New Renault Scenic review: Better roof than a Rolls-Royce?!

[@carwow]

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[@totallyworksperfectly5424]

No

[@purwantiallan5089]

Renault Scenic for me is like a modern RENAULT AVANTIME.

[@AndreiAnastasescu]

When you have the controls for music on the steering wheel, you have to rearrange your grip. But when you have it behind the steering wheel you don't have to readjust 👌

[@robertbidochon7949]

Matt, your arm has to rest on the ARMrest, below the window seal 🤦‍♂

[@janicecollins7655]

MATT, can you please review the new Hyundai kona and the new Opel grandland 🙏 please

[@tbh1444]

The rotating rear cup holder with phone holder is the first real car innovation I've seen since auto-cruise control.

[@Hamish_A]

I think it's the electricity dimming sunshade in the roof! I've seen them in a building but never on a car before. V cool.

[@GamezGuru1]

or just buy a Tesla which has a screen integrated in the back

[@omegadomega]

​@@GamezGuru1Tesla sucks + Phones are more versatile than the inbuilt screen

[@markmartinsmith]

Everyone hates on it but I’ve driven Renaults on and off for decades. The stalk radio control is such a well sorted thing. It’s brilliant, it just works, it’s so intuitive. I feel we should all show it more love!

[@philyvo]

I believe, I’m quite sure really, the radio control was introduced with the Renault 25 back in … 1984 😃 and it’s been there ever since! It was intuitive right from the bat. I did own a 25GTX Phase 1, MARK I (couldn’t resist). Fabulous car! The comfort… and incredibly spacious, especially in the back. Front seats like sofas! Back to the audio part: the double DIN Philips 4x20W Radio Cassette unit (graphic equaliser included, how very eighties :) a very decent amplifier (especially for the time period) and 4 (or 6) speakers (dual cone) as standard. Not bad, not bad at all. The Renault radio stalk rules! I’m showing it renewed and therefore more love Mark! Take care, Philyvo

[@sbd119]

It is brilliant - you can really annoy your passengers - change station, source, song as often as you like. If they’ve not driven a Renault no one can figure out you’re doing it. Simple but a lot of fun 🤣

[@maciejkokoszka2149]

Love it om my Laguna 2 ph2 GT 204HP! One of the best bang for a buck car!

[@nothingsurprisesmeanymore]

They have it on their trucks as well, although I will mark them down as on the trucks I have scraped my knuckles on them if I hold the wheel by it's spokes. I do like Renaults I still drive my 2006 scenic that I got when it was 2yo. I'm still waiting for it to go wrong so I can get a new car. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@seltaeb9691]

The PRND on a simple little stalk that you could overpress-select & go fwd instead of reversing. There's no fail-safe. My Scenic MK3 Auto has a lovely big knob that you press & select surely. But on a little stalk? The French ooooh la la.

[@lucianviusencu168]

9:00 Greatest piece of car journalism since Jeremy Clarkson

[@purwantiallan5089]

Seeing Clarkson makes me miss his voice in FORZA MOTORSPORT 5, man.😢

[@capetowncoffee]

Ive owned many Renaults and the separate radio/music stalk is way better than steering wheel controls once you get used to it.

[@3204clivesinclair]

Anyone remember the original Scenic - when it was a real MPV and not a compact crossover?

[@a20axf]

Yeah it actually served its purpose as a proper people carrier / mini van.

[@dzonikg]

I still have Renault Scenic 2 2003 diesel ,its so versitale car with like 10 hidden drawers and tons off space inside ,now i mostly use it just 2 tow a caravan.But will this car live 21 years like my Scenic does(and i plan to keep it at least 5 years more) ,ironically only problems i had with scenic was all kinds off electric stuff ,engine and transmition all still run perfect even i tow 1.5 ton caravan with it

[@lilietto1]

In France its full of old beaten up Scenics and similar cars, full of kids and stuff, going down the road. They're ugly as ugly can be, but I think for people who need them, they cant be beaten for the price.

