Renault Espace 2016 (ENG) - Test Drive and Review

[@denizg2653]

I just bought Espace Initiale few days ago (same engine, color, same equipment) and it's beyond amazing. Design, interior quality, and driving comfort are fantastic. If you want big luxury family car, but don't want or can't afford BMW X5 or Volvo XC90, I believe this is the car to get. The only downside I can find is the consumption which is a bit high from my perspective (10L/100km for short urban commutes). I know it's a big heavy car, but still.

[@Astrapogiannos]

Any problems to mention? I am interested to buy a used one. Should l?

[@redwhite_040]

And, is it reliable? A read a lot of issues on internet.

[@Astrapogiannos]

@@redwhite_040 that's what i am asking about. Galaxy or Espace?

[@redwhite_040]

@@Astrapogiannos I like the Espace more, great design, but I think the Galaxy is more reliable. Hard to say.

[@Astrapogiannos]

@@redwhite_040 Me too. I saw the Espace, very impressive design but you can not compare it with extra space of the Galaxy. I have heard some bad things about the automatic transmission gearbox of the Galaxy, i don't know if it's true or not. For the RENAULT diesel engine 1.6 everybody say that is very reliable. I m still searching 😃

[@srboskovic]

I think every attempt to be original and different in car design should be appreciated, supported and rewarded. If not, one day we will drive same cars with different branding.

[@MarekDrives]

Hear, hear!

[@srboskovic]

I"m trying to watch Germany vs Poland (cheering Polish national team), not succeding because I"m watching yours reviews..Nice job standing out from the croud... Sometimes you are biased toward bimmers and sometimes too harsh on other brands, but its all part of the Show. But, also, it could be seen that deep inside you are very nice and fany guy.

[@MarekDrives]

Srdjan Boskovic I'm glad you see it that way. Yes, I sometimes play stereotypes or the controversial note to get people more involved. I'm trying to be the opposite of a showroom catalogue. I'm editing another episode right now, so I only hear neighbours. Based on cheers and booing the teams must be pretty even ;)

[@mariokajin]

A and Marek I love your English humour.

[@AnthonyMcBazooka]

Another thing in terms of practicality. If you want to sit on the 3rd row, from where would you want to enter? From the boot or from the rear doors? I guess it would be the second. So if they are folded from where would you want to unfold them? Would you first want to open the boot like in the Grand C4 Picasso and then get in from the rear doors or simply be able to unfold the seats from the rear doors where you get in? I guess it's the second too. So here the Espace is really a lot more practical and the extremely laborious unfolding system in the Grand C4 Picasso (which is copied from the Peugeot 5008) isn't brilliant at all.

[@g00dfeeling]

Looks like car made by Airbus. I love it.

[@branislavbabic4579]

And soun like this, on some segments of video 😂

[@LondonReps]

The french accent was hilarious! 10/10 review

[@Duckiputz]

bottles go in the car door bays :) to change the mode, hit the multi sense button snd assign the mode with the controller button on top.

[@akbaj01]

Beautiful car

[@YOCOSMINMAX16]

Omg man, you are so good at this job !!

[@Daumex]

That array of errors was sadly the battery. I had the same issues on Kadjar when my battery was at the end of its life.

[@RolandAshcroft]

I own a 2006 2.2dci Espace, I love that car when it comes to elegance, practicality and comfort. It does not have good acceleration and handling. I was thinking about picking up an Espace5 in the coming years, but since my car is not only for personal transportation, I really dislike that you can't remove or turn seats around in the new Espace.

[@MrStitty26]

talking about aventine a would love one of those. what a car. never any fir sale here tho..

[@doctormac123]

It'a shame this isn't available in the UK.

[@MarekDrives]

With the Kadjar and Grand Scenic I guess Espace is a niche that doesn't need filling any longer.

[@doctormac123]

I really like the way this espace looks having said that the new Scenic and Grand Scenic look more or less the same which are coming to the UK, so not the end of the world.

[@harryjesutlieff2689]

Morgan Wright I saw one the other day and I live in England!

[@LuisMouraPT]

your lucky

[@asturiancetorix2552]

Great review, so LOL at the beginning 😀😀😀

[@johnVVest]

Great review Marek,keep on going with the good work!

[@MotorTorq_ZA]

This is my favourite Espace design. The new one is another boring suv. But the old one has sexy curves and intricate details. I would take this over the new one anyday

[@ryuzhaachmedarrafi1226]

I like Espace, the design is such a beautiful. Better than Toyota Innova.

