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| 2011-2012 Renault R-Space |
The New 2011 Renault R-Space is powered by a turbocharged three-cylinder, 110 hp, 900cc petrol engine mated to an Efficient Dual Clutch transmission (EDC). This engine previews the new range of modular TCe engines, 'Energy TCe', that Renault will begin launching next year. The body design uses strong forms inspired by the human body. "With R-Space, it was the pent-up energy in tensed muscles that inspired me," reveals Fabrice Pouille, exterior designer. "I wanted to make people feel the urge to caress the body, to make it sensuous - despite the fact that this is an MPV aimed at families."
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| 2011-2012 Renault R-Space |
The new 2011 R-Space concept is distinguished by a dynamic profile, large windscreen and panoramic roof. According to Renault the R-Space’s design language has been inspired by the human body. "With R-Space, it was the pent-up energy in tensed muscles that inspired me," reveals Fabrice Pouille, exterior designer. "I wanted to make people feel the urge to caress the body, to make it sensuous - despite the fact that this is an MPV aimed at families." Up front Renault has placed a large, vertically-oriented Renault grille, while the body panels are shaped as sculptured volumes. The concept also gets a panoramic windscreen, 21-inch alloy wheels, "suicide" rear doors, and LED lighting units.
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| 2011-2012 Renault R-Space |
The 2011 Renault R-Space concept seats and dashboard are inspired by the DeZir concept, while the rear has been specially designed for the children. There is a play space, flexible and infinitely versatile, and formed from a simple and universal shape - the cube. Interior designer Alexandre Gommier explains: "To reinterpret this idea in a modern context, we provided a strong visual and functional contrast between the driver environment, where the focus is on driving pleasure, and a surprising and highly-original rear section conceived as a play space for children.
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| 2011-2012 Renault R-Space Dasboard |
In European model and market also has the Opel Meriva, a model offered with a wide range of power train options with outputs ranging from a very economical 75 HP up to 140 HP. Renault said nothing about a production version, but if put into production the R-Space will have serious competitors on the market. At the same show Ford has brought the B-Max, a concept powered by a three-cylinder 1.0-liter Ford EcoBoost petrol engine equipped with the Ford Auto-Start-Stop system that will go into production by 2012.
