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an-inspired showroom and new customer experience.

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Small Businessew state-of-the-art premises, which has doubled the size of customer feel relaxed and at ease in an environment th
experience, whether they are looking at new or used ca
vehicle.

Both inside and out, the new showroom’s architecture
design for which Sweden is renowned.
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Fleet Managementapacity to display eight cars, including the multi award-

Magazined the eagerly-anticipated S90 saloon and V90 estate
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rate makeover, which Volvo Car UK is rolling out across

November/December 2016

Lloyd Volvo's impressive
new showroom enhances
the customer experience

Also in this edition

Donnelly Group lead the way in helping your business • Toyota starts
production of new C-HR Crossover • Renault announces all-new Scénic
and Grand Scénic • Limited run Black Edition joins Volkswagen Caddy
range • Transformation of Seat Business Centres continues

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Lloyd Volvo’s impressive new showroom

Fleet Managementenhances the customer experience
• Lloyd Volvo Carlisle expands Parkhouse dealership with
MagazineScandinavian-inspired showroom and new customer experience.

After six months of development, Carlisle’s local Volvo dealership, part of the Lloyd Taking inspiration from Volvo’s Scandinavian heritage, VRE focuses on making the
Motor Group, now has a new state-of-the-art premises, which has doubled the size of customer feel relaxed and at ease in an environment that is designed to enhance their
its Parkhouse-based showroom. experience, whether they are looking at new or used cars or maintaining their current
vehicle.
As Volvo has enhanced and expanded its range in recent years, the renovated Volvo
showroom will have the capacity to display eight cars, including the multi award- Both inside and out, the new showroom’s architecture gives the feeling of space and
design for which Sweden is renowned.
Views expressed by winning 7-seat XC90 and the eagerly-anticipated S90 saloon and V90 estate
Visit our new showroom today.
contributors are not necessarily Highlightsmodels, while incorporating the new Volvo Retail Experience (VRE), the Swedish
manufacturer’s latest corporate makeover, which Volvo Car UK is rolling out across

those of Smiths Publishing Ltd.its dealer network.

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Toyota starts production of new C-HR Renault announces all-new Scénic
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EDITORIAL

Lloyd Volvo’s impressive new showroom
enhances the customer experience

• Lloyd Volvo Carlisle expands Parkhouse dealership with
Scandinavian-inspired showroom and new customer experience.

After six months of development, Carlisle’s local Volvo dealership, part of the Lloyd Taking inspiration from Volvo’s Scandinavian heritage, VRE focuses on making the
Motor Group, now has a new state-of-the-art premises, which has doubled the size of customer feel relaxed and at ease in an environment that is designed to enhance their
its Parkhouse-based showroom. experience, whether they are looking at new or used cars or maintaining their current
vehicle.
As Volvo has enhanced and expanded its range in recent years, the renovated Volvo
showroom will have the capacity to display eight cars, including the multi award- Both inside and out, the new showroom’s architecture gives the feeling of space and
winning 7-seat XC90 and the eagerly-anticipated S90 saloon and V90 estate design for which Sweden is renowned.
models, while incorporating the new Volvo Retail Experience (VRE), the Swedish
manufacturer’s latest corporate makeover, which Volvo Car UK is rolling out across Visit our new showroom today.
its dealer network.

