Renault 1.3 turbo charged

The 1.3-litre direct injection four-cylinder engine starts off with 113bhp, with 138bhp and 158bhp variants also on offer. Torque ranges between 220Nm and 270Nm with maximum torque output achieved between 1,500rpm and 3,500rpm. The 113bhp model only comes with a six-speed manual gearbox but the higher output models can be specced with a seven-speed EDC transmission.

Renault had plenty of options and existing cars to obtain technology from thanks to the Alliance and its partnership with Daimler. The Nissan GT-R supercar is said to have helped in the development of the new powertrain, as the GT-R’s engine coating technology was also utilised on the new 1.3-litre Scenic powertrain.