Order book opens for new Modus
Friday, February 17th, 2012Renault has opened the order book for its 2008 Modus and Grand Modus models, which come with a choice of two trim levels and five engines.
Prices start at £9,650 for the Modus with an entry-level 1.2-litre 75bhp petrol engine and Expression trim and equipment, rising to £12,550 for the Modus Dynamique dCi 86 Quickshift5.
Grand Modus prices range from £10,250 for models with the same engine and equipment package as the entry-level Modus, rising to £13,400 for the Dynamique dCi 106.
The newcomers will be exported here from the French firm’s Spanish factory from February.
The Modus will have an overall length of 3,874mm in comparison to 4,034mm for the Grand Modus.
With a wheelbase of 2,575mm, the Grand Modus is claiming one of the roomiest interiors and biggest boot volumes in its class.
The carrying capacity of 410 litres is 50 per cent larger than that of the standard Modus, which uses the same platform as Nissan’s Note.
There is also a split folding rear seat and a myriad of storage compartments within the vehicle.
In the case of the standard Modus, Renault says it is aimed at customers looking for a vehicle with a high driving position and an effective compromise between exterior dimensions and cabin space.
Additional features on Expression versions of both the new Modus and Grand Modus include air conditioning, 15-inch Aria wheel trims, 2 x 15W RDS radio CD with fingertip controls, body-coloured door handles, body-coloured electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, height adjustable driver’s seat, electric front windows with driver and passenger one-touch control, striped interior trim and multi-function trip computer.
Additional features on Dynamique version of both vehicles include 15-inch alloy wheels, curtain airbags, electrically folding and adjustable heated door mirrors, electric rear windows, front fog lights, a leather steering wheel and gear knob, rear seatbelt pretensioners on the outer rear seats, and Techno interior trim.