Lloyd Carlisle for Volvo Cars

Chandler Way, Parkhouse CA3 0JY 01228 515 000 www.volvocarscarlisle.co.uk

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NEWS

REINVENTING
THE CLASSICS

The all-new Volvo S90 and V90

Now available at Lloyd Volvo Carlisle
Book your test drive today

Lloyd Carlisle for Volvo Cars

Chandler Way, Parkhouse CA3 0JY
01228 515 000
www.volvocarscarlisle.co.uk

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EDITORIAL

Donnelly
Group lead
the way in
helping your
business

Established in 1947 from in Northern Ireland in 2015. with Volkswagen, a brand
humble beginnings in Caledon, Our success is based on our synonymous with quality and
Co. Tyrone, today the Donnelly strategic and geographic reliability. With innovative
Group is now the largest locations, product portfolio, wheelchair accessible
independently owned Motor customer service and our conversion of the popular
Group in Northern Ireland, commercial vehicle replacement Volkswagen Caddy Maxi
recognised by the industry initiative. The demand for Life MPV, along with other
and our customers as one of commercial vans, minibuses and Volkswagen conversions, are
the best in field, specialising in specialist wheelchair accessible now available throughout the
the supply cars, vans, 4x4’s, vehicles remains strong. UK and Ireland via selected
commercial sales and vehicle partners within the Volkswagen
conversions. Alongside commercial sales, Commercial Dealer Network.
Taxi Bus Conversions Ltd (TBC), TBC also have a strong
With 8 locations across a subsidiary of Donnelly Group relationship with a range of
Northern Ireland, the Donnelly is a leading specialist vehicle manufacturers including Citroen,
Group portfolio boasts 18 converter across the UK for Vauxhall and Fiat.
Manufacturers. taxis, wheelchair accessible
vehicles, minibuses and As a result of their continued
Donnelly Group boast vans supplying private, fleet, high standards in delivering
8 world leading new van commercial, community and excellent customer service,
brands including; Volkswagen Motability markets as well as Donnelly Group have been
Commercial Vehicles, Renault, major fleets in Northern Ireland. in business for 69 years and
Fiat Professional, Citroen, currently employ 670 staff
Vauxhall, Peugeot, Nissan and The success of Taxi Bus across the Group.
Toyota. Conversions Ltd (TBC) is based
on matching the extensive Donnelly Group has eight
Dean Martin, Group Sales experience and knowledge of locations province wide
Director mentioned, “The 2015 the vehicle conversion business at Dungannon, Eglinton,
Northern Ireland commercial with an in-depth appreciation Enniskillen, Omagh, Ballymena,
market rose to approximately of our clients' needs, ensuring Mallusk and Belfast.
6,554 registrations in 2015, each end user receives a
an approximate increase of durable conversion to match the For more information on
14.2% on 2014 registrations. specific requirements. this PR please contact Niamh
Donnelly Group accounted Campbell on 028 8772 2887
for approximately 25% of all Taxi Bus Conversions Ltd or email niamh.campbell@
commercial vehicle registrations (TBC ) has established links donnellygroup.co.uk

Facebook.com/DonnellyGroupNI
Twitter.com/DonnellyGroupNI

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AMAZING NEWS
FOR BUSINESS

BUSINESS SUPPORT AT LEXUS TWICKENHAM

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Lexus Hybrid range benefits from a 3% lower BIK taxation an equivalent diesel competitors, helping you reduce your tax liability.
And with strong residuals, competitive finance and low whole-life costs, running a Lexus for business may cost less than you
might think.

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Ordered and proposed for finance between 3 October 2016 and 14 December 2016, registered and financed by 31 March 2017 through Lexus Financial Services on Lexus Connect Contract Hire. Initial rental £2,154 + VAT for NX 300h Luxury. Advertised rental
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Advertised rental based on a 4 year non-maintained contract, 8,000 miles per annum. Excess mileage charges apply. Other finance offers available but cannot be used in conjunction with this offer. Participating Lexus Centres. Lexus Centres are independent of
Lexus Financial Services. Terms and conditions apply. Indemnities may be required. Finance subject to status to over 18s only. Lexus Financial Services is a trading name of Toyota Financial Services (UK) PLC. Registered Office: Great Burgh, Burgh Heath, Epsom,
KT18 5UZ. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

The MPG figures quoted are sourced from official EU-regulated test results. They are provided for comparability purposes, and may not reflect actual driving experience.

NX 300h Luxury fuel consumption and CO2 figures: urban 53.3 mpg (5.3 l/100km), extra-urban 55.4 mpg (5.1 l/100km), combined 54.3 mpg (5.2 l/100km), 121g/km CO2 (21% BIK).

RC 300h F SPORT fuel consumption and CO2 figures: urban 55.3 mpg (5.1 l/100km), extra-urban 56.5 mpg (5.0 l/100km), coSmmbinaedll5B6.u5sminpge(s5s.0 Fl/1l0e0ektmM), 1a16nga/kgmeCmOe2 n(2t0%1B1IK).

RX 450h F SPORT fuel consumption and CO2 figures: urban 51.4 mpg (5.5 l/100km), extra-urban 51.4 mpg (5.5 l/100km), combined 51.4 mpg (5.5 l/100km), 127 g/km CO2 (22% BIK).

