Familien-Bus-Studie: Van satt SUV: Renault zeigt neue Interpretation des Espace
Zwar ist das SUV die aktuell dominierende Fahrzeugkategorie, doch Renault sinnt auf Alternativen – und zeigt deshalb eine neue Studie im Stil des alten Espace. Man wird ja noch träumen dürfen.
Renault has returned to the origins of space travel, reverently honoring the R5 to the Twingo, and now paying homage to the Espace once again at the Paris auto show (October 12-18). The electric van study, E-Space, emulates the iconic family crossover, echoing the first European multipurpose car that made space travel road-worthy since 1984.
Currently measuring 4.70 meters long and 2.02 meters wide, the E-Space is purely electrically powered, replicating the original's TGV-inspired profile and low seating line. This design provides occupants with improved visibility and sets it apart from the modern SUV trend dominating family vehicles. The nostalgic Espace dream remains a dream for now, as the new model offers a customizable interior with adjustable individual seats and an extendable table.
Designers also play with the contrast between traditional materials and digital interfaces, along with cockpit-sized flat screens. Renault is clear that the E-Space remains a one-off, as the current Espace, in SUV form, has not even completed half its lifespan. However, French customers are already hinting at the end of the SUV boom, proving that space travel on wheels is far from over.
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