Renault Modus
| Renault Modus | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault |
| Also called | Renault Grand Modus |
| Production | August 2004–December 2012 |
| Assembly | Spain:Valladolid(Renault Spain) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mini MPV(M) |
| Body style | 5-door miniMPV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Alliance B platform |
| Related | Renault Clio |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speedmanual 6-speedmanual 4-speedautomatic 5-speedautomated manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,482 mm (97.7 in) (Modus)[1] 2,575 mm (101.4 in) (Grand Modus)[2] |
| Length | 3,792 mm (149.3 in) (Modus) 4,034 mm (158.8 in) (Grand Modus) |
| Width | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
| Height | 1,590 mm (62.6 in) |
TheRenault Modusis amini MPVproduced by the French manufacturerRenaultfrom August 2004 to December 2012, inValladolid,Spain.The production version is very similar to theconcept carof the same name, which was presented at the2004 Geneva Motor Show.It is essentially a taller version of theClioIII and, as such, shared its platform and much of its engine range with the third generation of the Clio.
A larger wheelbase version was produced as theRenault Grand Modus.Originally marketed as "a higher-range alternative to theTwingoand Clio ", it aimed to provide the practicality and versatility of the largerRenault Scénicin a smaller footprint. The Clio platform that spawned the Modus also gave rise to the currentNissan Micraand itsmonospacerelative, theNissan Note.
Design features
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Marketed as theTriptic System,the Modus' rear seats are mounted on sliding rails with four preset positions. When in the rearmost two positions the seats are configured for two people with increased leg, hip, and shoulder room. When in the forward positions they are configured for three passengers, increasing cargo capacity.
Another seat-based feature of Modus is the "Stay Put" system. The base of the front passenger seat flips up to reveal a storage compartment. An optional feature of the Modus is a boot chute, a drop-down opening in the centre of thetailgatebelow the rear window.
The facelifted Modus was launched in Europe in 2007, featuring colour coded bumpers on all versions, clear Perspex 'glass' indicator bezels, revised side door mouldings and updated interior trim on all specification levels.
Restyle
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Soon after, in February 2008, a restyled Modus and the new Grand Modus were launched. Also that year, the Grand Modus replaced the Modus in Spain. The Grand Modus has an extended length of 4,034 mm (158.8 in) and a boot volume of 410 litres (0.41 m3(0.54 cu yd)) below the parcel shelf.
This restyle saw changes made to the front and rear of the standard model to match the styling of the newer Grand variant. The boot chute has been removed from the options list.
In February 2012,Renaultdiscontinued the Modus,Espace,Kangoo,Laguna,andWindlines in the United Kingdom.[3]
Safety
[edit]The Modus was the first small car to receive the full 5Euro NCAPstars for passenger safety due in part to its sixairbagsystem, front and rear side impact bars andISOFIXchild seat fixing points. It was also one of the first cars in its class to have such features as automaticheadlampsandwindscreen wiperson its options list.
The Modus was offered with acornering lampfunction. Concealed in the main headlamp unit and operating at speeds less than 38 mph (61.2 km/h), the lights gave the driver a wider field of vision when going round bends. On Privilège and Initiale models, Renault offered the Modus with "double distance"Xenonheadlamps.