NEWS

Toyota starts production of new

C-HR Crossover C
M

Toyota has officially launched The model is the first outside Y
production of the new C-HR, a Japan to be manufactured
model that promises a radical using TNGA, which is a central Toyota Motor Corporation’sCM mid-
injection of style, handling element in Toyota’s commitment size vehicle company: “HybMYrid
and driving pleasure into the to build ever-better cars defines Toyota. Since the fiCrYst
medium-size crossover market. Prius in 1997 we have steaCMdY ily
Speaking at the line-off convinced more and more K
C-HR also signals a ceremony today at Toyota customers around the world
further strengthening of Motor Manufacturing Turkey’s that hybrid vehicles are one of
Toyota’s European and British Sakarya factory, Dr Johan van the best solutions to today’s
manufacturing operations, Zyl, President and CEO Toyota environmental issues. We have
being built in Turkey with Motor Europe, said: “The Toyota now sold more than 9.5 million
hybrid engines supplied by the C-HR is a hugely important hybrids globally,” he said.
company’s Deeside engine product for the whole of Toyota.
plant in North Wales and The crossover segment is The introduction of C-HR
transmissions from Poland. growing fast and this is our very will increase annual production
Toyota has invested an strong entry into the segment.” capacity at Toyota Motor
additional £7.1 million in Toyota Manufacturing Turkey to
Manufacturing UK’s operations C-HR is unique in its part 280,000 vehicles, including the
to bring the hybrid engine into of the market by offering established Corolla and Verso
production. customers the choice of a models built there. Toyota has
smooth and efficient hybrid invested around €350 million
C-HR’s dynamic quality is powertrain and it joins the (approx. £312.5 million) in the
rooted in its use of a Toyota British-built Auris and the French plant for the new model, taking
New Global Architecture- manufactured Yaris as Toyota’s total investment in TMMT to
based platform, securing third European-manufactured €1.7 billion (approx. £1.5 billion)
fundamental advantages such hybrid vehicle. The importance since the start of operations in
as a low centre of gravity and a of this was emphasised by 1994. The workforce has been
highly rigid body construction. Moritaka Yoshida, President of increased by an additional 2,000
people to accommodate C-HR.

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NEWS

Road safety charity calls on fleets to tackle
distracted driving

Brake, the road safety charity, America, mainland Europe, and checking as a priority.

is calling on fleet operators to Australasia. Respondents manage • Three in ten respondents

crackdown on mobile phone a total of more than 190,000 (31.1%) don’t provide any

use at the wheel, as fewer than vehicles including mopeds, cars, training, even at a remedial

half (37.9%) of respondents in vans, trucks, and buses, and level, on staying within legal

its annual Fleet Safety Survey more than 170,000 employees speed limits.

have an organisation-wide policy driving for work. The size of the The Pledge is also the theme

banning all employees from using fleets varied: the smallest were of this year’s Road Safety Week,

hands-free phones at the wheel. single-vehicle operators; the which takes place 21 – 27

This year’s Fleet Safety Survey, largest had over 80,000 vehicles. November 2016. The complete

conducted with the support of Other key survey findings Fleet Safety Survey report is

Licence Bureau, covered the six include: available as a free resource for

key areas of the BrakePledge: • Fewer than one in ten Brake Professional members, and

• Slow – within speed limits respondents (7.6%) prioritise any organisations that register for

• Sober – free from alcohol or environmental concerns when Road Safety Week.

drugs making vehicle purchasing and

• Sharp – not tired, ill or with poor leasing decisions. Ellie Pearson, professional

eyesight • Only three in ten (33%) require engagement manager at Brake,

• Silent – phone off and out of a full eyesight test for all new says: “The Pledge covers key

reach staff who driver for work, or areas of managing occupational

• Secure – belted up in a safe proof they had one recently. road risk, so this year’s fleet

vehicle • Only in one ten (11.7%) have safety survey gives a really great

• Sustainable – only when you vehicle safety ratings as their snapshot of the policies and

have to top priority when making procedures that fleets have in

More than 200 fleet operators purchasing and leasing place to manage these areas of

completed this survey; the majority decisions. risk. I’d urge fleet operators to

of respondents are from the UK, • Only five in ten respondents see how their company measure

with responses also coming from (53.2%) strongly agree that up compared to our survey

fleets based in Asia, Africa, North their organisation sees licence respondents, and to identify the

areas of road risk management

where they can improve their

practices.”

Mike Reed, marketing director

at Licence Bureau, says: “This

year’s Brake Pledge is a great

focal point for fleet management.

