Renault Scala RxZ AT

Scala RxZ AT Review

Renault India has a lot of splendid vehicles in their fleet and among them Renault Scala is a stylish sedan. This vehicle is being offered by the company with both petrol and diesel engine options. The Renault Scala RxZ AT is the top end trim in its petrol engine based lineup. It comes with a 1.5-litre petrol engine, which is coupled with a five speed X-TRONIC CVT transmission gear box. This power plant is incorporated with a multi-point fuel supply system, which can generate about 17.9 Kmpl, which is rather decent for this segment. The company has bestowed this trim with quite a few safety features, which includes anti theft device with alarm, speed sensing auto door locks, airbag for driver and front co-passenger. The braking and suspension mechanism of this sedan is quite advanced and keeps it well balanced and stable. The front and rear wheels are fitted with disc and drum brakes respectively. Meanwhile, the front axle is equipped with McPherson strut, while the rear axle has been fitted with torsion Bar type of system. The company has given this sedan a number of exterior and interior features, which will surely attract the buyers. Some of these includes air conditioning unit with rear AC vents, advanced music system with speakers and few input options to enhance the cabin entertainment. Apart from these, the company is also offering a warranty of two years/80,000 Kms, whichever is earlier along with Renault complete care package, which keeps the maintenance cost on the lower side.

Exteriors:

The company has given this sedan a captivating body design, which is fitted with lots of striking features. To begin with the frontage, it has a stylish radiator grille with a lot of chrome treatment. This grille is flanked by a luminous headlight cluster, which is equipped with halogen lamps and turn indicator. The dual tone bumper comes fitted with a couple of fog lamps and a wide air dam. The large windscreen is integrated with a pair of intermittent wipers. The rear end is designed very carefully and fitted with a chrome plated boot lid and body colored bumper. While the tail light cluster is nicely blended with the rear end of the sedan. The windscreen is integrated with a defogger and a high mounted stop lamp as well. The side profile is quite attractive with chrome finished door handles and body colored ORVMs. These external wing mirrors are power adjustable and fitted with side blinker. The wheel arches are equipped with an elegant set of 15 inch alloy wheels. These rims are covered with 185/65 R15 sized tubeless radial tyres, which enhances the stance of the sides. Apart from all these aspects, the company has also given this sedan a roof mounted antenna and door blackout as well.

Interiors:

The internal cabin of this Renault Scala RxZ AT variant is quite spacious. It comes equipped with a number of sophisticated features, which gives the occupants a pleasurable driving experience. The well cushioned seats are covered with premium quality upholstery and provide ample legroom. The interiors are done up with a dual tone combination of grey and beige, which gives the insides a very refined look. The steering wheel, gear shift lever and the hand brake are covered with leather. There is a multi information display, which is equipped with quite a few things such as distance to empty, average consumption of fuel, an electronic tripmeter and external temperature display. The company has given this trim a lot of storage spaces including a large glove box , bottle holders in the front doors as well as between the front seats, a couple of cup holders on the rear center arm rest, front seat back pockets, a spacious boot compartment and so on, which further adds to the convenience of the passengers.

Engine and Performance:

This trim is powered by a 1.5-litre, XH2 petrol engine, which is capable to displace 1498cc . It is integrated with 4-cylinders and 16-valves using DOHC valve configuration. This engine is skilfully coupled with a five speed X-TRONIC automatic transmission gearbox. This petrol mill is able to churn maximum power output of 99.6bhp at 5600rpm along with a peak torque of 134Nm at 4000rpm. It takes only 13 seconds to accelerate from 0-100 Kmph and can attain a maximum speed in the range of 155 to 160 Kmph, which is rather good for this segment. This engine is incorporated with a MPFI supply system, which can generate 17.9 Kmpl on the highways and 13.5 Kmpl in the city roads.

Braking and Handling:

The company has given this sedan a proficient suspension system, which keeps it stable and well balanced at all times. The front axle is assembled with a McPherson strut, while the rear is fitted with torsion bar type of mechanism. The braking mechanism is further enhanced enhanced by ABS (anti lock braking system) along with EBD (electronic brake force distribution) and emergency brake assist. The front wheels are equipped with disc brakes, while the rear ones are fitted with drum brakes. The electronic power steering of this sedan supports a minimum turning radius of 5.3 meters and is tilt adjustable, which makes the handling very convenient.

Comfort Features:

The company has fitted this sedan with some luxurious features, which keeps the occupants comfortable. The automatic air conditioning system comes with air quality and climate control unit. The multi-functional steering wheel is mounted with audio and phone control buttons. The integrated music system of this variant is quite advanced and equipped with four speakers and a few input options as well. These features are radio with AM and FM tuner , CD/MP3 player, Aux-in socket and USB interface along with Bluetooth connectivity. Apart from these, it is also incorporated with illuminated engine start/stop button, follow me home headlamps, height adjustable driver seat, all four power windows with driver side auto down function, clutch foot rest, sun visors with vanity mirrors and so on.

Safety Features:

This Renault Scala RxZ AT variant is equipped with innovative safety features, which includes airbags for driver and front co-passenger, speed sensing auto door locks, front and rear adjustable headrests and an advanced engine immobilizer along with anti-theft alarm. In addition, it also has rear window defogger with timer, ABS with electronic brake force distribution and brake assist function .

Pros:

1. Spacious cabin with lots of comfort features.

2. Good engine performance with decent pick up.

Cons:

1. Price can be competitive.

2. After sales service is not up to the mark.