Renault Espace

Manufacturer
Renault

Model
Espace

Segment/Specs
MPV

Good all-round MPV, though it's priced a couple of grand above competitors.

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Performance

Plenty of choice over diesels and petrols. 2 and 2.2-litre diesels are probably the pick.

Driving

Composed and comfortable. Impressive for a large car.

Feel

Smaller engines struggle when revved so can be noisy. Overall fairly hushed though.

Price

Expensive in the range, but running costs should be decent on the diesels, and there's plenty of kit to reckon on. Residuals are also strong.

Quality

Good inside and engines should be strong. Previous model suffered with reliability, however.

Safety

Packed with safety kit and 5 NCAP stars.

Space

Seven seats, with the rear seats splitfolding to provide more loadspace. Boot is fairly small before extended though,.

Equipment

Loads of kit at entry-level and plenty beyond.

Alternatives

Citroen C8

Pros

Safe, comfortable, versatile.

Cons

Small space for luggage with the seats up.

A beast!

by C. Whiston (Scotland) - 30/09/2005 17:04:40

My wife wanted us to buy a MPV, and I hated the idea. I have been driving a variety of hot hatches and small sports-car, but eventually she got her way. Not without a struggle, though, and this V6-version of the Espace nearly makes up for it. Sure, it isn't a MX-5 or a MG-F, but it gives most cars a run for its money, and it has tons and tons of space.