NEW RENAULT SCENIC RX4 GOES ON SALE

The first ever 4x4 Multi Activity Car, the Renault Scenic RX4, goes on sale at Renault dealers around the UK from Monday 5 June 2000. Set to redefine both the mini-MPV and Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) markets, Scenic RX4 combines the best aspects of off-road capability and interior flexibility, with prices up to £3,500 less than competitors, starting at only £18,200 .

Boasting a distinctive 4x4 "look", this new version of the Scenic brings new levels of comfort, refinement, performance and ease of driving to the 4x4 market. It loses none of the features of its two-wheel drive stablemate, whilst adding all-terrain holiday and leisure driving capability, thanks to permanent ‘real-time’ four-wheel drive and electronic traction control on all models. Such innovation has become the signature of Renault design and could take the Scenic RX4 straight to the top of the European compact SUV sales chart ahead of long established models, and add to the success of the Scenic of which over 90,000 have been sold in the UK in the last three years.

Choice of models
Retaining all the equipment of the Scenic range, Scenic RX4 is available in two of the higher Scenic trim levels - Sport Alizé and Monaco - and with the top two engines - the 140bhp 2.0 16V variable valve timing petrol engine and the new 105bhp 1.9 dCi common rail diesel direct injection turbo engine.

The Sport Alizé trim level offers a high level of standard equipment to Scenic RX4 owners including:

• ABS Anti-lock braking system with EBV
• Power-assisted steering
• Remote control central locking
• Driver, front passenger and front lateral airbags
• Double optic headlights and front fog lamps
• Permanent ‘real-time’ four-wheel drive with viscous coupling
• Electronic traction control
• Insurance approved engine immobiliser
• ‘Bull bar’ effect front bumper and protective body mouldings
• 16-inch alloy wheels
• Manual air conditioning
• Electric front windows with one touch electric front driver window
• 60W Single CD HiFi with Renault’s famous fingertip remote control
• Two electric tilt and slide sunroofs
• In addition, the top of the range Scenic RX4 Monaco benefits from automatic air conditioning, leather upholstery and steering wheel, driver’s armrest, electric rear windows, 60W Multi-CD HiFi and roof bars.
• Pricing up to £3,500 less than competitors

The Renault Scenic RX4 also enjoys a handsome price advantage over its major rivals as with most Renault models. The four model range starts with the Scenic RX4 Sport Alizé 1.9 dCi at £18,200, which is £2,795 less than the Land Rover Freelander Xdi 5 door.

The Scenic RX4 Sport Alizé 2.0 16V has a power advantage of 20bhp over the 1.8-litre 120bhp Freelander Xi 5 door as well as being £1,595 less at £18,400.

The luxurious Monaco models at the top of the range have an even greater price advantage over its rivals. The Scenic RX4 Monaco 1.9 dCi at £19,400 is £3,595 less than the slower, less powerful and less economical Freelander XEdi 5 door.

The range-topping Scenic RX4 Monaco 2.0 16V at £19,600 is £2,395 less than the Freelander XEi 5 door, £600 less than the Honda CRV ES Executive and £1,055 less than the Toyota RAV4 VX 5 door.

Like the original Scenic, the Scenic RX4 will conquest the majority of customers from other car brands including owners of conventional 4x4s, estate cars and hatchbacks. Some current Renault Scenic customers are also sure to trade-up to an Scenic RX4.