Renault Scala [2012-2017] User Reviews

Exterior Very nicely crafted. the redesigned tail lamps are very nice. the crome strip that enters the tail lamps is excellent. the front end is also very pleasing. The side view of the car is very excellent. it gives the feeling of a rich car like the merc c class. 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) There is no exemption for space. it comes with a keyless start stop system. the seats though come wrapped in leather. there is lots of space at the front and acres of legroom at the rear. auto matic climate control, ABS, ESP, EBD across the range and and also gets equipped with twin air bags.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox The K9K 1.5 lt diesel engine is a solid work horse. its got a wide spread of power.it builds pace gradually. in the mid range it feels really powerful. it gives you good responsiveness. its great for city usage. but in ghat sections you need to work a bit more but its not at all a problem. it is a free revving engine. the gearbox can feel a bit notchy when shifting quickly.

Ride Quality & Handling Unlike the sunny, the 15" rims are only available on the top end variant, the scala offers the bigger wheels on the mid and top end variants. the scala's ride quality is pretty good. at low speeds it feels more pliant. but as the speeds build the ride quality still feels quite composed, soaks up bumps quite well. the scala will offer a calmer back seat experience. hte additional weight of the diesel engine and the bigger wheels give the scala a bigger air. the steering is very direct. it is very light at low speeds and weighs up nicely as speeds build. you can chuck this car around corners which you cannot do in case of sunny. because this car has a slightly stiffer suspension.

Final Words So the renault scala is a perfect family car. go for it and you wont go wrong.

Areas of improvement The rear air circulation vents can be replaced with ac vents. for a change from sunny. so that the rear passengers can feel still better comfort. but its very nice.

Space, fuel economy, style, comfort, VFM, better to look at than nissan sunnyNothing yet. neatly redesigned not like the sunny.

This thing is sumthing new from the Renault stable. The Renault K9K engine gives some feeling... With a maximum output of 86PS @ 3750 RPM and a whooping  max torque of 200 NM @2000 RPM. It is around 1470 CC and is certainly worth it.

The electrcic power steering feels steady and shall make cars ride in the traffic easier and certainly better on highways. The rear is sumthing that impressed me the most. The chrome lining on the trunk with the name SCALA embrossed is just fabulous.

The smoked styled headlamps add to the design character of the car, giving it a modernand energetic feel. The wide chrome radiator grille that comes with a big bold Renault Logo, makes the Renault Scala look sophisticated and premium with something very new to the company's stable through the years. As a whole this a package which in worth the price and shaal prove to be a tough competition in this segment.

The comfort and space is awsome... The AC with rear blowers work very well.Expected use of better plastic.. traditional Renault interiors

I own a Renault Scala(KL 59 XXXXX) which I bought from Renault Kannur showroom 11 months back. Four months after I bought the car I noticed that the ac was not working properly(sometimes hot air was coming out of the ac vent).So I approached the Renault service centre at Kannur and after taking three days for inspection we were told that the damage caused to the outer air vent of the ac by rat entry was the reason for the ac malfunction and that it was not covered under the warranty. The service manager advised us to change the blower at an expense of Rs 25000 since according to them it was the only solution. Since I was not convinced we decided to opt out of their advise. But on the evening after this service I noticed foul smell coming out of the ac and gave the car for a second service at the same service centre. Taking three more days and after paying Rs 3000 they gave the car back but foul smell still persisted and the problem with ac remained the same. I contacted the customer care centre but the only reply we received was to follow the advice of service centre personnel. Finally I had the car rechecked by an ac mechanic and by an hour he was able to find out that the problem was that shutter of the heater was jammed in the open position and he was able to correct it in no time with Rs 300 as the service charge. Such a simple problem could not be detected by the service personnel even after two services taking six days. I am very much disappointed with the after sale service provided by Renault and I will never recommend this brand to anyone eventhough in other aspects the car functions satisfactorily.

Good space,good fuel economyPoor quality service and customer care services

Exterior Exterior is very good. Shape of thecar is also good.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Good & confort speace. Fearures are also good. One can feel relax after long drive.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Very good engine. Not checkd fuen economy but looks that it will match what comany is claiming.

Ride Quality & Handling Very good perticularly when you are going for long drive.

Final Words Love at first sight.

