RENAULT Espace · 2.2 dCi 16V Expression · Minivan · 2003 ‐ 2006

Production modification 2.2 dCi 16V Expression of car models Espace was started in 2003 by Renault, and lasted until 2006. This vehicle has five doors, the body is shaped like a minivan, weight 1.8 tons and length 4.7 meters, that allows a seat 5 person total.

«Espace 2.2 dCi 16V Expression» auto with a 5-speed automatic gear shift is connected to the front wheels. This car can be accelerated for 0 s to 100 km/h, with a max speed of 190 km/h, thanks to a 4-cylinders diesel engine with a «common rail system», which produce a maximum output of 150 horsepower at 4000 rpm.

Fuel consumption is 11.8 liters in the city mode of driving, on the highway 7.3 liters, and the average fuel consumption is 8.9 l per 100 kilometers. Fuel tank capacity is 83 l of diesel, what provides to drive about 933 km unrefuelled.

The front wheels of this automobile have ventilated disks, 308 mm brakes and attached to the chassis with help of suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Rear wheels have disks, 300 mm brakes and fixed to the undercarriage with help of suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Tires have the following size - 225/55R17.

In conformity with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Espace gained the maximal quantity of stars - five, which indicates that it is a very safe vehicle. Furthermore to active systems of safety (ABS, EBD, Traction control, Brake assistant, ESP), it is also equipped with passive safety features (driver, head/curtain, side, passenger airbags).