Renault Espace replacement to be lower and sportier

Renault will replace the large Espace MPV in 2014 with an all-new model that will be wider, lower, and maybe longer than the outgoing model.

Renault�s executive of show cars & concept cars, Axel Breun said the dashboard will be tilting more towards the driver with typical instrumentation placed in front of the driver, rather than a centre-dash display of the current model.

Breun said: 'The driver needs to be made to feel special with a different view to the passengers. After all, it's usually the driver who has paid for the car!'

Breun agreed that it�s a 'huge challenge' to keep in-car electronics current. Renault will be working with TomTom as electronic products become pass� very quickly. He anticipates Renault will be talking with other brands like Nokia, Microsoft, Apple, and Google.

Futures Renault models will sports a curvier overall shape and become more 'voluptuous'.