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3. Passenger car-standard comfort and practicality
New Kangoo Express has been thought through to be a genuine work tool for professional users and, as such, is practical, comfortable and functional. The logically laid out drive station provides optimal comfort, worthy of an MPV.
Volumes and practical features that simplify day-to-day work
The drive station of New Kangoo Express is user-friendly and offers a practical working environment that is unprecedented for its segment. The extensively revised dashboard brings a modern, functional touch to the welcoming cabin. The dashboard-mounted gearshift lever not only enhances drive station ergonomics but also frees up space between the front seats. The short steeringwheel-mounted control stalks and fingertip audio remote control are logically positioned, too, while the radio and optional navigation display is offset (according to version) for added comfort. The display is shielded by a large shroud, making information easy to read whatever the degree of brightness. Special care has also gone into the quality of materials and interior trim and no exposed steel is now visible inside the cabin.
The front elbow room of 1.51m (up 8.8cm compared with the previous model) epitomizes the outstanding roominess afforded by New Kangoo Express and comfort has been further enhanced thanks to the fitment of a height adjustable driver's seat (according to version, +/- 20mm) and the addition of a footrest. The driver also profits from a high-up driving position identical to that of an MPV. The seats have been completely redesigned to provide improved lateral support, while the original aviation-style handbrake is redolent of the approach employed on Me?gane and frees up stowage space between the seats. Controls for the electric windows are now positioned on the door
armrests.
Unprecedented thermal comfort for the LCV market
For enhanced travelling comfort, New Kangoo Express' thermal comfort performance is worthy of that of an MPV. For optimal cabin comfort, a manual climate control system is optionally available.
The carrying capacity of New Kangoo Express ranges from 3 to 3.60 cubic metres according to version. The availability of abundant stowage space and advanced connectivity solutions can turn New Kangoo Express into a genuine travelling office.
A carrying capacity of between 3 and 3.6 cubic metres
The dimensions of New Kangoo Express (length: 4.21m; width: 1.83m; height: between 1.81m and 1.84m according to version) ensure a generous carrying capacity of 3 cubic metres (up from 2.75 cubic metres compared with Kangoo Express), a load length of 1.73m (up 6cm over Kangoo Express) and a width between the wheel wells of 1.21m which permits a Euro pallet to be carried. Its rugged hinged rear doors have been engineered for intensive use. When opened to an angle of 90°, they are held in place by a system that prevents them from slamming shut in gusty wind. A handle located on the inside of the doors releases the mechanism and permits them to be opened to an angle of 180°. Depending on equipment level and version, the cabin is separated from the cargo area by two protective tubes, a swivelling mesh grille bulkhead or a full bulkhead. The payload of New Kangoo Express can be as high as 800kg (depending on version).
For enhanced modularity and increased carrying capacity, New Kangoo Express is available with a folding passenger seat (optional). With the seat is folded, maximum cargo capacity increases to 3.5 cubic metres, while maximum load length becomes 2.50m. Moreover, it is also possible to order the vehicle without a passenger seat which extends the maximum cargo-carrying volume to 3.6 cubic metres and maximum load length to 2.92m.
The design of the sliding side door is extremely robust and features a load entry width of 635mm (up 16mm compared Kangoo Express). A total of six anchorage points permit heavy items to be tied down and, depending on finish level and the layout of the cargo area, it is possible to add a further four or six anchorage points.
Clever, functional stowage
The voluminous carrying capacity is enhanced by the availability of a high number of stowage solutions around the drive station designed to facilitate the day-to-day life of professionals. A4 documents or an invoice pad can be easily stored in the dashboard, which also incorporates a pen holder. The 15-litre lidded glovebox (according to equipment level) can take two laptop computers, as well as documents and/or items that are best kept away from prying eyes. The 13-litre overhead parcel shelf is easy to access and is ideal for stowing a road atlas, documents or a bag, while the generous 4- litre door bins can also take an array of documents along with a 1.5-litre bottle.
A range of accessories associated with the worlds of multimedia and navigation transforms New Kangoo Express into a travelling office. Renault provides a portable navigation system holder which fits to the driver's top left for easy visibility. An Audio Connection Box is also available for New Kangoo Express. This system sits inside the glovebox and enables occupants to listen to their own audio collection thanks to ports for a USB key, mobile MP3 player or iPod. Functions are controlled via the steering wheel- mounted fingertip remote control and a hands-free Bluetooth telephone function is also available.
