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Renault Modus

Field	Value
name	Renault Modus
image	Renault_Modus_Phase_I_1.6_16V.JPG
manufacturer	Renault
aka	Renault Grand Modus
production	August 2004–December 2012
assembly	Spain: Valladolid (Renault Spain)
class	Mini MPV (M)
body_style	5-door mini MPV
platform	Alliance B platform
layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
engine	{{ubl
transmission	5-speed manual
6-speed manual
4-speed automatic
5-speed automated manual
wheelbase	2482 mm (Modus)
2575 mm (Grand Modus)
length	3792 mm (Modus)
4034 mm (Grand Modus)
width	1695 mm
height	1590 mm
related	Renault Clio

| Petrol: | 1.2 L D4F 16V I4 | 1.2 L D4FT 16V turbo I4 | 1.4 L K4J 16V I4 | 1.6 L K4M 16V I4 | Diesel: | 1.5 L K9K common rail I4 6-speed manual 4-speed automatic 5-speed automated manual 2575 mm (Grand Modus) 4034 mm (Grand Modus) The Renault Modus is a mini MPV produced by the French manufacturer Renault from August 2004 to December 2012, in Valladolid, Spain. The production version is very similar to the concept car of the same name, which was presented at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show. It is essentially a taller version of the Clio III 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 the Renault Grand Modus. Originally marketed as "a higher-range alternative to the Twingo and Clio", it aimed to provide the practicality and versatility of the larger Renault Scénic in a smaller footprint. The Clio platform that spawned the Modus also gave rise to the current Nissan Micra and its monospace relative, the Nissan Note.

Design features

Marketed as the Triptic 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 the tailgate below 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

thumb|left|Renault Grand Modus, launched in 2008, has a larger wheelbase than the Modus (front)

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 4034 mm and a boot volume of 410 litres (0.41 m3) 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, Renault discontinued the Modus, Espace, Kangoo, Laguna, and Wind lines in the United Kingdom.

Safety

The Modus was the first small car to receive the full 5 Euro NCAP stars for passenger safety due in part to its six airbag system, front and rear side impact bars and ISOFIX child seat fixing points. It was also one of the first cars in its class to have such features as automatic headlamps and windscreen wipers on its options list.

The Modus was offered with a cornering lamp function. Concealed in the main headlamp unit and operating at speeds less than 38 mi/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" Xenon headlamps.

Mechanicals

Phase I

model	engine type	max. power	/rpm	max. torque	/rpm	top speed
0–100 km/h
(0–62 mph)
mpg	CO2 emissions
petrol engines
all fuel injected
1.2 16v	I4 SOHC	65 PS	5500	105 Nm	4250	163 km/h	15.0 sec	47.0	140 g/km
75 PS	5500	104 Nm	163 km/h	13.5 sec	47.0	145 g/km
1.4 16v	I4 DOHC	100 PS	5700	127 Nm	177 km/h	11.4 sec	42.3	161 g/km
1.6 16v	I4 DOHC	112 PS	6000	151 Nm	188 km/h	10.3 sec	41.6	163 g/km
1.6 16v Auto	184 km/h	12.3 sec	37.8	182 g/km
diesel engines
all Direct Injection (dCi)
1.5 dCi	I4 SOHC Turbo	68 PS	4000	160 Nm	2000	158 km/h	15.3 sec	60.1	125 g/km
	86 PS	3750	200 Nm	1900	171 km/h	12.6 sec	62.8	119 g/km
	106 PS	4000	240 Nm	2000	186 km/h	11.2 sec	60.1	124 g/km

Phase II

model	engine type	max. power	/rpm	max. torque	/rpm	top speed
0–100 km/h
(0–62 mph)
mpg	CO2 emissions
petrol engines
all fuel injected
1.2 16v	I4 SOHC	75 PS	5500	104 Nm	4250	101 mph	13.5 sec	47.9	138 g/km
1.2 16v QS5*	105 mph	15.0 sec	50.4	134 g/km
1.2 TCe	I4 SOHC Turbo	100 PS	5500	145 Nm	3000	113 mph	11.2 sec	47.1	139 g/km
1.6 16v Auto		I4 DOHC	113 PS		6000	151 Nm	4250	114 mph	12.3 sec	36.7	179 g/km
diesel engines
all Direct Injection (dCi)
1.5 dCi	I4 SOHC Turbo	88 PS	4000	200 Nm	1750	106 mph	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 the German Automobile Club, the Modus ranks 3rd in its class with an average 5.8 breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles after three years. This is behind the Audi A2 (1st) and the BMW Mini (2nd) and ahead of the Lupo (4th) & Polo (5th), Toyota Yaris (6th) and Honda Jazz (7th).

References

"Renault Modus 1.2 16V 65 Acces - 5-doors, MPV".
"Renault Grand Modus 1.2 16V Authentique - 5-doors, MPV".
(19 December 2011). "Renault to cut five UK models". telegraph.co.uk.
(2012-10-11). "Renault Modus - technical". carinf.com.
(2011-09-21). "ADAC Pannenstatistik 2006". ADAC.

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