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RENAULT Scenic RX4 2000-2003 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Van
Segment: Medium MPV
Production years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

RENAULT Scenic RX4 2000-2003 5 Photos
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Renault looked to expand its vehicle range and developed the Scenic RX4 as a unique AWD minivan for the European market, together with an off-road specialist company.

While the Scenic was a sales-winner in its MPV segment, the French carmaker was a newbie in the off-road or SUV segment. Apart from some all-wheel-drive vehicles built in the past and the special military trucks, it had no expertise. After joining the Renault-Nissan Alliance, the French carmaker dropped the RX4 from its lineup, helping Nissan sells more X-Trails.

It was a unique vehicle on the market. Even though its overall look resembled the standard Megane Scenic facelift, its bigger bumpers and side moldings showed a different character. At the back, the carmaker installed the spare wheel on the lower side of the tailgate, which was opened sideways, while the rear window had hinges on its upper side. Unlike other SUV makers from those times, it installed a duralumin shield under the engine bay, not a fake plastic one.

Inside, apart from the dashboard, everything was changed. There were plenty of storage areas inside: under the seats, under the bench, under the floor, in the dashboard, and on the door panels. In fact, it had more interior storage volume than a 1959 Mini trunk. Its five individual seats allowed an impressive seat arrangement for its class.

Under the body, Renault installed a choice of two engines and an AWD system developed by Magna-Steyr with an electronically controlled center differential and a limited-slip front differential.

RENAULT Scenic RX4 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
  1 gasoline engine
  • 2.0L 16V 5MT AWd (140 HP)
  1 diesel engine
  • 1.9L dCi 5MT AWD (102 HP)

RENAULT Scenic RX4
2.0L 16V 5MT AWd (140 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 5MT AWd (140 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:103 KW @ 5500 RPM
140 HP @ 5500 RPM
138 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:139 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM
188 Nm @ 3750 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:111.8 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/60R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:174.8 in (4440 mm)
Width:70.1 in (1781 mm)
Height:68.1 in (1730 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.1/58.3 in (1,501/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase:103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.5 cuFT (411 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3174.7 lbs (1440 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4387.2 lbs (1990 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Highway:28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Combined:24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:224 g/km

RENAULT Scenic RX4
1.9L dCi 5MT AWD (102 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L dCi 5MT AWD (102 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1870 cm3
Power:75 KW @ 4000 RPM
102 HP @ 4000 RPM
101 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:148 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM
200 Nm @ 1500 RPM
Fuel System:Direct Injection
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:15.9 gallons (60.2 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:99.4 mph (160 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):14.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/60R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:174.8 in (4440 mm)
Width:70.1 in (1781 mm)
Height:68.1 in (1730 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.1/58.3 in (1,501/1,481 mm)
Wheelbase:103.1 in (2619 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.5 cuFT (411 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.4
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3218.7 lbs (1460 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4431.3 lbs (2010 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Highway:35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Combined:31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:197 g/km
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