Wednesday, March 23, 2011

HOW LONG IS THE RENAULT GRAND ESPACE?

Renault Grand Espace  (version III) is longer by 270mm or 27cm than the standard Renault Espace, but how does it compared to other popular Japanese MPV in our Malaysian market?


MODEL
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
RENAULT Grand Espace III
4787
1820
1690
TOYOTA Estima Aeras 2002-07
4975
1800
1730
TOYOTA Alphard
4840
1805
1935
HYUNDAI Starex
5125
1920
1935


    

The dimension shows that GRAND Espace is actually the shortest and lowest MPV here. However, the visual design shows it as a long MPV. I do this simple research as I feel my Grand Espace have better boot space compared to others but a little small for an adult at the rear; compared to the others as listed and now I know some of the reasons.  

The short dimensions combined with lower roof and very slanting front windscreen add to this smallish feeling. The newer Grand Espace IV feels more cramped inside even compared to the Grand Espace III. Maybe the bigger size seats affect it.