Renault Refreshes Kangoo Van with New Face

RenaultRenaultFrance, 1898 > present189 models
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has refreshed the Kangoo VanRenault KangooFrance, 2008 > present86 versions
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with a new face, new dashboard and new optional layouts for the front seats. The changes also apply to the electric Kangoo Z.ERenault Kangoo Maxi Z.E. 5LFrance, 2012 > present3 photos
. The Kangoo Van is a major seller for Renault; it holds 17.4% of the small van market share in Europe. 

The new front end follows the look of modern Renaults with a more vertical look that is meant to be more modern. It also gets new door mirrors and new rear lights. Inside, the cars have new center console and steering wheel.

One of the biggest changes for the new van is the option to specify three front seats regardless of the length that the buyer chooses. Previously, it had only been available in two- or five-seat versions. 

In refreshing the car, Renault also worked on the car's perceived quality. For instance the crimping on the door panels has a cleaner, more consistent finish. it also says that the car has a quieter interior thanks to more sound proofing. 

The engine options for the Kangoo are the Energy dCi 75 and 90 diesels and TCe 115 petrol. All of them are available with stop/start. 

Renault has added new options like Hill Start Assist, rear camera and Renault R-Link multimedia system that incorporates satellite navigation. There are also three radios available. All of them come with USB and Bluetooth; the second level adds a CD player and R-Link is the most expensive.