Primary Navigation Mobile

Renault Espace Estate (2003-2012) review

Looking for a different model? (change model)
Parkers overall rating: 4 out of 54.0

At a glance

Price new £18,805 - £34,035
Used prices £320 - £3,414
Road tax cost £305 - £710
Insurance group 17 - 33
Get an insurance quote with
Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 420 - 785 miles
View full specs for a specific version

Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS

Stylish appearance, incredibly spacious cabin, can carry seven, easy to drive

CONS

Thirsty petrol engines, seats don't fold flat

Written by Simon Harris Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

The Espace is one of the most spacious people carriers around and makes an ideal car for larger families. The looks disguise its size well – it’s more than 4.5 metres long – while inside it’s roomy and versatile. It does most of the things you’d expect a people carrier to do, like have seats that fold and remove, lots of clever storage bins and the ability to carry seven people.

But newer alternatives are even better and the fact that the rear seats in the Espace don’t fold flat into the floor means overall practicality is somewhat limited. Changes for 2006 included a potent new 2.0-litre diesel plus interior upgrades.