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How much?	£33,150
On sale in the UK:	Now
Engine:	1995cc four cylinder diesel, 175bhp @ 3750rpm, 360lb ft @ 1750rpm
Transmission:	6-speed manual gearbox, front-wheel drive
Performance:	0-62mph in 9.2sec, 127mph, 37.1mpg, 200g/km CO2
How heavy / made of?	1780kg/steel and plastic wings
How big (length/width/height in mm)?	4656 /2104 /1782

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Renault Espace 2.0dCi 175 (2006) CAR review

By Dimitri Pesin

First Drives

18 September 2006 09:56

Talk me through the engines...

We tested the 175bhp 2.0-litre diesel. It's pretty refined and offers a nice turn of mid-range speed. There must be a diesel for everyone in the new Espace range, with 130, 140 and 150bhp fours, as well as the 3.0-litre V6 dCi. Three petrol engines are also offered: the 140bhp 2.0-litre, 170bhp 2.0 turbo and the 245bhp 3.5-litre V6.

Does the French build quality stereotype apply?

All the buttons and controls have a positive feel to them, more Audi than Renault. The plastic in the flimsy front glovebox has a thicker, sturdier feel to it, and everything seems better placed to survive attack from your little 'rascals'.

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