Renault Scenic Vision Launched | CarExpert

The Renault Scenic Vision eye-catching on two fronts: the edgy design and the hydrogen fuel cell plug-in hybrid powertrain.

In terms of design, the Scenic Vision embodies the company’s Nouvelle Vague (or New Wave) design philosophy and includes many bold, sharp folds.

According to the company, the exterior of the Scenic Vision shows a new “family car” built in 2024.

Report says “90%” of the design will be transmitted to the final car, though we expect one big change: the hinged (or self-destructive) rear doors will be replaced with front hinged units. usually, common, normal.

The minimalist cabin is said to be “a forward-looking study of future Renault interiors”.

While the production Scenic is expected to sit above the Megane E-Tech in the company’s EV range, the concept has a plug-in hybrid setup that extends the new hydrogen fuel cell range called the H2-Tech.

It has a 160kW electric motor that drives the front wheels. The engine is connected to a small 40kWh battery pack and a 16kW hydrogen fuel cell system under the floor.

The fuel cell system acts as a range extender to charge the battery instead of driving the wheels. This layout is similar to the setup used by the Holden Volt and the now-launched BMW i3 Rex, although those two cars use a small petrol engine to recharge the batteries.

Renault claims the Scenic Vision can go 800 kilometers on a full charge and with just a quick five-minute hydrogen refueling stop.

A representative of the car company said Autocar The H2-Tech powertrain won’t enter production until the 2030s and will be part of the company’s efforts to become carbon neutral in Europe by 2040 and globally by 2050.

Measures of Scenic Vision Length 4490mm, 1900mm . wide, Height 1590mmand ride on a Wheelbase 2835mm.

That’s roughly halfway between the 4.41m Scenic and the 4.63m Grand Scenic, both of which have been discontinued this year.

According to Renault, 70% of the Scenic Vision is made from recycled materials and 95% of the vehicle can be recycled, including the battery.

The concept’s floor is made from recycled plastic, the seats are upholstered in “low-carbon” recycled polyester and the carbon fiber hydrogen tank is made from recycled paper waste.

Some parts are also made from recycled carbon from the aviation industry.

The concept rides on 235/45 tires with 21-inch alloy wheels with an interesting spoke design.

This isn’t the first time Renault has reused one of its famous names on a crossover, with the full-size Espace turning into a hybrid of the two body styles when it was redesigned in 2014. 2015.

Launched in 1996, the Scenic – originally the Megane Scenic – became the company’s best-selling powerhouse of retail and competes with the likes of the Opel Zafira and the Citroen C4 Picasso.