Renault Avantime 3.0 V6 24V '02

Renault Avantime 3.0 V6 24V '02
Manufacturer	Renault
Year	2002
Featured in	Gran Turismo 4 Gran Turismo (PSP) Gran Turismo 5 Gran Turismo 6 Gran Turismo 7 (As of update 1.62)
BHP	205 BHP

The Renault Avantime is a car that first featured in Gran Turismo 4, and has appeared in every main game (and the PSP game) since.

Colors

There are twelve total colors available for this vehicle:

Colors	Availability
Steppe	GT4-GT7
Gris Acier	GT4-GT7
Gris Pluton	GT4-GT6
Noir Nocturne	GT4-GT7
Noir Nacré Doré	GT7 only
Rouge De Mars	GT4-GT7
Jaune	GT4 only (special color)
Vert Taiga	GT4-GT7
Vert Centaure	GT4-GT6
Vert Scarabée	GT4-GT7
Bleu lliade	GT4-GT7
Bleu Méthyl	GT4-GT7
Bleu Tibétain	GT4-GT7

In-game description

The Renault Avantime brought an unconventional twist to the widely praised Renault Espace, reimagining the European minivan. Conceived as a bold design study by Renault's chief designer, Patrick Le Quement, the Avantime made its debut at the 1999 Geneva Motor Show. When Renault confirmed plans to launch it as a production model in 2001, the news was met with widespread disbelief.

At first glance, the Avantime resembled a minivan—but with a twist: it had only two doors. Inside, it featured a conventional layout with two rows of seats, accommodating up to five passengers in comfort. Renault's reasoning for this unorthodox design was that it was intended to be a niche coupe.

This intent became clear the moment you stepped inside the Avantime. The luxury of enjoying the expansive cabin of a minivan, with only a handful of passengers, truly defined it as a niche creation. From the rear seats, the visibility was exceptional. With all the side windows lowered and the expansive sunroof fully open, the sense of openness was remarkable. It offered a feeling of freedom and airiness not unlike that of a convertible.

In its home market, the Avantime was also offered with turbocharged 2.0-liter engine. But for Japan, it possessed a 3.0-liter DOHC 24-valve V-6, producing 204.1 HP at 6000 rpm and 206.1 ft-lb of torque at 3750 rpm. True to its character, the Avantime delivered a composed and confident ride. The generous torque and trademark Renault smoothness came together in perfect harmony. The driving quality was so refined, it surpassed that of many traditional sedans and coupes.

The Avantime embodied Renault's unique spirit that proved the monoform silhouette wasn't the sole domain of minivans.

Café Conversations (GT7)

Chris

Renault is famous for its minivans, especially the Espace. Well, this Avantime may look like a minivan, but was really built as a two-door coupe. A truly unique car, if I may say so. It was designed by none other than Patrick le Quément, chief designer at Renault from the 1980s to the 2000s. Released in 2001, it had a remarkably brief production run of two short years. A shame, really, as it's a car overflowing with character, inside and out. Indeed, I feel there's nothing quite like it. No wonder it continues to attract fans all over the world. It's another shining achievement in Renault's long history.

Acquisition

Game	Purchase location	Credits	Other methods
Gran Turismo 4	Renault Dealership	52,570	Special color: Win the Megane Cup
Gran Turismo (PSP)	Renault Dealership	52,570	---
Gran Turismo 5	Used Car Dealership (Lv. 0+)	46,442	---
Gran Turismo 6	Renault Dealership	52,570	---
Gran Turismo 7 ( v1.62+)	Renault Brand Central Used Car Dealership	50,000 39,000	---