Mechanicals
[edit]Phase I
[edit]| model | enginetype | max. power | rpm | max. torque | rpm | top speed |
0–100 km/h (62 mph) |
mpg | CO2emissions[4] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| petrol engines allfuel injected | |||||||||
| 1.2 16v | I4SOHC | 65 PS (48 kW; 64 hp) | 5500 | 105N⋅m(77lbf⋅ft) | 4250 | 163 km/h (101 mph) | 15.0 sec | 47.0 | 140 g/km |
| 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) | 5500 | 104N⋅m(77lbf⋅ft) | 163 km/h (101 mph) | 13.5 sec | 47.0 | 145 g/km | |||
| 1.4 16v | I4DOHC | 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) | 5700 | 127 N⋅m (94 lbf⋅ft) | 177 km/h (110 mph) | 11.4 sec | 42.3 | 161 g/km | |
| 1.6 16v | I4 DOHC | 112 PS (82 kW; 110 hp) | 6000 | 151 N⋅m (111 lbf⋅ft) | 188 km/h (117 mph) | 10.3 sec | 41.6 | 163 g/km | |
| 1.6 16vAuto | 184 km/h (114 mph) | 12.3 sec | 37.8 | 182 g/km | |||||
| diesel engines allDirect Injection(dCi) | |||||||||
| 1.5 dCi | I4 SOHCTurbo | 68PS(50kW;67hp) | 4000 | 160N⋅m(118lbf⋅ft) | 2000 | 158 km/h (98 mph) | 15.3 sec | 60.1 | 125 g/km |
| 86PS(63kW;85hp) | 3750 | 200 N⋅m (148 lbf⋅ft) | 1900 | 171 km/h (106 mph) | 12.6 sec | 62.8 | 119 g/km | ||
| 106PS(78kW;105hp) | 4000 | 240 N⋅m (177 lbf⋅ft) | 2000 | 186 km/h (116 mph) | 11.2 sec | 60.1 | 124 g/km | ||
Phase II
[edit]| model | enginetype | max. power | rpm | max. torque | rpm | top speed |
0–100 km/h (62 mph) |
mpg | CO2emissions[4] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| petrol engines allfuel injected | |||||||||
| 1.2 16v | I4SOHC | 75PS(55kW;74hp) | 5500 | 104N⋅m(77lbf⋅ft) | 4250 | 101 mph (162.5 km/h) | 13.5 sec | 47.9 | 138 g/km |
| 1.2 16vQS5* | 105 mph (169.0 km/h) | 15.0 sec | 50.4 | 134 g/km | |||||
| 1.2 TCe | I4SOHCTurbo | 100PS(74kW;99hp) | 5500 | 145 N⋅m (107 lbf⋅ft) | 3000 | 113 mph (181.9 km/h) | 11.2 sec | 47.1 | 139 g/km |
| 1.6 16v Auto | I4DOHC | 113PS(83kW;111hp) | 6000 | 151 N⋅m (111 lbf⋅ft) | 4250 | 114 mph (183.5 km/h) | 12.3 sec | 36.7 | 179 g/km |
| diesel engines allDirect Injection(dCi) | |||||||||
| 1.5 dCi | I4SOHCTurbo | 88PS(65kW;87hp) | 4000 | 200N⋅m(148lbf⋅ft) | 1750 | 106 mph (170.6 km/h) | 13.0 sec | 62.8 | 107 g/km |
| 1.5 dCi QS5* | 14.8 sec | 119 g/km | |||||||
- QS5 =QuickShift5
In terms of reliability, according to the 2006 breakdown survey from theGerman Automobile Club,[5]the Modus ranks 3rd in its class with an average 5.8 breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles after three years. This is behind theAudi A2(1st) and theBMW Mini(2nd) and ahead of theLupo(4th) &Polo(5th),Toyota Yaris(6th) andHonda Jazz(7th).
See also
[edit]- Renault Scénic,thecompact MPVof the manufacturer
- Renault Espace,thelarge MPVof the manufacturer
References
[edit]- ^"Renault Modus 1.2 16V 65 Acces - 5-doors, MPV".Archived fromthe originalon 2014-02-02.Retrieved2014-01-22.
- ^"Renault Grand Modus 1.2 16V Authentique - 5-doors, MPV".Archived fromthe originalon 2014-02-02.Retrieved2014-01-22.
- ^"Renault to cut five UK models".telegraph.co.uk. 19 December 2011.
- ^ab"Renault Modus - technical".carinf.com. 2012-10-11.Retrieved2012-10-11.
- ^"ADAC Pannenstatistik 2006"(PDF).ADAC. 2011-09-21. Archived fromthe original(PDF)on March 6, 2009.Retrieved2009-03-06.
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