Renault Kangoo

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 Renault Kangoo and the Renault Kangoo Express are a range of leisure activity vehicles and light commercial vehicles manufactured and marketed by Renault across two generations since 1997. As of June 2016, the electric variant, the Renault Kangoo Z.E., is the world's top selling all electric light utility vehicle, with global sales of 23,219 units, since its inception in 2011.[1]

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 Mexico and 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 Citan.[4]

Kangoo I (1997–2007)

Kangoo I
Overview
Also called Nissan Kubistar
Production 1997–2007 (continues in China)[5][6]
Assembly Maubeuge, France (MCA)
Santa Isabel, Argentina (Renault Argentina - 1999-2018)[7][8]
Casablanca, Morocco (Somaca)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia[9]
Body and chassis
Body style 4/5-door van
5-door MPV
Related Renault Clio II
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)
Pre-facelift Renault Kangoo
Renault Kangoo facelift
Renault Kangoo 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 the mobility impaired and wheelchair users, due to its height and accessibility and because it could be adapted to include mounting points for wheelchairs.

Both the Kangoo and Kangoo Express were available in four-wheel drive versions and a lengthened version was also 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 a third row of three seats.

A badge-engineered version of the Kangoo panel van was sold as the Nissan Kubistar,[10] sold by Nissan from 1997 to 2009.

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).[11]

Four wheel drive

Renault Kangoo Trekka
Post-facelift Renault Kangoo that is able to carry a wheelchair

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

The suspension was similar to the standard Kangoo, only strengthened and raised to provide more 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 United Kingdom with a choice of two engines, the 1.6 L 16 valve petrol engine and the 1.9 L dCi common rail turbodiesel.

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 returned 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, and the rear bench seat could be folded forward to provide a 2.5 m3 (88 cu ft) loading area, to which sliding side doors provided better access.

Engines

Nissan Kubistar

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).

Kangoo II (2007–present)

Kangoo II
Overview
Manufacturer Renault
Also called Mercedes-Benz Citan
Production 2007–present
Assembly Maubeuge, France (MCA)[12]
Body and chassis
Class Panel van/Leisure activity vehicle
Body style 3/5-door panel van
5-door MPV
Platform Renault C platform
Related Renault Mégane II
Renault Scénic II
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 the new generation light commercial vehicles (LCV) in Renault's lineup. Based on the Scenic and manufactured in Maubeuge, sales began in May 2007.

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.[13]

A facelifted version of both the van and the passenger versions was available from the beginning of 2013.[14][15]

Body styles

Facelifted Kangoo II
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 wheelbse – all three also being produced in passenger versions.[16][17][18] The short wheelbase version was sold as the Kangoo Be Bop between 2009 and 2012.[19]

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).[18][20] The Kangoo Express Maxi has up to 2.90 m (9.5 ft) of usable floor length.[21]

Engine

ModelTypecylinder capacity
cm³		Max. power
kW (hp) / rpm.		Torque
Nm / rpm.		0-100 km/t
sec.		Year
Petrol
1.2H5Ft119784 (112) / 4500190 / 20002016-
1.6K4M159878 (105) / 5750148 / 37502007-16
Diesel
1.5K9K159681 (109) / 4000240 / 17502007-

Renault Kangoo (Argentina)

Renault Nueva Kangoo
Overview
Manufacturer Renault
Also called
  • Renault Dokker (Ukraine)
  • Dacia Dokker
Production 2018–present
Assembly
Body and chassis
Class Leisure activity vehicle
Panel van
Body style 4/5-door LAV
4-door panel van
2-door pick-up
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform Dacia M0 platform
Powertrain
Engine 1.2 L I4 TCe
1.6 L I4
1.5 L I4 dCi
Transmission 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,810 mm (110.6 in)
Length 4,363 mm (171.8 in)
Width 1,751 mm (68.9 in)
Height 1,814 mm (71.4 in)
Curb weight 1,165–1,405 kg (2,568–3,097 lb)

The Renault Kangoo is a vehicle produced by Renault Argentina and developed from the Dokker. It offers two engines: a 1.6-litre pretrol unit and a 1.5-litre diesel.[22][23] The commercial version was launched in April 2018[22] and the passenger version (named Renault Kangoo Stepway) in May of that same year.[23]

Kangoo Z.E.

Renault Kangoo Z.E.
Overview
Production 2011–present
Assembly Maubeuge, France (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 in early 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 the world's top selling all-electric light utility vehicle, with global sales of 29,523 units delivered through December 2017.[1][33][34]

