Renault Espace at Paris Motor Show 2014 - The new Renault Espace has been unveiled at the Paris Motor Show with four wheel steering 4Control, a new 7 speed dual-clutch transmission and the new Multi-Sense system.
With the latter, the driver can adjust the steering, gear shift, damping and engine response tailored to their needs. The Family Van has also slimmed down almost sensational 250 kg.
250 kg less on the ribs, the new Renault Espace, which was now being presented at the Paris Motor Show. And he has remained almost unchanged at the external dimensions compared to its predecessor. Only 63 mm flat is the new Frenchman with four-wheel steering and the wheelbase has grown to 2.88 meters. This makes in 30.8 centimeters knee room and noticeable in 660-2040 liters of large luggage space. Not necessarily new, but handy if you hold heavy shopping bags in his hands: The trunk lid can be opened and closed without contact by foot motion under the rear bumper.
For enhanced driving safety and greater maneuverability, the co-steering rear axle to provide. Is slowly driven in city traffic, hitting the rear wheels opposite one to the front wheels. The aim of driving, turning and parking maneuvers much easier. On the other hand is guided at higher speeds, so control the rear wheels in the same direction as the front wheels. What fun will cost, what engines will give it, and when the van will come on the market, is still unclear.
Source: Renault