Renault Modus

The Renault Modus is larger and more versatile than the Clio and is aimed at customers who want more practical small cars, like the Honda Jazz or Ford Fusion. It combines features you wouldn't necessarily expect to find on a small car, with some clever and practical solutions to carrying large and bulky items in a small package, and was the first small car to achieve a five-star rating in the Euro NCAP crash tests.

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Despite its crash-test success, base-model Authentique models come with only four airbags, but does have electric front windows, trip computer, remote central locking and the under-floor storage compartments available on the rest of the range and the ABS with electronic brake force distribution comes with emergency braking assistance. Expression models add a CD player in lieu of a cassette player, electrically operated and heated door mirrors the 'Stay Put' object retaining system in the front passenger seat, extendable baggage cover and glovebox light. Dynamique variants have 15-inch alloy wheels, metallic finish door handles and front fog lamps, while Privilege derivatives have air conditioning, electric rear windows, an alarm, automatic headlamps, cornering lights and automatic windscreen wipers. The 'Boot Chute' double opening tailgate and integrated bike rack are available on all except the Authentique model.

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