RENAULT Espace · 2.2 dCi 16V Expression · Minivan · 2002 ‐ 2006

From 2002 Renault began production of automobiles type Espace, modification of 2.2 dCi 16V Expression and closed it in 2006. In this vehicle can sit 5 men total, it has minivan body type with 5 doors, and length 4.7 meters, weight 1.8 tons.

«Espace 2.2 dCi 16V Expression» auto with a 6-speed manual gearbox is connected to the front wheels. This car can speed up for 11.5 s to 100 km/h, with a ceiling speed of 188 km/h, thanks to a 4-cylinders diesel motor with a «common rail system», which generate a maximum power of 150 hp at 4000 rpm.

Fuel tank capacity of this vehicle is 83 l of diesel, so when mixed fuel rate is 7.7 liters per 100 km (6.3 liters on the highway, 10.3 l in the urban), what allow you drive about 1078 km without refueling.

The forward wheels of this model have ventilated disks, 308 mm brakes and attached to the chassis through suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Rearward wheels have disks, 300 mm brakes and fixed to the underframe through suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Tires have the following size - 225/55R17.

In conformity with the information of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Espace gained the higher number of stars - five, which indicates that it is a highly safe auto. In addition to active safety systems (Traction control, Brake assistant, EBD, ABS, ESP), it is also has passive safety (head/curtain, side, passenger, driver airbags).