1994 Renault Savanna GTD from UK and Ireland - Comments

21st Feb 2003, 07:24

What things have gone wrong with the car?

The brake servo failed at 85,000 miles and after being quoted £350.00 for a new one, I bought one at a scrap-yard at £25.00 and it works wonderfully!

The seats don't seem to be rugged enough and with children clambering all over them, have begun to rip and wear.

I have had a few problems with the electric windows which have slowed down and sometimes need pushed up.

The heater provides little heat, I'm told the matrix is a problem, but with six in the car we soon heat up anyway!

General comments?

This car has the best diesel engine on the planet. I have had and (have) Peugeot diesels, Citroen and Izuzu diesels and none compare with this engine. It is quick, powerful, quiet and a pleasure to drive. In France last year we averaged 59 MPG with six on board and two roof racks. One time we drove from Limerick to Belfast and got 63 MPG! Normal driving easily gets us 49-51 MPG.

Why Renault stopped making this car is beyond me, the Laguna doesn't come close.

The boot is big for a 7 seater.

Ignore others who say adults cannot sit in the rear seats - unless you're 6 feet nine inches or something.

Inexpensive Family car.


4th Feb 2004, 10:03

I agree whole heartedly with everything said. I doubt anyone could find a 7 seater with an equal or larger size boot space. Why car manufacturers make 7 seaters (obviously to carry a lot of children) with no space to put even a nappy bag let alone a pushchair and god forbid a double pushchair. I think all the savanna fans should write to Renault and plead with them to resurrect the good old savanna!!


6th Sep 2005, 02:30

I agree - the Savanna is a wonderful car and easy to drive for its size. I can't think of any other 7-seater with its boot space, and it's good to have a car that big that isn't a people-carrier. Bring it back, Renault!

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