Category: Small Family 
Price Range: £11,275 to £14,575
MPV-like space in supermini dimensions, easy to drive.
Slightly awkward-looking, weedy petrol engines, interior not as roomy or versatile as the Nissan Note's.
A useful and appealing small family car.
The Modus has so far suffered a few problems with blown turbos (the diesel engine) and oil circulation, as well as issues with its electrics and electronics, a perennial Renault bugbear. The Grand Modus has the same multiplex wiring system...
Renault's automatic and Quickshift gearboxes have also been problematic in other models. The Grand Modus looks well-finished, without any obvious build defects or glaring nastiness, but as with other Renault ranges, the carpets and seat fabrics can look a bit cheap in entry-level versions. Range-topping models are sumptuously-upholstered, though.
