Renault Grand Modus (2008 – 2012) Review
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Renault Grand Modus (2008 – 2012) At A Glance
Modus stretched 6-inches longer, so more spacious and handles better. 1.5DCI 86 the best engine and 119g/km so cheap tax.
Expensive at list prices. Rear seat is heavy to fold.
I liked the original Modus a lot more than I had expected to. Cute, likeable, practical and a good drive summed it up.
Now Renault has stretched it six and a half inches, which doesn't read like much, but makes a much bigger difference.
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Renault Grand Modus (2008 – 2012) handling and engines
- Engines range from 1.2 16V to 1.6 VVT Automatic
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 28–71 mpg
The obvious engine of choice is the 86PS 1.5 diesel because that comes in at 119g/km, so £35pa VED this year and £30 next year, whether you go for the three-pedal manual or the two-pedal ‘Quickshift'. Next lower emissions is the DCI 106 at 124g/km, so £120 this year down to £90 next year. Next, the 1.2 petrol engines, either non-turbo or turbo and both at 140g/km, so £120 this year down to £110 next year. And finally the 1.6 with ‘proper' 4-speed torque converter automatic at 179g/km, so £170 tax this year and £205 next year.
I think the extra 6 inches makes the grand Modus handle better. It's certainly a lot more grippy and more fun than you'd expect this kind of car to be. Combine that with decent hump absorption, a good seating position, clear instruments and ease of entry and egress and it becomes a pretty good retirement car. On the one hand you can get elderly people in and out easily. On the other you can fold the seats for carting garden rubbish to the tip (or whatever else you need 1,454 litres of loadspace for. It's economical turning in over 60mpg (from the DCI 86). It's cheap to tax. And you can actually enjoy driving it.
| Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 16V | 48 mpg | 13.7 s | 138 g/km |
| 1.2 TCe | 47 mpg | 11.4 s | 139 g/km |
| 1.5 dCi 106 | 60 mpg | 11.6 s | 124 g/km |
| 1.5 dCi 86 | 63 mpg | 13.4–15.2 s | 119 g/km |
| 1.5 dCi 88 | 69 mpg | 11.2 s | 107 g/km |
| 1.6 VVT Automatic | 37 mpg | 12.5 s | 179 g/km |
Real MPG average for the Renault Grand Modus (2008 – 2012)
Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.
Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.
Average performance
91%
Real MPG
28–71 mpg
MPGs submitted
99
Renault Grand Modus (2008 – 2012) interior
- Boot space is 305–1454 litres
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4034 mm |
| Width | 1709 mm |
| Height | 1586 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2575 mm |
Gone is the clever ‘Triptic' rear seat because, with 160mm more wheelbase, the Grand Modus doesn't need its back seat to become narrower to slide backwards and forwards. There's better rear access, too, because the rear doors are also 160mm longer. Combined with the height of the seats and the excellent front access, this makes the Grand Modus ideal for the elderly, or anyone needing good ingress and egress front and back. And, of course, if you slide the seat back you don't lose space in the centre as you do with the ‘Triptic' seat, so the Grand Modus remains a 5-seater.
It's not quite so versatile in the seat folding stakes, though. You can fold down either side of the 60/40 backrest, but to completely free the floorspace you have to unclip the heavy seat sliding mechanism and fold the whole thing forward. That frees up 1,454 litres of loadspace compared to 1,283 in the standard length Modus.
Renault Grand Modus (2008 – 2012) models and specs
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4034 mm |
| Width | 1709 mm |
| Height | 1586 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2575 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1150–1235 kg |
| Boot Space | 305–1454 L |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Servicing | 12000–18000 miles |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £11,150–£14,575 |
| Insurance Groups | 6–13 |
| Road Tax Bands | B–I |
| Official MPG | 36.7–68.9 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | 5 |
| Child | 4 |
| Pedestrian | 1 |
| Overall | - |
On sale until January 2012
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Dynamique 1.2 TCe 100 5dr | £12,850 | 47.1 mpg | 11.4 s |
| Dynamique 1.6 VVT Auto 5dr | £14,260 | 36.7 mpg | 12.5 s |
| Dynamique dCi 88 5dr | £13,945 | 68.9 mpg | 11.2 s |
| Expression 1.2 16v 5dr | £11,150 | 47.9 mpg | 13.7 s |
| Expression 1.2 TCe 100 5dr | £11,850 | 47.1 mpg | 11.4 s |
| Expression dCi 88 5dr | £12,945 | 68.9 mpg | 11.2 s |
On sale until March 2010
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Dynamique dCi 86 5dr | £14,400 | 62.8 mpg | 13.4 s |
| Dynamique dCi 86 5dr Auto | £14,400 | 62.8 mpg | 15.2 s |
| Expression dCi 86 5dr | £13,500 | 62.8 mpg | 13.4 s |
| Expression dCi 86 5dr Auto | £13,500 | 62.8 mpg | 15.2 s |
On sale until October 2009
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Dynamique dCi 106 5dr | £14,575 | 60.1 mpg | 11.6 s |
Model History
February 2008
Stretched Modus on sale in the UK in February 2008. Increase in wheelbase by 93mm to 2,575mm and increase in length from 3,873mm to 4,034mm give more luggage space and legroom inside. Boot is 410 litres VDA and three-seat, sliding 60-40 split-folding rear seat, plus its bright, functional cabin and many storage spaces make it a better family car than the tandard length Modus. permit Grand Modus to pave the way for a host of family uses. Built at Valladolid, Spain.
