The history of the Renault Espace dates back to 1983, when the French brand created a new concept of family mobility. From that year until now, when the marketing of the sixth generation begins, various variants of this model have been seen, from the first to the last, the aesthetic changes have varied a lot. but not the interior habitability which is one of the foundations of this model that continues to be the car with the most capacity of the brand.
In this section, the storage capacity stands out, with a total of 39 liters, 20 in the front area and the rest divided between glove compartments and various spaces throughout the interior.
The load capacity is 1,818 liters using five seats of the seven available, with the second row seats folded down. To facilitate loading and unloading in the trunk, it has electric opening and closing with the possibility of opening it by simply moving your foot under the rear bumper.
The platform it uses is that of the Austral model, achieving a lower and lighter vehicle than the previous generation. Specifically 3.2 centimeters lower and 215 kilograms lighter. The weight reduction is due, in part, to the adoption of the lighter hybrid drive than the previous Espaces that used heat engines.
The propulsion used by the new generation of the Espace is with a turbocharged gasoline engine with three cylinders and 1,100 cubic centimeters of displacement, in addition to the 70-horsepower electric to achieve a total power of 200 horsepower with which really low consumption is achieved. , 4.6 liters per 100 kilometers and the possibility of reaching a range of 1,100 kilometers.
The gearbox is multi-mode automatic that allows four modes of energy regeneration under braking. Automatic power management allows the battery to be recharged by the motors. Aesthetically offers a vertical calender, a sculpted front hood, slashed roofline and ending in a rear spoiler. Laterally, the widened wheel arches attract attention. And above the panoramic roof.
Three finishes can be chosen, with different equipment and totally different appearance on the outside and inside. The wheels are 19 or 20 inches in diameter, depending on the version chosen, and are made of aluminum alloy. In the information section, a large and complete fully digital instrument panel with double screen in the form of “L” It informs the driver of everything and includes the latest generation multimedia and connectivity system.
The 4Control Advanced system allows exceptional manoeuvrability, thanks to a multi-link rear axle and four-wheel steering. It also incorporates a steering actuator that directs the rear wheels in the opposite direction to the front ones (up to five degrees), ideal for parking lots, and for this reason at high speed it directs the rear wheels in the same direction as the front ones up to a degree, redundantly in higher stability and driving safety. Also in the safety section, 32 driving aids collaborate.
The manufacture of this new Renault family vehicle is carried out in the plant that the brand has in Palencia while the engines come out of the engine factory in Valladolid and Seville It is where the gearboxes used by the new minivan of the French brand come from.