[@dzonikg]

@@lilietto1 I have 2 newer cars which have all moderns stuff like dual clutch automatic ,line assist and adaptive cruise control but i kind off afraid to use them for towing becase any repair on transmition would cost multiply times off worth off my old Scenic (also one is gas car so towing is out question) .So why throw away something that works and gets job done and cost so little to keep on the road

[@arandominternetperson4462]

We have a facelift 2001 model. It's diesel. And it goes from 0-60 in about 10-12 seconds.

[@JBFlytography]

“Euro NCAP says physical buttons will be “incentivised” in car safety tests from 2025. Car makers have been advised by Euro NCAP not to have important car functions on touchscreens, the idea behind coercing car makers to include more physical controls is to remove the growing reliance on touchscreens for basic car functions and keep the driver’s attention on the road ahead. “ Probably why most new cars have physical buttons for functions again.

[@yissibiiyte]

Guess Tesla are about to go bankrupt

[@letter1014]

First time I have heard this. Great news!

[@ole4961]

@@letter1014 Meh, I enjoy the no buttons interface. Never had a problem with it, voice and steering wheel controls mitigate any need to really look away from the road. I understand that some might not like it, but if so they shouldn't buy a car with that design.

[@ole4961]

@@yissibiiyte Car will still be as good as it is today, if not better. I don't see this affecting Tesla too hard.

[@worldpeace6322]

Separate stalk for audio is an amazing thing about Renault. When you turn the steering wheel, all the buttons turn with it, so you don't really know where each button is. The stalk stays in place, you always know where to reach for it

[@real_swiftydragon]

..or do something like Citroen do (or used to do) where the entire front panel of the wheel is fixed and only the outer rim turns, so all the buttons and functions are fixed.

[@worldpeace6322]

@@real_swiftydragon or that, but the disadvantage to that is that for inspecting second-hand cars you don't see whether the steering wheel is perfectly alligned with the wheels

[@real_swiftydragon]

@@worldpeace6322 I guess it’s as simple as marking the very top, perhaps with a different colored piece of leather.

[@worldpeace6322]

@@real_swiftydragon yes, but the stalk is also very convenient. Especially how you also don't have to move half your hand to reach a button, you just extend two fingers in the back. Idk, honestly I love the stalk method, it works great. I used to drive a Renault, then I switched to a Toyota and I missed the stalk a lot. Then I bought another Renault, and I was really excited to get the stalk back 😅

[@cubular3000]

As a rule, I try not to do unsafe things like adjusting my audio when I'm in bends.

[@ewadge]

Renault have improved so much. Good design and compelling. I’m not an SUV fan but this is not bad at all.

[@purwantiallan5089]

8/10 car for sure.

[@panda_panda1149]

Really? I liked the previous design language more, you know the Clio V and the previous scenic

[@JohnSmith-pn2vl]

@@purwantiallan5089 the terrible brake and steering makes this a failure

[@stephanos2758]

No they haven’t. This is a downgrade from the previous scenic. It’s a crossover SUV. Not an mpv

[@N1ckZ]

​@@stephanos2758 cry about it.

[@076MDL]

In this Renault, you can just tap the door handles (not the grabby end but somewhere in the middle). the handles will come out if you are outside the car and it's unlocked

[@purwantiallan5089]

Renault Clio 16V also has the same function as well.

[@imavanasear]

shitty AI bot detected

[@cubular3000]

More moteurs to break down, then?

[@rayhan4502]

​@@purwantiallan5089no it doesn't, youte spreading false information

[@rayhan4502]

​@@purwantiallan5089kamu jangan nyebarin hoax

[@stickygeiden]

I seriously don't understand this review, all the reviews I see said that this car is pretty brilliant for the price. So i test one myself and I found the driving experience pretty good.

[@philipbaul7284]

Had the car for a full day's test drive and there's nothing wrong with it, in gmfact it's a very good car. Some of the negative points the reviewer makes are traits of a bloke that has OCD rather than the car having faults.....he's being picky for the sake of it. Like many You Tube car reviewers, it feels like his verdict depends on what kind of mood he's in that day. It won't help taht he's probably stepped out of the latest Range Rover or Porsche to test this Renault. Like always, get yourself along and test drive the car you're looking at rather than listen to someone who drives a Porsche as his daily.

