There are automobiles that since their birth have been accompanied by an indisputable halo of success due to the innovative nature of their concept, the daring of the manufacturer and their advance of their time. Models that transcend, even, the brand itself. Renault Espace is a magnificent example of this.
It is no coincidence that Espace has always been synonymous with space, comfort and habitability. Since 1984, Renault invented the concept in Europe, creating a car that quickly connected with the public. A vehicle with a marked family vocation that generated empathy and an emotional connection between the driver and the model. Just like it happens now. The new sixth generation Espace that Renault presents has little to do with the original model, but maintains some of the values ??that have made the model a reference car over the years.
Manufactured in Palencia, the new Espace is offered in a single 200 HP E-Tech full hybrid version. A hybrid technology that combines a gasoline engine with two electric motors and provides high driving satisfaction. Both for its energy efficiency and its smooth operation.
The E-Tech full hybrid engine has an approved consumption of only 4.7 liters, with emissions of 104 g/km of CO?. But, above all, the possibility of operating up to 80% of the time in electric mode in the city stands out. Or up to 130 km/h, with a 40% fuel saving.
And with the energy management modes (100% electric, dynamic hybrid, e-drive, Thermal and Energy Recovery) a range of more than 1,100 km is achieved. On the road, the driver can choose between five different driving modes: ECO, Sport, Comfort and Personal. On the other hand, the 4Control advanced system, Renault’s rear steering axle, is also included in the equipment to improve behavior in fast and slow corners.
The new Renault Espace E-Tech full hybrid continues to be a model that creates an emotional connection with its occupants, due to the concept of the cabin and the available space. With a cabin prepared for up to seven people to travel, enjoy a large interior space. The rear bench can be inclined 31º and slide longitudinally 22 centimeters to offer the greatest legroom in its category.
Likewise, a large lower console separates the front seats in a cabin that includes 5 or 7 seats divided into two or three rows of seats. On the other hand, as a good family vehicle, the trunk offers 777 liters of capacity in the 5-seater version, a figure that increases to 1,818 liters when the second row is folded down. In the case of the 7-seater version with all seats available, the remaining trunk is 159 liters. And the occupants have a multitude of compartments and spaces for objects with a total capacity of 39 liters.
Also worth highlighting are the panoramic glass roof with a surface area of ??more than one square meter, the Harman Kardon Hi-Fi sound system, the electric trunk lid, a wireless charging point and the front seats with electric adjustment, heating and massage function.
In the driving position, the driver will discover a large 12.3-inch digital screen, a multifunction steering wheel and a 12-inch vertical central touch screen for the openR link multimedia system. In addition, the 9.3-inch Head-Up Display system can be optionally added.
The sixth generation of the Renault Espace also takes an important leap in technology and connectivity. Thus, it incorporates multi-sense settings for the instrument panel, ambient lighting with 48 colors, the OpenR Link multimedia system developed together with Google, which allows you to install more than 50 integrated apps, online updates, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and access to the functions of the MyRenault application.
Renault has always shown special concern for safety, both active and passive, a fundamental aspect in a family car. The new Espace E-Tech full hybrid, for example, includes up to 32 driving aids (ADAS) such as intelligent adaptive cruise control, the Matrix LED Vision lighting system, the 360º vision camera, the rear traffic detector, the active emergency braking system or the fatigue detector.
In short, Renault has managed to transfer the original and innovative spirit of this family automobile saga to the new Espace E-Tech full hybrid. And it has done so by designing a comfortable interior, with warm and pleasant-to-the-touch materials, and intelligent solutions to make traveling a true pleasure. The light and interior space that Espace offers its users can be considered a new form of true luxury.