RENAULT Espace · 2.2 dCi Expression · Minivan · 2000 ‐ 2002

In 2000 Renault started manufacture of autos type Espace, modification 2.2 dCi Expression and finished it in 2002. This five-door minivan has a length of 4.5 meters, weight 1.6 tons and is destined to sit 5 passengers total.

«Espace 2.2 dCi Expression» automobile with a 5-speed manual gearbox is fitted to the front-wheels. The 4-cylinders diesel motor with «common rail system» can produce output 130 horsepower at 4000 rmp, allowing you to speed up the automobile in 12.4 s to 100 km/h and reach ceiling speed of 183 km/h.

Fuel consumption is 8.8 l in the city mode of driving, on the highway 6.1 liters, and the normal fuel consumption is 7.1 liters per 100 km. Tank capacity is 76 l of diesel, what lets to drive about 1071 km unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this model have ventilated disks, 280 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage through suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Back wheels have drums, 229 mm brakes and attached to the body chassis with help of suspension «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Tires have the following dimensions - 225/55HR16.

In conformity with the information of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Espace received the great number of stars - 4, which indicates that it is a reasonably safe vehicle. In addition to passive safety systems (side, driver, passenger airbags), it is also equipped with dynamic systems of safety such as ABS.