RENAULT Grand Espace · 3.0 dCi V6 24V Expression · Minivan · 2002 ‐ 2006

Production modification 3.0 dCi V6 24V Expression of auto models Grand Espace was started in 2002 by Renault, and lasted until 2006. The weight of the car is 2 tons and a length of 4.9 meters, It is shaped as minivan with 5 doors, and may be fit in 5 person including the driver.

«Grand Espace 3.0 dCi V6 24V Expression» car with a 5-speed automatic gear shift is connected to the front-wheels. This automobile can speed up for 10.9 s to 100 km/h, with a maximum speed of 205 km/h, owing to a 6-cylinders diesel motor engine with a «common rail fuel system», which produce a peak output of 180 hp at 4400 rpm.

Fuel tank volume of this automobile is 83 liters of diesel, so when normal fuel consumption is 9.4 l per 100 km (7.4 liters on the suburban, 13.3 liters in the urban), that allows drive nearly 883 km unrefueled.

The front wheels of this auto have ventilated disks, 324 mm brakes and attached to the chassis with help of suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Rearward wheels have disks, 300 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage using suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Tires have the next measure - 225/55R17.

According to the information of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Grand Espace received the higher number of stars - five, which means that it is a very safe automobile. In addition to passive safety features (side, passenger, driver, head/curtain airbags), it is also has dynamic safety systems such as ESP, Traction control, Brake assistant, ABS, EBD.