Renault discontinues RxE variant, CVT version of Scala

The Renault Scala is the slowest selling car in the C1 segment. Only 30 units of the car were sold in August 2015.

With a revival unlikely, Renault has decided to cut down on the number of variants of the car. It has silently discontinued the RxE (base) variant of the sedan. This means that the car is available in just three variants - Petrol RxL, Diesel RxL and Diesel RxZ.

The Petrol RxL is powered by a 1,498cc, 4-cylinder engine that puts out 98 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 134 Nm of torque @ 4,000 rpm. The Diesel RxL and RxZ are powered by a 1,461cc, 4-cylinder unit that develops 85 BHP @ 3,750 rpm and 200 Nm of torque @ 2,000 rpm. Both engines are mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The CVT automatic version of the Petrol RxL has been dropped.

Prices (ex-showroom, Delhi):

• Petrol RxL - Rs. 7,70,102
• Diesel RxL - Rs. 8,71,840
• Diesel RxZ - Rs. 9,10,889