Renault Espace 2006–2012 car dimensions: 4656 mm long, 1860 mm wide and 1728 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,785 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
Dual-zone climate control is standard across the range with separate driver and passenger settings and multiple air vents for all rows. Cruise control with speed limiter is fitted as standard on most grades. Rear parking sensors come standard from mid trims like Dynamique or Paris, while front sensors and a reversing camera appear on higher Initiale models especially after the 2010 update. A colour navigation screen with joystick control is available on better-equipped versions, often with Bluetooth audio.
Boot space starts at 291 litres with seven seats in place and rises to 650 litres in five-seat layout. With seats removed it expands to 2860 litres on the standard Espace or 3050 litres on the longer Grand Espace.
Braked towing capacity reaches 2000 kg on most engines with unbraked limited to 750 kg. Payload sits around 700 kg depending on version and equipment. The modular sliding seats and large load floor suit family or light work duties without special heavy-duty options noted.
The cabin is spacious and bright with large glazed surfaces and a panoramic glass roof that lets in plenty of light. Contoured wrap-around captain's chairs offer comfort with height and lumbar adjustment. Dual-zone climate control with rear outlets keeps conditions even. Sliding rear seats on rails with automatic locking allow easy changes from two to seven places. Higher grades add leather or Alcantara upholstery treated with Teflon and electric front seats with driver memory.
2.0 dCi engines available with particle filter
Service interval 18,000 miles or 1 year
5-star Euro NCAP rating
Standard ABS with EBD, ESC, ASR and CSV
Six airbags standard, up to eight available
ISOFIX points on all rear seats
The 2.0 dCi diesel engines deliver strong torque across a wide range and come with a particle filter on 150 hp and 175 hp versions for lower emissions. They are quiet and economical in mixed driving.
Recommended servicing is every 18,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first. An oil control system may shorten the interval under hard use. Fixed-price service plans cover up to three years or 30,000 miles.
The car earned a five-star Euro NCAP score with strong body structure and programmed deformation zones. Standard kit includes dual-stage front airbags, front side airbags, curtain airbags for the first two rows, seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters, plus electronic stability control.
A three-year warranty package applies, with two years unlimited mileage followed by a third year to 60,000 miles. Paint is covered for three years and anti-corrosion for twelve years. Renault Assistance provides roadside help for manufacturer defects.
Length 4656 mm, Width 1860 mm, Height 1728 mm, Wheelbase 2803 mm (Espace 2006–2012)
Sources: manufacturer data and published specifications.