Dacia
Jogger
MPV · seven seats
- From
- £18,995
- Boot, 7 up
- 212 L
- Length
- 4,550mm
- Isofix
- 2
Used Renault Espace 7-seater
Renault's people carrier: this guide covers the Espace IV, sold new in the UK from 2003 to 2012
- Sold new
- 1985 to 2012
- Boot, 7 seats up
- 291 L
- Seats
- 7
- Length
- 4,661mm
Quick answer
Is the Renault Espace a 7-seater?
Yes. Every Espace IV has seven seats, with five individual removable seats in the back.
A roomy used people carrier, but the youngest cars date from 2012 and Honest John lists several costly faults. Buy on condition and history.
On this page
The Renault Espace 7-seater covered here is the Espace IV, the last Espace sold in the UK. Renault withdrew it in February 2012, and the fifth-generation car that followed in 2015 was built only in left-hand drive.
With all seven seats in place, Honest John lists 291 litres of boot space. A flat load floor means taking seats out, which Auto Express says is heavy, awkward work, and the costly faults Honest John lists involve the diesel engines and automatic gearboxes.
Renault Espace specifications
| Body | MPV |
|---|---|
| Seats | 7 |
| Seat layout | 2-3-2 |
| Boot, 7 seats up | 291 litres |
| Boot, maximum | 3,050 litres |
| Length | 4,661mm |
|---|---|
| Width without mirrors | 1,860mm |
| Height | 1,728mm |
| Fuel, with seven seats | Petrol, diesel |
| Gearbox | Manual or automatic |
| Euro NCAP | 5 stars |
Renault Espace boot space
- 7 seats up
- 291L
- Maximum
- 3,050L
With all seven seats in use the boot holds 291 litres, 45 litres more than the median for the 4 new MPVs, on sale or coming soon, with a published boot figure. The maximum load space is 3,050 litres.
How it is measured Espace IV. Honest John lists 291 to 3,050 litres; the top figure needs the rear seats taken out, as they do not fold into the floor.
Renault Espace dimensions
- Length
- 4,661mm4.66m · 15ft 4in
- Width
- 1,860mm1.86m · 6ft 1in
- Height
- 1,728mm1.73m · 5ft 8in
Length 4,661mmHeight 1,728mmWidth 1,860mm
At 4,661mm (4.66m, 15ft 4in) long, the Espace is 526mm shorter than the median new MPV. It is 1,860mm wide without mirrors and 1,728mm tall.
Third row: who fits?
All five rear seats lift out individually, but Auto Express says they are heavy and awkward to remove. They do not fold into the floor, so a flat load area means taking them out.
- Seat
- Driver
Euro NCAP safety rating
5 stars from Euro NCAP. Ratings from different years are not directly comparable, as the tests get tougher over time.
Buying a used Renault Espace: what to check
- Diesels can suffer EGR valve and turbo bearing failures, as well as injector faults (Honest John)
- Automatic gearboxes have given trouble, including fractured ATF coolers (Honest John)
- Digital dashboard failures are reported, with a replacement costing about £800 (Honest John)
- Steering lock failures and driveshaft bearing noise are also listed (Honest John)
- Auto Express picks the 2.0 dCi diesel, the best seller, as the engine to choose (Auto Express)
The safest choice: a 2.0 dCi with a manual gearbox, ideally with invoices for recent work on the EGR valve, turbo and injectors.
MOT pass rates
First-time MOT pass rates for the Espace, by the year each car was first registered, next to the average for all cars of the same age.
- 200268.9%67.2%
- 200458.9%65.3%
- 200564.8%65.5%
- 200652.8%65.6%
- 200755.4%66.5%
- 200857.1%66.5%
- 200958.9%67.9%
- 201062.2%68.8%
- 201161.2%71.0%
- 201273.0%73.3%
| First used | Tests | Pass rate | All cars that age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 132 | 68.9% | 67.2% |
| 2004 | 209 | 58.9% | 65.3% |
| 2005 | 278 | 64.8% | 65.5% |
| 2006 | 409 | 52.8% | 65.6% |
| 2007 | 975 | 55.4% | 66.5% |
| 2008 | 839 | 57.1% | 66.5% |
| 2009 | 358 | 58.9% | 67.9% |
| 2010 | 460 | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| 2011 | 451 | 61.2% | 71.0% |
| 2012 | 152 | 73.0% | 73.3% |
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data, 2024.