Areas of improvement Dealers to be trained for Customer satisfaction. I purchased this car in aurangabd MH. I have arrange vehcile loan & balace cash payment in one day but unfortunately dealer was failed to give delivery on time ie at 3 pm. He was giving excuse about diwali holiday etc but at the same time just one day before he was assured me that he  will deliver the car by 3 pm. Atthe same to senior manager was not availabe to understand my problem. He was just sitting inside the cabin with no reason? After delivery also the service center techniciain was not aware about how to fit foot strip in the car  , he tried his best but lastly not suceed. Reverse sensor fitting tool was not available in the service center.  So ther is a SCOPE of IMPROVEMENT in this area.

everything which is available in this CAR. The space is good , interior is too good, look is good etDealers awareness about Customer satisfaction?

I buy it from my nearest showroom they provide me great offers my first ride is quite exciting as the car run so smooth and so spacious .look of a car is an average it is similar to Nissan Sunny . Service of car is too High Prons- Good in handling Spacious Comfortable Smooth Good for long drives Cons- Not fuel efficient Exterior look is average

Exterior Its really good looking; but some people have commented its the copy of sunny but its better than it its eye catching ;its  as simple as like this. You all gals are same but we choose the gal who is beautiful I dont mind spending extra 60 k than sunny bcoz its far better than it there is no compromissing we r ready to pay 11lakh I hope 60k would not be more for the looks we spend. Features are good space and comfort is awsome 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Performance is good not bad as expected fuel economy is really good in the city I have not gone for highway i will be going very shortly I will let u know the reviews when I come back as of now i am really happy most the people have told me that scala is better than sunny in looks so now i have felt that spended extra 60k did not waste thats were i was stasisfied with ood in city.

LookCopy of sunny interiors

After going through the big list of sedans I finally narrowed down to Renault's new Scala since I always wanted to buy a Nissan Sunny, I already had a Figo so tool my own time and the wait paid off. Scala is obviously a better choice than Sunny if you dont mind those extra bucks that you pay for. Now coming back to the story of the sales experience with dump ducks like Khivraj, I went to the Anna Nagar dealership to enquire on sales details I was told that Insurance is free along with GPS and parking sensors. I went there in about a week holding a cheque to pay the advance - now they tell me that its only the insurance that is free and didnt even bother to apoligize for miscommunication, I stepped out and escalated it to Renault customer care and within a week they came to my door step to take the booking but again I have to live with just the Insurance free offer. I have to push for delivery on my sons BDay and they also agreed that I can take delivery directly from the RTO office, I went there and guess what - I was able to find 11 faults with the brand new vehicle, even basic things like Stepnee, mud flaps was missing along with minor scratches on the body. I spent my diwali and again went on escalation - again people came to my door step and picked up the vehicle for rectification. They delivered a dirtly vehicle back this afternoon because of which I writing this down. If you are in chennai please be aware that the dealership has no access to the vehicle after sales so how much ever you yell at them there is no use - so when you take delivery ensure you do a through check before you leave. I wanted to share the pain I am going through to everyone so that instead of breaking our heads with a bunch of jokers its better we play it safe before hand so never ever take delivery out the door even if a small amount of disattisfaction. Otherwise I love the Scala and its a pleasure to own it.

Dealer in chennai has no clue and does not know how to treat customers post salesEverything is amazing about this car

Exterior Good, I love it from side angle.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Space is huge. My first reason to buy this car. Under Thy support isn't very good. Tons of boot space.

Engine Performance is good, no major surprises as of now after 1 year. Fuel economy is good. Getting 19 km with AC on City Road. Got 24 km on highway. Pick up is good. Head room for back seat is Ok. If you have 6 feet + passesngers, then they gonna compliant. Audio system is ok types. 

Ride Quality & Handling Ride is good but not very stable at high speed. Car Flys on bumps. Service cost is reasonable. I paid approx. 6000 each for 2 service in first year.

Final Words Good car to buy for city drive. Not very sporty and good to drive on high speed (> 100 km/hr) on high ways.

Areas of improvement USB Support, Make it more heavy for better grip on roads.

Space, Fuel EconomyLess Under Thy support, No USB Support

Exterior Looks like mercedes s class silver colour  good looking if going to change alloys as on my openion.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Diffrent color from others in class  no rattles like so many cars have plastic problem good music system powefull air conditioning 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Very powerfull torquey feeling max goes 170. engine shoes on paper 85 ps but feels like 100+ ps.

Ride Quality & Handling Best thing ever i feel in this this car like D segment i used couple of cars 10 lakh tag but never feel comfortbale like this.

Final Words I m so happy very good car worth to spad 10 lacs using from last 2 years 3rd running. Honestly in our india people just buying on the base of which car they see on road more but I am not like fan of populler cars but loved europion cars 

Areas of improvement They should change alloy wheel design as its old, I changed after market chrome and change the dash board colour as well.

Excellent fuel economy,spacious,low maintenance,powerful engine,comfortNothing bad very good car trust me