Modular interior layout is simple to transform thanks to its easy-to-use, sliding 60-40 split-folding rear seat. Storage spaces include under-floor lockers, drawers, aviation-style storage and the ‘Stay Put’ system built into the front passenger seat cushion.
Grand Modus and New Modus are based on the Renault- and Nissan-shared B platform. Dimensions 4,034mm x 1,695mm wide (exc mirrors) x 1,586 high. Luggage capacity to cover 410 litres. Luggage capacity to roof, seats down 1,454 litres.
Prices:
- Grand Modus Expression 1.2 16V 75 £10,250
- Grand Modus Expression 1.2 TCE 100 £10,950
- Grand Modus Expression dCi 86 £11,750
- Grand Modus Expression dCi 86 Quickshift5 £12,250
- Grand Modus Dynamique 1.2 TCE 100 £11,850
- Grand Modus Dynamique 1.6 VVT 111 Automatic £13,150
- Grand Modus Dynamique dCi 86 £12,650
- Grand Modus Dynamique dCi 86 Quickshift5 £13,150
- Grand Modus Dynamique dCi 106 £13,400
December 2010
Simplified, easier to understand range for all Renault models from 4th January 2010:
|
Model Range |
Now |
January 2011 |
|
Twingo |
Expression, Dynamique, GT |
Expression, Dynamique |
|
Clio 3-door |
Extreme, S, Dynamique TomTom, GT, |
Expression, Dynamique TomTom, GT Line TomTom |
|
Clio 5-door |
Expression, Dynamique TomTom, Privilège TomTom, Initiale TomTom |
Expression, Dynamique TomTom, GT Line TomTom |
|
Clio Sport Tourer |
Expression, Dynamique TomTom |
Expression, Dynamique TomTom, GT Line TomTom |
|
Wind Roadster |
Dynamique, Dynamique S |
Dynamique, GT Line |
|
Modus and Grand Modus |
Expression, Dynamique |
Expression, Dynamique |
|
Kangoo |
Extreme, Expression, Dynamique TomTom |
Expression, Dynamique TomTom |
|
Mégane Hatch |
Generation, Expression, Dynamique TomTom, Privilège TomTom, GT |
Expression, Dynamique TomTom, GT Line TomTom |
|
Mégane Coupé |
Expression, Dynamique TomTom, Privilège TomTom, GT |
Expression, Dynamique TomTom, GT Line TomTom |
|
Mégane Sport Tourer |
Extreme, Expression, Dynamique TomTom, Privilège TomTom, GT |
Expression, Dynamique TomTom, GT Line TomTom |
|
Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet |
Dynamique TomTom, GT |
Dynamique TomTom, GT Line TomTom |
|
Scénic and Grand Scénic |
Extreme, Expression, Dynamique TomTom, Privilège TomTom |
Expression, Dynamique TomTom |
|
Laguna Coupé |
Dynamique TomTom, GT, Monaco GP |
Dynamique TomTom, GT Line TomTom |
|
Laguna Hatch and Sport Tourer 2010* |
Expression, Dynamique TomTom, Dynamique S TomTom, Initiale TomTom
|
2011 range: Expression, Dynamique TomTom, GT Line TomTom |
|
Espace and Grand Espace |
Team, Dynamique, Initiale |
2011 range: Dynamique TomTom |
What to watch out for
See Modus
23-07-2016:Report of breakage of hydraulic piston controlling the gearchanges of 59k mile 2010 Renault Modus 1.5 diesel automated manual Quickshift S.