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).[35] 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.[36][37] It was also elected Electric Vehicle of the Year in 2012 and 2013 by GreenFleet.[38]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Groupe Renault (July 2016). "Ventes Mensuelles" [Monthly Sales] (in French). Renault.com. Retrieved 29 July 2016. Includes passenger and light utility variants. Click on "Ventes mensuelles (juin 2016)" to download the file "XLSX - 240 Ko" for CYTD sales through June 2016, and open the tab "Sales by Model". Click on "+ Voir plus" (See more) to download the files "Ventes mensuelles du groupe (décembre 2011) (xls, 183 Ko)" "Ventes mensuelles (décembre 2012) (xls, 289 Ko)" - Ventes mensuelles (décembre 2013) (xlsx, 227 Ko)" - "XLSX - 220 Ko Ventes mensuelles (décembre 2014)" - "Ventes mensuelles (décembre 2015)" to download the file "XLSX - 227 Ko" for 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 sales. Sales figures for 2013 were revised in the 2014 report
  2. ↑ "Milestones". Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
  3. ↑ "Renault - About Tan Chong Euro Cars". Renault.com.my. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
  4. ↑ "Mercedes-Benz Citan: The Renault Van with the Three-Pointed Star". Car and Driver. 29 August 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2012.
  5. ↑ "Renault - 2010 Annual Report" (PDF). Renault.com. 27 April 2011. p. 26. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 January 2012.
  6. ↑ "Renault Maroc : Voitures neuves, véhicules utilitaires, monospace". Renault.ma. Retrieved 27 June 2010.
  7. ↑ "Cordoba plant (Renault)". group.renault.com. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
  8. ↑ "Renault Argentina fabricó el último Kangoo en Santa Isabel". motoresapleno.com.ar. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
  9. ↑ "Renault - 2004 Annual Report Summary" (PDF). Renault.com. 25 April 2005. p. 9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 March 2012.
  10. ↑ "Nissan Kubistar 1.5dCi". Fleet News. 1 March 2004. Retrieved 22 July 2013.
  11. ↑ "Renault unveils Kangoo break'up, a new concept based on Kangoo" (PDF). Renault. 2 August 2002. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 July 2012.
  12. ↑ "Renault - 2010 Registration Document" (PDF). Renault. 18 April 2011. p. 13. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 April 2012.
  13. ↑ "Renault to cut five UK models". telegraph.co.uk. 19 December 2011.
  14. ↑ "New Renault Kangoo Van: a range of tailor-built vehicles for exacting business customers". Renault. 1 February 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  15. ↑ "New Renault Kangoo and Grand Kangoo: prices and range (French market)". Renault. 28 February 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  16. ↑ "Nouveaux Renault Kangoo Express Maxi et Trafic". Autonews. 9 February 2010. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  17. ↑ "Renault Kangoo". Renault. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  18. 1 2 "Nouveau Kangoo Express". Renault France. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  19. ↑ "Renault kangoo be bop, un vehicule insolite, concentré d'espace et de lumière" (PDF). Renault. 12 February 2009. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  20. ↑ Renault KANGOO - Renault Australia
  21. ↑ "Renault Kangoo Express". Renault. Retrieved 17 August 2013.
  22. 1 2 "La nueva Renault Kangoo ya se vende en la Argentina: motores, equipamiento y precios" [The new Renault Kangoo is already on sale in Argentina: engines, equipment and prices]. TN Autos. 7 April 2018. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  23. 1 2 "Renault lanzó la nueva Kangoo para pasajeros: versiones, equipamiento y precios" [Renault launched the new Kangoo for passengers: versions, equipment and prices]. TN Autos. 31 May 2018. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  24. 1 2 3 "Renault Kangoo Z.E. and Maxi Z.E." Renault.com. Retrieved 29 July 2012.
  25. ↑ "RENAULT TO PRODUCE ELECTRIC FLUENCE IN BURSA, TURKEY" (Press release). Renault. 13 November 2009. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
  26. ↑ Renault Press Release (29 October 2012). "Renault celebrates first anniversary of electric van". The Green Car Website. Retrieved 15 November 2012.
  27. 1 2 Justin Aschard (30 November 2012). "Inmatriculations VP et VUL France à fin Oct. 2012 (2010-2012)" [Registrations of passenger cars and utility vehicles in France through October 2012 (2010-2012)] (PDF) (in French). France Mobilité Électrique. Retrieved 13 December 2012. 14 units were registered in 2010 and 768 in 2011.
  28. 1 2 3 France Mobilité Électrique - AVERE France (7 January 2013). "Bilan des Immatriculations pour l'Année 2012" [Balance of Registrations for 2012] (in French). AVERE. Retrieved 16 February 2013. A total of 2,869 units sold in 2012.
  29. ↑ Renault (17 April 2013). "Ventes Mensuelles" [Monthly Sales] (in French). Renault.com. Retrieved 18 April 2013. Click on "Ventes mensuelles (décembre 2012) (xls, 294 Ko)" to download the files for 2012 sales, and open the tab "Sales by Model" for 2011 and 2012 sales.
  30. ↑ Faye Sunderland (13 September 2013). "Renault hits 10,000 sales of Kangoo electric van". The Green Car Website. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
  31. ↑ AVERE-France (8 January 2014). "Baromètre AVERE-France Janvier 2014" [Barometer AVERE-France January 2014] (in French). France Mobilité Électrique - AVERE France. Retrieved 14 February 2014. A total of 4,174 units were sold in France in 2013.
  32. ↑ Michaël Torregrossa (23 July 2014). "Utilitaires électriques – 2.099 immatriculations au premier semestre 2014" [Electric Utilities - 2099 registrations in the first half of 2014] (in French). Association pour l'Avenir du Véhicule Electrique Méditerranéen (AVEM). Retrieved 26 August 2014.
  33. ↑ Mark Kane (22 November 2014). "Renault Electric Car Sales Quietly Surpass 50,000". InsideEVs.com. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
  34. ↑ Groupe Renault (January 2018). "Ventes Mensuelles" [Monthly Sales] (in French). Renault.com. Retrieved 2018-02-25. Sales figures includes passenger and light utility variants. Click on link "XLSX - 162 Ko Ventes mensuelles du Groupe (Décembre 2017)" to download the file, and open the tab "Sales by Model" to access sales figures for 2017 and 2016.
  35. ↑ "RENAULT FLUENCE Z.E. AND KANGOO EXPRESS Z.E.: FINALIZED DESIGNS REVEALED AND PRE-RESERVATIONS OPEN" (PDF) (Press release). Renault. 15 April 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
  36. ↑ "Renault Kangoo Z.E. is International Van of the Year 2012". International Van of the Year. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
  37. ↑ "2012 International Van of the Year: Renault Kangoo Van Z.E." Autoevolution.com. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
  38. ↑ "Renault Kangoo Z.E. Retains GreenFleet Title of "Electric Vehicle of the Year"". InsideEVs. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
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