RENAULT Vel Satis · 2.2 dCi 16V Expression · Hatchback · 2003 ‐ 2005

Manufacturing version 2.2 dCi 16V Expression of auto models Vel Satis was started in 2003 by Renault, and closed in 2005. The weight of the car is 1.6 tn and a length of 4.9 m, It is shaped as hatchback with five doors, and can be fit in 5 people including the driver.

«Vel Satis 2.2 dCi 16V Expression» vehicle with a 5-speed automatic transmission is connected to the front wheels. The 4-cylinders diesel motor engine with «common rail fuel system» can produce output 150 horsepower at 4000 rmp, which allows you to speed up the car in 12.7 seconds to 100 km/h and reach max speed of 193 km/h.

Fuel rate is 11.4 l in the city mode of driving, on the suburban 6.4 l, and the intermediate fuel consumption is 8.4 l per 100 kilometers. Tank capacity is 80 l of diesel, what provides to go about 953 kilometers unrefueled.

The front wheels of this automobile have ventilated disks, 324 mm brakes and fixed to the body chassis with help of suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Back wheels have disks, 300 mm brakes and attached to the body chassis through suspension «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Tires have the following size - 225/55WR17.

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