| Overall Rating |
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| Description |
| Recommended. Revamped people-carrier should remain as popular as ever. Offering a vast range of engines and interiors, it has something for everyone. |
| Handling |
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| Comfort |
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| Quality & Reliability |
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| Performance |
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| Roominess |
 |
| Running Costs |
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| Value for Money |
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| Stereo/Sat Nav |
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| NCAP |
| 5 |
| Best Models |
| 2.2 dCi, 3.0 dCi |
| Worst Models |
| 2.0 (non-turbo) |
| Replacement |
| 2010 |
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| Road Test |
| The new Espace has the largest glass roof to date - and you can slide it back, almost turning the Renault into a convertible MPV. The lower half of the cabin is trimmed with harder plastics that should withstand knocks and scrapes better, and interior space is superb. A slick manual gearbox means that driving this large people-carrier is no hardship, and all the controls bar the optional satellite navigation are easily reached. A narrow digital display adds to the more contemporary feel of the car. Safety is paramount with Renault and the new Espace will be no exception. |
| Positive Points |
- Larger and more spacious than previous Espace
- Very safe with a five-star NCAP rating
- Well equipped and comfortable
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| Negative Points |
- Petrol V6 is thirsty
- Not much room for luggage with all seats in use
- Restricted legroom in third row of seats
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