French Renault introduced the new (sixth) generation Espace. Fans of auto history should remember that the first Espace, released in 1984, was the ancestor of the minivan class on the European continent. In its next incarnation, the model was reborn into a mid-size crossover - alas, the demand for minivans in the Old World has fallen critically in recent years.
The sixth Espace was not even created from scratch - the model was made by lengthening the Austral crossover, which has been produced since 2022 (in Spain) and is sold only in the European Union. Part of the supporting frame (up to the middle pillar), plumage, front doors have been preserved from the source.
The overall length, width and height of the new Renault Espace are 4722, 1843 and 1645 mm respectively, the wheelbase is 2738 mm. Relative to Ostral, the distance between the axles of the wheels is increased by 71 mm, the total length - by 212 mm.
The new Espace will be offered in both five- and seven-seat variants. In the first case, the trunk volume is 581 liters in the normal state and 1818 liters with the rear seats folded down. In the second - 159 liters or 1714 liters with the two back rows folded.
The second row of seats can be adjusted in the longitudinal direction in the range up to 22 cm.
Inside, there is a digital instrument panel (12 inches), a media system (a 12.3-inch display), and a projection screen (9.3 inches). Another feature is a huge panoramic glass roof with a length of 1.33 m and a width of 0.84 m.
The car will be equipped only with a hybrid power plant, composed of a 1.3-liter gasoline turbo and two electric motors, the power of the internal combustion engine is 131 hp, the electric motor is 68 hp, the second electric unit works as a starter-generator and produces an additional 25 liters .With. The total output of the system is 199 hp, torque is 205 Nm from the internal combustion engine + 205 Nm from the electric motor. Front drive. Average fuel consumption is 4.7 l/100 km, top speed is 175 km/h, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 8.8 seconds.
Sales of new items in the European Union will start in April-May.
Renault Espace ceased to be a minivan - and turned into a crossover
