Geneva 2011: Renault's Sporty Looking R-Space Small MPV Concept

Renault is offering us a glimpse of its next generation Scenic with the new R-Space concept model unveiled today at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The R-Space is the third concept model after the 2009 DeZir and the Juke-like Captur crossover, which is also on display in Geneva, to showcase the French brand's new design language conceived by Renault's chief designer, Laurens van den Acker.

At 4,250mm meters long, the R-Space is slightly shorter than the current Scenic (4,344mm) and features a much more expressive exterior design. The interior styling is quite futuristic with the floating dashboard and the form of the seats echoing those of the DeZir concept car.

“We provided a strong visual and functional contrast between the driver environment, where the focus is on driving pleasure, and a surprising and highly-original rear section conceived as a play space for children," said interior designer Alexandre Gommier.

One of the highlights of the R-Space is found at the back, where twenty-seven miniature motors power height-adjustable cubes that can take different shapes: an all-flat surface for load carrying, a bench for three passengers, a table or a random configuration that children could create themselves – the last one only when the vehicle is parked.

The MPV concept also previews a new range of fuel-efficient turbocharged gasoline engines as the R-Space is powered by a 900cc three-cylinder petrol engine, which uses turbocharging and direct-injection and is linked to a double-clutch EDC transmission.

This engine, which produces 110 hp and 160 Nm of torque (118 lb-ft), previews the new range of modular TCe engines, called Energy TCe, that Renault will launch in 2012. The R-Space has an average fuel consumption of just 3.7 liters/100 km (63.5 mpg) and CO2 emissions of 95 g/km, thanks to the fitting of an intelligent DRIVINGECO² system, which automatically adapts engine response in relation to the various parameters influencing energy consumption.

The Renault MPV can reach a top speed of 200 km/h (124 mph) and sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 11 seconds.

By Dan Mihalascu

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Spy Video: Renault R-Space Concept for a Compact MPV Filmed Undisguised!

Evidently, the new Captur small crossover with the removable hardtop we told you about last week won't be the only concept model from Renault to hit the showroom floors of the Geneva Salon in less than two weeks time. A Youtube user managed to scoop a completely undisguised Renault study for a rather sporty looking compact MPV in Lisbon, Portugal. Judging by the black SUV with the camera hooked above the car, it was probably there for a photo shoot.

Earlier today, German car magazine Autobild posted a handful of spy photos of the same MPV model shot again in Lisbon, claiming that the Geneva-bound model is named the Renault R-Space.

The R-Space (if that's its name) sports an eye-catching design that captures the French firm's new styling language as seen on the 2010 Dezir as well more recently on the Captur. There are no other details known about the concept at this time, but it looks like the R-Space is roughly in the same size category as the Scenic meaning it could be based on the underpinnings of the new Megane family.

Source: Youtube

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New Renault Scenic MPV Priced from £13,595 in the UK

French carmaker Renault has revealed detailed pricing for its all-new Scenic model. The five-seater MPV that will officially go on sale in the UK on July 17th will be available in 28 different versions spread across five-trim levels (Extreme, Expression, Dynamique, TomTom Edition and Privilège), with prices ranging from £13,595 to £22,295. Renault claims that depending on the version, the new Scenic costs up to £2,060 less than its predecessor and that it is priced to undercut all of its key rivals. UK buyers can choose between eight differnet engines at launch including three gasoline and five diesel units, ranging from 86HP to 160HP.

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Full pricing for New Scenic:

Version	Engine	OTR Price
Extreme	1.6 VVT 110	£13,595
	1.5 dCi 86	£14,595
	1.5 dCi 106	£15,095
Expression	1.6 VVT 110	£15,195
	1.4 TCe 130	£16,195
	2.0 VVT 140 CVT	£17,195
	1.5 dCi 106	£16,695
	1.9 dCi 130	£17,795
Dynamique	1.6 VVT 110	£16,195
	1.4 TCe 130	£17,195
	2.0 140 CVT	£18,195
	1.5 dCi 106	£17,695
	1.9 dCi 130	£18,795
	2.0 dCi 160 FAP	£20,095
	2.0 dCi 150 Auto FAP	£21,095
TomTom Edition	1.6 VVT 110	£16,555
	1.4 TCe 130	£17,555
	2.0 140 CVT	£18,555
	1.5 dCi 106	£18,055
	1.9 dCi 130	£19,155
	2.0 dCi 160 FAP	£20,455
	2.0 dCi 150 Auto FAP	£21,455
Privilège	1.4 TCe 130	£18,395
	2.0 VVT 140 CVT	£19,395
	1.5 dCi 106	£18,895
	1.9 dCi 130	£19,995
	2.0 dCi 160 FAP	£21,295
	2.0 dCi 150 Auto FAP	£22,295

Geneva Debut for New Renault Scenic, Grand Scenic and Megane Grandtour

Along with the new 250HP Megane Coupe RS, Renault will also stage the world debut of three more Megane-based models at the Geneva Show, the Scenic and Grand Scenic MPVs and the Megane Grandtour station-wagon. The French firm's new people carrier will be available once again in two styles, the five-seater Scenic and the extended-wheelbase Grand Scenic that can accommodate seven passengers in three rows of seats.

As you can see in the images that come from a patent application made by Renault with the EU trademark office, the Scenic III's styling draws on the latest Megane as well as the Laguna - at least in what concerns the front-end design.

Renault's Opel Zafira and Volkswagen Touran rival will share the same engine line-up with the rest of the Megane range. This means that the petrol engine range will consist of 100 and 110HP 1.6-liter units, a 140HP 2.0-liter and the turbocharged 130HP 1.4TCe and 180HP 2.0TCe. Diesel options will include 1.5 dCi 85HP, 90 HP, 105 HP and 110 HP units along with more powerful 130 HP, 150HP and 160 HP variants.

As for the Megane Grandtour, Renault's C-Segment station-wagon is expected to feature a longer wheelbase than the hatchback model. The engine range variations will of course be on par with the Megane hatchback.

2009 Renault Scenic III

2009 Renault Grand Scenic III