Grand Espace Overview

Philosophy

The Renault Grand Espace is the safest MPV currently on sale according to independent experts, Euro NCAP. It has scored the maximum 5 stars for safety in their rigorous safety tests.

Exterior

Placed firmly on its large dimension wheels, the Grand Espace expresses its dynamic appeal with a modern and distinguished front end. Its sculptured rear panels evoke the feeling of power and stability. A hint of geometry gives movement to the line of the vehicle.

Grand Espace provides plenty of light. Its layout is designed around a continuous glazed surface. Its generous profile opens extensively to the world outside. Its large doors invite you in to take a seat.

Interior

Grand Espace allows you to experience light and clarity in an atmosphere of elegance and serenity.

The warm ambience of quality interior trim adds to your feeling of well-being. The contemporary materials of leather, alcantara or cloth play soft contrasts. All around you, technology is discreetly at work. The design and layout of the controls makes life easy. They are only a fingertip away.

Petrol

The engine for the Espace combines flexible operation with unique driving comfort
- 3.5 V6 245 bhp, exceptional level of power and an irreproachable pick up for a maximum torque of 330 Nm at 3600 rpm.

Gearbox

The 5-speed automatic gearbox with pulse control and auto-adaptive mode, offering the choice between intelligent automatic driving (Proactive) and sequential gear speed changes.

Active safety

The roadholding characteristics and level of ride for the Grand Espace are exemplary. Its irrefutable roadholding is strengthened by the ESP stability control system, with understeer control.

The large dimension brake discs linked to the ABS , the EBV distributor and emergency brake assist systems guarantee optimum braking performance.

From your raised driving position, you benefit from an unrivalled level of panoramic visibility. The dual-xenon headlights deliver a level of lighting approaching that of daylight.

Passive safety

Grand Espace offers a consistent level of safety for its passengers in all of the seats, whatever their form.

In the front, the driver and passenger benefit from front auto-adaptive air bags , lateral air bags and curtain air bags and dual seat belt pre-tensioners and force limiters.

In the rear, each passenger has a 3-point seat belt integrated in the seat and a pelvis support device. Lateral air bags in the doors and curtain air bags complete this set of safety equipment. In all 8 airbags protect all the passengers in the Grand Espace.

Innovations

No longer the need for a key : open your Grand Espace using the Renault key card .The engine is started by a simple press of the « Start/Stop » button. All the information is displayed on the instrument panel display. All of the controls can be managed without taking your eyes off the road. Intelligent technology assists you: automatic parking brake is activated as soon as the ignition is switched off, rain and light sensors , allow you to see better.

Well-being

Espace offers a generous view of the world outside. From all seats the view is unbroken due to the extensive glass surface area of the windscreen and the wide side windows..

The exceptional level of comfort is shared by all. The air conditioning settings can be adjusted to the right and to the left, to the front and to the rear. The volume of storage compartments is generous and personal to each seating place. Their capacity exceeds 100 litres, 40 of which is in the dashboard area.

Modularity

In the Grand Espace, everyone's independence can be freely expressed.

In the rear, the seats are all individual. Each seat is equipped with its own integrated seat belt. Due to the long floor rail system, each seat can be positioned at will, using safety fixings. The level of modularity is infinite to improve your comfort.