Espace IV .282002.E2.80.932014.29 Renault Espace

facelift renault espace



pre facelift renault espace



pre facelift renault espace

the fourth generation espace arrived in november 2002, being first entirely renault developed , produced model. model 90% recyclable, , contains numerous weight reducing materials, cutting fuel consumption. aluminium doors , bonnet 20 kg lighter steel equivalents.

its styling reflective of new design direction @ renault, symbolised radical vel satis , avantime models, marking major departure previous model, saw range moved upmarket.

in 2006, espace received thorough facelift (phase ii) , added new 2.0 litre , 3.0 litre dci engines. in october 2010, slight redesign unveiled @ paris motor show (phase iii), minor cosmetic changes, led lights , improved equipment.

on 22 june 2012, renault announced restyling of espace (phase iv), second important after 2006, incorporating family feeling design concept of laurens van den acker. also, introduced new 2.0 dci (m9r) engines, in order meet french regulations regarding limitations on co2 emissions. car continued in production until launch of new generation.

in 2002, renault goals deliver 450,000 units of espace iv before 2009, account 20% of european market mpv. fourth generation espace came third bottom in top gear satisfaction survey 2005.

safety

the espace iv passed euro ncap car safety tests following ratings:

the 2003 espace featured in british motoring television show fifth gear, crashed 1990s land rover discovery @ 64 km/h (40 mph). passenger compartment in espace kept intact, dummy in discovery smashed between seats , dashboard, leaving no survival possibilities.

reviews

the renault espace iv has received reviews motoring journalists , cited 1 of best vehicles in large mpv class.

the aa

[espace] mpv beat mpvs; s spacious, luxurious , drives car size. , there s no question of being mistaken else on road.
autocar

interior executed, grand espace isn t spacious 7 on board. build quality impressive, diesels, avoid petrol power.
auto express

restyle hasn t dented visual appeal of espace. yet although interior more practical, s not versatile cabins of rivals such new ford galaxy, or upmarket competitors land rover s discovery.
car

for: gigantic

against: bit unwieldy
parker s

pros: masses of cabin room, superb long distance cruiser, strong dci engines

cons: can expensive buy, seats don t fold flat, sheer size makes tricky manoeuvre
top gear

last word in mpvs, renault espace vast, manages stylish , unconventional @ same time. available in regulation , behemoth grand guises, either ultimate solution distrust of birth control.
what car?

decent space people, if not luggage. espace offers refined drive , refined engines, rivals cheaper , more versatile.