Especially when the findings of

the fleet safety survey highlight

many qualified areas for

improvement. Take your time

read through it. See what you are

missing and where you can make

a difference.”

Small Business Fleet Management 21

NEWS

Isuzu D-Max Arctic trucks AT35: the most
extremeD-Max ever sold

The all-new Isuzu D-Max the most robust and capable the AT35 now on sale in the UK.
Arctic Trucks AT35 is a pick-up pick-up that Isuzu UK has ever The AT35 retains the
truck engineered to excel in the created. The original 2.5-litre
most arduous conditions, and D-Max engine is retained, whilst impressive one-tonne payload
isthe result of close technical a number of significant chassis and 3.5-tonne towing (braked)
collaboration between two changes have been carried out capacities that have helped
respected off-road and pick-up by Arctic Trucks. make the Isuzu D-Max one of
specialists. Each AT35 is based the most popular pick-ups for
upon the strong and durable Arctic Trucks bring experience those seeking an exceptional
D-Max pick-up vehicle, which of creating vehicles for all workhorse with low running
is extensively enhanced by conditions, from severe off- costs. It will be the first Arctic
Arctic Trucks, a company with road to the sub-zero, an area Trucks pick-up in the UK
a 25 year history in Iceland and in which Isuzu has its own that can be ordered directly
Scandinavia as a developer of proven success as its D-Max is from a vehicle manufacturer’s
4x4 vehicles able to take on the best-selling pick-up in the authorised dealer network.
the most gruelling terrains and undulating and snow-covered Available in either double-cab
conditions. Scandinavian country. In Iceland, or extended-cab configurations,
Arctic Trucks has enhanced the the AT35 is priced from £30,999
Whether in the wilds of the D-Max for rescue and highland for the extended-cab and from
British countryside or on building utility work. This experience has £33,499 for the double-cab
sites in the city, the AT35 is heavily influenced the creation of configuration.

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OUR DO YOU
SNPEWESAK
ELOVWEESRT ISUZU?

YUKON FROM

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ISUZU D-MAX YUKON
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†

PER MONTH +20% VAT. BUSINESS CONTRACT HIRE

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THE ONLY PICK-UP 3.5 TONNE 4X4 38.7 MPG 125,000 MILE
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#Isuzu D-Max Yukon Manual Fuel consumption in mpg (l/100km): Urban 31.7 (8.9). Extra Urban 44.1 (6.4). Combined 38.7 (7.3). CO2 emissions 192g/km. MPG figures are official EU test figures for comparative
purposes and may not reflect real driving results. For model specific figures please contact us directly or visit www.isuzu.co.uk
† Important Information. Business users only. Rental amounts shown are for an Isuzu Yukon Double cab Commercial Vehicle On The Road with manual transmission, excluding special paint finish. Contract based on 10,000 miles per annum,
non-maintained. Vehicle must be returned in a good condition to avoid further charges. Subject to status. Provided by Lex Autolease Ltd trading as Isuzu Contract Hire, Heathside Park, Heathside Park Road, Stockport SK3 0RB. Available
at participating dealers only. Excludes motability and fleet sales, not available in conjunction with any other offers or with BASC or NFU member discounts. Available until 31st December 2016. *3.5 tonne towing applies to all 4x4 models.
**125,000 mile/5 year (whichever comes first) warranty applies to all new Isuzu D-Max models. Special paint finishes extra at £400 excluding VAT. Finance options available at participating dealers, subject to status. Terms and conditions

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SEAT FOR BUSINESS
NEWS

ATECA SE TECHNOLOGY

FOR JUST £215 PER MONTH*
INCLUDING METALLIC PAINT

Standard equipment includes:
/ 18” ‘Bi-colour’ alloy wheels / Full LED headlights /
Navigation System: 3D Map display, High resolution colour driver’s display,
SD card slot x2, DAB (digital audio broadcasting)

TECHNOLOGY TO ENJOY

CREWE SEAT

Third Avenue, Weston Road, Crewe, Cheshire CW1 6XZ Tel: 01270 507040 www.creweseat.co.uk

