane and its predecessor by introducing improvements such as a storage
compartment on the dashboard, and a separate opening rear window on the tailgate. Another small improvement with the Scnic were
the rear head restraints which were fixed over the back of the seat instead of being upright. This increased rear visibility.
2002 Trim specification levels
Freeway: Authentique, Expression, Expression+
Sport: Dynamique, Fidji, Dynamique+
Elegance: Privilege, Privilege+, Privilege Monaco, Ultimate Scnic
Engine options:

Sales designation Engine model Displ.

Power
1.4 16V
K4J
1390 cc 70 kW (95 PS; 94 hp) @ 6000 rpm
1.6 16V
K4M
1598 cc 79 kW (107 PS; 106 hp) @ 5750 rpm
1.8 16V
F4P
1783 cc 85 kW (116 PS; 114 hp) @ 5750 rpm
102 kW (139 PS; 137 hp) @ 5500
2.0 16V
F4R
1998 cc
rpm
1.9 d
F8Q
1870 cc 47 kW (64 PS; 63 hp) @ 4500 rpm
1.9 dTi
F9Q
1870 cc 59 kW (80 PS; 79 hp) @ 4000 rpm
1.9 dTi
F9Q
1870 cc 72 kW (98 PS; 97 hp) @ 4000 rpm
1.9 dCi
F9Q
1870 cc 75 kW (102 PS; 101 hp) @ 4000 rpm

Torque
Valvetrain
Top speed
127 Nm (94 lbft) @ 3750 rpm DOHC 173 km/h (107 mph)
148 Nm (109 lbft) @ 3750 rpm DOHC 185 km/h (115 mph)
164 Nm (121 lbft) @ 3500 rpm DOHC 189 km/h (117 mph)
188 Nm (139 lbft) @ 3750 rpm

DOHC

196 km/h (122 mph)

120 Nm (89 lbft) @ 2250 rpm

160 Nm (118 lbft) @ 2000 rpm
200 Nm (148 lbft) @ 2250 rpm
200 Nm (148 lbft) @ 1500 rpm

SOHC
SOHC
SOHC
SOHC

152 km/h (94 mph)

162 km/h (101 mph)
174 km/h (108 mph)
177 km/h (110 mph)

[edit] Scnic RX4

Scnic RX4
Renault developed a four-wheel drive derivative of the original Scnic, the Scnic RX4, launched in 2000 in both LHD and RHD
format. Featuring a viscous, multi-disc central differential designed by Austrian specialists Steyr Daimler Puch, it offered part-time
4WD. The rear suspension was re-engineered and the suspension was strengthened. The new rear suspension now occupied part of the
space that was used for the spare wheel well and led to the spare tyre being placed on the rear hatch. The RX4 rode higher with
increased suspension travel and larger wheels. While these changes provided better ground clearance, the RX4 was offered with 2.0

litre petrol engine and 1.9 dci diesel engine, both already known from Mgane. Production of the RX4 ceased in 2003, until the arrival
of the Scnic Conquest in 2007.
Engine options:
Sales designation Engine model Displ.
2.0 16V

F4R

1.9 dCi

F9Q

Power
Torque
Valvetrain
Top speed
102 kW (139 PS; 137 hp) @ 5500
1998 cc
188 Nm (139 lbft) @ 3750 rpm DOHC 180 km/h (110 mph)
rpm
1870 cc 75 kW (102 PS; 101 hp) @ 4000 rpm 200 Nm (148 lbft) @ 1500 rpm SOHC 160 km/h (99 mph)

[edit] Second generation (20032009)

Scnic II

Production

Length

20032009
4,259 mm (168 in)
4,493 mm (177 in) (Grand Scnic)

Width

1,810 mm (71 in)

Height

1,620 mm (64 in)

Curb weight

1,320 kg (2,900 lb)

Related

Renault Megane II

Shortly after the launch of the Mgane II, an all-new Scnic was launched. There is also a seven-seater Compact MPV Grand Scnic,
with a longer wheelbase and rear overhang, which has two small child-sized seats in the enlarged luggage area.

As with the Mgane, the new car employs Renault's new corporate styling cues and much of the technology from other models such as
the "Renault Card" keyless immobiliser and an automatic parking brake on certain trim levels. It integrates LEDs on all trims since
2006. As with Scnic I Phase 2, a raised "Mgane" logo appears on the C-pillar in tribute of the car's origin.
Scnics include folding rear passenger seat with integrated table, folding front passenger seat (on certain trim levels), automatic
headlights and windscreen wipers, 'Child minder' mirror, as well as front and rear electric windows.

