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{{Infobox Automobile| name = Renault Modus| image = | manufacturer = Renault| platform = [Nissan B platform| layout = [FF layout
1.6 16V
1.2 16V
1.4 16V| transmission =| wheelbase =| length = | width = | height = | weight =| fuel_economy =| fuel_capacity =| related = [Nissan Micra
Nissan Note
Renault Clio
Renault Twingo
[Opel/Opel Meriva
Honda Fit
Peugeot 1007 designed and built by the French automaker [Renault in Valladolid, Spain since September 2004. The production version is very similar to the concept car of the same name. It is essentially a taller and higher version of the Renault Clio and, as such, shares its platform and much of its engine range with the Clios latest incarnation. It is targeted at people who want the practicality and versatility of the larger Renault Scénic but without the added size. The Clio platform that spawned the Modus also gave rise to the current Nissan Micra and its monospace relative the Nissan Note.

Design features The practicality of the Modus is increased by the addition of several innovative features:

The Triptic seating system which has the rear seats mounted on sliding rails with four preset positions. When in the rearmost two positions the seats are configured for two people with increased leg, hip and shoulder room. When in the forward positions they are configured for three people, sacrificing comfort but increasing cargo capacity.

The sliding rear bench, and the centrally-mounted instrument panel, is a development of that found in the 1993 Renault Twingo.

Another seat-based feature of Modus is a flip up cushion on the front passenger seat squab which left a space in which the driver could place objects to prevent them from rolling into the footwell and under the seats.

Further innovation can be found in its boot chute; a drop-down opening in the centre of the tailgate below the rear window which can be opened even when the car is parked nose to tail with other vehicles which would normally prevent access to its load area, thus enabling the user to place smaller items inside even in those situations. The boot chute closely resembles the tailgate of the original Mini.

Modus Phase 2 was launched in Europe in 2007, featuring body coloured bumpers on all versions, clear glass indicator lenses, revised side door mouldings and updated interior trim on all specification levels.

A restyled Modus and new Grand Modus will be available in 2008. Grand Modus will have an extended length of 4,034mm and a boot volume of 410dm3.

Safety The Modus was the first small car to receive the full 5 EuroNCAP stars for passenger safety due in part to its six airbag system, front and rear side impact bars and ISOFIX child seat fixing points. It was also one of the first cars in its class to have such features as automatic headlamps and windshield wipers on its options list.

Mechanicals Powering the radical Modus is a variety of engines.
The available engine range in Europe to date is as follows:

• 1.2 16v Petrol in various states of tune (from a 65 bhp/48 kW unit to a 74 bhp/55 kW)
• 1.4 16v Petrol (97 bhp/72 kW)
• 1.5 common rail Common Rail Diesel (from 85 bhp/63 kW up to 106 bhp/78 kW unit)
• 1.6 16v Petrol (111 bhp/82 kW)

In terms of reliability, according to the 2006 breakdown survey from the ADAC , the Modus ranks 3rd in its class with an average 5,8 breakdowns per 1000 vehicles after 3 years. This is behind the Audi A2 (1st) and the BMW Mini (2nd) and ahead of the VWs Volkswagen Lupo (4th) & Volkswagen Polo (5th), Toyota Yaris (6th) and Honda Jazz (7th).

Trivia

• The Renault Modus, along with the Peugeot 1007, was defeated by the Honda Jazz in Top Gear (current format)'s Mothers' roadtest, with Mrs Clarkson, Mrs Hammond and Mrs May all preferring the Jazz, however the presenters themselves identified the Modus as the best car.

External links

• Renault's official worldwide website
• Renault Modus vs. Volvo 940 (Crash Test)
• Renault Modus advertisement #1
• Renault Modus advertisement #2

Gallery Image:RenaultModusbootchute.jpg|2004 Renault Modus 'boot chute' function.

Source

• Renault Modus on Global Auto Index

{{Infobox Automobile| name = Renault Modus| image = | manufacturer = Renault| platform = [Nissan B platform| layout = [FF layout
1.6 16V
1.2 16V
1.4 16V| transmission =| wheelbase =| length = | width = | height = | weight =| fuel_economy =| fuel_capacity =| related = [Nissan Micra
Nissan Note
Renault Clio
Renault Twingo
[Opel/Opel Meriva
Honda Fit
Peugeot 1007 designed and built by the French automaker [Renault in Valladolid, Spain since September 2004. The production version is very similar to the concept car of the same name. It is essentially a taller and higher version of the Renault Clio and, as such, shares its platform and much of its engine range with the Clios latest incarnation. It is targeted at people who want the practicality and versatility of the larger Renault Scénic but without the added size. The Clio platform that spawned the Modus also gave rise to the current Nissan Micra and its monospace relative the Nissan Note.

Design features The practicality of the Modus is increased by the addition of several innovative features:

The Triptic seating system which has the rear seats mounted on sliding rails with four preset positions. When in the rearmost two positions the seats are configured for two people with increased leg, hip and shoulder room. When in the forward positions they are configured for three people, sacrificing comfort but increasing cargo capacity.

The sliding rear bench, and the centrally-mounted instrument panel, is a development of that found in the 1993 Renault Twingo.

Another seat-based feature of Modus is a flip up cushion on the front passenger seat squab which left a space in which the driver could place objects to prevent them from rolling into the footwell and under the seats.

Further innovation can be found in its boot chute; a drop-down opening in the centre of the tailgate below the rear window which can be opened even when the car is parked nose to tail with other vehicles which would normally prevent access to its load area, thus enabling the user to place smaller items inside even in those situations. The boot chute closely resembles the tailgate of the original Mini.

Modus Phase 2 was launched in Europe in 2007, featuring body coloured bumpers on all versions, clear glass indicator lenses, revised side door mouldings and updated interior trim on all specification levels.

A restyled Modus and new Grand Modus will be available in 2008. Grand Modus will have an extended length of 4,034mm and a boot volume of 410dm3.

Safety The Modus was the first small car to receive the full 5 EuroNCAP stars for passenger safety due in part to its six airbag system, front and rear side impact bars and ISOFIX child seat fixing points. It was also one of the first cars in its class to have such features as automatic headlamps and windshield wipers on its options list.

Mechanicals Powering the radical Modus is a variety of engines.
The available engine range in Europe to date is as follows:

• 1.2 16v Petrol in various states of tune (from a 65 bhp/48 kW unit to a 74 bhp/55 kW)
• 1.4 16v Petrol (97 bhp/72 kW)
• 1.5 common rail Common Rail Diesel (from 85 bhp/63 kW up to 106 bhp/78 kW unit)
• 1.6 16v Petrol (111 bhp/82 kW)

In terms of reliability, according to the 2006 breakdown survey from the ADAC , the Modus ranks 3rd in its class with an average 5,8 breakdowns per 1000 vehicles after 3 years. This is behind the Audi A2 (1st) and the BMW Mini (2nd) and ahead of the VWs Volkswagen Lupo (4th) & Volkswagen Polo (5th), Toyota Yaris (6th) and Honda Jazz (7th).

Trivia

• The Renault Modus, along with the Peugeot 1007, was defeated by the Honda Jazz in Top Gear (current format)'s Mothers' roadtest, with Mrs Clarkson, Mrs Hammond and Mrs May all preferring the Jazz, however the presenters themselves identified the Modus as the best car.

External links

• Renault's official worldwide website
• Renault Modus vs. Volvo 940 (Crash Test)
• Renault Modus advertisement #1
• Renault Modus advertisement #2

Gallery Image:RenaultModusbootchute.jpg|2004 Renault Modus 'boot chute' function.

Source

• Renault Modus on Global Auto Index