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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Renault Modus
| image = Renault_Modus_Phase_I_1.6_16V.JPG
| manufacturer = [[Renault]]
| aka = Renault Grand Modus
| production = August 2004–December 2012
| assembly = Spain: [[Valladolid]] ([[Renault España|Renault Spain]])
| predecessor = 
| successor = 
| class = [[Mini MPV]] ([[M-segment|M]])
| body_style = 5-door mini [[minivan|MPV]]
| platform = [[Nissan B platform|Alliance B platform]]
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]]
| engine = {{ubl
  | '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:'''
  | 1.2 L ''[[Renault D-Type engine#D4F|D4F]]'' [[Multi-valve|16V]] [[Straight-four engine|I4]]
  | 1.2 L ''[[Renault D-Type engine#D4FT|D4FT]]'' 16V [[Turbocharger|turbo]] I4
  | 1.4 L ''[[Renault K-Type engine#K4J|K4J]]'' 16V I4
  | 1.6 L ''[[Renault K-Type engine#K4M|K4M]]'' 16V I4
  | '''[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]:'''
  | 1.5 L ''[[Renault K-Type engine#K9K|K9K]]'' [[common rail]] I4
  }}
| transmission = 5-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]<br />6-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]]<br />4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]<br />5-speed [[electrohydraulic manual transmission|automated manual]]
| wheelbase = {{convert|2482|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (Modus)<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.auto-types.com/renault-modus-12-16v-65-acces-5-doors-mpv-5-speed-manual-56195.html |title=Renault Modus 1.2 16V 65 Acces - 5-doors, MPV |access-date=2014-01-22 |archive-date=2014-02-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202113710/http://www.auto-types.com/renault-modus-12-16v-65-acces-5-doors-mpv-5-speed-manual-56195.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><br />{{convert|2575|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (Grand Modus)<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.auto-types.com/renault-grand-modus-12-16v-authentique-5-doors-mpv-5-speed-manual-56177.html |title=Renault Grand Modus 1.2 16V Authentique - 5-doors, MPV |access-date=2014-01-22 |archive-date=2014-02-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202115216/http://www.auto-types.com/renault-grand-modus-12-16v-authentique-5-doors-mpv-5-speed-manual-56177.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| length = {{convert|3792|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (Modus)<br />{{convert|4034|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (Grand Modus)
| width = {{convert|1695|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1590|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = 
| related = [[Renault Clio]]
| designer = 
}}
The '''Renault Modus''' is a [[mini MPV]] produced by the French manufacturer [[Renault]] from August 2004 to December 2012, in [[Valladolid]], [[Spain]]. The production version is very similar to the [[concept car]] of the same name, which was presented at the [[Geneva Motor Show#2004|2004 Geneva Motor Show]]. It is essentially a taller version of the [[Renault Clio|Clio]] III and, as such, shared its platform and much of its engine range with the third generation of the Clio.

A larger wheelbase version was produced as the '''Renault Grand Modus'''. Originally marketed as "a higher-range alternative to the [[Renault Twingo|Twingo]] and Clio", it aimed to provide the practicality and versatility of the larger [[Renault Scénic]] in a smaller footprint. The Clio platform that spawned the Modus also gave rise to the current [[Nissan Micra]] and its [[mini MPV|monospace]] relative, the [[Nissan Note]].

==Design features==
[[File:Renault_Modus_rear_20080811.jpg|thumb|left|Rear (pre-facelift)]]
[[File:2005 Renault Modus Dynamique dCi 1.5 Front.jpg|thumb|left|Front (minor facelift)]]
[[File:2005 Renault Modus Dynamique dCi 1.5 Rear.jpg|thumb|left|Rear (minor facelift)]]

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 in the forward positions they are configured for three passengers, increasing cargo capacity.

Another seat-based feature of Modus is the "Stay Put" system. The base of the front passenger seat flips up to reveal a storage compartment. An optional feature of the Modus is a boot chute, a drop-down opening in the centre of the [[trunk (automobile)|tailgate]] below the rear window.

The facelifted Modus was launched in Europe in 2007, featuring colour coded bumpers on all versions, clear Perspex 'glass' indicator bezels, revised side door mouldings and updated interior trim on all specification levels.