[@damianchoma3036]

I really appreciate giving us 0-62 mph time so it’s the equivalent of 0-100 km/h ❤😊. Thank u Mat

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

no one uses metres this is UK

[@purwantiallan5089]

How expensive the 2024 Renault Scenic EV could be?? For me it could be as expensive as 1980 RENAULT 5 TURBO.

[@BinXDK1]

Drove it recently - can in any way not recognize the issue with the brakes . Worked flawless was my experience

[@johnmucha6406]

same here aswell since the i had my first test drive am just waiting for it to be delivered 😂😂

[@KristofferEngstrom]

Im amazed people are even lending out cars to you, because you are really living up to the term 'use it like you rent it

[@benjamindas0440]

The rotating cup holders with phone stand is genius

[@nnaphty]

9:00 excellent journalism 😂😂😂😂

[@purwantiallan5089]

Many approved that journalism nicely.

[@basicstuff4392]

Someone stole your comment and got like double the likes, bruh

[@devnol]

16:20 oh sod off that's so cool. Electrochromic glass is probably one of the coolest underrated techs out there right now

[@JohnSmith-pn2vl]

actually most overrated not underrated

[@vojtulee1]

@@JohnSmith-pn2vlTokyo bathrooms disagree

[@stephen10.]

Renault scenic long range has 630 km range and 43000 euros for price + a good interior quality. Tesla 3 long range has 620 km range and 49000 euros for price + low cost interior quality . Make your choice.

[@aitorgallego98]

Performance?

[@anemeth9281]

​@@aitorgallego98 who cares?

[@Groaznic]

Scenic is a Model Y competitor though not a Model 3.

[@stephen10.]

@@Groaznic In this case , it 's worse for Tesla Y because Renault scenic is far cheaper ! Renault long range = 43000 euros Tesla Y long range = 52000 euros

[@Groaznic]

@@stephen10. Oh wow that's a good price in your country, here in Finland the Renault long range is 49-53K depending on trim, and Tesla Y long range is 51K RWD, 54K AWD. So very comparable over here.

[@shroomyesc]

It's rare nowadays that cars get smaller wheels as they get a new generation! The previous Scenic got 20" wheels as standard on all models. But that was very unnecessary for an MPV so.

[@richardjohnson7900]

It's quite a negative review for the 2024 car of the year. Wonder why you had such a different opinion the the judges?

[@Randrew18]

12:25 you don’t need to put your finger behind the handle to pull it back out, on my Megane Etech you just press the door handle near the edge like a button and it’ll pop back out for you 👍🏼

[@module79l28]

5:10 - Renault knows that you shouldn't be driving with your elbow in that position, so they made it very uncomfortable to deter drivers from doing that.

[@iloverugby4ever]

It's a safety feature

[@TheRasmusdc]

i like carwow and Matt is doing an excellent job, the only thing, is the destructive parts of the test... i get you want to "overexplain" something but the semi destructive handling of the car, especielly the Hood with the cables, i just don´t really like that.. it is not needed, an why treat a perfectly fine car like that, i know it is a review car, but in a world of limited ressource, i still don´t think it is okay.. but that is just me.

[@purwantiallan5089]

Definitely. Even Throttle House has it before.

[@vule92994]

Next time you feel bad about limited resources google the photo of saint tropez harbour and you will be appalled by the amount of resource extravaganza.

[@sagarisfiorano]

And don't forget after all the journalist tests are done, the car is put into sale as a used car. And someone will buy it because he will like the car. This behavior can cause future problems to the new owner. So why do the journalists behave like this? Just because they can? Because it isn't their own car? Because the car maker (or its subsidiary in the respective country) is supposed to do all the repairs caused by these "joking journalists" at its cost?

