Renault Kangoo

The Renault Kangoo and the Renault Kangoo Express are a range of multi purpose vehicles manufactured and marketed by Renault across two generations since 1997 in commercial as well as passenger variants. As of December 2019, the electric variant, the Renault Kangoo Z.E., is Europe's top selling all-electric light commercial vehicle, with global sales of 48,821 units since its inception in 2011.[1]

For the Argentinean marketed Renault Kangoo, see Dacia Dokker.

Renault Kangoo
Overview
Manufacturer	Renault
Production	1997–present
Body and chassis
Class	Leisure activity vehicle/Light commercial vehicle (M)
Body style	4/5-door van
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Chronology
Predecessor	Renault Express

The Kangoo is manufactured at the MCA plant in Maubeuge, France and Casablanca, Morocco. The version for the ASEAN markets was assembled by the Malaysian Tan Chong Euro Cars in its Segambut plant.[2][3]

The first generation model was marketed as a rebadged variant by Nissan in Europe as the Nissan Kubistar until the end of 2009, in other Spanish-parlant countries has retained his original designation, when it was replaced by the Nissan NV200. In September 2012, Mercedes-Benz began marketing a rebadged variant of the second generation Kangoo as the Mercedes-Benz Citan.[4]

First generation (KC/KW; 1997)

Kangoo I
Overview
Also called	Nissan Kubistar
Production	1997–2007 (continues in China)[5][6]
Assembly	France: Maubeuge (MCA) Argentina: Santa Isabel (Renault Argentina - 1999-2018)[7][8] Morocco: Casablanca (Somaca) Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur[9]
Body and chassis
Body style	4/5-door van 5-door LAV
Related	Renault Clio II (X65)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,605 mm (102.6 in)
Length	4,035 mm (158.9 in)
Width	1,670 mm (65.7 in)
Height	1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Chronology
Successor	Nissan NV200 (for Nissan Kubistar)

Renault Kangoo (pre facelift)

Renault Kangoo (first facelift)

Renault Kangoo (second facelift)

The first generation Kangoo was introduced in October 1997, and was facelifted in March 2003, with new front end nose styling, especially the grille, standardised across the Renault range, with the Renault diamond mounted on a body colour panel in the centre of the grille and teardrop headlamps.

The rear windows and seats of the Kangoo could be removed, producing the panel van Kangoo Express. The Kangoo became popular with mobility impaired and wheelchair users due to its height and accessibility, and because it could be adapted to include mounting points for wheelchairs. The rear of the vehicle is cut to allow a ramp to be fitted. A pair of front tie downs are fitted (retractable seat belts with a solonoid release to allow them to be extended, passed around the wheelchair frame, and then locked back when the solonoid is switched off and they retract); this stops the wheelchair from moving back. A pair of rear tie downs with the normal clamping buckles stop the wheelchair from moving forward. A normal, long seat belt is worn by the wheelchair user.

Both the Kangoo and Kangoo Express were available in four-wheel drive versions and a lengthened version was available, with an increased cargo area. A pickup version was sold in the Swedish market. In some countries, such as Malaysia, the Kangoo was assembled by Nissan with third row seats.

A badge-engineered version of the Kangoo panel van was sold as the Nissan Kubistar,[10] sold by Nissan from 1997 to 2009. From July 2003, Wallace and Gromit starred in adverts in the United Kingdom for the Kangoo.[11]

Break'Up

The Kangoo Break'Up was a four wheel drive concept car announced in August 2002 and previewed the facelift design due in 2003, together with a pick up-style rear. It was powered by 1.6 L engine producing 82 kW (110 hp).[12]

Four wheel drive

Nissan Kubistar

Post facelift Renault Kangoo that is able to carry a wheelchair

Renault Kangoo Trekka

The 4WD version of the Kangoo was introduced in 2002, and was marketed under the model name Trekka. It should not be confused with the Skoda powered New Zealand built utility vehicle named Trekka, which was marketed in the Antipodes for several years circa 1970.

The Kangoo Trekka's all wheel drive system differed from the Renault Scenic RX4 in its inclusion of a Nissan sourced automatic torque coupling "ATC", a hydraulic coupling that would engage drive on all four wheels should the front wheels start to lose traction.

