Renault Espace 2023–2025 car dimensions: 4722 mm long, 1843 mm wide and 1645 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,587 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cabin has a standard OpenR twin-screen setup with 12.3-inch driver display and 12-inch vertical touchscreen running Google-built-in software. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay come as standard along with bi-zone automatic climate control. All grades include front, rear and side parking sensors plus a reversing camera. Safety kit is comprehensive with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning and lane-keep assist as standard. adaptive cruise with stop-and-go and higher-level Active Driver Assist appear on mid and top trims.
Five-seat versions offer 581 litres with the sliding second row fully back and 777 litres pushed fully forward. Fold the second row for a maximum 1818 litres. Seven-seat cars drop to 159 litres with the third row in use and reach 1714 litres with all rear seats folded.
Braked towing capacity is 1500 kg on seven-seat models and 1600 kg on five-seat versions. unbraked limit is 750 kg across the range. Gross vehicle weight starts at 2055 kg for the lightest five-seater, giving a payload around 468 kg depending on trim and options.
The cabin feels roomy and practical for family trips, with a sliding second-row bench that moves 22 cm and reclines to 31 degrees for up to 321 mm knee room. Top Iconic trim brings multi-way power front seats with driver lumbar massage plus heated fronts and steering wheel. An optional large Solarbay opacifying panoramic roof (nearly 2 m², no crossbar) floods the space with light or blocks sun on demand while keeping headroom. Laminated glazing and better seals cut noise. Materials feel solid with wood or Alcantara accents on higher grades, dual screens, and easy modularity for five or seven seats.
E-Tech full hybrid 200 hp only, WLTP fuel use around 4.6-4.8 l/100 km and range up to 1,100 km.
Euro NCAP 5 stars (2022 protocol as Austral partner model): adult 85%, child 83%, vulnerable road users 69%, safety assist 82%.
Up to 32-33 ADAS standard or available including AEB with pedestrian/cyclist detection, lane keep, adaptive cruise with stop-go, blind-spot, and 4Control four-wheel steering on higher trims.
Multiple airbags including centre, eCall, tyre pressure monitoring, and Isofix points.
The sole powertrain is the E-Tech full hybrid 200 hp combining a 1.2-litre turbo petrol with electric motors. Official WLTP figures sit near 4.6-4.8 l/100 km with CO2 around 104-111 g/km depending on version and load, giving a claimed range of up to 1,100 km on a full tank. City driving can stay electric for long stretches.
Service intervals for the hybrid appear in secondary guides as roughly 15,000 km or one year for oil and inspection, with chain drive needing no fixed belt change. Regenerative braking helps pad life. Exact maker schedule should be confirmed in the handbook or dealer for the market.
Safety scores five Euro NCAP stars under 2022 rules applied via the related Austral. Structure holds well in frontal and side tests, with strong side protection and good child scores. Standard kit covers a broad ADAS suite for emergency braking, lane support, traffic-sign recognition and driver monitoring, plus 4Control steering on Esprit Alpine and Iconic for tighter turns and stability. Airbags and eCall round out the basics.
Daily living is straightforward with the hybrid needing no plug-in charging, power tailgate access, modular seats that fold flat, and OTA updates. Keep hybrid software current and watch the 12 V battery. Higher trims add convenience packs that make long trips easier without complex upkeep.
Length 4722 mm, Width 1843 mm, Height 1645 mm, Wheelbase 2738 mm (Espace 2023–2025)
Sources: manufacturer data, Renault press kit/technical specifications PDF.