RENAULT Modus · 1.5 dCi 70 Air · Minivan · 2006 ‐ 2007

Production modification 1.5 dCi 70 Air of car models Modus was started in 2006 by Renault, and lasted until 2007. The weight of the car is 1.2 tn and a length of 3.8 m, It is shaped as minivan with 5 doors, and may be fit in 5 people including the driver.

«Modus 1.5 dCi 70 Air» vehicle with a 5-speed manual gearbox is connected to the front-wheels. This automobile can speed up for 15.3 s to 100 km/h, with a maximum speed of 158 km/h, owing to a 4-cylinders diesel motor engine with a «common rail system», which produce a maximum power of 68 hp at 4000 rpm.

Fuel consumption is 5.6 l in the urban driving mode, on the track 4.2 l, and the medium fuel consumption is 4.7 liters per 100 km. Fuel tank volume is 49 l of diesel, what lets to go about 1043 km unrefueled.

The front wheels of this model have ventilated disks, 260 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage with help of suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Rear wheels have drums, 203 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis by dint of suspension «Transverse arms, independent, ». Tires have the next measure - 185/60R15.

In conformity with the information of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Modus got the maximal quantity of stars - 5, indicating that it is a highly safe automobile. In addition to active safety systems (ABS, EBD, Brake assistant), it is also equipped with passive safety systems (driver, passenger, head/curtain, side airbags).