The new edition from Renault Scala is Tempting at 6 Lakh !
So a brilliant exterior and the same old interior - that's the Renault Scala for us until this point. But how does it feel to drive? Renault has a good lineage of cars that drive very well on Indian roads.
Sure, Nissan tested the Sunny through the length and breadth of the country to make sure that it was fit for Indian roads. However, did Renault change the dynamics of the car to improve the driving experience?
Clearly, Renault must have had a ton of feedback because the Nissan Sunny has been on sale for quite a while now. It is a very good car to drive but there are a few specifics which could be worked upon. So how different is the Scala to drive?
Engine Specification:
*Engine Description -> 1.5-litre 97.7bhp XH2 Petrol Engine
Engine Displacement(cc) -> 1461
Maximum Power -> 97.7bhp @ 6000rpm
Maximum Torque -> 134Nm @ 4000rpm*
Unlike the Pulse which was initially only launched in diesel, Scala will be launched in both petrol and diesel avatars. The petrol variant will come fitted with a XH2 1.5L engine that generates 99 PS of peak power @ 6,000 rpm and 134 Nm of Torque @ 4,000 rpm.
The diesel power will come from a from a familiar K9K mill that motors the Pulse, Micra, Logan, Verito, Sunny, Fluence, Duster, Evalia and now the Scala. On the Scala, the K9K mill generates 86 PS of power @ 3,750 rpm and 200 Nm of torque @ 2,000 rpm.
Both engines are mated to a 5-speed manual transmission that feature on the Micra, Duster RxL and the Evalia. The shifts are long but very positive.
The gates are somewhat precise. The gear ratios are engineered to provide easy drivability both in city and on the highways. 1st, 2nd and 3rd are really very strong and brilliant for overtaking. The 4th gear should be used more for cruising than cornering.
People seeking value for money would move customers away from Scala towards the Sunny. There is very good chance that the Scala will be launched at an entry price of Rs 600,000.
Renault India will enter the consolidation phase next year. In such a scenario, they need at least two products firing to ensure that sales are trickling in. Can the Duster and Scala do the trick for them?
Lets WAIT & SEE !
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