[@andrejwalter8968]

agree

[@deltajohnny]

I think the same

[@saffasa]

I don't understand what do you try to point out by hitting parts of the interior on such a way. Or throwing away parts of the trunk ... Like you are trying to hummiliate the car ...

[@kon_pap]

Wow this is the first modern car from our years that i like....not the exterior but that interior is so wonderful exciting and comforabtle

[@vals88]

The audio controls are perfect like that.

[@eisi-x7n]

Capture, Symbioz, Megane, Scenic, Rafale , they all look very similar and it is not just the usual corporate face, it is the whole SUV style that makes them a bit interchangable. They look quite good but is it necessary to copy the style across the whole range.

[@ДимаТимощенко-х7д]

Unfortunately, all the listed models, with the exception of the Megane, very much resemble Peugeot. The design of Megane E-Tech, Austral and Espace is really recognizable and original, but it was quickly abandoned:(

[@allinonefib]

​@@ДимаТимощенко-х7дMegane, Austral and Espace were designed before the arrival of Gilles Vidal, that's why they don't look like Peugeots

[@phatlaz1974]

The boot lip is perfect if you park on a slope and don’t want your shopping to run away.!

[@real_swiftydragon]

They’re so underrated! Parked on a slope and things roll out, that’s probably why they have the lip in the first place!!

[@ronaldbrandsma492]

@@real_swiftydragonyeah, and the ‘having to lift things up to get it out’ also might save the paint on top of the bumper where otherwise heavier than expected luggage would scratch it

[@derbigpr500]

Matt being a typical salty Brit while testing a great French car. Ignores most of the best parts about it, the best bits are "pretty good" at best, and makes up a bunch of problems that don't exist (like the door handle one or the brakes being too sensitive, which they aren't, or that the radar cruise control doesn't brake and would just crash into a car, which is definitely not the case, etc.). It's okay Matt, we know you hate the fact that the entire British car industry is owned by Germany, India and China, and the French is still domestic, so it's a way of coping to have to a totally negative stance when you review French cars and making up a bunch of issues that aren't actually there.

[@CycWins]

He didn't even mention this car got the Car of the Year 2024 award 😂

[@wdbaudio]

Remember when each car brand had its own unique design and style? If you covered the badges on this I genuinely would not be able to tell if it was a VW ID, a Peugeot or even an 'MG'. All crossover EVs look like they've been designed by the same team.

[@real_swiftydragon]

Agreed!!

[@ДимаТимощенко-х7д]

To be fair, the Renault Austral and Espace look quite distinctive, and then Renault took a wrong turn and we got the Rafale, Scenic, as well as the updated Clio and Captur. If I'm not mistaken, the former Peugeot designer is now responsible for the design of the latest Renault cars. Unfortunately, this is noticeable:(

[@allinonefib]

​@@ДимаТимощенко-х7дyeah Gilles Vidal was formerly Peugeot chief designer now he works at Renault. This Scenic looks a lot more like Peugeot 3008 than VW ID tho, the grill isn't too visible in this dark blue violet color but once it's visible it looks more like a Peugeot than a VW

[@shaynejordanwillis2778]

true. looks alot like a vw. slap a vw badge on it and no one would know

[@argha1007]

1:40 Okay Matt, you got me that one.

[@wolfgangezeh2221]

It's really annoying when you deliberately want to destroy a press car! Why put the charging cable in the front and pressing down on the bonnet?

[@waleakinyemi4156]

When are you test driving the Renault Austral?

[@annecy49]

And the Rafale ;-)

[@djnewport69]

i currently own the megane etech EV and noticed that when you put your thumb over the multi-sense button it lights up and when you remove your thumb the light turns off. A neat little function if i do say so myself.

