When was the last Renault Modus made?
December 2012
| Renault Modus | |
|---|---|
| Production | August 2004–December 2012 |
| Assembly | Spain: Valladolid (Renault Spain) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mini MPV (M) |
When did the first Renault Modus come out?
This first production model of Renault Modus was unveiled in September 2004 and shared a lot of parts with a concept presented by the French carmaker one year before. This small MPV is only manufactured at the Valladolid, Spain plant owned by Renault.
Where does the Renault Modus rank in reliability?
In terms of reliability, according to the 2006 breakdown survey from the German Automobile Club, the Modus ranks 3rd in its class with an average 5.8 breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles after three years. This is behind the Audi A2 (1st) and the BMW Mini (2nd) and ahead of the Lupo (4th) & Polo (5th), Toyota Yaris (6th) and Honda Jazz (7th).
What kind of mpg does a Renault Modus get?
The running costs are usually at the MOT and service time. Petrol is managable. MPH of over 60 pleases me greatly. Very economical – even around town 55 – 60 mpg. On long runs 65mpg Road Tax is Ł90 year. Very economical on diesel.
What is the Triptic System on a Renault Modus?
Marketed as the Triptic System, the Modus’ rear seats are 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 did Renault Modus come out in Europe?
Fully one-third of all cars sold in Europe hail from the small car segment and back in 2004, with both the Clio and Twingo models looking rather old, Renault needed a fresh challenger.
Is the Renault Modus a good family car?
“Thanks to its ingenious design and compact proportions, the Renault Modus is a practical and comfortable alternative to a family hatchback.” 60% of people would recommend this car to a friend. The running costs are usually at the MOT and service time. Petrol is managable.
The running costs are usually at the MOT and service time. Petrol is managable. MPH of over 60 pleases me greatly. Very economical – even around town 55 – 60 mpg. On long runs 65mpg Road Tax is Ł90 year. Very economical on diesel.
What kind of gearbox does a Renault Modus use?
The 5-speed manual gearbox was taken from the Megane II, with gear ratios adapted to the Modus, while the 1.6-litre engine also drives through an automatic gearbox. The 106bhp dCi diesel gets a 6-speed manual and there was an impressive Quickshift5 set-up for the mid-range oil burner.