[@mrdaykurutakuchannel]

Innova's class should be compared to the Grand Scenic sizewise. Espaces should be compared with the Previa.

[@Duckiputz]

Actually, you can change the driving mode with the button and then using the controller.

[@MarekDrives]

Yes, by pressing it time, and time again hoping to find the right mode. If I need to power I want a simple solution.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

This Renault Espace isn’t available in the United Kingdom, sadly, but if I was reviewing it, I’d go to Spain.

[@Duckiputz]

Closing button for the boot lid is obviously ruggedized... makes sense for me.

[@MarekDrives]

Yes, and Mazda says their cheap interior trim has to do with weight saving. No, I just call it cheap.

[@Ott4vi4nu5]

are you going to drive the new Giulia? nice review as always. I noticed you are growing faster!

[@MarekDrives]

+Ottavianus Augustus hopefully, when it appears on press fleet here in Poland.

[@Danis8Pastry]

Who are they kidding? It's clearly an MPV.

[@elizakulesza7615]

Hi Marek. What would you recommend: Renault espase 2017 or Renault grand scenic 2017 all in diesel and manual??

[@MarekDrives]

First of all based on my experience I CANNOT recommend Espace. I don't know you, your family, your needs, plans, etc. Go through this checklist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKnKloKembSWZ9E

[@karfryd]

Can someone give me measurements of the 2nd row windows? I'm renting this car in two weeks and trying to buy shades for my kids.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

I haven't sat in this car since 2016, so sorry, but I can't.

[@LuckyFecker]

excellent review and funny as f*ck lol ... thanks ;-)

[@trueindianraj5626]

What is upcoming price ?

[@Fabi81]

Ha ha, great car, the second one - not the first one:) I notice also that stupid "cup holders" under the flying console. Bud the design is great in and outside. It is Renault flagship with broken electronic during test trials.. ..

[@Cioco07]

Hi. I saw this review and the one for 5008. What would you recommend between these 2?

[@MarekDrives]

Is there really not a third option available, like a VW Sharan or the Ford S-Max?

[@Cioco07]

@@MarekDrives it may be. Those two were in the price range. I would like to stay in a range on 14-15k eur

[@MarekDrives]

You want to buy one second hand? Run!

[@Cioco07]

@@MarekDrives run away from which one? Yes second hand. I plan to use it for 5-7 years until the children will grow and no more trolleys are needed or child seats

[@Astrapogiannos]

@@Cioco07 I have the same dilemma. Espace or 5008?. Any help please. A owner maybe...

[@yassershamardan8619]

How much this car price , please reply me.thanks

[@JohnGalt986]

considering price\optional\qualities all the complains in this video are a bit stupid. you should spend double the price for a premium brand suv and still it wont look that good and wont have that huge space. 4 wheels drives...forget it

[@MarekDrives]

Or get a VW Sharan.

[@JohnGalt986]

I test drove the renault espace ...I wanted to put it on fire after 5 minutes. ahaha I have a bmw 530d touring from 2011 and i am going to keep it for another year at least. It's old, it's worth less and less every year but damn it is so good

[@박강선-r5l]

Can I put this video into Korean and post it on my blog?

[@MarekDrives]

No, you may not.

[@박강선-r5l]

Marek Drives I got it

[@kamrankhan-lj1ng]

@NewMind Wonders he is not Chinese. Is he?

[@muhamedtrakic7472]

Is it better then Ford Galaxy?

[@MarekDrives]

Ford Galaxy never died on me ;)

[@muhamedtrakic7472]

+Marek Drives lol

[@muhamedtrakic7472]

Btw..great review

[@MarekDrives]

Thanks ;)

[@SatishVerma-600]

India me kb milegi

[@rafaelforno]

Had the same problem. The solution in 1 word….BATTERY!

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Yes, and no. There was excessive battery drain on new cars, and Renault couldn't figure out what caused it.

[@harryjesutlieff2689]

That’s not as good as I was expecting! Large families would have problems getting Everyone in the car and luggage if they was going on holiday!

[@DonDixit]

Speaking of quirkiness aka Style over Substance: Until 6.00 NOTHING relevant about this marvel has been exchanged.

[@ericrichardson4403]

I love French cars. They put all other drivers on notice "CAUTION! Here is an especially shitty driver." This is at least the way it works in Germany, same way in Poland Marek?

[@MarekDrives]

+Eric Richardson in Poland we fear drivers wearing hats :-)

[@mariokajin]

In our country all drivers that drive foreign cars are viewed as bad drivers. But because we don't have our own automotive industry we are all shitty drivers :) Love from Slovenia.

