Renault Kangoo

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Template:Infobox automobile The Renault Kangoo is a family of vans built by Renault since 1997 across three generations. It is sold as a passenger multi-purpose vehicle or as a light commercial vehicle. For the European market, the Kangoo is manufactured at the MCA plant in Maubeuge, France.

The Kangoo was also marketed as a rebadged variant by Nissan in Europe as the Nissan Kubistar (first generation), Nissan NV250 (second generation) and Nissan Townstar (third generation). In September 2012, Mercedes-Benz began marketing a rebadged variant of the second generation Kangoo as the Mercedes-Benz Citan, which is also marketed as Mercedes EQT and Mercedes T-Class for the current generation.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Template:As of, 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.<ref name="Renault2019" />

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Template:AnchorFirst generation X76 (FC/KC; 1997)

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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 people 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 solenoid release to allow them to be extended, passed around the wheelchair frame and then locked back when the solenoid 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. 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 third row seats.

From July 2003, Wallace and Gromit starred in adverts in the United Kingdom for the Kangoo.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

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 a 1.6 L engine producing Template:Convert.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Template:Clear left

Template:Anchor Kangoo Trekka 4x4

File:Renault Kangoo 4x4 1.6 16V (Facelift) – Frontansicht, 17. Juni 2014, Düsseldorf.jpg
Kangoo Trekka 4x4 (first facelift)

The 4WD version of the Kangoo was introduced in 2002, and was marketed under the model name Trekka.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> 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 Scénic 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 Template:Convert 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 Template:Convert and achieved over Template:Convert on the combined (urban and extra urban) fuel consumption test.

The petrol engine had a Template:Convert time of 14.3 seconds, and a combined fuel consumption of Template:Convert. The interior of the Kangoo Trekka was spartan. The rear bench seat could be folded forward to provide a Template:Convert loading area, with better access through the sliding side doors.

Argentina

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Kangoo Sportway

The first-generation Kangoo was produced in Argentina from 1998 to 2018. The panel van production was launched in 1998, and the passenger model in 2001. It received a first facelift in 2008.<ref>Template:Citation</ref> A second facelift internally codenamed VLL ("Very Long Life") was unveiled in 2013 exclusively for the Argentine market, featuring styling cues from Renault's then-current design language.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It was discontinued in 2018 to make way for its replacement, based on the Dokker, after 374 591 units had been produced in Argentina for the local market, and some other Latin America countries (Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Colombia, Chile, Mexico and Cuba).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Template:Clear left

Engines

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

Model Power Type Years
1.0 L D Series petrol Template:Convert (8v) / Template:Convert (16v)
1.2 L D Series petrol Template:Convert (8v) / Template:Convert (16v)
1.4 L 8v Energy petrol Template:Convert 1997–2003
1.6 L 16v K Series petrol Template:Convert
1.5 L dCi turbo-diesel Template:Convert / Template:Convert / Template:Convert / Template:Convert / Template:Convert / Template:Convert / Template:Convert 2002–2009
1.9 L F Series D diesel Template:Convert / Template:Convert normally aspirated, indirect injection 1997–2003
1.9 L F Series dTi turbodiesel Template:Convert direct injection 1997–2003
1.9 L F Series dCi turbodiesel Template:Convert / Template:Convert 1997–2003
Electri'cité (limited edition) battery electric 2003
Elect'road (limited edition) plug-in hybrid 2003

Some LPG and CNG variants of petrol engines have also been produced. Template:Clear left

Nissan Kubistar

A badge-engineered version of the Kangoo panel van was sold as the Nissan Kubistar in many European markets from 2003 to 2009.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Nissan applied the "X76" model code to the Kubistar.

Electric

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).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Template:Clear

Template:AnchorSecond generation X61 (FW/KW; 2007)

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The second-generation Kangoo are based on the Scénic and manufactured in Maubeuge. Sales began in May 2007. A seven-seat version, which is longer by 40 cm, 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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

A facelifted version of both the van and the passenger versions was available from the beginning of 2013.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In November 2018, it was announced that Nissan would rebadge the Kangoo, turning it into the NV250.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The Nissan NV250 launched in December 2019 and is currently sold in the United Kingdom.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Body styles

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.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name="configurateur">Template:Cite web</ref> The short wheelbase version was sold as the Kangoo Be Bop between 2009 and 2012.<ref>Template:Cite webTemplate:Dead link</ref>

