Renault Unveils 'New Kangoo Express'

New Kangoo Express is both more modern and more robust, while its design was driven by the needs of professionals looking for a functional vehicle.
A pleasing, functional design 

New Kangoo Express features a short bonnet and robust front-end design which is epitomized by its broad bumper. Its almond-shaped crystal headlamps emphasize the upgrade represented by the New Kangoo Express range. They also portray carry over a family likeness with the model's predecessor and underpin the newcomer's more mature stance. The large, plunging, curved windscreen ensures a brightly-lit cabin and the impression of ruggedness is further expressed by the muscular forms of the front wings.
 

The length of New Kangoo Express is 4.21m, including a wheelbase of 2.70m and very short overhangs. Its generous overall dimensions, short bonnet and the forward position of its windscreen combine to provide ample cabin space without encroaching on its cargo carrying capacity. The sliding side doors (according to version) open effortlessly thanks to a fridge-type handle, while the reinforced wheel arches and the dropping of the character line ensure more fluid lines.
New Kangoo Express boasts a width of 1.83m (up 16cm compared with its predecessor). The hinged rear doors are flanked by vertical rear light clusters which house the indicators, sidelights, stoplights, rear foglamp and reversing light. Particular attention has been paid to the design of the opening panels to provide the widest possible access.
 

 

Interior finish

From its launch, New Kangoo Express will be available in a choice of three equipment levels: Ge?ne?rique, Confort and Grand Confort. All three feature a dark charcoal upper dashboard which contrasts with the medium tropical grey lower part of the dashboard, while a range of optional packs is also available.

The Ge?ne?rique version of New Kangoo Express places the accent on robustness and ease-of use, but basic equipment includes ABS, a driver's side airbag, disc brakes all- round, height-adjustable seatbelts and steering-wheel, driver protection (tubular or bulkhead, depending on national legislation), asymmetric hinged rear doors and a payload of between 650 and 800kg (depending on version).

For more intensive use, the Confort version comes with a sliding side door, a height-adjustable driver's seat, rev-counter, roof rack and lidded glovebox. The Grand Confort version includes electric windows, demisting exterior mirrors, stowage between the two seats, a sliding side door, asymmetric hinged rear window doors and a rigid protective mat for the cargo area.