RENAULT Espace · 2.0 16V Expression · Minivan · 2000 ‐ 2002

Manufacturing version 2.0 16V Expression of auto models Espace was launched in 2000 by Renault, and finished in 2002. This five-door minivan has a length of 4.5 meters, weight 1.5 tons and is destined to fit 5 men total.

«Espace 2.0 16V Expression» have a front-wheel drive auto with a 4-speed automatic transmission. 4-cylinders petrol motor with «multipoint injection system» can produce power 140 hp at 5500 rmp, which allows you to accelerate the vehicle in 12.4 s to 100 km/h and achieve ceiling speed of 180 km/h.

Fuel rate is 12.9 liters in the city driving mode, on the suburban 7.4 l, and the intermediate fuel consumption is 9.4 l per 100 km. Fuel tank volume is 78 l of petrol, what provides to drive roughly 830 kilometers without refueling.

The front wheels of this auto have ventilated disks, 280 mm brakes and attached to the chassis using suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Rear wheels have disks, 265 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage through suspension «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped with sway bar. Tires have the next size - 205/65HR15.

In accordance with the information of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Renault Espace gained the many number of stars - 4, which means that it is a reasonably safe automobile. Furthermore to dynamic safety (ABS), it is also equipped with passive safety (passenger, side, driver airbags).