[@willsmythantrim]

Can’t wait until the Renault Rafale video Matt & James

[@ДимаТимощенко-х7д]

and Austral...😢

[@DanielEstibeiro]

Where's the new Peugeot e 3008 review been waiting for it

[@msimomi]

The car came out ages ago and we still don't have a review. Still waiting on the reviews for new Tiguan, the Lexus LBX, the Mini... They're too busy making stupid drag race videos

[@theamisofficial]

@@msimomi Have to agree with you there. The did not Review LBX, New Cooper, New Countryman, new Tiguan, new Kodiaq, New Superb, Ioniq 5 N, New Formentor, Leon and the e3008. I hate these Drag Races. Only about stupid Tuned Cars where nobody cares.

[@benjamimdecastro1]

I have the second version and it have so many things that this don’t have. Three reclining and separate seats on the back, storage spaces under the floor on the front and on the back, drawers under the seats on the front and on the back, fully reclining seats for a bigger trunk, etc. Not so pretty but with different solutions for the age it has.

[@richbayley]

Apparently...Jean-Miichel Jarre had some input with the "noise" you heard....

[@jonasrossaert2836]

You get used to the stalk quickly. Honestly quite handy once you dailed in the muscle memory. I´m happy with my Megane E-Tech. Hard plastic on the side is indeed true!

[@dado380]

The best arm rest- cup holder- ipad holder I ever seen!!

[@SiiliViin]

I still don't get that "rear windows should go all the way down" fetish. Why? How often you drive rear windows fully down open? I think it is even better, if rear windows do not open all the way down, it adds extra safety to rear smaller passengers, it prevents to lean too much out of window. Anyway, while driving, you 99,9% of time do not fully open rear windows, so I do not get it, why it is so important to especially every time mention that.

[@yzhou-sc6gs]

It's a strategy of filling the blanks: as a bad thing if you cannot find one more bad thing, as a good thing if you cannot find one more good thing. Same as his rear seat belt guide complaints, repetitively.

[@holden998able]

Way better than a Model 3 and Y for the price. Wish they sold in the US

[@danieljosephley15]

Shoving the charger cable under the bonnet was just pointless and immature

[@Kasabian15PL]

I may be old (26yr), but for me, design era of Talisman was gorgeous- clean, elegant and sophisticated. Now we got vw id.3 in french trench coat. Why. Just why...

[@pit3165]

I tend to not care about french cars in general...but this one is making me rethink about them

[@cristiano55723]

Correction with the door handle. You can press it to make it pop up 12:20 at least it works like this for the megane e-tech

[@dzonikg]

I still have Renault Scenic 2 2003 diesel ,its so versatile car with like 10 hidden drawers and tons off space inside ,now i mostly use it just 2 tow a caravan.But will this car live 21 years like my Scenic does(and i plan to keep it at least 5 years more ) ,not to mention that towing with with electric is impossible, maybe only around town .Ironically only problems i had with scenic was all kinds off electric stuff but engine and transmition all still run perfect even i tow 1.5 ton caravan with it..

[@arthemis1039]

Towing with EVs is not "impossible", it does eat up the range but in truth their are so many fast chargers around nowadays that range is not an issue anymore... The new Scenic can tow 1100kgs with brakes

[@dzonikg]

@@arthemis1039 I saw range test with Cybertruck which has more then 100 kwh battery towing caravan and it was only 85 miles.To charge it you need to disconnect caravan every time so in reality towing is not possible. Also my scenic can tow 1600 kg even is 21 years old

[@HarryWhitehouse-pl1nj]

I've driven about 200 miles in the electric Scenic and cant say that I have ever had an issue with the braking or steering

[@Bug13]

This reminds of my first car when I started driving in 1989, when my father got a 1972 Renault LeCar from a coworker and I had a blast driving that little, oil eating machine. Lasted me 3 years before I drove it into the ground and gave it away to a coworker who i lost contact with shortly after.

[@rangelpenev268]

I own Megan electric and I love it. Would not swap it with another car at this point!

[@tonymartin9938]

What is your issue with the windows going all the way down? Who actually opens the back windows when you have ac.

[@domt6802]

Just cooler when you're a kid init

[@Gear-Gazette]

13:04 I DID NOT KNOW THAT CARWOW WAS HIRING 😅

[@whatwelearned]

So...we're just making every car a carbon copy of the last "SUV" then?

