Is the Renault Espace an imported vehicle?
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Renault Espace is an imported vehicle, which belongs to the 5-door 7-seater MPV category. Taking the Renault Espace 2018 300 Elegance Paris Edition as an example, its body dimensions are: length 4878 mm, width 1888 mm, height 1675 mm, wheelbase 2884 mm, and fuel tank capacity 57 liters. The Renault Espace 2018 300 Elegance Paris Edition is equipped with a 1.8T inline 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, with a maximum horsepower of 224 hp, maximum power of 165 kW, maximum power speed of 5600 rpm, and is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
I've been following Renault models, especially the Espace MPV. As far as I know, it is indeed an imported vehicle, officially named Renault Espace MPV, directly imported from France to the Chinese market. Its imported status is reflected in the fact that the entire vehicle is manufactured in Europe, with no local assembly or production in China. Although the Renault brand has now withdrawn from the Chinese market, the models sold domestically between 2017 and 2019 were all officially imported versions. The advantage of imported cars lies in preserving the authentic French design, such as the unique floating roof and aviation-style seats. The downside, however, is the higher cost of parts and longer wait times for repairs. To verify if it's imported, you can check the vehicle's nameplate for the place of origin or consult the import customs documents.