[edit] Phase 2 (20062009)

Like the Megane a few months earlier, Scnic II underwent a mild facelift in the latter half of 2006. The redesigned areas included a
slightly more pronounced grille section, larger diamond badge, the addition of a "SCENIC" word badge on the bootlid and new wheel
designs and interior trim. As with Megane, an optional upgrade enabled all the exterior body mouldings to be painted to match the
bodywork. As of 2007 the "RENAULT" word badge has been removed.

20062009 Scnic

[edit] Scnic Conquest

In 2007 the spiritual successor to the RX4 was revealed in the form of the production-ready Scnic Conquest. Although powered by
two-wheel-drive, the Conquest has a body kit, raised ride height and features accessories usually reserved for SUVs.

Scnic Conquest

[edit] Scnic III (2009present)

Renault Scnic III

Production

2009present

Wheelbase

2,580 mm (102 in)

Length

4,344 mm (171 in)

Width

1,845 mm (73 in)

Height

1,678 mm (66 in)

Curb weight

1,220 kg (2,700 lb)

Related

Renault Megane III

The Scnic III was released in July 2009, while the 7 seater 'Grand' version (New Grand Scnic) was released in May 2009. Like the
previous Scnic, there is also a seven-seater Compact MPV Grand Scnic.

Trim levels
Extreme: ABS & ESP for safety, Air conditioning, 4 x 15W RDS radio CD MP3 with fingertip remote control, Tunepoint to connect
your MP3 player
Expression: 'Child minder' mirror, Automatic parking brake, Front fog lamps, TFT dashboard screen (Thin Film Technology), Rear
electric windows
I-Music Special Edition: 17" 'Sari' alloy wheels, Parking proximity sensors - rear, Multi-functional Tunepoint, Arkamys 4 x 30W
RDS radio CD with Bluetooth, Brushed aluminium effect door mirrors
Dynamic TOMTOM: Carminat TomTom integrated satellite navigation with joystick, Leather steering wheel, Hands Free Renault
card, Automatic headlights and windscreen wipers, Multifunctional tunepoint and Bluetooth
Privilege TOMTOM: Part leather upholstery with a choice of two colours, Electrochrome rear view mirror, Rear parking sensors,
Carminat TomTom integrated satellite navigation with joystick, Sliding centre storage unit

[edit] Phase 2 (2012)

An updated Scenic and Grand Scenic was released into the UK market in February 2012, which features a new interior and exterior
styling and driver aids.[1]

[edit] Scnic in the UK

UK sales of the Scnic began in early 1997, and for the first two years the Scnic was the only compact MPV sold by a mainstream
manufacturer in the UK, however the Vauxhall Zafira, Citron Xsara Picasso, Fiat Multipla and the Nissan Almera Tino were launched
in less than five years.
In 1997, the Mgane Scnic was awarded 1997 What Car?, Car of the Year.

The Scnic II arrived in British showrooms towards the end of 2003. The Scnic III arrived in British showrooms towards Summer
2009.

[edit] Recall
Electronic defects have caused Renault to issue two recalls. The first, in 2009, was because of the dashboard could stop functioning,
leaving drivers without the ability to gauge their speed, fuel tank, direction indicators or anything as all instruments were totally
electronic. [2] At first drivers had to replace this part at their own expense, but eventually, because of media pressure, Renault UK and
Ireland said that they would reimburse customers up to a set limit. No reimburse was implemented by Renault in Finland where several
independent workshops launched an affordable-priced fixing of blanked Scenic panels [3]. . The second, in 2010, was because the
electric handbrake could sometimes engage on its own while the car was in motion.[4]

[edit] Alternative propulsion

The Cleanova III, presented in the 2005 Geneva Auto Show, is based on a Scnic platform.

[edit] References
1.

^ "New cars for 2012". What Car?. Haymarket Consumer Media. 2011-12-29. http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/new-cars-for2012-part-2/mpvs--renault---toyota/260534. Retrieved 2012-01-25.
2.
^ "Renault gets lost on the Scenic route". BBC. 2009-10-07.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/watchdog/2009/10/renault_get_lost_on_a_scenic_r.html. Retrieved 2011-06-04.
3.
4.

^ http://keskustelu.suomi24.fi/node/5838779
^ "Renault recalls 66,000 British cars over handbrake which can apply itself while being driven". Daily Mail. 2010-08-04.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1300211/Renault-recalls-66-000-British-cars-faulty-handbrake.html. Retrieved 2011-06-04.

