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Retaining all of the previous version's
inimitable character, but adding even greater comfort, modernity,
quality and versatility, the New Kangoo Van goes further than ever
before to meet the needs of its users. The newcomer is the fruit of an
extensive development programme and in the realms of design,
practicality and environmental-friendliness, represents a significant
step forward when it comes to providing professionals with an economical
and reliable van.
New Kangoo Van’s design is modern and
expressive, featuring a short, robust front end, with a spacious
interior and a large, practical cargo area. Meanwhile, the
forward-positioned, panoramic, MPV-style windscreen ensures an airy,
bright cabin.
New Kangoo Van comes with a choice of
economical, environmentally-friendly engines that are inexpensive to
service. The range includes three diesel powerplants based on the 1.5
dCi block (68hp, 86hp and 106hp), plus two petrol engines (1.6 8V 86hp
and 1.6 16V 106hp). Powered by the 86hp version of the diesel engine,
New Kangoo Van returns combined cycle fuel consumption of 54.3 mpg,
equivalent to CO2 emissions of just 137 grams per kilometre.
Indeed, the first two versions of the
1.5 dCi both emit 140g or less of CO2/km, making them
eligible for the Renault eco˛ programme.
New Kangoo Van is based on the same
running gear as Scénic – a model acclaimed for its dynamic performance,
comfort and safety – and consequently delivers a level of performance
unprecedented in the LCV market. Its wheelbase dimension of 2.7m ensures
balanced, reassuring handling. Depending on version, New Kangoo Van is
equipped with driver aids more commonly associated with the world of
passenger cars (speed limiter, rear parking proximity sensors, automatic
headlamp and windscreen wiper activation).
Its active and passive safety equipment
surpasses the norm for an LCV and is also similar to that of a family
car. Features include latest-generation ABS, plus MSR engine torque
overrun regulation and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA). New Kangoo Van can
also be ordered with ESP (Electronic Stability Programme), CSV
understeer control and ASR traction control.
New Kangoo Van boasts a market-leading
stopping distance of 40 metres (measured after 10 consecutive stops from
62 mph to rest).
The cabin of New Kangoo Van has been
designed to ensure leading safety for all occupants, including a
driver's side airbag, seatbelt pretensioners with load limiters and an
anti-submarining hump in the seats. A passenger side airbag and driver's
side thorax airbags are also available as options.
A range of robust,
economical, environment-conscious engines
New Kangoo Van comes with a wide choice
of engines addressing the varied needs of trade users. All extol the key
virtues of economy, reliability and environment-consciousness.
1.5 dCi: 68hp, 86hp & 106hp
The 1.5 dCi unit, renowned for high performance, low running costs and
good environmental credentials, appears on New Kangoo Van in three
versions, rated at 68hp, 86hp and 106hp, to cover the full spectrum of
professional needs. The entry-level version, delivering peak power of
68hp at 4,000rpm, achieves very low running costs. Torque of 160Nm is
available from 1,500rpm and combined cycle fuel consumption is
remarkably low: 53.2 mpg, with CO2 emissions of just 140g/km.
This engine is coupled with a five-speed manual gearbox.
The versatile 86hp version delivers
peak power at 3,750rpm and peak torque of 200Nm from 1,750rpm, for
effortless duty both on long journeys and during intensive urban usage.
As well as boasting a highly impressive trade-off between performance
and economy, this engine also makes New Kangoo Van one of the most
economical and environment-friendly vehicles on the market, with
combined cycle fuel consumption averaging 54.3 mpg and CO2
emissions down to 137g/km. Again, this engine is coupled with a
five-speed manual gearbox.
In its top-end diesel version, New
Kangoo Van is fitted with the most powerful of the 1.5 dCi units,
developing 106hp at 4,000rpm and peak torque of 240Nm at 2,000rpm, to
meet the most exacting demands of business users in terms of power and
driveability. With its second-generation common-rail injection system,
variable geometry turbo and 1600-bar injection pressure, this engine
gives excellent performance, without harming fuel economy. On a combined
cycle, 52.3 mpg is achievable, which gives CO2 emissions of
142g/km. This remarkable fuel economy owes much to the use of piezo-electric
injectors and a six-speed manual gearbox. Vehicle acoustics are improved
by a dual-mass damping flywheel that eradicates boom at low engine
speeds.
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