[@theubergeeks1713]

Oh go no. Not carbon sir! Lithium 🫡

[@yoankrastev1484]

Hey Mat, do you have an idea when will you drive the new Renault 5?

[@CycWins]

It will be released in September at the earliest...

[@nigelsview]

Good thing about the French cars you get a lot for your money other than German cars where everything is an expensive option

[@Cheifo22]

That's because they're rubbish

[@hartzy2142]

Can you do a review of the new Austral!?

[@vidkramar4930]

Hope you do the new Espace review

[@philipmorrin]

❤️The sunroof

[@g00dfeeling]

It’s beautiful and very modern looking.

[@andreas629]

One of the main reasons to buy the scenic was the three separate seats in the back,why the hell didn't they keep them? Also only electric? No thanks.

[@KeyBrosUK]

Exactly. What a pointless waste of materials, who’s going to buy this😂😂😂

[@timaustin2000]

Not buying a new car in 6 years time, then,... (Labour have pledged to reinstate the original bad deadline)

[@J0J019]

8:55 journalism at it’s finest

[@ignaciopardo8963]

That wobbly feeling could be due to a structural problem of electric cars with flat batteries. Due to their flat shape, even if they sit low (and that gives the car a low center of gravity, which is good for handling), they are wide which is very prejudicial to one of the three moments of inertia. Unless the car compensates that with a very stiff suspension, which compromises ride comfort, it is going to have that wobbly feeling. Very few manufacturers have actually decided to go for narrower batteries with inverted T shape (using the space the transmission tunnel would leave) to improve that, but then you have a slightly higher center of gravity. Still, they tend to handle better and allow for better suspension solutions, such as the Polestar 2. Just a guess, I don't know the car nor have I driven it.

[@LittleBoobsLover]

nah youtube channel Outof spec showed xiaomi su7 that has very nice and smooth stopping curve. Just european and american car industry is far behind.

[@annecy49]

Love your reviews and dry sense of humour!! Any plans to review the Renault Rafale too?

[@Stefmovie]

i like the quiet intro 0:53

[@giojohn9807]

I will give Renault this: when the door handle mechanism that pops them out brakes or doesn't want tot work you can just pull them with you hand.

[@Erikkrols]

Multi sense for multi sensations - sport - comfort - etc…

[@Jacky-xd2rt]

More normal car reviews like this please. I want to see stuff I might actually drive one day

[@iLL3571]

I don't get it. Wasn't the Scenic like a 7 seater van? Now you have the new megane, austral and now the scenic? They look the same in size, what's even the difference beside styling?

[@ВіталійДедік]

I like the reviews when the crew are all in the mood for making a video worth watching

[@mikadavies660]

I think this will sell very well as the Peugeot 3008 EV is more expensive. Yes the petrol model is similar in price but with typical Stellantis style the EV model is £10,000 more than the petrol.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent video Mat!

[@georgijsgriscenko2910]

17:25 thank you please 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Thewheelchairflyer]