[edit] External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Renault Scnic

Renaul Scnic spec page on the official Renault website

Renault Scenic Owners Club (UK) UK Web based forum for Scenic owners.

Fan site Fan site for the Renault Scenic

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Renault F-Type engine

The F-Type (Fonte, meaning cast iron in French, and refers to the engine block material) is a straight-4 automobile engine from
Renault. Launched in 1981 as the successor to the A family, Introduced on the Renault 9, Renault 11 & Renault Trafic, the engine is
still in production today, with a few minor technical evolutions on the F4R, F5R & F9Q.
It has been the mainstay of Renault's engine lineup through the early 2000s in a succession of increasingly powerful petrol and Diesel
variants in overhead camshaft configurations. It was also Renault's first production four-valve design (F7x).

It is gradually being replaced by the M-type engine but will remain in production and will continue to be OEM fitted on vehicles for at
least several years.
Nowadays the engine's are produced in the engine manufacturing facility at Clon, near to Rouen in Normandy.[1]

Discontinued
[edit] F1x
The F1x was only available with a displacement of 1.7 L (1,721 cc, 105 cu in) It had a parallel valve engine architecture with singlebarrel carburetor
Applications:

F1N 1.7 L (1,721 cc, 105 cu in), B x S: 81.0 by 83.5 millimetres (3.19 in 3.29 in).
o 19811997 Renault Trafic

[edit] F2x
The F2x in an 8-valve SOHC with double-barrel carburetor
Applications:

F2N 1.7 L (1,721 cc, 105 cu in), B x S: 81.0 by 83.5 millimetres (3.19 in 3.29 in).
o 19851989 Renault R11
o

19851989 Renault R9

19851995 Renault R21

19881996 Renault R19

1997 Renault Clio

1985 Renault R5 Super 5

F2R 2.0 L (1,965 cc, 120 cu in).

o

19851993 Renault R21 (No official Renault references known, some says 90 HP, others 102 HP)

[edit] F3x
The F3x is mechanically similar to the F2x, only used an monopoint-EFI system. Some later versions were equipped with multipointEFI.
Applications:

F3N 1.7 L (1,721 cc, 105 cu in), B x S: 81.0 by 83.5 millimetres (3.19 in 3.29 in).
o 19851989 Renault R11
o

19851989 Renault R9

19851995 Renault R21

19882000 Renault R19

19851993 Renault R5 Super 5

19851987 Renault Alliance/Encore (USA & Canada TBI only)

F3P 1.8 L (1,794 cc, 109 cu in), B x S: 82.7 by 83.5 millimetres (3.26 in 3.29 in).
o

19882000 Renault R19

19921997 Renault Clio

19941999 Renault Laguna I

F3R 2.0 L (1,998 cc, 122 cu in), B x S: 82.7 by 93.0 millimetres (3.26 in 3.66 in).
o

1987 Renault GTA USA Special F3R Variant of F3N for 1987 Spec USA GTA only.

19942001 Renault Laguna I

1996 Renault Espace

1996 Renault Megane

1998 Moskvitch 2141 Svyatogor (Russia only)

[edit] F5x
The F5x resembles the F4x mechanically with an architecture of 16 indirect actuated valves and DOHC, but used a direct injection
"IDE" fuel system.
Applications:

F5R 2.0 L (1,998 cc, 122 cu in), B x S: 82.7 by 93.0 millimetres (3.26 in 3.66 in).
o 19992003 Renault Megane
o

20012003 Renault Laguna II

[edit] F7x
The F7x was the first of the F-type engine family with a 16-valve DOHC configuration, the valves were directly actuated by Hydraulic
tappets. both the 1.8l as the 2.0l were equipped with a multipoint-EFI system.
Applications:

F7P 1.8 L (1,764 cc, 108 cu in), B x S: 82.0 by 83.5 millimetres (3.23 in 3.29 in).
o 19881997 Renault R19
o

19911996 Renault Clio

F7R 2.0 L (1,998 cc, 122 cu in), B x S: 82.7 by 93.0 millimetres (3.26 in 3.66 in).
o

19941998 Renault Clio Williams

19961999 Renault Megane

19951999 Renault SPORT SPIDER

[edit] F8x
The F8x is the indirect injected Diesel version and has an 8-valve SOHC architecture, it uses precombustion chambers achieve the
required air/fuel mixing.
Applications:

