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Renault Vel Satis Hatchback (2002-2004) review

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Parkers overall rating: 3 out of 53.0

At a glance

Price new £21,035 - £31,165
Used prices £421 - £2,477
Road tax cost £385 - £415
Insurance group 27 - 33
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 422 - 686 miles
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Pros & cons

PROS

Unconventional looks, safety

CONS

Unconventional looks, depreciation could be a shock

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

The British have never been fans of big, French executive models. Whether Vel Satis changes that is another story. MPV-like looks aren’t to everyone’s tastes, and there’s not quite as much room as you’d expect inside. The interior seems designed for middle class French ladies transporting their poodles to the parlour. Almost camp and quite funny to be in, but spec is good and it seems very safe.