Renault Espace/Renault Grand Espace (J81/JK). 2002 to date (prod. 350,000 approx.). 5-door MPV, 5-door LWB MPV. F/F, 1870 cm³ diesel (4 cyl. OHC), 1995, 2188 cm³ diesel, 1998 cm³ petrol (4 cyl. DOHC), 2958 cm³ diesel, 3498 cm³ petrol (V6 DOHC). Fourth generation of ground-breaking minivan, developed without Matra input. Renault Laguna II platform. Use of weight-saving composites, including plastic and aluminium, for body. Interior still very versatile but not the most spacious—no longer as clear a market leader as it once was. Large and refined, but hardly a rewarding drive.

Manufacturing location: Sandouville, Normandie, France

Marque: Renault | Model: Renault Espace | Predecessor: Renault Espace III