The payload of the Kangoo Express and Express Maxi is between Template:Convert and Template:Convert depending on version and market, while the Kangoo Compact with its short wheelbase has a reduced payload of Template:Convert.<ref name="configurateur"/><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The Kangoo Express Maxi has up to Template:Convert of usable floor length.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Kangoo Be Bop

Following the 2007 Renault Kangoo Compact Concept, the Renault Kangoo Be Bop was presented at 2008 Paris Motor Show. This Template:Cvt long model, with only three doors, is equipped with a sliding glass roof at the rear, 4 seats and a two-tone body.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Judged expensive and unpractical, the Kangoo Be Bop was a commercial failure, and only 1,400 units were produced between 2009 and 2011.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Kangoo Express Compact

Kangoo Express

Kangoo Express Maxi

Grand Kangoo

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2013 Renault Kangoo Maxi

A 7-seater version of the Kangoo, named Grand Kangoo, has been on the market since July 2012.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Template:Clear

Engines

Model Type cylinder capacity
cm3		 Max. power
kW (hp) / rpm.		 Torque
Nm / rpm.		 0–100 km/t
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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–

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Kangoo Z.E.Template:Anchor

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History

As part of its Z.E. electric car initiative, Renault has developed the Kangoo Z.E. model that is manufactured at its Maubeuge plant.<ref>Template:Cite press release</ref> A prototype was shown at the September 2010 International Commercial Vehicles Show in Hanover, Germany,<ref name=CS-2010>Template:Cite news</ref> and the electric van was released for retail sales in October 2011.<ref name=Kangoo1year>Template:Cite web</ref> In November 2011, the Kangoo Z.E. was voted International Van of the Year for 2012.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It was also elected Electric Vehicle of the Year in 2012 and 2013 by GreenFleet.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

It was introduced to Mexico on 15 October 2020.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In 2021, the next-generation electric Kangoo was introduced as the Kangoo E-Tech electric, based on the Renault–Nissan CMF-C/D platform.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Sales

A total of 3,652 Kangoo Z.E. utility vans were registered in France through December 2012,<ref name=France2010_1012>Template:Cite web 14 units were registered in 2010 and 768 in 2011.</ref><ref name=FRSales2012/> and, with 2,869 units delivered in 2012, the electric van became the top selling plug-in electric vehicle in the country.<ref name=FRSales2012/> 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.<ref name=SalesRnlt2011_12>Template:Cite web 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.</ref>

Worldwide cumulative sales passed the 10,000 mark by the start of September 2013, representing about 10% of overall Kangoo van global sales.<ref name=ZE10K>Template:Cite web</ref> 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.<ref name=France2010_1012/><ref name=FRSales2012>Template:Cite web A total of 2,869 units sold in 2012.</ref><ref name=FRSales2013>Template:Cite web A total of 4,174 units were sold in France in 2013.</ref><ref name=FraLCVs062014>Template:Cite web</ref> The vehicle was updated in 2017.

The Kangoo Z.E. is Europe's top-selling all-electric light commercial vehicle, with global sales of 48,821 units since its inception through December 2019.<ref name=Renault2019>Template:Cite web 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.</ref>

Drivetrain

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 Template:Convert at 10,500 rpm, while maximum torque is Template:Convert. Its top speed is capped electronically to Template:Convert.<ref name=CS-2010/><ref name="renault ze kangoo finalized">Template:Cite press release</ref> The vehicle is powered by a 22 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that delivers a combined cycle range of Template:Convert NEDC which varies depending on factors such as type of road, ambient temperature, speed or driving style.<ref name=renault.com/> Maximum charging power is limited to 3.7 kW (AC).<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

The Kangoo Z.E. Power+, released in 2017, includes four changes: a new battery, a new motor, a new charger, and a heat pump. The new battery has a capacity of 33 kWh for a range of Template:Convert according to the NEDC cycle.<ref name=AE-ze17>Template:Cite news</ref> The new R60 traction motor produces the same peak power Template:Convert, but was developed by Renault, based on the R90 motor found in Renault Zoe. Charging power has doubled to 7 kW, and the heat pump provides a more efficient method of heating the cabin.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Template:Anchor Third generation XFK (FFK/KFK; 2020)

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The third-generation Kangoo was revealed on 12 November 2020, alongside the lower-spec, separate model called Express.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It is based on an all-new CMF-CD platform developed by Renault and Nissan. Production started late 2020<ref name=":0">Template:Cite web</ref> and sales early 2021.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

A rebadged version<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> called the Nissan Townstar was revealed in September 2021 to replace the NV200<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and NV250 in various markets. In Europe, the electric Nissan e-NV200 will be replaced by a Townstar EV based on the Kangoo E-Tech Electric.

