Renault Espace TXE Quadra
The Quadra added all-weather four-wheel drive to the Espace's swivelling, removable-seat family-room idea.
1990 Renault Espace TXE Quadra · Riley from Christchurch, New Zealand · CC BY 2.0
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More than a set of wheels.
Renault launched the Espace in 1984 after Matra developed its one-box body idea. The refreshed 1988 range introduced the Quadra system; this page keeps that first-generation TXE Quadra separate from later V6 and second-generation Espaces.
Look a little closer.
The two front seats could rotate 180 degrees and the five individual rear seats could be removed, letting the parked Espace become a little family lounge.
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A car-shaped room
Matra's composite body panels covered a galvanized steel structure, while a flat floor and seven independent seats made the cabin the main design idea. Renault called this kind of adaptable family vehicle a ‘car for living.’
Source: Renault The Originals · Espace ↗Quadra without a heavy off-road gearbox
The Quadra used permanent torque distribution and a viscous coupling instead of turning the Espace into a traditional truck-like 4×4. It added traction for wet, snowy and loose surfaces while preserving the cabin and road-car character.
Source: Renault Classic · Espace history dossier ↗Where these facts come from
- Renault Classic · Espace history dossier
- Renault The Originals · Espace
- Renault Group · 40 years of the Espace name
- French-market Espace Phase 2 manufacturer brochure archive
Selected facts checked for this edition. Some source pages link to broader model families. Last reviewed September 30, 2026.