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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.

Editor's Take : The Scala’s petrol engine is quite efficient while the K9K diesel is one o the most frugal mills that are sold in India.

2012 Renault Scala is  equipped with 1.5 litre of diesel motor, which produces 84.8bhpof maximum power along with 200 Nm of peak torque. While the petrol version Scala sedan houses a 1.5 litre, which generates 97.6bhp of power accompanied with 134 Nm of torque. Both the powertrains comes coupled with five speed manual transmission gearbox which would help the sedan to deliver an impressive an mileage of 21.64 kmpl in diesel and 16.95kmpl in petrol (ARAI figure) .

Editor's Take : The power on both these motors is good and so is the delivery fairly linear. There is no sign of turbo lag in the diesel.

Renault India has brought in it’s much talked about sedan, which is the rebadged version of Nissan Sunny. New Scala sedan is offered in both petrol and diesel variants which are blessed with 1.5 litre of diesel motor which generates 84.8bhpof peak power along with a bombastic 200 Nm of maximum torque . On the other hand, the petrol version could be expected to get powered with 1.5 litre of motor churning out 97.6bhp peak power at the rate of 6000 rpm together with 134 Nm of maximum torque at the rate of 4000 rpm. The engines are mated to a five speed manual transmission to give better efficiency.

These colors are available with all variants of Renault Scala

Editor's Take : The acceleration of both the cars is good, however the petrol has an edge when both are compared.

Renault Scala is the rebadged version of Nissan Sunny sedan so the acceleration and power figures are as good as Nissan Sunny. Renault Scala zooms away with a top speed of and touches the 100 km per hour mark in 13 seconds in petrol and 15 seconds in diesel . The sedan has a decent pick-up and would run smoothly even on the rough and rugged Indian topography.

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After re-badging Nissan Micra and introducing its own Hatchback car, Renault Pulse, Renault has now done the same with Nissan Sunny sedan. Therefore, re-badging could result in numerous similar features, be it terms of interiors or exteriors. But to make the Scala sedan distinguished from Sunny, Renault got the exteriors a bit redone and take some styling clues from its big brother Renault Fluence, which was launched in the Indian car market sometime ago and managed to get good reviews from the critics as well as the consumers. On the front end of Renault Scala the bumper would be given a style, which would totally eye-catching, while the grille of the sedan will be similar to that of Fluence, but Renault made some changes here and make the grille much more premium and enhanced. The rear end of the sedan is expected to be as posh and premium as the front end. The ORVMs feature turn indicators on them and would be electrically handled . On the other hand, the body colored wheel arches with alloy wheels would further enhance the entire look of the sedan. In all, the new Renault Scala is a very attractive car, as Renault India will leave no stones unturned that will help it grabbing a major chunk of market share in the Indian car market.

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Editor's Take : The Scala has been designed for those who will like to be driven to work and will drive out with friends. Hence, there is an acre of space at the rear, and good enough room for head and legs in the front as well.

The interiors of Renault Scala are posh, lavish and premium. Renault made sure that Renault Scala comes out to be a sedan, which is not only affordable but also stylish, chic and comfortable . To provide Scala with everything that is mentioned here, Renault made use of some advanced features that would made this sedan very impressive. On the inside, high quality fabric would be used to upholster the seats while the effective air conditioning system would be accompanied by automatic climate control. The car will also feature rear AC vents that would make it relaxing for the rear seat passenger as well. The power windows, power steering and central locking system further enhances the interiors of Renault Scala .

Interior Comfort

The new Renault Scala sedan is  loaded with numerous comfort features, which makes  the car a perfect premium sedan. The car is easily adjust five adults and would feature armrest for the rear passenger with cup holder so that they don’t spill their drink. The driver seat could be manually adjusted while the door mirrors would be handled electrically .Scala is also blessed with a dash integrated Mp3/CD player with four speakers , which shall help in making your journey very peaceful and enjoyable. The audio controls mounted on the power steering would also enhance the comfort for the driver. Coming to the storage space, Renault Scala will not disappoint in that area true. Apparently, Renault Scala gets 490 liters huge amount of boot space , where one would be able to store luggage when going on long trips or picnics.

Editor's Take : Both the engine offerings on the Scala aren’t good on paper, but even in the real world. Our pick of the lot is the diesel for its linear power delivery and low NVH.

Renault Scala sedan which is said to be revamped and rebadged version of Nissan Sunny, is offered in four different variant-two petrol and two diesel. The diesel variant of the sedan Scala are packed with 1461cc Renault K9K engine that would produce about 84.8bhp of maximum power along with approximately 200Nm of peak torque. On the other hand the petrol variant of Renault Scala are powered with a XH2 1498cc engine that cranks out 97.6bhp peak power at the rate of 6000 rpm together with 134Nm of crest torque without any hassle. Both these engines are coupled with five speed manual transmission gearbox that would not only help the car in smooth driving but also make it extremely fuel efficient and emit less carbon dioxide.

Renault Scala runs on 15 inches of alloy wheels with tyres of 185/65 size . These alloy wheels are beautifully fitted under the splendid wheel arches. The alloy wheels further ensure a smooth and safe ride and drive for the driver and for the passengers.

Editor's Take : The handling characteristics of the Scala are decent, as the suspension has been tuned for better ride than handling. There is some amount of body roll, thanks to the long travel of the suspension.

New Scala sedan is said to be safe and sound in every way. The suspension system of the car is strong as it used McPherson suspension at the front and Torsion Beam is present at the rear. On the brakes front, the car features disk brakes on the front and drum brakes on the rear. The handling of the car is further more superior and premium. The power steering is super smooth and is accompanied with a turning radius of 5.30 meters. The electronic brake distribution system together with anti lock braking system makes the braking system of Renault Scala a perfect one . The anti lock braking system or better known as ABS prevents the wheels from locking up whenever emergency brakes are applied.

Editor's Take : The safety features on the Scala are the dual airbags for passive, while ABS is the active safety feature.

Apart from the spectacular Anti-Lock Braking system and electronic brake distribution system, the new Renault Scala also comes with dual front airbags , one for the driver and one for the front co-passenger, ABS + EBD with Emergency Brake Assist, Speed Sensing Auto Door Locks, Head Restraints - Front & Rear Adjustable , Rear Window Defroster with timer, Anti Pinch Power Window On Driver-side (One touch up & down), Engine Immobiliser and Variable Intermittent Front Wiper and Smoked Styled Headlamps that helps to keep the passengers safe and secure in all driving conditions and terrain.

Editor's Take : The Scala comes loaded in-dash music system, leather interiors, keyless entry, push start and stop, electrically folding ORVMs.

The premium Renault Scala sedan comes loaded with numerous accessories and features, which would make this sedan comfortable, convenient, plush and technologically sound. The advanced music system might accompany the sedan so that the journey for the driver and passengers becomes pleasurable and utterly relaxing. The speakers would be well spread in the cabin, while the music system is expected to have Bluetooth and USB connectivity support . The other accessories in the new Renault Scala sedan could comprise of cup holder with the rear armrest, audio controls mounted on the power steering, electric door mirrors on both sides and remote boot.