The Renault Modus is a mini MPV 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 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. Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Minivan. ... Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. ... An MPV or multi-purpose vehicle is a passenger-carrying vehicle based on a car platform, and is generally a one box design—neither a distinct bonnet (US: hood) nor boot (US: trunk), but rather a maximised interior space. ... In automobile design layout is the place where both the engine and driven wheels are. ... In automobile design, an FF, or Front-engine, Front wheel drive, layout places both the engine and driven wheels at the front of the vehicle. ... An automobile platform is a shared set of components common to a number of different automobiles. ... The B platform was a front wheel drive automobile platform for compact cars from Nissan. ... “CRD” redirects here. ... The Nissan Micra is a supermini produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan Motors since 1982. ... The Nissan Note is a mini MPV produced by the Japanese manufacturer Nissan. ... The Renault Clio is a supermini/subcompact produced by the French automaker Renault. ... The Renault Twingo is a city car built by French automaker Renault, officially presented at the 1992 Mondial de lAutomobile and going on sale in early 1993. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Minivan. ... For the author, see Mary Renault. ... For the city in Mexico, see Valladolid, Yucatán. ... 1938 Buick Y-Job, the first Concept car A concept car or show car is a car prototype made to showcase a concept, new styling, technology and more. ... The Renault Clio is a supermini/subcompact produced by the French automaker Renault. ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Renault Scenic The Renault Mégane Scénic was the first European car of its kind: a five-seater based on the chassis of a compact hatchback (in this case the Mégane which had been launched a year earlier) but with a high... The Nissan Micra is a supermini produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan Motors since 1982. ... The Nissan Note is a mini MPV produced by the Japanese manufacturer Nissan. ...

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.

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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. For the new MINI, see MINI (BMW). ...

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. EuroNCAP, the European New Car Assessment Programme, is a safety assessment programme for automobiles supported by several European governments, many major manufacturers and motoring organisations across the world. ... For the Mozilla crash reporting software previously called Airbag, see Breakpad. ... ISOFIX is an ISO-standard anchoring system for child safety seats. ...

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 dCi 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 German Automobile Club [1], 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 Lupo (4th) & Polo (5th), Toyota Yaris (6th) and Honda Jazz (7th). “CRD” redirects here. ... ADAC (German: ) is Germanys largest automobile club with 15. ... The Audi A2 was a premium supermini produced by the German automaker Audi from 1999 to 2005. ... The BMW or New MINI is a car produced by BMW since 2001. ... The Volkswagen Lupo was a city car manufactured by German automaker Volkswagen from 1998 to 2005. ... Volkswagen Derby The Volkswagen Polo is a supermini manufactured by Volkswagen of Germany. ... The Toyota Vitz and Platz are Toyotas current model of subcompact car, with the Vitz name used for hatchbacks and Platz for sedans in Japan. ... 1993 Honda Jazz SUV 2003 Honda Jazz hatchback This article is about the use of the Jazz nameplate. ...

Trivia

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• The Renault Modus, along with the Peugeot 1007, was defeated by the Honda Jazz in Top Gear'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.

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External links

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• Renault's official worldwide website
• Renault Modus vs. Volvo 940 (Crash Test)
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Gallery

Source

• Renault Modus on Global Auto Index