Recalls
The DVSA lists 12 recalls for the Espace. The latest 10:
29 April 2005 · Ref R/2005/031 · 398 vehicles
POTENTIAL OF AN ODOUR AND SMOKE EMISSION FROM THE DASHBOARD
Potential of an odour and smoke emission from the dashboard
Remedy: Affected vehicles will have a resistor removed from the wiring circuit
Built 15 November 2003 to 2 April 2004
20 February 2004 · Ref R/2004/020 · 1,040 vehicles
POSSIBILITY OF EMISSION FROM THE DASHBOARD VENTS INTO THE CABIN
Potential smell and emission of smoke from the dashboard vents
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles for reprogramming and configuration of the air conditioning software
Built 1 June 2002 to 5 November 2003
20 February 2004 · Ref R/2004/021 · 3,071 vehicles
POTENTIAL EMISSION OF SMOKE FROM DASHBOARD VENT INTO THE CABIN
Potential smell and emission of smoke from the dashboard vents
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles for reprogramming and configuration of the air conditioning software
Built 1 June 2002 to 5 November 2003
18 July 2003 · Ref R/2003/085 · 359 vehicles
POTENTIAL LACK OF HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY
It is possible that the handbrake may not be fully effective when the vehicle is parked.
Remedy: Reprogramme the parking brake computer software.
Built 1 January 2003 to 4 March 2003
23 September 2002 · Ref R/2002/115 · 6,597 vehicles
POSSIBLE LOSS OF SPARE WHEEL
The spare wheel winch cable may seize or break and allow the wheel to fall onto the road.
Remedy: Fit a modified spare wheel support cross member and winch unit.
Built 1 September 1996 to 11 December 1998
15 July 2002 · Ref R/2002/064 · 3,609 vehicles
SIDE AIR BAG CONCERN
The electrical connections to the side air bags may be transposed. This could result in the air bag on the opposite side to an impact being deployed.
Remedy: Check side air bag wiring for transposed connections and correct where necessary.
Built 1 October 1999 to 1 May 2000
15 July 2002 · Ref R/2002/065 · 467 vehicles
POSSIBLE UNSCHEDULED DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG
The air bag control electrical wiring attached to the drivers swivelling seat may become damaged and cause unscheduled deployment of the drivers' air bag.
Remedy: Examine wiring for damage and re-route and secure as necessary
Built 1 January 1999 to 30 July 1999
28 February 2001 · Ref R/2001/002 · 1,090 vehicles
POSSIBILITY OF LOSS OF EFFICIENCY IN BRAKING SYSTEM.
There is a possibility of the fastener attaching the brake caliper to the Stub Axle coming loose on the rear wheels due to a mismatch between the Stub Axle and the fastener. This can adversely affect the performance of the fastener and may lead to a loss of efficiency in the braking system.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace original fastener with a modified type and a lock washer to prevent it coming loose.
Built 17 July 2000 to 20 September 2000
18 April 2000 · Ref R/2000/044 · 10,425 vehicles
POSSIBILITY OF REDUCTION IN VACUUM SERVO ASSISTANCE
A specific batch of vacuum pumps may have a potential defect (blockage) which may cause a reduction in servo assistance.
Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace vacuum pump.
Built 1 February 2000 to 30 April 2000
3 November 1995 · Ref R/1995/065 · 730 vehicles
HOT COOLANT MAY ENTER PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
There is a risk of scalding to occupants of the front seats as a result of hot coolant leaking from the heater matrix into the passenger compartment.
Remedy: Recall the affected vehicles for inspection of the heater matrix. Where this is found to be of an unmodified design (visually apparent) it will be replaced with a modified unit.
Built 8 July 1991 to 23 July 1992
Recall data updated 4 October 2026. Ask a dealer to check a specific car by its registration.
Good to know
- Renault withdrew the Espace from the UK in February 2012 as part of a cost-cutting plan (Wikipedia)
- The fifth-generation Espace from 2015 was built in left-hand drive only and never sold in the UK (Wikipedia)
- A longer Grand Espace was also sold, at up to 4,861mm long against 4,661mm for the standard car (Honest John)
New alternatives to a used Renault Espace
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- Boot, 7 up
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- Length
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Used Renault Espace FAQs
What years was the Renault Espace sold new in the UK?
1985 to 2012.
How big is the Renault Espace boot with all seven seats up?
291 litres with all seven seats in use, a maximum of 3,050 litres.
How long is the Renault Espace?
The Renault Espace is 4,661mm long (4.66m, 15ft 4in), 1,860mm wide without its mirrors and 1,728mm tall.
Can you still buy a new Renault Espace in the UK?
No. Renault withdrew the Espace from the UK in February 2012 as part of a cost-cutting plan, and the fifth-generation Espace from 2015 was built in left-hand drive only and never sold here. See Renault 7-seater options.
What is the difference between the Espace and the Grand Espace?
Length. Honest John gives the Grand Espace as up to 4,861mm long, against 4,661mm for the standard Espace. The length shown on this page is for the standard car.
Which Renault Espace engine is best?
Auto Express picks the 2.0 dCi diesel, the best seller. Honest John lists EGR valve, turbo bearing and injector faults on the diesels, and automatic gearbox problems including fractured ATF coolers, so check the service history closely. Compare other used 7-seaters before you commit.
Sources Wikipedia, Honest John, Auto Express, Parkers, DVSA
