RENAULT Espace · 3.0 dCi V6 24V Expression · Minivan · 2002 ‐ 2006

From 2002 Renault started manufacture of autos type Espace, modification 3.0 dCi V6 24V Expression and finished it in 2006. This auto has five doors, the body chassis is shaped like a minivan, weight 1.8 tons and length 4.7 meters, which allows a seat 5 men total.

«Espace 3.0 dCi V6 24V Expression» car with a 5-speed automatic transmission is connected to the front wheels. This auto can speed up for 10.9 seconds to 100 km/h, with a ceiling speed of 205 km/h, thanks to a 6-cylinders diesel engine with a «common rail system», which generate a max output of 180 hp at 4400 rpm.

Fuel rate is 13.3 l in the city mode of driving, on the highway 7.4 l, and the normal fuel consumption is 9.5 l per 100 km. Gas tank volume is 83 l of diesel, what lets to go approximately 874 kilometers without refueling.

The forward wheels of this model have ventilated disks, 324 mm brakes and attached to the chassis by dint of suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Rear wheels have disks, 300 mm brakes and fixed to the undercarriage with help of suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Tires have the next size - 225/55R17.

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