[@MarekDrives]

+Mario Kajin we used to make the Polonez That was a source of worry :-)

[@mariokajin]

We had Zastava do I need to say more... :)

[@MarekDrives]

+Mario Kajin we liked those. Import. Classy :-)

[@rajeevdogra1608]

French joke was funny and sarcastic

[@BillyNoMates1974]

I think my Duster has better thought out ergonomics than this. ok even in top level trim (Laurette) it is more basic than this car but everything is well thought out. I only found out after one month of owning the car there was a rear cigarette socket !

[@loharbasheerahmed7755]

BillyNoMates 1974

[@TonyRadford]

"ill-tempered and wears too much makeup" lol

[@kobbetop]

These new Renaults do look great but there are still quality issues and silly things like that shopping bag hook that doesn't work. But then again the French government has spent billions on the car industry and we all know how things go when the government is involved, money is wasted and nothing gets done...

[@charlescasalis8067]

Saying that french design is not ergonomic or not logic and not user centrered is just a stupid statement. You are free not to like french people, but try to control yourself in your video when you test a french car. We could start douting of your impartiality ! lol And above all, it prevent french people - like me (I'm sorry) - to hear "without pain" your observations and analyzes. But beyond that and for historical reasons, I think it is not even a little bit fair. Although Renault's designers made few mistakes in term of ergonomy in the last renault Espace, it doesn't mean french design is crap. You shouldn't forget all that has been created since 1984 and the first espace which was the first at its time to be so user centered and so ergonomic. There are thousands of other examples in the french car industry. I think you'd rather use your sense of humor (that, like many viewers, I appreciate) to try gathering viewers instead of mocking (for no reason) a little part to please another. BR

[@MarekDrives]

I owned a Peugeot 306 for 12 years. Great car. I never complained about it. I love new Peugeot 3008, Citroen C3 Aircross, but new Espace is an abomination.

[@charlescasalis8067]

Ok, now I understand....lol Thanks for answering Any way. Good luck man

[@aymericrio1122]

@@charlescasalis8067 Thank you for your comment about french car history! I m french and I appreciate this new generation of Renault Espace (his design and his good driving experience). I also want to tell you that the downsizing is becoming an "obligation" in our country because of many ecological taxes. That s why we must create "powerful" engines which don't pollute too much (downsizing is the solution)

[@Antoineforum]

Goog reveiw but It is not accurate to say "the French". Talking about Renault engineers or simply "Renault" instead of would be better. The design director is Dutch, the manager of the multimedia systems Spanish, like many many others.

[@MarekDrives]

Yes, I know. It's like talking about Fiat 500, which is actually made in Poland, but you'd probably say "it's a nice little Italian city car". In case of PSA and Renault there is something I'd call the prevailing French corporate philosophy, which may not be so obvious looking at it from inside (i.e. from France), but is very apparent from the outside. It's as if whoever runs the company knows best, and if clients have a problem with it, they should learn this is the proper way to it. But this goes beyond the actual product. For a journalist trying to use French car media sites is like learning to work on a Minitel after using smartphones and tablets :) There is this arrogance towards the rest of the world. Maybe it's a French corporate thing. It is in complete contradiction to liberté, égalité, fraternité.

[@Antoineforum]

Marek Drives. Thanks for your reply Marek. The French population is so mixed up, with so many different origins nowadays, i do not understand this concept of "arrogance". I guess it's mostly a "cliché". It may be surprising from the outside but the French often see themselves as a small country, with little influence, little capacities... Whether they make good or bad cars has nothing to do with what they are. Some firms are capable of the best and others of the worst. It is more a question of organization, specific to the firms than nationality or culture.

[@MarekDrives]

Maybe it's the car companies then :) I owned a Peugeot for 12 years, and was very happy with it, so it's not like I hate French cars, because they are French brands. But I feel there a bit of opposition towards everything that may be associated with the Anglo-Saxon way of life, and this may be projected subconsciously. Or maybe I'm just paranoid :)

[@Antoineforum]

Marek Drives Of course I know you do not hate Renault, Peugeot, Citroën or DS because they are french, i never thought that ;-) I'm just trying to say that one company does not represent a whole country. Furthermore Renault does not have the same philosophy as PSA and it is difficult to find any common feature between them. Well i'm not fluent in English ok but I do not understand why we talk about the Anglo-Saxon way of life now ? Perhaps another "cliché" ;-) No matter, it does not stop me to appreciate your work !

