RENAULT officially announced the SIXTH generation of the ESPACE model

Z Renault Espace is like z VW Golf. Although neither of them invented their own concept vehicle, they are synonymous with the class. Renault has now confirmed what has been rumored for some time. Name Space is heading into its sixth generation, but the French will be turning away from the MPV concept for good.

Already current Space he moved more in the direction SUV. Even Renault cannot avoid the current trend the death of minivans, which has already claimed prominent victims, such as Ford's S-Max in Galaxy ter Volkswagen Sharan. But the familiar name Espace (French for space) will be able to live on. Because the new five- and seven-seater SUV the Renault model will be called Space. The iconic name links the new model to the five previous generations. The world premiere of the new Espace is planned for the spring of this year.

The first Espace, which was available to customers in 1984, was initially not well liked by people.

The new Espace, based on the platform CMF-CD connections Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, offers high comfort over long distances and space for up to seven people. What the manufacturer does not say, however, is indicated by the abbreviation CD: They serve as the basis Renault Australia and above all Nissan X-Trail. The latter is currently a good 4,68 meters long and has a wheelbase of 2,70 meters.

The issue of drives is still open, because Austral and X-Trail not available with diesel engine. Accented letter E in the trailer for Space but indicates electrified drives. The Austral has two mild hybrid petrol engines with power 140 and 158 hp and full hybrid with 200 BAM. A special feature X-Trail however, it is a hybrid drive in which the internal combustion engine supplies power to the generator.

The latest model of the Espace already leans more towards the shape of an SUV, where its sixth generation should completely turn.

It will be this November Renault celebrated his 40th anniversary model debut Space. It was in 1983. The first Espace appeared on the market in 1984 and initially had problems with customer interest. Until the year 1990 but it was almost sold 200.000 copies. She developed this minivan concept in the late 70s Matra, who first offered this creation of hers Peugeot and the group PSA. For a long time, the special feature of Espace was its plastic structure.