Renault Espace IV

Make	Renault
Years of production	2002 to 2014
Produced	372 692
Class	Motor Car
Assembly plant (s)	Sandouville
Motor (s)	Petrol 2.0 140 hp 2.0T 165 then 170 hp 3.5 V6 245 hp Diesel 1.9 dCi 115 hp 2.0 dCi 130 hp 2.2 dCi 150 hp 2.0 dCi 150 hp 2.0 dCi 175 hp 3.0 V6 dCi 180 hp
Engine position	Transversal before
Gearbox	Manual 6-speed Automatic 5-speed Automatic 6-speed
Unloaded weight	From 1,665 to 2,010 kg
Bodywork	5 doors, 7 seats People Carrier
Frame	Renault Laguna II Renault Vel Satis
Length	4,660 mm / 4,860 mm
Width	1,860 mm
Height	1730 mm

The next generation of Espace IV and Grand Espace, is manufactured directly by Renault in Sandouville and marketed for 12 years from 2002 to 2014. In return, Renault entrusted Matra with the construction of the Avantime .
The platform is shared with Laguna II and Vel Satis . The originality of this generation comes from the air conditioning unit that leaves the engine compartment to slip under the floor of the cabin, taking up the idea appeared on the Renault Scenic concept car in 1991. The model Grand Espace Initiale 3.5 V6 BVA, with 245 hp, reaching 225 km / h, makes it the second fastest minivan in the world (after the Opel Zafira 2.0 T OPC which reaches 231 km / h).

Phase I: 2002 - 2006
Phase II: 2006 - 2010
Phase III: 2010 - 2012
Phase IV: 2012 - 2014

It was restyled in 2006 (phase 2) with retouching on  optics and interior finishing. Appearance of the 2.0 dCi 150 and 175 hp diesel engines.

Presented in February 2006 and available in May / June. The exterior is distinguished from phase 1 only by a new grille, a new shield with chrome ring surrounding the fog lights, a new interior design of the optional rotating headlamps, a new mask of the rear lights (turn signals and reversing lights coupled then they were visually separated on ph1), and new 17 and 18-inch wheels.

Inside, there is a redesigned two-tone dashboard, a panoramic glass roof (optional) with maximum brightness on board, a latest-generation navigation system (option) with Bluetooth connectivity and a 7-inch LCD screen in the board board while he was in the empty pocket before and some buttons changed.

Engines, 2.0 dCi FAP of 150 and 175 hp and a V6 3.0 dCi. Note on the occasion of this restyling, gearboxes are now available in 6 speed, in manual as in automatic diesel, gasoline versions retaining their BVA5 (optional on 2.0T).

Second restyling (phase 3) at the 2010 Paris Motor Show (addition of LEDs and totally black mirrors, rear view camera).A third facelift (phase 4) took place in 2013. The front panel was modified to adopt the current Renault style. Gasoline engines (2.0T and V6) disappear from the catalog in France, Space becomes for the first time only available in diesel (in France).

• Diesel 2.0 dCi 130, 150 and 175 hp
• Petrol 2.0T 2.016V, 3.5V6
• new bonnet with ribs appearance, new grille, new front and rear bumpers
• new front optics with integrated white diodes
• new shades including a very classy pearly white and dark brown
• new wheels
• new seat coverings, new colors
• new wider AV armrests
• new steering wheel
• GPS coupled with rear backup camera

Phase 4 

On the engine side, there is the 2.0 dCi engine, in 130, 150 hp (and 175 hp in automatic transmission only) but which, combined with a 6-speed manual gearbox, reduces its C emissions.O ₂at 150 g / km (- 20 g) for a consumption of 5.7 l / 100. The same engine is also available with a 6-speed automatic transmission, rated at 6.4 L / 100 for C emissionsO ₂ amounting to 169 g / km.

 options

• 17-inch alloy wheels,  panoramic glass roof can now open (electric) and sun blinds, a DVD / DivX player, two 7-inch screens in the front headrests , a TomTom Live GPS system including Bluetooth, Teflon stain-resistant upholstery,automatic parking brake. front and rear parking radar, bi-xenon headlamps with headlamps,  reversing camera, the opening rear window, six seats and a perforated leather upholstery, electrical settings of the front seats.