F8M 1.6 L (1,595 cc, 97 cu in), B x S: 78.0 by 83.5 millimetres (3.07 in 3.29 in).
o 19851989 Renault R11
o

19851989 Renault R9

1985 Renault R5 Super 5

1986 Renault Extra

F8Q 1.9 L (1,870 cc, 114 cu in), B x S: 80.0 by 93.0 millimetres (3.15 in 3.66 in).
o

1986 Renault Extra

19882000 Renault R19

19901995 Renault R21

19911997 Renault Clio

19952002 Renault Mgane

19962003 Renault Scnic

19972001 Renault Trafic

19941998 Mitsubishi Carisma

19941996 Volvo 440/460

19952004 Volvo S40/V40

20022006 Dacia Pick-Up

20032005 Dacia Solenza

[edit In production
[edit] F4x
The F4x is an indirect actuated 16-valve DOHC with a multipoint-EFI system.

F4P 1.8 L (1,783 cc, 109 cu in), B x S: 82.7 by 83.0 millimetres (3.26 in 3.27 in).
o 19982001 Renault Laguna I
o

20012005 Renault Laguna II

2002 Proton Waja 1.8L

F4R 2.0 L (1,998 cc, 122 cu in), B x S: 82.7 by 93.0 millimetres (3.26 in 3.66 in).

1996 Renault Espace

2000 Renault Clio Renault Sport (172, 182, 197 and 200)

F4Rt 2.0 L (1,998 cc, 122 cu in), B x S: 82.7 by 93.0 millimetres (3.26 in 3.66 in).
o

2002 Renault Espace, Renault Vel Satis, Renault Avantime, Renault Megane III TCe 180,[2] Renault Laguna II+III,
Renault Scenic - Twin-scroll turbo by Mitsubishi with 165-180 hp (with overboost 190 hp on TCe 180) [3]

2007 Renault Laguna GT, Renault Megane Sport - Turbocharged Trophy version delivering up to 265 hp

[edit] F9x
The F9x is the direct injected Diesel version and also features an 8-valve SOHC configuratione, it has swirl generating intake ports to
create swirling (vortex) of the aspirated air, and either a torodial- or an elsbett- piston bowl to twist te injected fuel vapour, also to
achieve the required air/fuel mixing. The diesel-fuel is delivered either by a mechanical injection pump or a common rail fuel injection
installation.
Applications:

F9Q 1.9 L (1,870 cc, 114 cu in), B x S: 80.0 by 93.0 millimetres (3.15 in 3.66 in).
o 19952002 Renault Mgane
o

1996 Renault Espace

1997 Renault Master

19972001 Renault Laguna I

19982004 Mitsubishi Carisma

19982004 Volvo S40

20012005 Renault Laguna II

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

F4R RS Optimised efficiency

Designed by Renault Sport Technologies, the 16V F4R RS 2.0 naturally aspirated engine has real character! Lively and discreet at low engine speeds, it proves its sporting
credentials at higher speeds.
The 16V F4R RS 2.0 develops 200 hp at 7,250 rpm for torque of 125 Nm at 5,550 rpm. With 100 hp per litre of capacity, it boasts exceptional performance for this segment.
To deliver this level of power and torque, engine efficiency has been optimised, with:

An improved cylinder-filling rate based on technology imported directly from Formula 1 engines
Larger valve openings to bring in more air and optimise gas flow

Continuously variable valve timing to improve engine performance at all speeds. Result: more torque at lower engine speeds and more power at higher speeds

A high compression ratio of 11.5:1 obtained through the well designed shape of the chamber and piston. Combustion quality is improved for high standards of
efficiency and limited pollutant emissions

On the road...
Equipped with the naturally aspirated 16V 2.0 engine and a TL4 6-speed manual gearbox, Clio Renaultsport hits 62 mph from a standing start in just 6.9 seconds. It covers 1
km from a standing start in a mere 27.5 seconds.

Sporting temperament

For outstanding driveability and exceptional thrills, the naturally aspirated 16V 2.0 delivers:

Strong acceleration and immediate response

Driving is smooth and lively for day-to-day use; stimulating and fast paced for higher speeds

A signature engine sound, developed by the engineers of Renaultsport Technologies

Discreet at low speeds, the naturally aspirated 16V 2.0 knows how to "roar" when pushed, with its reinforced subframe and the floor specially designed
to limit boom, a "3Y" type exhaust manifold, a steel crankshaft with eight counterweights to reduce spurious vibration and friction