RENAULT Grand Espace · 3.0 dCi V6 24V Initiale · Minivan · 2006 ‐ 2008

In 2006 Renault started manufacture of automobiles model Grand Espace, modification of 3.0 dCi V6 24V Initiale and closed it in 2008. In this vehicle can sit 6 people total, it has minivan form with five doors, and length 4.9 meters, weight 1.9 tons.

«Grand Espace 3.0 dCi V6 24V Initiale» automobile with a 5-speed automatic gearbox is connected to the front wheels. This car can be accelerated for 9.6 seconds to 100 km/h, with a max speed of 203 km/h, due to a 6-cylinders diesel engine with a «common rail system», which produce a peak output of 180 hp at 4400 rpm.

Fuel rate is 12.5 liters in the city driving mode, on the track 7.6 l, and the average fuel rate is 9.4 liters per 100 km. Tank volume is 60 l of diesel, what lets to drive roughly 639 kilometers without refueling.

The forward wheels of this vehicle have ventilated disks, 324 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis by dint of suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Rear wheels have disks, 300 mm brakes and fixed to the undercarriage through suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Tires have the following size - 225/55R17.

According to the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Grand Espace gained the maximal number of stars - 5, indicating that it is a very safe automobile. In addition to active safety features (Brake assistant, Traction control, ABS, EBD, ESP), it is also has passive safety systems (side, head/curtain, passenger, driver airbags).