It’s official, the Renault Espace is not dead

After eight years of a shy career, he became Fifth generation Renault Espace He will pass the torch, but he will keep his name. Until then, doubts remained about the name of his successor, but the brand decided to make it last. It was a shame to ignore ‘space’, and to evoke ‘living cars’, synonymous with conviviality and travel. A name known to all since the presentation of the first opus in 1983.

On the other hand, if the name remains, this sixth generation will forever take the form of an SUV. Technically, it will be the same technical basis asthe South (CMF-CD), but elongated. Besides, his gaze must be close. The Austral/Espace duo will be similar to the Peugeot with 3008 And 5008.

Thanks to its increased length of about 20 cm, the Espace will be able to accommodate up to seven passengers, when the Austral is limited to five. The rear can be made less swept and sloped in order to maintain enough roof clearance for people in the third row.

A sign of the times, the print of the last ‘E’ in the Espace name will stand out from the rest to show its affiliation with the hybrid world. In fact, it should be using simple, rechargeable hybrid engines.