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2001 Renault Vel Satis
The Vel Satis shares its "platform" (chassis, powertrain, assembly process) with the Laguna and Espace IV and is produced on the same assembly line in Sandouville, France.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Renault Vel
Renault built the Vel in 2001–2009. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 2 of them, from the 2001 Renault Vel Satis to the 2005 Renault Vel Satis. Body styles here: Hatchback. Sold new in Europe.
- Built
- 2001–2009
- Brand from
- France
- Body styles
- Hatchback
- Sold new in
- Europe
- In the catalog
- 2 cars
How it changed
The most powerful here is the 2005 Renault Vel Satis at 180 hp (134 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2005 Renault Vel Satis, in 10.5 s.
Every Vel in the catalog
2005 Renault Vel Satis
The Renault Vel Satis is a five-passenger, five-door executive hatchback, manufactured and marketed by Renault from 2001-2009 over a single generation, sharing its platform with the Laguna II and Espace IV and manufactured on the same assembly line in Sandouville, France and noted for its unorthodox styling approach to the luxury segment. The Vel Satis, alongside the Vauxhall Signum, aimed to capture a new market segment.
Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Vel Satis | 180 hp (134 kW) | 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) | 10.5 s | 131 mph (211 km/h) | 1,710 kg (3,770 lb) | 2.6 L V6 | Front Wheel Drive | 5-speed automatic |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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