Video - Crash Test of 2003 - Present Renault Espace / Grand Espace (Frontal Offset ) Euroncap

Crash Test of 2003 - Present Renault Espace / Grand Espace (Frontal Offset ) Euroncap

Comments The Espace performed exceptionally and joins Peugeots 807 in gaining a five-star safety rating. Its body proved extremely stable and protected its occupants, gaining a maximum score for its performance in the side impact. It also safeguards children, its restraints meeting most of the Euro NCAP performance limits. Only the neck loading for the younger child was a little high. But the protection it gives to pedestrians is average. Front impact The frontal airbags inflate in two stages, which Renault says is to increase pressure during severe accidents. The pressure also adjusts according to occupants size. The stable vehicle body and the lack of movement from the steering column provide a safe environment for the driver and the Espaces designer have worked to protect his knees and upper legs. The dual seat belt pre-tensioners prevent his knees from moving too far forward. The footwell suffered very little intrusion and is padded. The rear seats are removable so their three-point belts are integral. Side impact As with most MPVs, the Espaces height means that the impact goes substantially beneath the driver. Nevertheless, a good side impact protection system included a thorax and pelvis airbag and a head curtain to protect front and rear occupants. The head curtain is tuned to protect rear-seat occupants as young as three years old. The Espace earned full marks in the test. Child occupant Both children sat in identical forward facing vehicle-specific ISOFIX ...