New: Renault Espace, from the MPV family to the SUV

It’s a notorious fashion change. In 1983, Renault unveiled a car original concept A “car for living” in the form of a minivan with lines similar to a well-defined minivan, under the evocative namespace.

Imagined by Matra’s automotive division, the concept was first proposed Peugeot who, not very visual and very conservative in his genes, declined the offer. A welcome show as a godsend Renault more receptive to innovation.

After a rocky commercial start, Espace has become a true automotive icon, often copied, never equaled. but, Minivan Fashion It ended up running out, giving way to the magic formula for a moment, SUV.

That is why Renault places the new Espace in this category, giving it Sporty design but with a look Big cart lifted.

Cute but unoriginal style

As far as the original space brought a new atmosphere and attracted attention on the street, such as Sixth generation You will merge with the mass of large SUVs and fight with very classic (visually speaking) cars, Mercedes, Audi or even Volvo, that’s nothing.

However, true to her DNA as a great traveler in 5 or 7 seatsThe Espace model remains the most livable model in Renault’s range. In fact, it is built on the same platform as the Renault Austral, but with a larger rear overhang.

However, with a length of 4.72 m, it is more compact compared to the previous generation and 215 kg lighter, without compromising the practicality, modularity and habitability that have always made the Espace popular.

Classy interior design

The atmosphere in the cabin is the same as that of the Austral. There is a control panel with two large screens, while the communication part, which has become essential today and is now highlighted by all manufacturers, displays a complete program with OpenR Link and Google services.

The choice of materials, quality of assembly and finishing highlights a Classy and bright interior Thanks to the panoramic glass roof (optional), which has an area of ​​​​more than one square metre.

The luggage compartment volume is 777 liters for the five-seater version and can exceed 1,800 liters once all the seats are folded.

200 ch is less greedy

The new Espace is equipped with 4 cylinder petrol hybrid 200 hp self-charging. Definitely the smartest formula at the moment. Consumption is declared at 4.6 l / 100 km and is allowed Range up to 1100 km With emissions of only 104 grams of CO2 per kilometre.

It also provides road safety and performance at the highest level thanks to 32 driving assistants. And to top it all off, it offers 4Control all-wheel steering technology that, among other things, reduces the turning radius in the city to that of the Clio (10.4m).

Philip Lacroix

It will be launched in the French and Spanish markets in June 2023 and in the rest of Europe during the second half. Like Austral, Espace is produced at the Spanish factory in Palencia, near Madrid.

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