Renault Vel Satis: New Engines and Transmission

Press Release

Vel Satis benefits from Laguna and New Espace

Vel Satis now benefits from the very latest developments in engines and gearboxes, following their introduction on Laguna and New Espace.

Equipped with a particulate filter, the benchmark 2.0 diesel is available in 150hp (110kW) and 175hp (127kW) versions. Boasting the highest efficiency in its class, it provides Vel Satis with remarkable performance for this size of engine (fuel consumption is 7.3 litres per 100km in a combined cycle, equivalent to 194g/km of CO2).

The 180hp 3.0 dCi V6 diesel develops an additional 3kW (133kW) and 50Nm more torque (400Nm). Adding to the model’s flexibility and driveability, the unit drives a new six-speed Proactive automatic transmission. With this combination, Vel Satis delivers acceleration of 0 to 100kph in 10.4 seconds and an overall fuel consumption of 8.7 litres per 100km in a combined cycle.

Benchmark 2.0 dCi engine

Equipped with a particulate filter, the new 2.0 dCi diesel is available in ratings of 150hp (110kW) and 175hp (127kW). Torques of 340 and 360Nm respectively give Vel Satis remarkable performance for this size of engine. Developed jointly by Renault and Nissan, the 2.0 dCi engine has the highest efficiency in its class, regardless of power. The unit combines the driving pleasure of a petrol engine with the fuel economy of a diesel, enabling Vel Satis to accelerate from 0 to 100kph in 9.5 seconds and deliver a record low fuel consumption of just 7.3 litres per 100km in a combined cycle. With a CO2 emission level of less than 194g/km, Vel Satis offers outstanding environmental performance. Driving a new six-speed manual gearbox (PK4), this synthesis of diesel technologies complies with Euro 4 emission limits and offers highly advanced internal aerodynamics, enabling the piezoelectric injectors to operate under optimum conditions, while various soundproofing measures ensure unsurpassed driving pleasure. Equipped with a timing chain and balance weights, the engine maximizes acoustic comfort while prioritizing reliability and durability.

The 2.0 dCi engine offers acoustic and dynamic performance of a standard that meets the expectations of Vel Satis owners in an ideal manner, combining performance, comfort and fuel economy.

Top-class 3.0 dCi V6 engine

The addition of a sixth gear to the six-speed Proactive automatic transmission with sequential shift enhances the driving pleasure offered by the 180hp (133kW) 3.0 dCi V6 engine. Driving this new transmission, the engine delivers an additional 3kW of power and an extra 50Nm of torque (400Nm), affording flexibility of performance and fuel economy (8.7 litres per 100km in a combined cycle). This improvement is further enhanced by downchanging when the brakes are applied and maintaining the gear selection during sudden deceleration. The sequential shift enables the driver himself to change gear. Equipped with the 3.0 dCi V6, Vel Satis delivers acceleration of 0 to 100kph in 10.4 seconds.

Complete, advanced engine range

The new engine range is simplified, consisting of two petrol engines and three diesels, coupled with six-speed manual gearboxes or five- or six-speed Proactive automatic transmissions. Vel Satis combines dynamism and driving pleasure with minimum environmental impact. Overall, the petrol engine range is comprised of three powertrains – a 170hp (125kW) 2.0 16V Turbo with a six-speed manual gearbox or a five-speed automatic transmission, and a 245hp (177kW) 3.5 V6 unit with a five-speed automatic transmission. The diesel range is comprised of four powertrains. In addition to the new 150 and 175hp (110 and 127kW) 2.0 dCi with a sixspeed manual gearbox and a particulate filter, and the 180hp (133kW) 3.0 dCi V6 with a six-speed automatic transmission, these include the 150hp (110kW) 2.2 dCi with a five-speed automatic transmission.

In France, Vel Satis starts at €32,400 for the 2.0 16V petrol Turbo with a six-speed manual gearbox, and €34,700 for the 150hp 2.0 dCi diesel, with a particulate filter and six-speed manual gearbox, which is the same price as the earlier 140hp 2.2 dCi, with a particulate filter and six-speed manual gearbox. The model carries a three-year warranty.