The RENAULT ESPACE (1997-03) 5DR MPV 2.0 16V ALIZE 7-SEAT is a family-focused people carrier rather than a hatchback or SUV. Its seven seats and roomy cabin suit school runs, holidays and carrying passengers or bulky everyday items. In the UK, it is part of the established people-carrier class. The Alize 2.0 16V is a petrol alternative to diesel MPVs, focused on usable space and family travel. Its seven-seat layout is the attraction, and the Espace’s spacious design set it apart from Ford Galaxy, Volkswagen Sharan and SEAT Alhambra rivals. Buyers should expect an older-car experience, not modern refinement. mycarcheck.com records just two look-ups, covering one VIN, so these figures are a small snapshot, not a market-wide picture. The checked example averaged 98,000 miles and four previous keepers; annual mileage averaged 11,000. For a used Renault Espace, check service history, condition and whether seats suit your needs before buying.