I briefly looked at getting this vehicle and had a really thorough test drive, but I eventually decided to go for the Peugeot e3008 instead, after a similar test drive. I think the Peugeot is just better designed and I think you get more tech for your money. The boot layout with the back seats down is a real pain, as you can't simply slide anything forward. This is especially problematic (as the review video shows) when loading heavy gear. The Renault doesn't have as good range as the rest of its class and doesn't match the Peugeot. This review claims the Renault to be a little quieter than the Peugeot, but I can't say I noticed that when I had a test drive. But, if this is your first electric vehicle, be aware that pedestrians will think it's quiet and almost get themselves killed as they cross the road in front of you, having not heard you "creeping" up on them. It happened to me twice, neither time being my fault, they just stepped out in front of me, but one time a young woman nearly got herself killed. If I hadn't been concentrating she would be dead now, as I had to quickly swerve and I missed her by centimetres, with her coat hitting the passenger door. It scared the hell out of me, so just putting it out there if you've not driven an electric car before. Also surprising was the immediate torque, you press the accelerator and it just takes off, it doesn't have to go through the gearbox, because there isn't one! Even an automatic car, no matter how fast it is, has to work through the gears before you get the full traction. For me, it felt like I had to learn a cometely different way of driving. One less traumatic experience was when I was sat at traffic lights and this boy racer turned up alongside me in a souped up Peugeot 208. He was looking across at me, smiling and revving his engine. The lights changed and the reasonably heavy e3008 just said goodbye. I had a good chuckle at that. I'm not too keen on the rear mirror doubling as a camera and the sensors DO get bunged up in bad weather although there is 360 degree camera in the Renault. The so called flush door handles are gimmicky and a pain to use as they slowly move into a useable position. But the Renault has a rear wiper, unlike the Peugeot, which is supposed to be self cleaning, but it ain't. You have to give the rear window a good wipe down every few trips. All of these issues however are personal choices, there's very little to choose between the two cars. I just prefer the Peugeot and what probably clinched it for me was the icockpit, which seems to wrap itself around you. It also looks stunning, with premium materials used. The wrap around curved 21 inch screen is awesome and seems to float above the driver shelf. The Peugeot seats are much more comfortable, especially on long runs and if that run includes a night drive, you'll be blown away by the ambient lighting in the cockpit. You won't be disappointed with the Renault, its a good car, but in my honest opinion, I think.you would be more impressed by the Peugeot which is a very good car, but do get the GT Spec rather than the Allure. I ordered mine in Obsession Blue, which looks absolutely stunning. Both cars are solidly built on decent platforms, so I guess it all comes down to what you're looking for in your new vehicle, a good range, plenty of tech, design etc. Both cars have similar sized boots around 545L, but I've already described the problem with extending the capacity when you put the rear seats down on the Renault. The Peugeot wins out on that one. Whatever you buy, providing you have a decent fast charger in your area, electric is the way forward. It's clean, cheap, quiet and fast given its almost instant torque. If you regularly use Motorways, there's already a decent infrastructure with new chargers being installed all the time. I recently did a trip North to Scotland on the M6 and on the way up I had to recharge. But the charger needed an app and an account which I had to set up afresh. Then on the way back South, I stopped at the same service station, thinking it would now be easy to recharge as I now had the app installed and linked to my debit card. But, no, on this side of the M6 they only had Tesla chargers, which also needed an app and account. But try as I may, it just wouldn't work on my Samsung S24 Ultra. So, I had no choice but to drive a further 25 miles with serious range anxiety to the next service station. This also had a different charging setup, but fortunately it was one I already use at my local supermarket. So, that's 3 different chargers for one journey and of course you need a charged mobile phone with the apps installed. Once it's all set up I have the confidence to do similar road trips, but I guess every new service station I use I will be anxious until I know what system they use. I looked online and in Playstore, to see if there were any apps that identified the type of charger being used at service stations, but whilst I could find plenty of apps telling me the type of charger being used at a service station, I couldn't find anything that told me which company operated the charger. I have a fast Podpoint charger at a local LIDL supermarket and I do find it very easy to use, however, I've yet to find a Podpoint charger at a Motorway service station. I'll be honest, I love electric cars, it's the future for sure, but it's not going to be a fun experience on a long road trip, until the Government speed up the installation of the recharger infrastructure. I don't mind having different types of charger or the company name operating them, but there needs to be continuity of charger installation, as I've now got 4 seperate charging station apps and accounts which is crazy. By the way, if anyone knows of an app that shows me which chargers and their operator, are installed at Motorway service stations, please let me know. Given the long range of my e3008, I'd love to plan long road trips to Europe, for example, a lovely drive over to Prague which takes 18 hrs actual driving time covering 900 plus miles. Or, there's a great road trip to Bulgaria which takes 30 hrs actual driving time, stopping twice at a B&B along the way. But, if I can't even have confidence in driving an electric car on a relatively short motorway trip of 250 miles over approximately 4 hrs, then how can I have confidence in driving across several countries? Maybe I have to wait a few years until the new charging technology comes online, that's charging elelements buried in the road surface. Currently being tested, the idea is you sign up for an account, the road sensors identify your vehicle as it passes over, links it to your account, then wirelessly charges your vehicle. I don't know exactly what tech the system uses, Bluetooth, microwave? But it certainly.sounds very cool tech. I wonder how many sensors are needed to provide a continuous connection until your battery is full? Perhaps by then, batteries will be so efficient you only have to charge them once a month over a 10 min charge 😊

