Jakarta (ANTARA) - Renault has reintroduced its E-Space electric\nvehicle concept, featuring six seats arranged across three rows, at a\ntime when SUVs and crossovers are dominating the market and pushing\nmulti-purpose vehicles (MPVs) out of favour.<\/p>\n
Top Gear reported on Monday (12 October), local time, that the\nconcept was designed to prioritise cabin spaciousness and passenger\ncomfort within a relatively compact vehicle.<\/p>\n
Renault has yet to confirm whether the E-Space will enter production,\nbut the concept reflects the company\u2019s efforts to revisit the MPV\ncharacter that once played an important part in the brand\u2019s history.<\/p>\n
The E-Space was designed under the direction of Alexandre Malval, who\nwas appointed Renault\u2019s head of design in January, replacing Gilles\nVidal. Malval previously worked in design at Citro\u00ebn and\nMercedes-Benz.<\/p>\n
The concept car is 4.72 metres long and has three rows, each with two\nseats. The seats can slide and swivel, while the cabin floor is flat to\ngive passengers more room.<\/p>\n
The cabin also features a minimalist design and a projected panoramic\ndisplay, a feature that could be incorporated into future Renault\nproduction vehicles.<\/p>\n
The elevated seating position, low window line and slim pillars are\nintended to create a spacious feel and improve outward visibility.<\/p>\n
The shape of the rear side windows also recalls the third-generation\nEspace, launched in 1996. The front design has been said to resemble\nFrance\u2019s TGV high-speed train.<\/p>\n
Laurens van den Acker, head of design at Renault Group, believes\ndevelopments in autonomous vehicles could create new opportunities for\nthe MPV concept.<\/p>\n
He said these changes could allow passengers to use their journey to\ncarry out other activities rather than having to focus constantly on\ndriving.<\/p>\n
In his view, a vehicle concept centred on space and the passenger\nexperience could become relevant again as cars evolve beyond being\nmerely a means of transport.<\/p>\n
Renault was previously known for its range of single-volume vehicles,\nincluding the Twingo, Modus, Scenic and Espace.<\/p>\n
However, the market\u2019s shift towards SUVs has made it challenging for\nthe MPV concept to regain consumers\u2019 attention.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/renault-unveils-e-space-concept-vehicle-1791870710", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }