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NCAP Rating

JD Power stars

Replacement Date: 2011

We like:

1) Cute styling.
2) Funky cabin.
3) Cheap to run.

We don't like:

1) High prices considering stingy standard kit.
2) Tiny boot.
3) Poor performance from basic engines.

Best and worst:

Most fun: 1.6 Privilege
Most sensible: 1.5 DCi 86 Expression
Worst: 1.2 Expression

Breakdown

Based on the Clio, the Modus has very similar environmental performance - middling, with the diesel managing to get below the 120g/km threshold.

Tall and practical, but Renault's designers have managed to give the Modus enough visual interest to stop it from looking boring.

Composed and competent roadholding - surprisingly good on motorways, too.

Ride quality is reasonable over rougher roads, although some find the upright driving position gets uncomfortable over time.

Well finished inside and out and with some decent quality plastics in the cabin.

Basic engines struggle with fuller loads, but the range-topping 106 bhp diesel and 1.6 litre petrol engines give sprightly performance.

Lots of room for four occupants, but the boot is too small for something that is being described as a compact MPV.

Good value servicing, strong fuel economy and cheap insurance mean the Modus is a very cost effective way of getting around.

Expensive considering limited standard equipment, especially the need to pay more for air conditioning on most versions.

The standard audio system struggles to make itself heard at higher speeds, but the satnav is easy to use and works well.