Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Medium Premium
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
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In 2005, Renault refreshed its largest luxury model, the VelSatis. A model that had to mark the comeback on the premium segment with an MPV-like vehicle.
Renault used to build high-quality vehicles and its name was among the most important in the luxury car industry before WWII. Its products were well received by the premium customers across Europe and it even succeeded to enter the U.S. market with re-badged products such as the Eagle Premier.
In 2002, the VelSatis came to replace the older Safrane model in the luxury segment. The unusual, high-roof vehicle provided generous interior room for front and, most important, for the rear passengers. The 2005 model brought new modification for the front grille, to have the same signature as the rest of the range. A particular design cue of the vehicle was that some of the exterior design accents were also found on the dashboard.
The interior of the VelSatis was particularly large, with high seating position thanks to its high-roof concept. New features such as Adaptive Cruise Control was offered. But the engineering side was one of its soft spots.
Under the hood, Renault offered two gasoline and three diesel units. All of them were front-wheel drive and the automatic transmission was with four gears. For the rear suspension, it featured a beam-axle, a unique feature for the premium segment. All of the other competitors offered independent rear suspension.
RENAULT Vel Satis 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
2 gasoline engines
- 2.0L 16V Turbo 6MT FWD (170 HP)
- 3.5L V6 24V 4AT FWD (245 HP)
4 diesel engines
- 2.0L dCi 6MT FWD (175 HP)
- 2.2L dCi 6MT FWD (140 HP)
- 2.2L dCi 6MT FWD (150 HP)
- 3.0L dCi V6 24V 5MT FWD (180 HP)
RENAULT Vel Satis
2.0L 16V Turbo 6MT FWD (170 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V Turbo 6MT FWD (170 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 125 KW @ 5000 RPM 170 HP @ 5000 RPM 168 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 199 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM 270 Nm @ 3250 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 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 | |
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| Tire Size: | 225/55WR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 191.3 in (4859 mm) |
| Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
| Height: | 62.2 in (1580 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.2/61 in (1,580/1,549 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 111.8 in (2840 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3560.5 lbs (1615 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4828.1 lbs (2190 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 18.7 mpg US (12.6 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 225 g/km |
RENAULT Vel Satis
3.5L V6 24V 4AT FWD (245 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L V6 24V 4AT FWD (245 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 3498 cm3 |
| Power: | 177 KW @ 6000 RPM 241 HP @ 6000 RPM 237 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 243 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 330 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 146 mph (235 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 225/55WR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 191.3 in (4859 mm) |
| Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
| Height: | 62.2 in (1580 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.2/61 in (1,580/1,549 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 111.8 in (2840 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3736.8 lbs (1695 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5004.5 lbs (2270 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 14 mpg US (16.8 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 275 g/km |
RENAULT Vel Satis
2.0L dCi 6MT FWD (175 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L dCi 6MT FWD (175 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 127 KW @ 3750 RPM 173 HP @ 3750 RPM 170 BHP @ 3750 RPM |
| Torque: | 266 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 360 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 131.1 mph (211 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 225/55WR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 191.3 in (4859 mm) |
| Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
| Height: | 62.2 in (1580 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.2/61 in (1,580/1,549 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 111.8 in (2840 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3450.2 lbs (1565 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4817.1 lbs (2185 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 193.5 g/km |
RENAULT Vel Satis
2.2L dCi 6MT FWD (140 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L dCi 6MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 2188 cm3 |
| Power: | 102 KW @ 4000 RPM 139 HP @ 4000 RPM 137 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 236 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 320 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Fuel capacity: | 21.1 gallons (79.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 225/55WR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 191.3 in (4859 mm) |
| Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
| Height: | 62.2 in (1580 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.2/61 in (1,580/1,549 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 111.8 in (2840 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3604.6 lbs (1635 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4971.4 lbs (2255 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 204.1 g/km |
RENAULT Vel Satis
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: | Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 124.3 mph (200 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 6-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 225/55WR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 191.3 in (4859 mm) |
| Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
| Height: | 62.2 in (1580 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.2/61 in (1,580/1,549 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 111.8 in (2840 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3604.6 lbs (1635 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4971.4 lbs (2255 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 192 g/km |
RENAULT Vel Satis
3.0L dCi V6 24V 5MT FWD (180 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L dCi V6 24V 5MT FWD (180 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | V6 |
| Displacement: | 2598 cm3 |
| Power: | 130 KW @ 4400 RPM 180 HP @ 4400 RPM 174 BHP @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque: | 258 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 350 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Common Rail |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 130.5 mph (210 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 225/55WR17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 191.3 in (4859 mm) |
| Width: | 73.2 in (1859 mm) |
| Height: | 62.2 in (1580 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 62.2/61 in (1,580/1,549 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 111.8 in (2840 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
| Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Unladen Weight: | 3769.9 lbs (1710 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 5114.7 lbs (2320 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
|---|---|
| City: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
| Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 232 g/km |