Using the original Scenic Renault effectively invented the mid-sized multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) sector. So successful was that car that it is sequel would need to be something very special indeed.

Nevertheless it wasn’t; the bustle-back body style polarises opinion, and also the mechanical packages matches the sooner car but does not take it into new territory – but reliability levels are apparently higher.

If your clean handling package is within your sights the Dynamique may be the one to go for; it’s car-like levels of grip and cornering power, regardless of the height of the MPV. Increased luggage space can be obtained on demand, because of the available of the recently-introduced Grand Scenic.