Renault Modus Review and Price
- Renault Modus Review and Price
When Renault decided to go to India, many things to consider. Not only about the price, but also models and engines. Finally, the French car manufacturer that chose to be marketed in the country mode sari launch event conducted in the Auto Expo, New Delhi, January 2012.
In addition mode, Renault also have other variants, namely the Grand mode (but did not participate marketed). Modes that enter the hatchback category has the dimensions of length 3873 mm, width 1695 mm, height 1586 mm and 2482 mm wheelbase. Mode while the Grand has more body length reaches 4034 mm.
Mode V is produced from platforms that are used on Nissan's Micra and Renault Clio. Machines installed capacity of 1.5 liter diesel common rail injection, but Renault is also preparing a gasoline engine as the Micra 1.198cc.
Renault plans to assemble mode in Chennai (India) and try to maximize the level of local content in order to suppress the selling price. Estimated price is offered from 4.5 lakhs to 6.5 lakhs most expensive / unit.
In France, the mode has safety features like air sacs in 6 points, ABS brakes, remote keyless entry up. But for the Indian market, there are features that reduced the price competitive. Renault mode will compete with other models such as the Ritz Suzuki, Hyundai i10.