Next-Gen Renault Espace 7-Seater SUV Revealed | V3Cars

Renault have unveiled the next-generation Espace for global markets to celebrate the 40-year anniversary of the iconic nameplate. The 6th-gen Espace incorporates an SUV design, replacing the older minivan bodystyle.

Next-Gen Renault Espace

2024 Renault Espace Exterior Design Details

The new Espace shares its design and platform with the Renault Austral, albeit with a longer wheelbase. It gets a sharp front end with C-shaped LED DRLs and a large chrome grille with the new Renault logo in the centre. Around the side, the Espace gets dual-tone alloy wheels along with a sharp character line beneath the window line. At the rear, the Espace gets C-shaped LED tail lights, which find their way into the Renault logo placed at the centre of the tailgate.

Renault Espace

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2024 Renault Espace Interior And Features

On the inside, the Renault Espace gets a modern dashboard with multiple layers of wood and gloss black elements. At the centre of the dashboard lies a vertically-positioned 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Other features include a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, head-up display, wireless phone charger and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Renault offer the Espace with both 5- and 7-seater options. Furthermore, the Espace also comes with rear-wheel steering to help reduce its turning circle.

Renault Espace

2024 Renault Espace Powertrain Details

Renault are offering the 2024 Espace with a hybrid petrol engine option. Powering the new Espace SUV is a 1.3L turbo petrol engine paired with electric motors. The strong hybrid powertrain offers 200PS of power and a claimed fuel efficiency of 21.73kmpl. The turbo petrol engine alone 131PS of power and 205Nm of torque.

Renault Espace

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Renault India Future Plans

While the Espace SUV is unlikely to hit our shores, Renault India will launch 2 new SUVs and a small electric hatchback starting 2026. The new-generation Duster, which is based on the new CMF-B platform, is likely to join Rennault’s product portfolio in India by 2023. Renault India are likely to offer the new Duster with both 5- and 7-seater configurations to take on the likes of the Hyundai Creta and Alcazar along with the Tata Harrier and Safari and Mahindra XUV700. 

Renault Espace

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Amit Saraswat

Born and brought up in Agra, he grew up reading magazines more than textbooks. With a keen interest in cars, he decided to make his future in automotive journalism and is currently helping in content at V3Cars.

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    December 20 2023 20:42:59

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