Renault Scala Diesel RxE

Scala Diesel RxE Review

Renault India, the Indian subsidiary of the French car maker Renault has launched the Renault Scala Diesel RxE version in the Indian auto market. This entry level diesel sedan from Renault comes at a competitive price of just Rs. 8.29 lakh (ex showroom, New Delhi). The company is in India for quite a few years till now and it has been doing impressive sales in the country's profitable car bazaar. The company's flagship sedan Renault Scala was first introduced in the year 2012 and since then it has been doing quite well for the company. Recently, in the month of April, the company has launched the Travelogue edition of Renault Scala and now it has introduced the Renault Scala RxE diesel base variant in the country. This sedan has a lot of similarities with the popular Nissan Sunny sedan series and it has managed to achieve a decent market share. Now with the launch of base diesel version of Renault Scala, the company has extended its diesel lineup in the country. This new premium sedan is offered with set of noticeable features in terms of both exteriors and interiors that makes it as one of the best in class sedans in the entry level C segment.

Exteriors:

The exteriors of this premium class sedan, Renault Scala Diesel RxE are beautifully crafted with an aerodynamic design. The front facade of this premium sedan gets a neatly styled hexagonal shaped radiator grille integrated with an air dam below it, which helps in quicker cooling of this sedan. The front fascia of this sedan looks aggressive with a large emblem of the company embossed in the center that brings more aggressiveness and style to the exteriors of this sedan. Apart from this, the newly launched Renault Scala Diesel RxE gets a dual tone front bumper that adds more style this premium sedan. Its front fascia has got a elongated and smoked styled head lamp cluster that have a swept back look and has been incorporated with high intensity double barreled halogen lamps. The side profile of this entry level diesel sedan is sleek and lustrous with body colored outside rear view mirrors as well as pull type handles, which further add to the stylishness of the exteriors. While the pounced wheel arches have been fitted with a robust set of 14 inch steel wheels, which are further equipped with sturdy tubeless radial tyres of size 185/70 R14, which have a superior grip on the road and are also covered with full wheel covers. The rear end of this sedan gets a sleek and curvy boot lid with a chrome strip garnish with that adds to the elegance urbane look of this premium sedan. This boot lid also makes the new Renault Scala Diesel RxE trim to look wider and spacious from the rear.

Interiors:

The all new Renault Scala Diesel RxE gets a stylish interior with a dual toned dashboard which is made of soft quality plastic. There is huge space inside the car that can accommodate five passengers, while offering comforts and convenience to them. There are cup holders provided at the front console while the rear passengers also gets the option of cup holders integrated to the rear armrest. There is a manually adjustable air conditioning system offered inside this premium class sedan. There is an advanced multi information display that offers notifications in the form of door ajar warning notification, key left reminder head lamp “On” reminder buzzer, and many more. The seats inside this premium sedan are wide and quite spacious that offers best in class luxury to the passengers. The features offered inside this premium sedan will certainly amaze the car buyers and will lure them in to buying it.

Engine and Performance:

The company is offering the all new Renault Scala Diesel RxE base variant with the same K9K diesel engine that is currently fitted to the rest of the diesel variants of this premium sedan. Thus, the all new Renault Scala RxE sports a 1.5-litre, four cylinder based diesel engine that has the displacement capacity of about 1461cc that churns out a superior 84.8bhp of power at 3750rpm and makes 200Nm of peak torque output at 2000rpm. It is coupled with an advanced five speed manual transmission gearbox that enables this diesel sedan to produce a class leading mileage of about 21.64 Kmpl, which is brilliant.

Braking and Handling:

This magnificent sedan from Renault has a competent braking and suspension mechanism that functions very effectively in all conditions. The front wheels of the Renault Scala Diesel RxE get disc brakes, while the the rear wheels get a drum brakes for efficient braking on any road. The new premium sedan also gets an advanced ABS with EBD and an emergency brake assist that further enhances the functionality of brakes. The company has equipped this sedan with power steering which is very sturdy and responsive that indeed makes it easier to maneuver this sedan in peak traffic conditions. On the other side, Renault Scala Diesel RxE sedan gets one of the most best in class suspension system. Its front axle has been fitted with a McPherson Strut Type suspension, while its rear axle has been incorporated with a torsion bar suspension mechanism that keeps this sedan stable and well balanced.

Safety Features:

These important features are perhaps the most significant and crucial functions of any sedan. The company is offering this newly launched Renault Scala RxE base diesel version with superior safety features. The list includes front driver's side airbags, anti lock braking system with EBD and brake assist, an advanced engine immobilizer , a sophisticated anti-theft alarm and several other such aspects that keeps this sedan as well as the passengers safe.

Comfort Features:

Passengers inside the all new Renault Scala Diesel RxE are going to experience top class comforts inside. The company has blessed this premium sedan with amazing features that include air conditioner, power steering, power windows, premium fabric upholstery, cup holders (front and rear), advanced music player with USB/AUX-in support, driver seat height adjustment, rear arm rest, and several other features . These features are certainly going give a never before like an experience to the passengers inside. This is a spacious sedan that comes with a huge interior space better than any other sedan in the C segment. Thus, you can expect for better shoulder room space, leg room space and headroom space inside this Renault Scala diesel RxE. The company is offering this premium sedan with 2+2 years /80,000 kilometers warranty along with few other benefits such as 24/7 roadside assistance and navigation assistance.

Pros: Very stylish exteriors, comfortable cabin space and seating, impressive features.
Cons: Mileage could be better, engine sound could be better, price is expensive.