Renault Grand Espace 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Expensive to purchase, but holds value fairly well.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive to repair. Cam belt change - qouted £300+.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Behaves very well in all conditions.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Adequate performance for a large vehicle. Excellent towing vehicle.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not as good as earlier model.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Still the leader of MPVs

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Relaxed cruising. Long journeys - no problem.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Adequate.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Local dealership good.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Hard to work on. Expensive when it goes wrong.

    Other

    Replacement oil cooler (£300). Clutch hydraulics (£150).

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes