RENAULT Modus · 1.2 16V Expression Basis · Minivan · 2004 ‐ 2006

In 2004 Renault launched manufacture of autos type Modus, modification of 1.2 16V Expression Basis and terminated it in 2006. This car has five doors, the body chassis is shaped like a minivan, weight 1.1 tons and length 3.8 meters, which can seat 5 men in sum.

«Modus 1.2 16V Expression Basis» vehicle with a 5-speed manual gear shift is fitted to the front wheels. The 4-cylinders petrol engine with «multipoint injection system» can produce power 75 hp at 5500 rmp, allowing you to speed up the auto in 13.5 s to 100 km/h and reach ceiling speed of 163 km/h.

Fuel consumption is 7.7 l in the urban mode of driving, on the suburban 5.1 l, and the average fuel consumption is 6 liters per 100 km. Gas tank volume is 49 l of petrol, what provides to go roughly 817 km unrefuelled.

The front wheels of this auto have ventilated disks, 260 mm brakes and attached to the underframe with help of suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Back wheels have drums, 203 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage by dint of suspension type «Transverse arms, independent, » and equipped with anti-roll bar. Tires have the next size - 165/65R15.

In accordance with the information of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Modus got the maximum number of stars - 5, which indicates that it is a very safe automobile. In addition to passive safety features (side, passenger, driver, head/curtain airbags), it is also equipped with active safety systems such as ABS, Brake assistant, EBD.