We take a closer look at the Renault Avantime to see why this unusual MPV actually works as a family car. From child seat ...

The Avantime isn't fast—Renault claimed a 0-60 mph time of about eight seconds back then—nor will it break any records at the track. But there's enough athleticism here to encourage fun ...

Renault expects Avantime buyers will currently be driving coupes, executive cars, people carriers and SUVs, and expects to sell about 1,500 units a year in the UK.

Others suggest the Avantime's problems lay with Renault's bid to crack the ultra-competitive luxury market. The two-door Avantime, whose all-glass roof gives it a light airy interior, was part of ...