Renault Espace (J66/JE). 1996–2002 (prod. 357,120). 5-door MPV, 5-door LWB MPV. F/F, F/A, 1870, 2188 cm³ diesel, 1998 cm³ petrol (I4 OHC), 1998 cm³ petrol, 2188 cm³ diesel (I4 DOHC), 2946 cm³ (V6 DOHC), 2963 cm³ (V6 OHC). Last Espace built by Matra using fibreglass; Renault wanted its successor to be made of steel. Unreliable diesel, but 2·0-litre petrol was a venerable, reliable unit. Not that refined. Made up for its shortcomings with clever design, inside and out, including middle-row seats that could be folded flat into a table, and plenty of storage. Related to the Avantime.

Manufacturing location: Romorantin-Lanthenay, Centre-Val de Loire, France

Marque: Renault | Model: Renault Espace | Predecessor: Renault Espace II | Successor: Renault Espace IV