Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Large MPV
Production years: 2001, 2002, 2003
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The hype of the MPV in Europe was brought by Renault, which had a big success with the Espace model and made the French company believe that an MPV-coupe will do great as well.
The model's name said it all (ahead of its time). The Avantime was a bold move in an era when Renault was on the verge of trying new kinds of vehicles. After the big success with the Espace model in the VIP-shuttle segment, Renault tried to do a lineup of premium cars: Avantime and VelSatis. The Avantime was a unibody vehicle, with an MPV look and two very large doors. The shape was a mix between a coupe, a station wagon, and a TGV locomotive, while the frameless doors and retractable rear windows could lead to the idea of a shooting brake.
The very roomy interior was good for four passengers and all of them could read the speedometer placed in the middle of the dashboard, where the instrument cluster was placed.
The engine range wasn't that big and you could have an Avantime either with high fuel consumption or very high fuel consumption. With the base 2.0-liter turbo gasoline and a 6-speed manual, it was an OK compromise. On the other hand, with the four-speed automatic and the V6 engine, the fuel-efficiency went down the drain. Renault marketed the car as having a 5-speed automatic gearbox, but in fact, it was a 4+1 (four speed forward an one in reverse).
RENAULT Avantime 2001, 2002, 2003
- 2.0L Turbo 5AT FWD (163 HP)
- 2.0L Turbo 6MT FWD (163 HP)
- 3.0L V6 5AT FWD (210 HP)
- 3.0L V6 6MT FWD (210 HP)
- 2.2L dCi 6MT FWD (150 HP)
RENAULT Avantime
2.0L Turbo 5AT FWD (163 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 5AT FWD (163 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 119.9 KW @ 5000 RPM 163 HP @ 5000 RPM 161 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 250 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 225/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 182.7 in (4641 mm) |
| Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
| Height: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61/61.4 in (1,549/1,560 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18.7 cuFT (530 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3583 lbs (1625 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4894.3 lbs (2220 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 16.2 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 226 g/km |
RENAULT Avantime
2.0L Turbo 6MT FWD (163 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L Turbo 6MT FWD (163 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 119.9 KW @ 5000 RPM 163 HP @ 5000 RPM 161 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 250 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 125.5 mph (202 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 225/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 182.7 in (4641 mm) |
| Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
| Height: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61/61.4 in (1,549/1,560 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18.7 cuFT (530 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3563 lbs (1616 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4894.3 lbs (2220 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 18.7 mpg US (12.6 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 218 g/km |
RENAULT Avantime
3.0L V6 5AT FWD (210 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 5AT FWD (210 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2946 cm3 |
| Power: | 152 KW @ 6000 RPM 207 HP @ 6000 RPM 204 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 210 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 285 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 134 mph (216 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 225/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 182.7 in (4641 mm) |
| Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
| Height: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61/61.4 in (1,549/1,560 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18.7 cuFT (530 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3838 lbs (1741 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5070.6 lbs (2300 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 14.4 mpg US (16.3 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 280 g/km |
RENAULT Avantime
3.0L V6 6MT FWD (210 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 6MT FWD (210 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2946 cm3 |
| Power: | 152 KW @ 6000 RPM 207 HP @ 6000 RPM 204 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 210 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 285 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 136.7 mph (220 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 225/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 182.7 in (4641 mm) |
| Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
| Height: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61/61.4 in (1,549/1,560 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18.7 cuFT (530 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3783.1 lbs (1716 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5070.6 lbs (2300 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 14.8 mpg US (15.9 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 266 g/km |
RENAULT Avantime
2.2L dCi 6MT FWD (150 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L dCi 6MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 2188 cm3 |
| Power: | 110 KW @ 4000 RPM 150 HP @ 4000 RPM 148 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 320 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 225/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 182.7 in (4641 mm) |
| Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
| Height: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 61/61.4 in (1,549/1,560 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 18.7 cuFT (530 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3869 lbs (1755 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5533.6 lbs (2510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 193 g/km |