This allowed the Kangoo Trekka to run in front wheel drive in most conditions, thus saving fuel. Working in combination with the ATC, the Kangoo Trekka featured an electronically controlled "ASR" traction control system which could brake the front wheels to arrest traction loss.

The suspension on the front had longer front struts with revised coil springs, lower suspension arms were revised to a cast steel item. The rear suspension was completely revised from the standard Kangoo torsion bar suspension beam axle to a fully independent coil sprung system with wishbones. The rear differential was centrally mounted with two driveshafts transmitting power to the rear wheels. All this was carried on a subframe which increased the ground clearance and wheel travel.

These changes gave the Kangoo Trekka a 400 mm (15.7 in) fording depth and 28 degree hill climbing capability. The Kangoo Trekka was marketed in the UK with a choice of two engines, the 1.6 L 16 valve petrol engine and the 1.9 L dCi common rail turbodiesel both with a five speed manual gearbox

In 2005, these models were priced at £12,600 and £13,600 respectively. The diesel produced a peak torque of 180 N⋅m (133 lb⋅ft) and achieved over 7 L/100 km (40 mpg_‑imp; 34 mpg_‑US) on the combined (urban and extra urban) fuel consumption test.

The petrol engine had a 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 60 mph) time of 14.3 seconds, and a combined fuel consumption of 9 L/100 km (31 mpg_‑imp; 26 mpg_‑US). The interior of the Kangoo Trekka was spartan. The rear bench seat could be folded forward to provide a 2.5 m³ (88 cu ft) loading area, with better access through the sliding side doors.

Engines

The Kangoo and Kangoo Express was/is available with a choice of multiple engines:

• 1.0 L D Series petrol, 44 kW (59 hp) (8v) / 51 kW (68 hp) (16v)
• 1.2 L D Series petrol, 45 kW (60 hp) (8v) / 56 kW (75 hp) (16v)
• 1.4 L 8v Energy petrol, 56 kW (75 hp)
• 1.6 L 16v K Series petrol, 71 kW (95 hp)
• 1.5 L dCi turbodiesel, 43 kW (57 hp) / 48 kW (65 hp) / 51 kW (68 hp) / 52 kW (70 hp) / 61 kW (82 hp) / 63 kW (85 hp) / 66 kW (88 hp)
• 1.9 L F Series D diesel, 41 kW (55 hp)/48 kW (65 hp) (normally aspirated, indirect injection)
• 1.9 L F Series dTi turbodiesel, 60 kW (80 hp) (direct injection)
• 1.9 L F Series dCi turbodiesel, 60 kW (80 hp)/63 kW (85 hp)
• Electric Electri'cité (limited edition)
• Plug In Hybrid Elect'road (limited edition)

Some LPG and CNG variants of petrol engines have also been produced.

Electric vehicles based on Kangoo I

Cleanova II is a hybrid electric drive train system, used in a vehicle based on Renault Kangoo, with two electric versions: full electric vehicle (FEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV).

Second generation (FC/FW; 2007)

Kangoo II
Overview
Also called	Mercedes-Benz Citan Nissan NV250
Production	2007–2021
Assembly	France: Maubeuge (MCA)[13]
Body and chassis
Class	Panel van/Leisure activity vehicle
Body style	3/5-door panel van 5-door LAV
Platform	Renault C platform
Related	Renault Mégane II Renault Scénic II
Powertrain
Engine	1.2 L HRA2 (H5Ft) I4 (petrol) 1.6 L K4M I4 (petrol) 1.5 L K9K I4 (diesel)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,313 mm (91.1 in) (Compact) 2,679 mm (105.5 in) (Express) 3,081 mm (121.3 in) (Maxi)
Length	3,898 mm (153.5 in) (Compact) 4,213 mm (165.9 in) (Express) 4,666 mm (183.7 in) (Maxi)
Width	1,829 mm (72.0 in)
Height	1,812 mm (71.3 in) (Compact) 1,844 mm (72.6 in) (Express) 1,836 mm (72.3 in) (Maxi)

Kangoo Compact (Europe; pre facelift)

The New Renault Kangoo and New Renault Kangoo Express are based on the Scenic and manufactured in Maubeuge. Sales began in May 2007. A seven seat version, which is longer by 40cm, became available from July 2012.

