Renault Scenic review - Boot space, practicality & boot dimensions

You may already be aware that one reason car designers love EVs is that the motors and battery pack are all pretty compact, making it easier to boost interior space and luggage room. This is evident in the Scenic, which may have morphed from an MPV into a trendy SUV, but still has loads of room for five people. 

A flat floor means those in the back seats can stretch out their feet, and the high roofline results in lots of headroom. Renault clearly knows its target audience is families too, because the rear seats get cupholders, a central armrest to make the cabin more comfortable for three or four people and even fold out stands for tablet devices. It’s precisely what you need to keep young ones entertained on a long drive, with USB-C charging sockets to make sure batteries are kept topped up at all times. One minor gripe up front is that the shelf beneath the touchscreen housing the wireless charging pad has square edges which are easy to catch with your knee if you’re not careful.

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Does the Renault Scenic have a big boot?

If luggage or cargo space is a priority, then the Scenic could go straight to the top of your EV shopping list. It manages to offer more space behind the back seats than the Volkswagen ID.4 and Hyundai Ioniq 5, neither of which are especially stingy when it comes to boot capacity. The only fly in the ointment is the lack of a front storage ‘frunk’ under the bonnet.

The boot has a bit of an awkward loading lip to lug heavy suitcases over, but our test vehicle didn’t come with the variable-height boot floor that’s in the works from Renault. Once included, this should create a level loading surface that makes it easier to slide items in without any hiccups. Attention to detail is pretty good here too, with shopping bag hooks at either side of the boot and a power socket for charging accessories.