===Restyle===
[[File:Renault Modus Facelift 20090808 front.JPG|thumb|left|Renault Modus facelift (2007)]]
[[File:Renault Modus Facelift 20090808 rear.JPG|thumb|left|Renault Modus facelift (2007)]]
[[file:Renault Grand Modus front-1.JPG|thumb|left|Renault Grand Modus, launched in 2008, has a larger wheelbase than the Modus (front)]]
[[File:Renault Grand Modus rear-1.JPG|thumb|left|(rear)]]

Soon after, in February 2008, a restyled Modus and the new Grand Modus were launched. Also that year, the Grand Modus replaced the Modus in Spain. The Grand Modus has an extended length of {{convert|4034|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} and a boot volume of 410 litres ({{convert|0.41|m3|cuyd|abbr=on}}) below the parcel shelf.

This restyle saw changes made to the front and rear of the standard model to match the styling of the newer Grand variant. The boot chute has been removed from the options list.

In February 2012, [[Renault]] discontinued the Modus, [[Renault Espace|Espace]], [[Renault Kangoo|Kangoo]], [[Renault Laguna|Laguna]], and [[Renault Wind|Wind]] lines in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web|date=19 December 2011|title=Renault to cut five UK models|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/jobs/8966273/Renault-to-cut-five-UK-models.html|publisher=telegraph.co.uk}}</ref>

==Safety==
The Modus was the first small car to receive the full 5 [[Euro NCAP]] 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 [[headlamp]]s and [[windscreen wiper]]s on its options list.

The Modus was offered with a [[Automotive lighting#Cornering lights|cornering lamp]] function. Concealed in the main headlamp unit and operating at speeds less than {{Convert|38|mi/h|km/h|1|abbr=on}}, the lights gave the driver a wider field of vision when going round bends. On Privilège and Initiale models, Renault offered the Modus with "double distance" [[Xenon]] [[Xenon HID headlamp#Xenon|headlamps]].

==Mechanicals==

=== Phase I ===

{|class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; font-size: 95%"
|-
!model!![[internal combustion engine|engine]] [[engine configuration|type]]!![[power (physics)|max. power]]!!rpm!![[torque|max. torque]]!!rpm!!top speed<br />!!0–100&nbsp;km/h (62&nbsp;mph)<br />!!mpg!![[emission standard|CO<sub>2</sub> emissions]]<ref name=carinf>{{cite web|url=http://www.carinf.com/en/e1d031700.html |title=Renault Modus - technical |publisher=carinf.com|date=2012-10-11 | access-date=2012-10-11}}</ref>
|-
|colspan="10"|'''''[[petrol engine]]s'''''<br /><small>all [[fuel injection|fuel injected]]</small>
|-
| style="text-align:left;" rowspan="2"| 1.2 16v ||rowspan="2"|[[Straight-four engine|I4]] [[SOHC]] ||{{convert|65|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}||5500 || {{convert|105|Nm|0|abbr=on|lk=on}}||rowspan="5"|4250 || {{cvt|163|km/h|mph|0}} || 15.0 sec || 47.0|| 140 g/km
|-
| {{convert|75|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}||5500 || {{convert|104|Nm|0|abbr=on|lk=on}} || {{cvt|163|km/h|mph|0}} || 13.5 sec || 47.0|| 145 g/km
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 1.4 16v ||I4 [[DOHC]] ||{{convert|100|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}||5700 || {{convert|127|Nm|0|abbr=on}}||{{cvt|177|km/h|mph|0}} || 11.4 sec || 42.3 || 161 g/km
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|1.6 16v||rowspan="2"|I4 DOHC ||rowspan="2"|{{convert|112|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}|| rowspan="2" |6000|| rowspan="2"|{{convert|151|Nm|0|abbr=on}}||{{cvt|188|km/h|mph|0}}||10.3 sec||41.6|| 163 g/km
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|1.6 16v [[List of Jatco transmissions#Conventional automatic transmissions|Auto]]|| {{cvt|184|km/h|mph|0}} ||12.3 sec||37.8||182 g/km
|-
|colspan="10" |'''''[[diesel engine]]s'''''<br /><small>all [[commonrail injection|Direct Injection]] (dCi)</small>
|-
|rowspan="3"|[[Renault K-Type engine#K9K dCi|1.5 dCi]]||rowspan="3"|I4 SOHC [[Turbocharger|Turbo]]||{{convert|68|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on|lk=on}}||4000 || {{convert|160|Nm|0|abbr=on|lk=on}}||2000 || {{cvt|158|km/h|mph|0}} ||15.3 sec || 60.1 || 125 g/km
|-
||{{convert|86|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on|lk=on}}||3750 || {{convert|200|Nm|0|abbr=on}}||1900 || {{cvt|171|km/h|mph|0}} || 12.6 sec || 62.8 || 119 g/km
|-
||{{convert|106|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on|lk=on}}||4000 || {{convert|240|Nm|0|abbr=on}}||2000 || {{cvt|186|km/h|mph|0}} || 11.2 sec || 60.1 || 124 g/km
|}