They are also sold by Mercedes-Benz as the Mercedes-Benz Citan, with a revised front design, being launched in September 2012. In February 2012, Renault retired the Kangoo MPV, Espace, Laguna, Modus, and Wind lines in the United Kingdom.[14]

A facelifted version of both the van and the passenger versions was available from the beginning of 2013.[15][16]

During November 2018, it was announced Nissan will be badge engineering the Kangoo, turning it into its NV250.[17]

Body styles

Facelifted Kangoo II

The Kangoo is available in three wheelbase configurations: the Kangoo Express, the Kangoo Compact with a shorter wheelbase, and the Kangoo Express Maxi with a longer wheelbase – all three offered in passenger variants.[18][19][20] The short wheelbase version was sold as the Kangoo Be Bop between 2009 and 2012.[21]

The payload of the Kangoo Express and Express Maxi is between 650 kg (1,433 lb) and 825 kg (1,819 lb) depending on version and market, while the Kangoo Compact with its short wheelbase has a reduced payload of 500 kg (1,102 lb).[20][22] The Kangoo Express Maxi has up to 2.90 m (9.5 ft) of usable floor length.[23]

Engines

Model	Type	cylinder capacity cm³	Max. power kW (hp) / rpm.	Torque Nm / rpm.	0-100 km/t sec.	Year
Petrol
1.2	H5Ft]]	1197	84 (112) / 4500	190 / 2000		2016-
1.6	K4M	1598	78 (105) / 5750	148 / 3750		2007-16
Diesel
1.5	K9K	1461	81 (109) / 4000	240 / 1750		2007-

Kangoo Z.E.

Renault Kangoo Z.E.
Overview
Production	2011–present
Assembly	France: Maubeuge (MCA)
Body and chassis
Class	Electric panel van
Body style	Van
Powertrain
Battery	22 kWh lithium ion battery[24]
Range	170 km (110 mi) NEDC[24]
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,697 mm
Length	4,282 mm
Curb weight	1,410 kg (3,110 lb)

Renault Kangoo Z.E. (rear)

As part of its Z.E. electric car initiative, Renault has developed the Kangoo Z.E. model that is manufactured at its Maubeuge plant,[25] and released the electric van for retail sales in October 2011.[26]

A total of 3,652 Kangoo Z.E. utility vans were registered in France through December 2012,[27][28] and, with 2,869 units delivered in 2012, the electric van became the top selling plug-in electric vehicle in the country.[28] During 2011, the Kangoo Z.E. sold 991 units in Europe, and cumulative sales in the region reached 6,658 units sold in the region through December 2012, with global sales of 6,665 units.[29]

Worldwide cumulative sales passed the 10,000 mark by the start of September 2013, representing about 10% of overall Kangoo van global sales.[30] The Kangoo Z.E. is the leader of the small all electric van segment, and the best selling electric vehicle in France, with 9,125 units registered through June 2014.[27][28][31][32] The Kangoo Z.E. is Europe's top selling all-electric light commercial vehicle, with global sales of 48,821 units delivered since inception through December 2019.[1]

The Kangoo Z.E. has the same dimensions as the internal combustion model. It uses a synchronous electric motor with rotor coil. Its peak power is 44 kW (59 hp) at 10,500rpm, while maximum torque is 226 N⋅m (167 lbf⋅ft). Its top speed is capped electronically to 130 km/h (81 mph).[33]

The vehicle is powered by a 22 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that delivers a combined cycle range of 170 km (110 mi) NEDC that varies depending on factors such as type of road, temperature, speed or driving style.[24] In November 2011, the Kangoo Z.E. was voted International Van of the Year for 2012.[34][35] It was also elected Electric Vehicle of the Year in 2012 and 2013 by GreenFleet.[36]

See also

• Citroën Berlingo
• Mercedes-Benz Citan
• Nissan NV200

References

1. Groupe Renaul (19 March 2020). "2019 Universal Registration Document" (PDF). Renault. Retrieved 22 May 2020. See pp. 24 and 39. Since the launch of the Renault electric program, the Group has sold more than 252,000 electric vehicles in Europe and more than 273,550 electric vehicles worldwide. Since inception, a total of 181,893 Zoe cars, 48,821 Kangoo Z.E. electric vans and 29,118 Twitzy quadricycles have been sold globally through December 2019.
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External links

• Renault Kangoo website