What kind of car is the Renault Vel Satis?
The Vel Satis was Renault’s large executive car, with a five-door hatchback body, a tall profile and a focus on passenger space. It sat near the top of the Renault range, following the Safrane. Its shape set it apart from the traditional saloon, while the wide tailgate made the cabin easy to access.
Generations and engines
Renault made one generation, the Vel Satis I (X73), from 2001 to 2009. The UK range included petrol and diesel engines from 2.0 L to 3.5 L. The 2010 EU registration figures include 2.0 L diesel and 3.5 L petrol versions.
How economical is the Renault Vel Satis?
The lowest official UK consumption figure is 7.1 L/100 km on the NEDC test. The UK range included petrol and diesel cars. This is a laboratory result; consumption on the road varies with driving conditions. EU registration figures record 230 Vel Satis in 2010: 206 with a 2.0 L diesel engine and 24 with a 3.5 L petrol engine.
Where was the Vel Satis sold?
The Vel Satis appears in UK VCA figures from 2002 to 2006 and in EU registration figures for 2010. European fuel economy testing has used NEDC and WLTP procedures, which differ from the EPA method used in the United States and Canada’s 5-cycle method.
Questions and answers
How many generations of Renault Vel Satis were made?
One: generation I (X73), from 2001 to 2009.
What was the lowest official fuel consumption figure?
The UK VCA figure is 7.1 L/100 km on the NEDC test.
Which engines were available?
The UK range included 2.0 L to 3.5 L petrol and diesel engines.