Renault Scala Review

Renault India had declared that they would be launching five new car models within 18 months. The company has now introduced a mid ranged premium sedan, Renault Scala which is one of the most incredibly designed and developed vehicle from their reputed fleet. This premium 2012 Scala Sedan is positioned between the stunning luxury sedan Renault Fluence and their sporty hatchback, Renault Pulse. This is one of the most stylish premium sedans in A3 segment and has quite a few similarities with the Nissan Sunny sedan. This is because both these companies (Nissan and Renault) are sharing the same manufacturing unit, which is based close to Chennai in Tamil Nadu. 

The Renault Scala is the fifth vehicle in their highly acclaimed fleet of cars and will further strengthen the company portfolio in the lucrative Indian car market along with also increasing their market share further in the country. Renault Scala is being said to be one of the most highly developed and good quality premium sedan that has been tagged with a competitive price along with having being bestowed with some top of the line safety and comfort features, which will further enhance the value of this car. This premium sedan, Renault Scala is being offered with both petrol and diesel engine options. There are two variants each with petrol and diesel engines, while the petrol variant gets the entry level RxE and RxL trims. The diesel sedan has the mid level RxL and the top end RxZ trims to offer in this market, where the buyers are more inclined towards diesel engine based vehicles. This sedan will give tough competition to other contenders like Nissan Sunny, Honda City, Volkswagen Vento, Skoda Rapid and Hyundai Verna as well. This premium sedan, Renault Scala is being offered in five impressive and vibrant exterior paint options which are a graceful Pearl White, an elegant Metallic Silver, a flamboyant Metallic Red, a refined Metallic Blue and a stylish Solid Black.

The Renault Scala Petrol is equipped with a performance packed 1.5 L, 4 cylinder based XH2 petrol engine, which has the capacity to displace 1498cc. This power train can generate a peak power output of 97.02 Bhp at 6000 Rpm along with a maximum torque yield of 134 Nm at 4000 Rpm. This engine is mated with a smooth five speed manual gear box transmission and has a multipoint fuel injection technology. While the diesel mill is again a 1.5 litre, K9K dCi (direct common rail injection) motor, which can displace about 1461cc and is also mated with a continuously variable transmission based, 5-speed manual transmission gear box. This diesel power train has the ability to generate a peak power output of 84.8 Bhp at 3750 Rpm along with a maximum torque production of 200 Nm at 2000 Rpm.

The exteriors are done up with élan and this sedan has been given a lot of chrome on the outsides, which is making it look urbane and classy. These striking exterior features include dual tone front as well as rear bumpers, smoked style head lamps along with a pair of bright fog lamps integrated in the front bumper, body colored external mirrors, door handles with chrome finish, a stylish set of 15 inch alloy wheels, a chrome trunk garnish with the word ‘SCALA’ embossed on it on the boot lid, an integrated roof antenna, rear wind screen defogger and many more such impressive features. The interiors have been gifted with some of the most thrilling and utility comfort features, which will certainly charm the customers. Apart from these, the company has also incorporated this sedan, Renault Scala with some of the most crucial features that will indisputably augment its value in the car market. Some of these interesting comfort features are a push button illuminated start stop function, a multifunctional smart key, keyless entry, the advanced Follow Me Home head lamps for added convenience, electrically foldable and internally adjustable external wing mirrors, a leather wrapped power steering wheel with mounted controls, extremely comfortable seating arrangement with premium high quality upholstery, an extremely powerful air conditioner unit with automatic climate control as well as air quality control that keep the cabin fresh, rear adjustable AC vents for added convenience for the back seat passengers, adjustable illumination on the meter cluster, a brilliant multi information display with varied up-to-date information for the driver as well.

Apart from these convenience and practical features, this premium 2012 Scala Sedan also has been bestowed with some significant safety features. These protective and high security functions include an antilock braking system along with electronic brake force distribution and emergency brake assist, dual front airbags for the driver as well as the front seat passenger, speed sensing automatic door locks, rear door child safety locks, an engine immobilizer with an anti theft alarm and also an anti pinch auto down driver side window with a one touch up and down. All these put together will certainly make this premium sedan, the New Renault Scala one of the best sellers in its segment and a very tough competitor to beat. To build confidence in the customers of the brand, the company is also providing these cars with a 2+2 years or 80,000 kilometers warranty along with a labour servicing three times at regular intervals as well. To further bolster this effort of after sales service, Renault India is also giving its cars a 24/7 road side assistance, which will certainly be a shot in the arm for the company.