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Renault Espace Ellen MacArthur

When Ellen MacArthur isn't sailing around the world in double-quick time, she drives a Renault Espace. That's down to a sponsorship deal which has also resulted in the Espace Globe Ellen MacArthur.

By Ross Pinnock

August 2005

When Ellen MacArthur isn't sailing around the world in double-quick time, she drives a Renault Espace. That's down to a sponsorship deal which has also resulted in the Espace Globe Ellen MacArthur.

The MPV has extras worth ΂£2,755, including a fixed-glass panoramic roof. There's also sat-nav (normally ΂£1,600) and a CD player with boot-mounted changer (΂£450). Unique wheel trims look good, while folding electric mirrors help to avoid scratching the standard Navy Blue paint. There are five optional metallic colours to choose from, too.

We drove the 2.2 dCi manual, also available with a ΂£550 Driving Pack. This includes rear parking sensors, tyre-pressure monitors, cruise-control and a speed limiter (the latter pair are standard on autos). A Communication Pack featuring a hands-free telephone and cruise control is the same price.

Suspension and engine settings are unchanged, but then the big Renault was already the most comfortable full-sized MPV around. By offering improved value for money, this special edition only makes it a more attractive proposition.

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FIRST OPINION

    The celebrity tag may be a gimmick, but this car broadens the Espace's appeal. It is also available with 140bhp 2.0-litre petrol and 120bhp 1.9 dCi engines, but the 2.2-litre oil-burner offers the best mix of perform- ance and economy.
 

AT A GLANCE

    New special features well specced, stylish and roomy cabin. The £650 Travel Pack has swivelling seats, keyless entry, an opening tailgate window, auto windscreen wipers and a self-dipping rear view mirror over the standard car.
    Engine: 2.2-litre 4cyl, 150bhp
    Price: £24,495
     
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