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NEW KANGOO COMPACT
Renault is strengthening its number one status in the European LCV segment with the launch of its New Kangoo Compact, a new concept in the commercial vehicles sector, designed for urban driving.
Unveiled alongside its standard wheelbase sibling at the European Road Transport Show in Amsterdam, this agile, compact and stylish compact van shares the key strengths of its larger New Kangoo Van sibling, as well as its distinctive personality. It uses space particularly efficiently, with a maximum load capacity of 2.3m³ from an overall length of just 3.83m.
New Kangoo Compact is aimed at those whose jobs take them frequently into city centres, where parking and ease of manoeuvrability are critical, as well as those who just require a more compact van to meet their needs, regardless of location.
Setting unprecedented standards of comfort, with carefully thought-out ergonomics, its dashboard is worthy of an MPV and the high-up driving position combines with the panoramic windscreen for a broad view of the road ahead.
The cabin is exceptionally spacious for such a compact vehicle, with front elbow room of 1.51m.
Dimensions – New Kangoo Compact
Overall length 3.83m
Height unladen 1.78m
Overall width (excl/incl door mirrors) 1.83/2.13m (between wheelarches 1.21m)
Wheelbase 2.31m
Load length 1.1m (full steel bulkhead; 1.35m at floor level on entry-level version with tubular bulkhead)
Load volume 2.3m³
Payload 500 kg
New Kangoo Compact’s 3.83m length is 38cm shorter than New Kangoo Van by reducing its wheelbase by an equivalent amount. The shortened wheelbase also reduces the turning circle, making it ideal for inner-city driving, as New Kangoo Van Compact needs just 9.4 metres between kerbs to complete a U-turn. In spite of its diminuitive dimensions, New Kangoo Compact boasts a load capacity of 2.3m³. It also features an interior width of 1.21m, enabling it to accommodate standard Euro pallets.
New Kangoo Compact has many clever storage spaces, such as the A4-document dashboard stowage, overhead parcel shelf and a large, lidded 15-litre glovebox. New Kangoo Compact can also serve as a travelling office thanks to its many multimedia and navigation features.
Renault also offers a mobile navigation device holder, which is positioned near to the driver’s seat for easy visibility. The Multi-functional TunePoint system is also available with the New Kangoo Van range. Located in the glovebox, this device enables occupants to listen to their own music collection, via three ports for connecting USB keys, MP3 players and iPods™. For safe driving and ease of use, the music can be controlled via the fingertip remote controls on the steering wheel. A hands-free Bluetooth function is also available.
New Kangoo Compact has a range of engines ideally suited to motoring in built-up areas. The 1.5 dCi diesel engine is available with an output of either 68hp or 86hp, while the 1.6 8V petrol unit delivers 86hp. All of the engines drive through a five-speed manual gearbox. The availability of maximum torque from low engine speeds and a lighter weight than the standard version combine to give the 1.5 dCi New Kangoo Compact brisk acceleration and genuine driving pleasure in and about town.
With CO2 emission levels of less than 140g/km, both diesel models are particularly economical and environmentally-friendly. The dCi 86 returns combined cycle fuel consumption of 55.4 mpg (equivalent to 135 grams of CO2/km). Both 1.5 dCi versions of New Kangoo Compact comply with the criteria for Renault’s eco² symbol. Post-launch a version offering emissions of just 129 g/km is planned. The 1.5 dCi 68 returns combined fuel consumption of 53.3, while the petrol 1.6 8V offers 35.3 mpg.
Its cabin is designed to ensure the highest levels of safety for all occupants. Both seatbelts are equipped with pyrotechnic pretensioners which hold occupants firmly in their seats, plus load limiters which afford more effective protection for the thorax. New Kangoo Van comes with a driver’s airbag as standard, while some trim levels are equipped with both passenger and driver’s side thorax airbags. To limit damage to the pelvis in head-on collisions, the front seats have anti-submarining humps.
Because all van users seek well-designed vehicles that can adapt to their needs, Renault offers a full range of complementary conversions and accessories. The cost of mechanical work and repairs has also been minimised to ensure that New Kangoo Compact remains an economical and reliable vehicle.
For more information on the New Kangoo Compact, please contact the Business Centre Manager at your nearest Ness Motors dealership.
