Renault??™s Espace range has seen the addition of 2.0-l dCi 150hp and 175hp diesel engines mated to the AJ0 flick-shift, six-speed, proactive transmission developed jointly by Renault and Nissan within their Alliance. The six-speed automatic Espace 2.0 dCi 175hp is equipped with a particulate filter and offers combined cycle fuel economy of 8.2 litres/100km (equivalent to 217g of CO2/km), and 0-60 mph acceleration in ???barely??™ 11 seconds.

The AJ0 gearbox??™s control unit permanently monitors and analyses parameters including vehicle speed, engine speed and torque, position of pedals, etc. with a view to selecting the ideal gear, and communicates permanently with the ECU to ensure optimal torque during gearshifts.

In manual mode, the driver dictates his or her own driving style by activating the flick-shift lever. The gearbox??™s control system cuts drive power automatically when the vehicle is at a standstill to minimize residual vibrations and fuel consumption at idle. With a pressure-cast aluminium alloy casing, the AJ0 weights 93kg (without fluids), while its length, 385mm, permits transverse powertrains. The AJ0 transmission is manufactured at JATCO's factory in Japan.

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