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Based on a combination of the Renault Clio and Nissan Note, the Renault Modus hatchback was launched in 2004, and offers loads of interior room.
Designed to appeal to city-dwelling families with parking limitations, the Modus offered buyers a no-nonsense family mini MPV with elevated driving seats and plenty of headroom. One feature that helped to boost Renault Modus sales was the Triptic Seating system, which included a back seat that could be split into two or slid forwards or backwards to provide extra boot storage space or more passenger legroom. Some models also offered a boot chute, but this was later scrapped due to poor sales. A mechanically-sound engine based on the old-style Clio meant that Renault Modus cars were also considered to be reliable and economical, if a little noisy. The vehicle was also awarded a Euro NCAP safety rating of five stars.
A longer wheel-base version called the Grand Modus was launched in 2008 alongside the standard Modus. Drawing from the design virtues of the Renault Espace and Scenic, the Grand Modus offered extra boot space and more versatile seating. Both came with a choice of two trim styles, Expression and Dynamique, as well as several specifications from the base model (Authentique).
Initially only available in a choice of petrol 75bhp and 106bhp diesel engines with manual gearboxes, the range was later extended to include automatic transmissions and turbo-charged smaller engines to improve economy.
Whilst used Renault Modus cars did not perform well at first, when it came to resale value things began to change, and the Renault Modus won 'Best Small MPV' in the Green Car awards three times in a row, from 2008 to 2010 inclusive.