New Renault Espace is a 7-Seater SUV focused on Luxury

The Espace was first introduced in 1984. It was a groundbreaking product for the huge MPV demand in the market at that time.

The new Espace 6th generation is also an adaptation of the Espace MPV for the market demand for SUVs in the present day.

The new Espace is focused on luxury & fuel efficiency.

Nowadays, families don't expect just only space like a minivan but also a little bit of offroad capabilities like high ground clearance and a futuristic look and feel of the vehicle. that's why the demand for MPVs dropped during the last years and the 7-seater SUV market popped up.

Espace is a historical car which people have memories of it.

Renault admits that Espace loses its shape continuity via generations but keeps its key concept: roominess & modularity, which Espace has been popular in the automotive world.

Design

Espace presents Renault's new generation design language which began with the new Megan. Wide grill with a checkout pattern, triangular and bumper design & layered tail light design.

And also comes with Renault's new C-shaped matrix LED headlights, the fully blacked-out roof and pillars give the mysterious appearance of a luxury SUV.

We have talked more in-depth about Renault's new design style with Renault Austral.

At a glance, it looks like the Austral at once.

Many argue that the Espace is a stretched version of the Austral. But the rectangular design of the rear windshield area distinguishes it as Espace.

In the interior, triangular design aspects give the car a timely sophisticated look & feel. The overall design is clean and simple looking with multiple colour tones and aluminium finishes instead of chrome and piano black accents.

Espace also comes with a panoramic sunroof with no structure underneath between B-pillars.

19-inch wheels come as standard and 20-inch alloys are also available.

The 'Esprit Alpine' Trim level is available for Espace.

Technology

The Espace offers more than 32 driving assistance systems, including a 360-degree camera. The active driver-assist system is powered by Renault's latest level 2 autonomous driving system. It adapts to speed limits and road conditions. Actively informs the driver and takes control if necessary.

The headlights come with LED matrix vision which constantly adapts the light beam to traffic and weather conditions.

Espace also features Harman Kardon sound systems integrating high-fidelity sound into the vehicle.

Open-R

The open-R link is the masterpiece of the cockpit. It's a combination of a dashboard instrument cluster, a Head-Up display and a vertical multimedia screen. It can get the driver's commands through touch and voice which comes with google automotive services including, integrated Google Maps, Google Play and Google Assistant. There is an app called 'SongPop' developed with Gameloft which all passengers can enjoy as a shared game while travelling. Renault claims that Open-R makes the vehicle intuitive as a smartphone.

We have talked more in-depth about Open-R with Renault Austral.

Performance

The new Renault Espace is built on the new CMF-C/D platform, co-developed with partners in the alliance, with which the new Nissan X-trail & Qashqai are also built.

For now, espace is only available as an E-Tech Full hybrid, and it is the same system you get in the Renault Austral. We have talked more in-depth about E-Tech engines with Renault Austral.

1.3-litre gasoline engine with a pair of electric motors produces up to 200hp combined. The engine alone produces 131 horsepower and 205 Nm of torque while the main electric motor produces 68 hp and 205 Nm of torque. The second motor also works as the starter motor with 25 hp and 50 Nm of torque.

It does 0-60 in 8.8 seconds with a top speed of 175 kmph.

Renault claims that you can drive in Full Electic up to 80% of the driving in the city with a maximum speed of 130kmph.

They also claim that this engine consumes much less fuel than any other engine in the market.

Lighter by 250kg compared to the last gen Espace which supports its fuel efficiency.

E-Tech full hybrid engine consumes 4.6 litres of fuel per 100km and emits 104g of CO2 per 100kms.

Renault claims that a single fuel tank can provide up to 1100 km of a range which will be enough to be able to cross the counties.

Optional multi-link rear axel which provides comfort & manoeuvrability.

Also comes with 4control - advanced four-wheel steering technology which offers the same manoeuvrability as a Clio.

Modularity

2nd-row seats can slide in two pieces more than 20 cm with a 31 deg recline which offers more space for the third row & luggage.

When 3rd-row seats are not in use, they blend into the floor providing a flat boot floor to the trunk.

There are 159 litres of boot space when all seats are in use. When the 3rd-row is folded, it has 1,818 litres of boot space.

When the 2nd row seats are pushed all the way to the 2nd-row forward, the boot space will be 777 litres in the five-seat model.

Source: Renault.fr

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