The four petrol engines, the capacity of which ranges from 1.4 litres to the 2.0 litre turbo, deliver from 100 to 165hp (72 to 120kW).

The list of available transmissions is equally extensive, with a choice of five- and six-speed manual gearboxes and two Proactive four- and six-speed automatic transmissions. The latter is a new gearbox developed within the framework of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. All these powertrains have been engineered to combine driving pleasure and environmental friendliness thanks to CO2 emissions amongst the lowest in their class.

In terms of roadholding and travelling comfort, New Scenic and five- and seven-seat Renault Grand Scenic benefit from the same steering and suspension features that helped forge the reputation of their predecessors. Indeed, driving an MPV has never been so much like being behind the wheel of a touring car, and the electric power steering has evolved to offer even greater precision.

Renault Scenic also provides an outstanding range of active and passive safety equipment, with systems conceived not only to prevent risk situations but also to assist the car's handling in emergency situations and to protect occupants in case of impact. The passive safety equipment that forms Renault's thirdgeneration System for Restraint and Protection permitted Scenic II to obtain a five-star EuroNCAP crash test rating.

New Renault Scenic has been conceived to meet two objectives: to maintain Renault's lead in the compact MPV segment in Western Europe and to contribute to the brand's deployment across the rest of the world. Renault invested 66 million euros in the development of New Scenic which is built on the Alliance's Cplatform and produced in Douai, northern France.


Renault Megane GT: performance and pleasure from a car designed for daily use

The Megane range sees the introduction of Renault Megane GT, a new dynamic derivative that can be ordered with either the 165hp 2.0 T engine or the diesel 2.0 dCi 150hp powerplant. Renault Megane GT is aimed at customers looking for driving pleasure from a car they can use on a daily basis. Its sports chassis ensures outstanding handling performance without compromizing the balance between comfort and handling. Megane GT's distinctive exterior looks and interior design emphasize its sporty calling. The car is available in three- and five-door form and will go on sale at the end of 2006.

Following the success of Megane Renault Sport, Megane GT reasserts Renault's interest in the hot hatch segment. The combination of its sports chassis and the choice of two powerplants both acclaimed for their punchy performance ensures that Renault Megane GT meets the demands of customers looking for pleasure when they get behind the wheel.


Petrol or diesel power

The market for diesel saloons with a power output of between 140 and 160hp has seen a marked upward turn in western Europe. In 2002, their share of around 2 per cent was little more than marginal, yet today they account for almost 20 per cent of total sales. Renault Megane GT arrives on the marketplace powered by the high performance yet inexpensive to run 2.0 dCi engine which boasts the very latest diesel technologies, including piezo-electric injectors, 1,600 bar common rail injection and a variable geometry turbo. With a power output of 150hp (110kW) at 4,000rpm and peak torque of 340Nm at 2,000rpm, it stands out as one of the most efficient powerplants of its class. Coupled with a manual six-speed gearbox, the 2.0 dCi 150hp engine - like its petrol alternative - ensures a particularly broad useful rev-band. Meanwhile, Renault Megane GT 2.0 dCi's fuel consumption (5.4 litres/100km) and C02 emissions (144g/km) are amongst the lowest of its class.

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