2006 Renault Grand Espace 2.0L dCi 6MT FWD (175 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Renault introduced the fourth generation of the Espace range in 2002 and, by 2006, it had to improve it to the Euro 4 emission standards, but it did more than that.

The French carmaker offered the Espace in two lengths versions named Espace and Grand Espace. While the former was a practical MPV for families, the latter was often used as a VIP shuttle for hotels, companies, and airports. Renault made it to offer more comfort for the rear passengers. In 2006, along with the engine lineup upgrade, the carmaker added some improvements to the car’s exterior and interior.

From the outside, the 2006 Grand Espace featured similarly-shaped headlights as its non-facelifted version, covered with clear lenses. Its redesigned wrapped-around plastic bumper sported a pair of round fog lights on the lower side, flanking a broad black grille stretched from one side to another. The additional length was visible from its sides, especially on the last row of windows, which were longer. The car also sported a longer rear overhang.

Inside, Renault offered the Grand Espace in various configurations and up to seven seats in a 2-3-2 configuration. For the full-option level, named Initiale, the vehicle featured a leather-clad interior, a gigantic panoramic glass roof, and a multi-zone climate control system. The carmaker installed a long and wide dash panel with an instrument cluster installed in the middle. Thus, the rear passengers could read the speed on the digital speedometer.

Under the hood, Renault installed a wide choice of engines, most of them turbo-diesel. Unlike its predecessor, the Grand Espace was available exclusively with a front-wheel-drive.