^ At the end of the agreement the vehicle and ownership rights will stay with SEAT Financial Services.
*Plus VAT and initial rental. Aimed at Business Users. Offer available for orders between 03/10/2016 to 31/12/2016 from participating Dealers. Offers may be varied
or withdrawn at any time. Further charges may apply when vehicle is returned, subject to the contract fair wear and tear guidelines and mileage. VAT payable at the
prevailing rate. Finance subject to status. Available to 18s and over. Subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply. Freepost SEAT Financial Services. We can
introduce you to a limited number of lenders to assist with your purchase, who may pay us for introducing you to them. If you have leased a new SEAT on Contract Hire, you
will be eligible for SEAT Driverline, a FREE 24-hour, 7 days-a-week, 365 days-a-year telephone service that helps you look after your SEAT †Combined MPG. For detailed
information go to www.euroncap.com, the 5 star Euro NCAP rating was awarded to the Ateca model tested in 2016.

Official fuel consumption for the Ateca SE Technology 1.6 TDI Ecomotive 115PS in mpg (litres per 100km): urban 58.9 (4.8); extra-urban 67.3
(4.2); combined 64.2 (4.4). CO2 emissions 114g/km. Standard EU test figures for comparative purposes and may not refl ect real driving results.
Fuel consumption and CO2 figures are obtained under standardised EU test conditions. This allows a direct comparison between different
manufacturer models but may not represent the actual fuel consumption achieved in ‘realSwmoarlldl ’BdursivininegsscoFnledeittioMnsa.nMagoeremiennfotrm3a1tion is
available on the SEAT website at www.seat.co.uk and at www.dft.gov.uk/vca.

NEWS

New Ford Kuga offers cutting edge features
to help drivers stay connected, comfortable,
safe and stylish on the road

The new Ford Kuga delivers City Stop collision avoidance drivers to control audio and
an even more technologically system; and Ford’s Adaptive navigation functions plus
advanced, refined and affordable Front Lighting System for connected smartphones using
sports utility vehicle (SUV), optimised visibility in low light. simple, more conversational
making driving simpler, safer Further advanced technologies voice commands, with Ford’s
and more enjoyable for growing include Hands-Free Liftgate and new SYNC 3 connectivity
numbers of SUV customers in Ford Intelligent All Wheel Drive system. Ford has drawn on more
the UK. (AWD). than 22,000 comments, and
insights gained from research
The new Kuga offers “New Kuga offers cutting- clinics and surveys to ensure
Ford’s sophisticated SYNC edge new features and the new version is the most
3 communications and technologies that will help drivers customer‑centric system to date.
entertainment system, innovative stay connected, comfortable,
driver assistance technologies, safe and stylish on the road,” SYNC 3 delivers faster
an ergonomic and comfortable said Joe Bakaj, vice president, performance, simplified
interior, and powerful and efficient Product Development, Ford commands, and supports five
engines including Ford’s 120PS of Europe. “The sophisticated additional languages. ** Simply
1.5-litre TDCi diesel that returns redesign has given Kuga a fresh by pushing a button and saying
64.2 mpg and 115g/km CO2. * and modern feel, while SYNC 3 “I need a coffee,” “I need petrol,”
enables drivers to communicate and “I need to park,” drivers
The new Kuga also features with their vehicle and connected can locate nearby cafés, petrol
Ford’s Perpendicular Parking devices in seamless ways that stations or car parks, and find
technology that helps drivers would have seemed impossible train stations, airports, and
park hands‑free in spaces just a few years ago.” hotels.
alongside other cars; an
enhanced version of the Active The new Ford Kuga enables The new Ford Kuga makes
driving and parking simpler for
customers using sophisticated
Ford driver assistance
technologies. New Perpendicular
Parking functionality enhances
the semi-autonomous Active
Park Assist technology specified
by almost half of Kuga customers
last year. Using additional
ultrasonic sensors, Perpendicular
Parking at the push of a button
enables drivers to locate parking
spaces alongside other cars as
well as parallel to the road, and
steers the vehicle into them while
the driver controls the accelerator
and brake.

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NEWS

Renault VAN RANGE

4 ways to help grow your business.

4 years’ 0% APR 4 years’ warranty

4 years’ servicing 4 years’ Renault Assistance

Your success booster.

