Renault Espace (97-03) - Review

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This Espace is the third generation of the car that started the European people-carrier phenomenon back in the mid-1980s. Always a leader, it stays ahead of the current pack, with clever use of space, slick styling, improved ride, and better driveability, plus the safest body in its class. But the current generation has built a following among middle-class families with its chic looks and aerodynamic profile. It's not a cheap used buy, but it's worth every penny.
4 out of 5

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3.5 out of 5

Running costs

Engines are more economical than before. Slow depreciation, long service intervals, especially on post-2000 models. Insurance groups look high, but they're average for this class.

* based on most recent data

Estimated fuel cost for 10,000 miles per year

Unleaded

£1,980 - £3,069 *

Diesel

£1,644 - £1,831 *

The estimated fuel cost figure is a guide to how much this model will cost to fuel each year, so you can compare between cars. It's calculated by using the model's average mpg (calculated from both town centre and motorway driving) and the average fuel price. It's based on the following cost-per-litre: petrol 135p and diesel 141p. Prices are updated daily.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

To Oct 2000: petrol 12,000/36,000 miles; diesel 10,000/40,000 miles. From October 2000: all models 18,000 miles.

Warranty

To Oct 2000: mechanical one year, bodywork eight years. From Oct 2000: mechanical three years, bodywork 12 years.

Road tax (12 months)

£220.00 - £270.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data