The RENAULT ESPACE (1997-03) GRAND ESPACE 5DR MPV 2.0 16V PRIVILEGE AUTO 7-SEAT is a large, seven-seat family MPV rather than an SUV or estate. In the UK, the Espace helped make flexible people-carriers popular, offering a roomy alternative to family saloons and smaller MPVs. Its automatic gearbox and tall cabin suit relaxed, practical journeys. It is best suited to families needing occasional or regular space for seven, school runs, holidays and carrying bulky everyday loads. Privilege trim gives it a comfort-focused feel, while the 2.0-litre petrol engine is straightforward but unlikely to match a modern small car for fuel economy. Compared with compact MPVs, the Grand Espace stands out for its generous cabin and useful seating flexibility; its size is less convenient in tight streets and parking spaces. Only three mycarcheck.com checks across three VINs indicate averages: 137,000 miles, 4,000 annual miles, seven keepers and £200 private-sale valuation.