RENAULT Modus · 1.5 dCi 70 Expression Luxe · Minivan · 2005 ‐ 2006

In 2005 Renault began production of cars type Modus, modification of 1.5 dCi 70 Expression Luxe and terminated it in 2006. The weight of the car is 1.2 tons and a length of 3.8 meters, It is formed as minivan with 5 doors, and may be fit in 5 person including the driver.

«Modus 1.5 dCi 70 Expression Luxe» is a front-wheel drive vehicle with a 5-speed manual transmission. This auto can speed up for 15.3 s to 100 km/h, with a top speed of 158 km/h, due to a 4-cylinders diesel engine with a «common rail fuel system», which produce a maximum output of 68 horsepower at 4000 rpm.

Fuel consumption is 5.6 l in the urban driving mode, on the suburban 4.2 l, and the intermediate fuel consumption is 4.7 liters per 100 km. Fuel tank volume is 49 liters of diesel, what allow you to drive roughly 1043 km without refueling.

The front wheels of this auto have ventilated disks, 260 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage through suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Rearward wheels have drums, 203 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis using suspension type «Transverse arms, independent, ». Tires have the next dimensions - 185/60R15.

According to the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Modus got the maximal quantity of stars - five, indicating that it is a perfect safe car. Furthermore to passive systems of safety (passenger, driver, side, head/curtain airbags), it is also has active safety features such as ABS, Brake assistant, EBD.