Modus
The Renault Modus is an urban minivan produced by the French manufacturer Renault from 2004 to 2012. Built on the Clio II platform, it features a compact design measuring 3.79 meters in length, providing remarkable interior space for its size. Its spacious and adaptable interior, notably with the Triptic rear bench, allows the space to be tailored to the occupants' needs. The Modus was marketed in several versions, including the extended Grand Modus, launched in 2008, offering more space for rear passengers and a larger trunk. (blog.renault.de)
Variants by year
2008
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Model summary
Data from the ScanRacer library, organized to compare versions quickly.
Model introduction
The Renault Modus is an urban minivan produced by the French manufacturer Renault from 2004 to 2012. Built on the Clio II platform, it features a compact design measuring 3.79 meters in length, providing remarkable interior space for its size. Its spacious and adaptable interior, notably with the Triptic rear bench, allows the space to be tailored to the occupants' needs. The Modus was marketed in several versions, including the extended Grand Modus, launched in 2008, offering more space for rear passengers and a larger trunk. (blog.renault.de)
History
The Renault Modus was first presented as a concept car at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show before being launched in September of the same year. Manufactured in Valladolid, Spain, it was designed to provide a compact alternative to traditional minivans, combining practicality and agility in urban environments. In 2008, Renault introduced the Grand Modus, an extended version by 16 centimeters, offering increased space for rear passengers and a larger trunk. Production of the Modus ended in 2012, making way for the Renault Captur, a crossover-oriented SUV. (blog.renault.de)
Generations
The Renault Modus underwent two main generations. The first, from 2004 to 2008, was followed by a facelift in 2008, leading to the second generation, which lasted until 2012. This second generation introduced the Grand Modus, an extended version offering more space for rear passengers and a larger trunk. (blog.renault.de)
Key differences
The main difference between the two generations of the Renault Modus lies in the 2008 facelift, which brought aesthetic and functional changes. The Grand Modus, introduced in 2008, is distinguished by its increased length of 16 centimeters, thus offering more space for rear passengers and a larger trunk. (blog.renault.de)
Photo recognition
To identify a Renault Modus, look for a compact urban minivan measuring 3.79 meters in length, with a tall silhouette and large glass areas. Models prior to 2008 feature 'crystal' taillights, while facelifted models from 2008 onwards have more traditional taillights. The Grand Modus, introduced in 2008, is recognizable by its increased length of 16 centimeters compared to the standard model. (blog.renault.de)
Important versions
Among the important versions of the Renault Modus are the base model, Dynamique, Privilège, and Grand Modus. The Grand Modus, introduced in 2008, offers more space for rear passengers and a larger trunk. (blog.renault.de)
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References
- Renault Modus - Renault WeltRenault
- https://www.autoevolution.com/renault/modus/autoevolution.com
- https://www.autoevolution.com/renault/grand-modus/autoevolution.com
- https://www.automobile-catalog.com/model/renault/modus.htmlautomobile-catalog.com
- https://carorigins.com/the-evolution-of-the-renault-modus/carorigins.com
- https://www.mobile.de/auto/renault/modus/serie/mobile.de
- https://cars-data.com/en/renault/moduscars-data.com
Frequently asked questions
- What years was the Renault Modus produced?
- ScanRacer's referenced versions cover 2004 - 2008.
- How many Renault Modus examples are documented on ScanRacer?
- 1 published scan from 1 member, with the latest photo added in August 2026.