Finance provided by Renault Finance, PO Box 149, Watford, WD17 1FJ. Subject to status. Indemnities may be required. Excludes the Channel Islands. Conditions apply. 4 years’ 0% APR
representative offer available on Kangoo (except Z.E.), Trafic & Master Crew and Panel models only. Minimum deposit 26%. Valid on new vans when ordered by 30 September 2016 and
registered by 31 December 2016. Servicing Package applies for up to 4 years or 90,000 miles, whichever comes first. This covers the manufacturer’s minimum maintenance programme,
which is detailed on your Warranty and Service sheet. The service plan does not cover wear-and-tear items such as (but not limited to) tyres, brakes
or wiper blades. For full terms and conditions visit www.renault.co.uk/serviceplan. Warranty applies to new vehicles for up to a period of 4 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first
(first 2 years unlimited mileage). For full terms and conditions visit www.renault.co.uk/warranty Renault Assistance is provided by our approved roadside assistance partner. Cover from
month 0 to 36 includes assistance at the roadside and home, national recovery, onward travel and European cover. Cover from month 37 to 48 includes Roadside and Homestart
(including a local tow to an authorised Renault dealer). For full terms and conditions visit www.renault.co.uk/roadside. Vehicles shown have metallic paint, available at an additional
£480 inc VAT. Trafic and Master shown have optional front foglights available at an additional £180 inc. VAT. Kangoo shown has optional front fog lights available at an additional £132
inc. VAT. Trafic shown has optional body coloured front bumper at an additional £360 inc VAT.

PICADOR RENAULT The NEW name for Renault in Southampton

Portsmouth Road, Sholing, Southampton, Hampshire SO19 9RP

Tel 023 8042 5200 www.picador-renault.co.uk Book a test-drive

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NEWS

the top of its class by offering up This convenience function gains a sliding centre console
to twice as much space as its enables the driver to walkaway providing 13-litres of storage
competitors. without needing to press anything with four USB ports and AUX
on the key and the car will lock, input shared between front and
The All-New Scénic and the door mirrors will fold in and rear passengers, Arkamys 3D
Grand Scénic have been given the headlights will turn off. When Sound 4x35W DAB radio and a
a five star safety rating by Euro the driver returns to the car with seven-inch touchscreen housing
NCAP. Passive safety features the key, the car will unlock, the the R-Link2 multimedia system
as standard across every version door mirrors will unfold and the providing satellite navigation with
in the range include six airbags, lights will turn on. live traffic updates and Western
seat belts with load limiters and European mapping.
pretensioners at the front, side Renault’s Multi-Sense
impact protection bars and convenience system enabling the Backseat passengers are well-
ISOFIX child-seat mounting driver to personalise their driving catered for with rear-mounted
points on the two outer rear experience is also standard on aviation-style tables on front
seats. Active safety features on Dynamique Nav and above. There seats, one-touch easy folding rear
each version in the range include are five modes to select within the seats – activated either directly
inside the boot or via R-Link2
Emergency Brake Assist, ABS unique system to alter the driving multimedia system in the front,
with Electronic Brake-force set up and interior ambiance – LED reading lights, sunblinds and
Distribution, ESC (Electronic Neutral, Comfort, Eco, Perso and cupholders.
Stability Control) with traction and Sport. Multi-Sense can be used
understeer control and Hill Start to modify the accelerator pedal Puddle lighting under the door
Assist. and engine response, engine mirrors and chrome detailing
sound, steering weight, interior along the side window line,
Dynamique Nav adds to this lighting ambience through a tailgate and front grille help the
with further driver aids such as choice of five colours and – where Dynamique Nav to further stand
front and rear parking sensors, fitted – the speed of the Efficient out.
fatigue alert whereby the vehicle Dual Clutch (EDC) gear changes.
monitors steering control to The system is accessed via The Dynamique S Nav
detect tiredness and alerts the R-LINK 2 display through a provides unique-in-segment
the driver to take a break; and button on the centre console. features such as an 8.7-inch
handsfree keycard with walkaway portrait touchscreen housing
lock and welcome functionality. To the interior, Dynamique Nav the R-Link2 multimedia system
and a head-up colour display,
rear parking camera, panoramic
glass roof with electric sunblind,
electrochrome rearview mirror,
extra tinted windows to the rear
and tailgate and, standard on
dCi 160 EDC Automatic versions
only, a BOSE® 11-speaker sound
system.

The top of the range Signature
Nav features Carbon Black
leather upholstery with Nappa
leather steering wheel, electrically-
operated height and lumbar
adjustment to driver and front
passenger seats with a courtesy
function, driver’s seat position
memory function, full LED

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