Renault Kangoo

The Renault Kangoo is a range of leisure activity vehicles and light commercial vehicles respectively, manufactured by the French manufacturer Renault since 1997. The first generation Kangoo was introduced in October 1997. It was facelifted in March 2003, resulting in a Phase II model. The Phase II vehicles are distinguished by their new nose styling. 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. The 4WD version of the Kangoo was introduced in 2002 and was marketed under the model name Trekka. The Kangoo Trekka all wheel drive system differed from the Renault Scenic RX4 in its inclusion of a Nissan sourced automatic torque coupling "ATC". 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 15.7 inches fording depth and 28-degree hill climbing capability. The New Renault Kangoo and New Renault Kangoo Express are the new generation light commercial vehicles (LCV) in Renault's lineup. The Kangoo is available in three wheelbase configurations, the Kangoo Compact, the Kangoo Express and the Kangoo Express Maxi. The Kangoo Compact is used for smaller deliveries, with a payload of 500 kg, while the Kangoo Express is used for larger deliveries and has a payload of 650 kg or 800 kg.