RENAULT Modus · 1.5 dCi 70 Authentique · Minivan · 2006 ‐ 2008

In 2006 Renault launched production of autos type Modus, modification of 1.5 dCi 70 Authentique and closed it in 2008. This five-door minivan has a length of 3.8 meters, weight 1.2 tons and is destined to fit 5 men total.

«Modus 1.5 dCi 70 Authentique» is a front-wheel drive vehicle with a 5-speed manual transmission. This car can speed up for 15.3 seconds to 100 km/h, with a max speed of 158 km/h, thanks to a 4-cylinders diesel motor with a «common rail system», which generate a maximum output of 68 horsepower at 4000 rpm.

Fuel rate is 5.6 l in the city driving mode, on the track 4.2 liters, and the mixed fuel consumption is 4.7 l per 100 kilometers. Fuel tank volume is 49 l of diesel, what lets to go approximately 1043 kilometers unrefueled.

The front wheels of this car have ventilated disks, 260 mm brakes and attached to the chassis through suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Back wheels have drums, 203 mm brakes and fixed to the underframe through suspension type «Transverse arms, independent, ». Tires have the following size - 185/60R15.

In conformity with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Modus received the maximal number of stars - 5, which means that it is a highly safe auto. In addition to passive safety systems (side, passenger, driver, head/curtain airbags), it is also has active safety systems such as Brake assistant, ABS, EBD.