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Renault Kangoo 
Manufacturer Renault Also called Nissan Kubistar Production 1997–2007 in EU, goes on in Argentina and Morocco[1] Predecessor Renault 4
Renault ExpressSuccessor New Renault Kangoo Class Panel van / leisure activity vehicle Layout FF layout 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) The Renault Kangoo and Kangoo Express are panel van and leisure activity vehicle produced by French automaker Renault since 1997. The Kangoo is manufactured in the MCA plant in Maubeuge, France, and in Santa Isabel, Argentina. The version for the ASEAN markets was assembled by the Tan Chong Euro Cars Sdn. Bhd. (TCEC) in its Segambut plant. The model was also sold by Nissan in Latin America and Europe as the Kubistar until late 2009 in Europe, when it was replaced by the Nissan NV200.
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First generation
Renault Kangoo first generation pre-facelift version
Renault Kangoo first generation facelift versionThe first generation Kangoo was introduced in 1997. It was facelifted in 2003, resulting in a Phase II model. The Phase II vehicles are distinguished by their new nose styling, 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 truck version was sold in the Swedish market. In some countries, such as Malaysia, the Kangoo was assembled by Nissan with a third row of 3 seats.
Break'Up
The Kangoo Break'Up was a four wheel drive concept car announced in 2002 and previewed the 2003 facelift design, together with a pick-up style rear. It was powered by 1.6 L engine producing 82 kW (110 hp).[2]
Four wheel drive
A Renault Kangoo that is able to carry a wheel chair.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 60 mph (0 to 97 km/h) 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
Combined serial (up to 80km/h) and parallel (over 80km/h) hybrid engine used in the Renault Kangoo Elect'Road plug-in hybrid, from the EVER Monaco, March 2007The 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.
Second generation
New Renault Kangoo 
Manufacturer Renault Also called Renault Kangoo Evolution[3] (MA) Production 2008–present Predecessor Renault Kangoo First Generation Successor None Class Panel van / leisure activity vehicle Layout FF layout Wheelbase 2,697 mm (106.2 in) Length 4,213 mm (165.9 in) Width 1,829 mm (72.0 in) Height 1,839 mm (72.4 in) The New Renault Kangoo and New Renault Kangoo Express were the new generation light commercial vehicle (LCV) in Renault's lineup. Based on the Scenic and manufactured in Maubeuge, sales began in January 2008.
The Kangoo van is often used by La Poste, the national postal service of France.
Bodystyles
The Kangoo has 4 bodystyles: the Kangoo Compact, the Kangoo Van, the Kangoo Van Maxi, and the Kangoo Van Maxi Crew Van. The Kangoo Compact is used for smaller deliveries with a payload 500 kg, while the Kangoo Van is used for larger deliveries and has a payload of 650 kg or 800 kg. The Kangoo Van Maxi has the most payload of 800 kg and the Kangoo Van Maxi Crew Van has a maximum floor length of 1.33 m.
New Kangoo Compact concept car
New Kangoo Van
New Kangoo restyleKangoo Express Z.E.
Renault Kangoo Express Z.E. Production 2011 Assembly Maubeuge, France Class electric panel van, Zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) Curb weight 1,410 kg (3,100 lb) As part of its Z.E. electric car initiative, Renault has developed a Kangoo Express Z.E. model[4] that will be manufactured at its Maubeuge plant.[5]
A planned Renault battery plant near Paris that will supply batteries for the vehicle was delayed due to technical constraints. Construction will start in the second quarter of 2012 and production of batteries is expected to be delayed to 2014 or 2015. Instead, Renault will have to buy batteries from a joint venture between Nissan Motor and NEC, and from LG Chem of South Korea.[6]
Customers in several countries can pre-reserve models at the Renault-ZE website with an expected release in 2011. European pricing is €20,000 before any government incentives and excluding VAT (€15,000 excluding VAT and including a tax incentive subsidy of €5,000).[7] In addition to buying or leasing the vehicle there is a separate monthly subscription costing from €72 (excluding VAT) for the battery.[8] Filling up' on energy (160 km) for Kangoo Express Z.E. will cost between one and two euros, depending on the local price of electricity (kW h).[7]
Specifications
The Kangoo Express 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 ft·lbf). Its top speed is capped electronically to 130 km/h (81 mph).[4] The vehicle is powered by a 22 kW·h lithium-ion battery pack.[8]
Other electric vehicles
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).[9]
References
- ^ "Renault Maroc : Voitures neuves, véhicules utilitaires, monospace". Renault.ma. http://www.renault.ma/. Retrieved 2010-06-27.
- ^ Renault press release 9 August 2002
- ^ "Renault Kangoo Evolution : Voiture particulier - Renault Maroc". Renault.ma. http://www.renault.ma/cars/kangooevolution/home.html. Retrieved 2010-06-27.
- ^ a b "RENAULT FLUENCE Z.E. AND KANGOO EXPRESS Z.E.: FINALIZED DESIGNS REVEALED AND PRE-RESERVATIONS OPEN" (Press release). Renault. 2010-04-15. http://www.renault.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/Communiqu%C3%A9%20de%20presse/en-EN/Pieces%20jointes/22502_CP_reveal_F61e_et_L38e_DEF._GB_F980C371.pdf. Retrieved 2010-04-15.
- ^ "RENAULT TO PRODUCE ELECTRIC FLUENCE IN BURSA, TURKEY" (Press release). Renault. 2009-11-13. http://www.renault.co.uk/about/category/4/newsnumber/c8c2e9d5-643e-4706-bf32-cb4f5baaebd5/newsitemdisplay.aspx. Retrieved 2010-05-17.
- ^ Helen Beresford (2011-06-15). "Renault says battery plant project delayed". Reuters. http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/15/renault-idUSLDE75E25S20110615.
- ^ a b "Renault Kangoo Express Z.E". Renault.com. http://www.renault.com/en/vehicules/renault/pages/kangoo-express-ze.aspx. Retrieved 2011-09-07.
- ^ a b "RENAULT IS PRESENTING A WIDER LCV RANGE: BETWEEN 2 AND 22 M3 AND PREMIERING THE KANGOO EXPRESS Z.E. AT €20,000 EXCLUDING VAT" (Press release). Renault. 2010-09-22. http://www.renault.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/Communiqu%C3%A9%20de%20presse/en-EN/Pieces%20jointes/23477_10-09-22_PR_KangooZE-Hanovre_GB_25BF88C4.pdf. Retrieved 2010-10-07.
- ^ http://www.cleanova.com
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