In 2024, the Kangoo was slightly updated with Renault's latest logo. Template:Citation needed

Engines

Engines<ref name=broch-III>Template:Cite web</ref>
Model Engine Displacement Valvetrain Fuel system Max. power at rpm Max. torque at rpm Gearbox Years Consumption Template:Chem
Petrol engines
TCe 100 Nissan H5Ht 1,333 cc DOHC 16v Direct injection Template:Convert @ 4,500 rpm Template:Convert @ 1,500 rpm 6 speed manual 2021–present Template:Cvt Template:Cvt
Diesel engines
Blue dCi 95 Renault K9K 1,461 cc SOHC 8v Common rail direct injection Template:Convert @ 3,750 rpm Template:Convert @ 1,750 rpm 6 speed manual 2021–present Template:Cvt Template:Cvt
Blue dCi 115 EDC Renault K9K 1,461 cc SOHC 8v Common rail direct injection Template:Convert @ 3,750 rpm Template:Convert @ 1,750 rpm 7 speed automatic 2021–present Template:Cvt Template:Cvt
 
Model Charger Battery Range Motor Max. power at rpm Max. torque at rpm Gearbox Years Consumption Template:Chem
Electric
E-Tech Template:Ubl Li-ion, 44 kW-hr (net) Template:Cvt (WLTP) synchronous with coiled rotor Template:Convert Normal/Eco Template:Convert Single-speed reduction gear 2021–present – Template:Cvt

Dimensions

Key Kangoo (3rd generation) dimensions<ref name=broch-III/>
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Notes

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Kangoo E-Tech ElectricTemplate:Anchor

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Renault Kangoo E-Tech

The third generation Renault Kangoo was previewed by the Renault Kangoo Z.E. concept presented on 23 April 2019, which was said to be 80% representative of the production model.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The Kangoo Z.E. concept (2019) is an electric vehicle and has no pillar at the leading edge of the sliding side door to facilitate access, like the Frendzy concept.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> A prototype of the production electric Kangoo, renamed to Kangoo Van E-Tech Electric, was first shown in March 2021.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> It was officially introduced in November 2021 to succeed the prior electric Kangoo Z.E., which was based on the second-generation Kangoo and had been produced since 2011. Production was scheduled to start in 2022.<ref name=iEVs-2021>Template:Cite news</ref>

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Renault Kangoo Van E-Tech

The 100% electric production panel van model entered production in June 2022. It is offered in two lengths, with cargo volume of Template:Cvt or Template:Cvt.<ref name=iEVs-2021/> The passenger version was launched in October 2022<ref name=largus-2022>Template:Cite news</ref> at the 2022 Paris Motor Show.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

The Kangoo E-Tech is equipped with a traction motor that delivers Template:Cvt and Template:Cvt, drawing from a 45 kW-hr battery which gives the vehicle an estimated range of Template:Cvt under the WLTP mixed driving cycle.<ref name=largus-2022/> So equipped, the van accelerates from Template:Cvt in 11.6 seconds and has a top speed of Template:Cvt.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> There is a limited-power Eco mode, which reduces output to Template:Cvt and maximum speed to Template:Cvt. The standard onboard charger is limited to 11 kW (AC); as an option, the vehicle can be fitted with a charger that allows input power up to 80 kW (DC) or 22 kW (AC).<ref name=largus-2022/> Template:Clear left

Safety

Euro NCAP

Template:Euro NCAPThe Townstar in its standard European market configuration received 4 stars from Euro NCAP in 2021 with its results borrowed from the Kangoo.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Template:Clear

Production

Nissan NV250

Calendar year Nissan NV250
2019 3,561<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2020 2,282<ref name=":0" />
2021 4,475<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Third-generation model

Calendar year Renault model Mercedes model Nissan model
2021 90,241<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> ? ?
2022 58,028<ref name=":02">Template:Cite news</ref> 16,004<ref name=":02" /> ?
2023 109,760<ref name=":1">Template:Cite news</ref> 25,753<ref name=":1" /> 11,626<ref name=":1" />

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