[@anu86561]

I am

[@bmwdaywhatyouwant7679]

Am I the only one who thinks Nissan did most of the work? :)

[@rafifarrasilham5128]

Maroon 5

[@lee85gavaz]

The battery was flat, and that is why the car won't work

[@MarekDrivesENG]

The thing is this car was losing electricity, whenever someone looked at it.

[@cosminvalerianciocan598]

“What a beautifull disaster” Are you kiddin . OK i get it that you don t like french cars but in this case you are just beeing ignorant. This type of design and these kind of features are at their best here. And by the way with your kind of irony you will never be jeremy from top gear who you re so desperatily tryng to imitate. Very unprofesional review

[@MilanSerbia14]

A very biased review, at least! It is not hard to guess how much you dislike it. Maybe it is better that you review only german cars.

[@MarekDrives]

You know something's wrong, when you pick a press car, and are handed the keys along with the phone number for a tow service. True story bro.

[@adriancristian9200]

very expensive car !

[@mariokajin]

I don't particularly like this one. I'd rather take a C4 grand Picasso.

[@MarekDrives]

+Mario Kajin more practical, better priced. I'd go for Grand C4 Picasso too.

[@AnthonyMcBazooka]

When I tried to sit in the Grand C4 Picasso I always hit my head on the sun shades at the windscreen when they were pulled back completely. Also there are really a lot of issues with the electronics. Renault at least fixed the first issues by now. And I don't trust PSA's diesel engines anymore. My GF had a C4 Picasso with a 1.6 HDi and it exploded after 3 years just like that. There were no obligingness at all from the dealer (warranty period was over so they didn't give a f*ck). First I thought it may have been a single case but I read a lot of stories like that in forums, many dealers tried to blame the drivers with assumptions like they put petrol in a diesel engine or something like that. So that may be the reason for the better price. I heard they changed something about the engines since then. But the worst thing really is how Citroën deals with the customers after such issues. And these of course are things you can't notice in a 2-week test drive. Also speaking of practicality, I think the first Grand C4 Picasso was a lot more practical than the new one (and much better looking too but that's subjective): more and better storage places and a cockpit with a bit more than just two screens. The stuff on the cockpit should be for the driver and not to entertain the kids in the back seat, so maybe the C4 Picasso is just a bit too family friendly now.

[@mariokajin]

+Anthony McBazooka Thanks mate. :) Really appreciate your point of view. See the opposite is my/my friend experience. He had to change three engines 1.5 litre dci. On the other hand my coworker had no issues at all. My other coworker had no issues with his C4 grand Picasso. After 150000 km only regular maintenance. Where I'm from Peugeots have bad service reputation. And just for a fun fact my boss have Alfa Romeos almost his entire life and not single one had issues. But he's servicing them in Italy. At some Alfista shop. Thanks anyway and have a nice time.

[@AnthonyMcBazooka]

Which engine on the C4 Picasso? The 2.0 litre HDi doesn't have the same problems as far as I know, it's a downsizing problem. 1.5 dCi weren't that good, as well as the 1.9 dCi (120 HP) and 2.2 dCi (150 HP). But the 1.6 dCi should run for a lifetime if you don't mistreat it. About the price of the two cars, at least here in France you won't get a lot of money for a used C4 Picasso anymore so I think if you plan to sell your car after a few years, the Espace is the better deal. People will love to buy it because all issues with the electronics from the beginning are fixed until then (as far as I know the last RLink2 update to version 2 fixed all the common issues) and after that it is, as Marek said, “a brilliant car”. It's the same with the BMW Series 2 Gran Tourer, it may seem expensive but it really won't lose much of its value in the time you drive it. But these things can vary in different countries. I think the most interesting competitor will be the new Grand Scénic. Or if you like more SUV style than MPV for a family, the Mitsubishi Outlander (the 7 seater diesel, not the PHEV) is also a lot of car for less money than the Espace. The Nissan X-Trail could be too if the third row of seats wasn't completely useless for people taller than 1,40 m (Marek didn't test the 3rd row, I think he wouldn't even have tried, it is so difficult for an adult to even access them and then the seats are just a few cm above the floor - in comparison you'll sit like a king in the Outlander's back seats).

[@baitish1]

I had it now for 12 days in the Netherlands. Shit car. Unusable cupholders you need to do yoga to get to. Was a 1.6 diesel automatic. Averaged 10 km per litre in the Netherlands where i was afraid to touch the gas pedal. 3rd row was a disaster. Super uncomfortable. With all three rows deployed no lugage room at all. Infotainment system only French people can understand the logic of it. I was not pleasently surprised. Ahit. Renault have peoven once again they are a dumbass company who don't care about customers...