Renault Espace is back like an SUV able to accommodate up to 7 passengers depending on the selected configuration. The new model will be offered exclusively with a 200 hp Full Hybrid engine. The new Renault Espace will be available in Techno, Esprit Alpine and Iconic trims.
At the moment, prices for the Italian market have not yet been announced. Orders will begin from April, with deliveries starting next fall.
New Renault Espace measure Length 4722 mm, width 1843 mm, height 1645 mm, wheelbase 2738 mm. Thus, the new model is 14 cm shorter than the previous Espace, but 21 cm longer than the Renault Austral. In the 5-seat version, the boot volume reaches 777 liters (159 liters in the 7-seat version). Folding the rear seat backs, you can get a volume of 1818 liters.
The design shares several similarities with the Renault Austral, especially at the front. At the rear, however, the shapes are more boxy to make room for the third row of seats. Available in 19″ and 20″ wheels. The SUV can also be equipped with a wide panoramic glass roof 1.33 m which makes the interior much lighter, giving a greater sense of space.
And speaking of the interior, the French brand says second-row passengers can have 321mm of legroom. However, in the third row, the space is reduced to 128 mm. Access to the third row is made easier by the ability to move the second row forward by 260mm. All passengers can have a convenient USB-C socket.
The interior design reflects what has already been seen in the latest models of the French brand. Thus we find a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12-inch vertical touchscreen display for the infotainment system. In particular, the infotainment system can count on based on OpenR Link platform with Android Automotive. This means you will be able to access apps like Google Maps and Google Assistant. Obviously, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility cannot be missing. There is support for OTA updates. The projection display will also not be missing.
It is worth noting that on the Iconic and Esprit Alpine versions, the new Espace offers 4Control Advanced as standard, i. rear axle steering (5 degrees).
The new Renault Espace will be offered with hybrid transmission consists of a 1.2 liter 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with 96 kW (130 hp) and 205 Nm of torque, coupled with two electric motors. The first from 50 kW (70 hp) with a torque of 205 Nm, powered by a 2 kWh battery that provides traction to the wheels, and the second with a generator function. There the total power of the system reaches 200 hp.. All this is combined with a multi-mode automatic transmission equipped with two gear ratios for the electric motor and four for the internal combustion engine.
There maximum speed reaches 180 km/h, and acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h takes 8.8 seconds. Renault claims fuel consumption of 4.6 l/100 km on the WLTP cycle and emissions of 104-111 g/km CO2 (WLTP). The SUV already offers a package with the most important driver assistance systems as standard. However, starting with the Iconic version, you can get Active Driver Assist with Highway Assist, Traffic Jam Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go.
Source: HD Motori
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