Category: Superminis 
Price Range: £10,335 to £13,235
Looks good, roomy cabin, excellent crash test results, 1.5 dCi diesel engine
Choppy ride, weedy 1.2 petrol, sluggish auto, not much rear legroom or boot space.
One of the better-looking mini-MPVs and a good family motoring solution - with the right engine.
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.
Renault's automatic and Quickshift gearboxes have also been problematic in other models. The 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.
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wrote on 13 09 2007
wrote on 13 09 2007