[@wakeywarrior]

Note to Tesla who is charging the UK more than Europe, particularly the M3P which has been grossly overpriced in the U.K.- Renault are coming for your lunch, charging less in the U.K. than many European countries.

[@antaldamian]

I can’t explain why in the past every manufacturer could fit 3 seats in the back and nowadays you only get 2 (that middle “seat” it’s not friendly at all). Even in the bigger cars… such a shame.

[@unchained8374]

Hey matt, where is the ioniq 5 n, we are waiting man....

[@Mattsheff_]

Really pretty quite good video Mat!

[@allanbernabe38]

Looks like there's palpable contempt against this car or this brand. Why?

[@bbayek5573]

I have just got my new Iconic AustralE and I love it :)

[@joaquingomez780]

In every video Matt complaints when car companies put too many buttons on the steering wheel, no he complaints that Renault does not.

[@sreville]

Good looking car, love that midnight blue too!

[@unschooledgamer1192]

Want a Truck dragrace, for ex. Scania vs Mercedes/Daimler vs Volvo vs Man vs Tata, last truck dragrace was 3yrs ago...

[@ДимаТимощенко-х7д]

Matt, you've already reviewed the Renault Scenic, but why did you miss the Renault Austral and Rafale?

[@WrestleWireHub]

Mat has got a different treatment for trunk cover! 😂😂

[@mikosoft1980]

Clicked on the pop up banner and didn't find the full in-depth review of the Peugeot e-3008, is it only me or the link is not there? It takes you to the written review but no video review 😢

[@jargarbo]

Did Matt forgot to say anything about the round window? I did see some round thing on the left window behind the driver.

[@Ianmundo]

weird that Renault don’t have an AWD/dual motor version. If they did, they might steal some Tesla Model Y sales

[@kennydouglas9459]

Anyone who slams Renault for making electric cars REALLY should try one - not a Zoe - and get back and tell us how they felt about it.

[@one4me03]

I'm convinced filming with the DJI pocket osmo 3... There has been more active movement in the video... Notably in the interior practicality with movements

[@nothingsurprisesmeanymore]

Still got my 2006 grand scenic and ive been waiting 16 years for it to go wrong so i can get a new car but it just keeps going.

[@toulax]

Weiß man eigentlich schon, ob auch ein elektrischer Grand Scenic kommen wird? Gleicher Radstand aber längeres Heck mit größerem Kofferraum wär Spitze! 😊 Wunschlänge 4,80 Meter bitte ❤

[@alepouna]

6:36 is that mirror light getting blocked by the cover or am I crazy lol

[@rom5457]

The light is for you face

[@joedacosta2694]

Matt can you test the renault austral please

[@TheJuanKerr]

Looking at this or the 3008 GT! Not decided yet. Scenic wins on back seat size, but the width of the boot gives me concern as the car is smaller and narrower than the 3008.

[@FedM1rolka]

I’m Wet Matson and you’re watching WarCow 😎✌️

[@aramisjdd6387]

the thing with the braking is a typical problem with Renault EV. Tested Zoé and Twingo E-tech and they also have this weird brake curve. it's probably linked to the way mecanical brakes take over at low speed when regen braking is too weak.

[@Mgoblagulkablong]

Please do more reliability ranking videos with Warrantywise data.

[@amaljoe367]

Those wheel caps 😮😮😮

[@themardybum08]

Portrait screens have not gone out of fashion. They are miles superior for sat nav.

[@The77Game]

I think this is a fantastic car. The two downsides to me is that V2L is not an option and it's front wheel drive.