- Olga Kokorina
- Translated by Olga Apetenok
- Ru He Fr
Renault Kangoo compact van. 2nd generation, 2013 restyling
The Renault Kangoo is a multi-purpose vehicle produced by Renault since 1997. The current second generation has been produced since May 2007 on the same platform as the Renault Scenic. It was restyled in February 2013. After the restyling, the vehicle can boast of a redesigned front face, improved interior and new options. In 2021, this model can be purchased in Israel (as of 2021).
Distinctive features
The second generation Renault Kangoo has been produced from 2007 to the present, and was restyled in 2013. The second Kangoo is based on the same platform as the new Renault Scenic. In February 2013, the compact van was modernized, acquiring a new design of the front face and interior panel and the new equipment.
The 2013/2014 Renault Kangoo 5-door compact van is available in Israel in a basic 5-seater version. It is 4,213 mm long, 1,829 mm wide and 1,803 mm high, and has a wheelbase of 2,697 mm. The trunk volume ranges from 660 liters (minimum) to 2,600 liters (maximum).
Engines
The new Renault Kangoo sold in Israel is equipped with a fuel-efficient 1.5-liter diesel engine with a Common Rail power system, producing 95 hp and consuming only 5.9 liters in the combined cycle. The car is quite slow, which corresponds to its purpose: acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h occurs in 13.8 seconds, and the top speed is 143 km/h. The van is equipped with a six-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive.
Interior and equipment
The Kangoo compact van’s design allows it to be used as a family one: the rear seats fold in a 60:40 ratio, there is a radio with Bluetooth and 4 speakers, air conditioning, “glass-mirrors” power pack, and a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Driving safety is ensured by numerous systems: ABS with EBD and EBA, there is an anti-slip ASR, ESC stabilization with a mode for soft surfaces such as gravel, as well as a vehicle safety distance alarming system. There are 6 airbags.
