The scenic route

CAN AN MPV look stunning? Renault is certainly trying.

The new Renault Grand Scenic is a strikingly styled minivan with a long roof, crooked window line and massive wheels that is at once boxy and sexy.

The fourth-generation compact multi-purpose vehicle sports the French carmaker's new design language on its front end, but it is the aerodynamic profile which stands out.

The steeply raked windscreen features so-called Triptych pillars with front quarterlights for a wraparound effect.

And while the big 20-inch wheels are eye-catching, they are actually skinny - only 195 mm wide - for f…