Ah, Renault Espace! One legendary model which democratized the MPV category in Europe from the first generation in 1984! A year ago across the Atlantic, Plymouth introduced its Voyager with the same philosophy, albeit designed on a useful basis. Cosmos opened a new breakthrough for the car: neither universal nor truly usefulits cubic appearance made it possible large internal volumes, and a cabin flooded with light. Modular, at that time children and luggage could be placed there without problems, a new master with long and comfortable family trips. Since then, it has evolved, declined in four additional generations. His silhouette has changed family crossover of 2015perhaps less livable, but still spacious.

One model, two lengths

This was one of the consequences of 2022: this The fifth space of the name has disappeared from the catalogcompleting the lineage and this historic title after 38 years good and loyal service. After removing the Scénic, Koleos and Kadjar from the model range, Renault wanted refocused its family range on the new Austral SUV. It, which starts its first full year in 2023, wants to be a real competitor to the Peugeot 3008. But after the Espace folded, there was no longer any reliable alternative for large families looking for 7 seats and increased boot space. Peugeot found a parade with the 5008, which is just a stretched and very slightly modified 3008 with seven seats. Like its lion rival, Renault seems to have implemented the same strategy with its Austral SUV.

Baby, come back

AND extended and more convenient version well planned but won’t be called Austral. What has indeed been speculated for the past months has just been confirmed by Renault: space is back ! The manufacturer confirmed that extended version of Austral will bear the name of his deceased minivan. There are several reasons for this choice. The large family SUV Koleos, which had a much smaller reputation than the famous minivan, Renault preferred not to use that name to name its Austral LWB.

Espace is the most popular designationand 2023 will be marked first of all 40 years of presenting his conceptin November 1983. For Renault, this is an opportunity to continue bringing the Espace to life enjoy their popularity. Despite the low sales of the fifth generation, the brand continues to trust the name and family that have achieved success in the past. “L’Espace VI” will be presented in the spring.