In the section Beau comme this time a spacious Renault, the Espace IV after the facelift in 2006. The photos were taken near Honfleur during the press launch.
In 2006 the zero issue of Losange Magazine was made. It contained an article about the facelift of the Espace IV. Because the first real issue took another three quarters of a year, the story with photos was never published again.
The facelift of the Espace in 2006 is very modest. The front is made slightly softer by the redesigned bumper with wide air intake and round fog lights. These are connected by an aluminium-coloured frame. The headlights benefit from Xenon and a speed-dependent beam of light, and from that moment on they turn with the car in bends. The rear lights are characterised by dark glass. The 18-inch wheels of the Vel Satis Initiale enrich the range. The Espace will be given a new beige Sahara paint colour that is specifically designed for the Initiale top version.
In the interior, the CD navigation system makes way for a DVD system with voice control. Nice details of this Initiale are not only the leather, but also the contrasting piping and the safety belts that are subtly two-tone.
The technical news of the Espace in 2006 concerns the launch of the brand new 2.0 dCi diesel, which can be chosen with 150 and 175 hp coupled to an also new six-speed gearbox.
En détail...
Renault Espace 2.0 dCi
Specifications
Engine:
4 cylinders diesel, 16 valves, common rail, bore x stroke 84 x 90 mm, capacity 1.995 cc. Max power 125 kW/175 bhp at 3.750 rpm, torque 360 Nm at 1.750 rpm.
Gearbox:
6-speed manual gearbox with one reverse gear. Suspension front McPherson with coil springs. Rear: semi-rigid profile guided by two longitudinal arms with Panhard bar.
Performances:
Max speei 204 km/h, acceleration 0-100 km/h in 9,8 seconds. Tyres 225/55 R 17 (Initiale), 245/45 x 18 (option).
Fuel consumption: Espace: 9,3 liters/100 km (city), 6,5 liters/100 km (on roads), 7,4 liters/100 km (combined).
Fuel consumption: Grand Espace: 9,5 liters/100 km (city), 6,6 liters/100 km (on roads), 7,6 liters/100 km (combined).
Dimensions:
Length 4.661 mm, width 1.860 mm (without side mirrors), heigth 1.728 mm, wheelbase 2.803 mm. Track front 1.574 mm, track rear 1.556 mm. Grand Espace length 4.861 mm, heigth 1.746 mm, wheelbase 2.868 mm.
Weights:
Weight empty: 1.755/1.805 kg (Espace/Grand Espace), total weigth 2.555/2.610 kg. Fuel tank capacity 60 liters.