Renault R-Space
| Industry | Automotive |
|---|---|
| Founder | Louis Renault, Marcel Renault, Fernand Renault |
| Headquarters | Boulogne-Billancourt , France |
| Products | Automobiles, commercial vehicles |
| Website | www |
The Renault R-Space is a concept vehicle in the small family car segment, created by Renault for debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. Its dimensions are similar to those of the production Renault Mégane. The concept was developed under the guidance of Renault's design director Laurens Van den Acker and is notable for its handclap-style suicide doors that open to reveal a spacious interior without a B-pillar.
Technical details
Under the hood, the R-Space utilizes a 900cc turbocharged three-cylinder engine matched with a twin-clutch transmission. It produces and torque, incorporating direct injection alongside stop-start technology. This results in CO₂ emissions of only 95g/km and fuel efficiency rated at 76mpg. The vehicle reaches a top speed of , accelerating from 0 to 62 mph in 11 seconds. Aerodynamically, it boasts a sleek body with a drag coefficient measured at 0.28.
Inside, the compact design offers innovative elements such as a floating dashboard and a rear compartment tailored for children. This area includes motorized cubes that can be converted into booster seats or tables. The overall design draws inspiration from the Renault Mégane III, featuring five seating positions, two rear suicide doors that open backwards, and a hatchback-style tailgate that lifts upward.
Despite speculation from the Spanish publication Autofacíl predicting a launch in late 2012 as a replacement for the Renault Modus, the R-Space concept did not proceed to production. Instead, it acted as an early indicator for the design direction of the Renault Scénic IV.