=== Phase II ===

{|class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; font-size: 95%"
|-
!model!![[internal combustion engine|engine]] [[engine configuration|type]]!![[power (physics)|max. power]]!!rpm!![[torque|max. torque]]!!rpm!!top speed<br />!!0–100&nbsp;km/h (62&nbsp;mph)<br />!!mpg!![[emission standard|CO<sub>2</sub> emissions]]<ref name="carinf"/>
|-
|colspan="10"|'''''[[petrol engine]]s'''''<br /><small>all [[fuel injection|fuel injected]]</small>
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 1.2 16v ||rowspan="2"|[[inline-four engine|I4]] [[SOHC]] ||rowspan="2"|{{convert|75|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on|lk=on}}|| rowspan="2" |5500 ||rowspan="2"|{{convert|104|Nm|0|abbr=on|lk=on}}||rowspan="2"|4250 || {{convert|101|mi/h|1|abbr=on}} || 13.5 sec || 47.9|| 138 g/km
|-
| style="text-align:left;"|1.2 16v [[Electrohydraulic manual transmission|QS5]]*||{{convert|105|mi/h|1|abbr=on}}||15.0 sec||50.4||134 g/km
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 1.2 TCe||[[inline-four engine|I4]] [[SOHC]] [[Turbocharger|Turbo]] ||{{convert|100|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on|lk=on}}||5500 || {{convert|145|Nm|0|abbr=on}}||3000||{{convert|113|mi/h|1|abbr=on}} || 11.2 sec || 47.1 || 139 g/km
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|1.6 16v Auto|||[[inline-four engine|I4]] [[DOHC]]||{{convert|113|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on|lk=on}}|||6000||{{convert|151|Nm|0|abbr=on}}||4250|| {{convert|114|mi/h|1|abbr=on}}||12.3 sec||36.7||179 g/km
|-
|colspan="10" |'''''[[diesel engine]]s'''''<br /><small>all [[commonrail injection|Direct Injection]] (dCi)</small>
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|[[Renault K-Type engine#K9K dCi|1.5 dCi]]||rowspan="2"|[[inline-four engine|I4]] [[SOHC]] [[Turbocharger|Turbo]]||rowspan="2"|{{convert|88|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on|lk=on}}|| rowspan="2" |4000 ||rowspan="2"|{{convert|200|Nm|0|abbr=on|lk=on}}||rowspan="2"|1750 ||rowspan="2"|{{convert|106|mi/h|1|abbr=on}} ||13.0 sec ||rowspan="2"|62.8||107 g/km
|-
|style="text-align:left;"|1.5 dCi QS5*||14.8 sec||119 g/km
|}

*QS5 = '''Q'''uick'''S'''hift'''5'''

In terms of reliability, according to the 2006 breakdown survey from the [[ADAC|German Automobile Club]],<ref>{{cite web|title=ADAC Pannenstatistik 2006 |url=http://www.adac.de/images/Pannenstatistik2006_tcm8-179730.pdf |publisher=ADAC |date=2011-09-21 |access-date=2009-03-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090306153650/http://www.adac.de/images/Pannenstatistik2006_tcm8-179730.pdf |archive-date=March 6, 2009 }}</ref> 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  [[Volkswagen Lupo|Lupo]] (4th) & [[Volkswagen Polo|Polo]] (5th), [[Toyota Yaris]] (6th) and [[Honda Jazz]] (7th).

==See also==
*[[Renault Scénic]], the [[compact MPV]] of the manufacturer
*[[Renault Espace]], the [[large MPV]] of the manufacturer

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
*[http://www.renault.com/en/vehicules/renault/pages/modus-et-grand-modus.aspx Renault Modus official worldwide website]

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