- Flexible 1.6-litre petrol engines
- Economical 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engine
- Comfortable ride
- Cabin lacks sound insulation
Review: Renault X76.I Kangoo (2004-07)
Overview
Released in August 2004, the Renault X76 Phase I (X76.I) Kangoo was a compact, two-seat van. Manufactured in Maubeuge, France, the front-wheel drive X76.I Kangoo was powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission.
| Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X76.I Kangoo | 1.6-litre petrol I4 |
4sp auto, 5sp man. |
70 kW at 5000 rpm | 148 Nm at 3750 rpm |
| X76 Kangoo | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2605 mm |
| Interior height | 1257 mm |
| Interior width between wheel arches | 1172 mm |
| Maximum interior width | 1219 mm |
| Payload | 600 kg |
| Storage width | 1170 mm |
| Cargo space | 2.75 m2 |
| Load platform length | 1402 |
| Towing weight (braked) | 890 kg (man.) / 880 kg (auto) |
| Towing weight (unbraked) | 530 kg |
Safety equipment
Safety equipment for the X76.I Kangoo included a driver’s airbag and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters. Automatic models were also fitted with ABS, brake assist and electronic brake force distribution as standard – these features were optional on manual models.
Euro NCAP crash testing
In Euro NCAP crash testing , a 2003 Kangoo with a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engine – and equipped with dual front airbags, unlike Australian-delivered models – received a four star adult occupant protection rating with a score of 26. In the frontal impact, the cabin became unstable and the driver risked chest injuries; the front occupants were also at risk of knee injury due to hard points behind the fascia. In the side impact test, protection was also affected by the extent to which the driver’s door pillar was pushed in.
Features
Standard features for the Renault Kangoo included a two speaker sound system with CD player, air conditioning, remote central locking, split and folding passenger seat, power mirrors and windows, heat reflective windscreen, tinted windows, left-hand side sliding door, 180-degree opening rear barn door and immobiliser. A sliding right hand side door was optional.
Review: Renault X76.II Kangoo (2007-10)
Overview
Released in May 2007, the Renault X76 Phase II (X76.II) Kangoo featured more powerful engines and improved equipment levels. In February 2008, the line-up was expanded with the introduction of a 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission.
| Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X76.II Kangoo | 1.6-litre petrol I4 | 4sp auto, 5sp man. |
78 kW at 5750 rpm | 148 Nm at 3750 rpm |
| 1.5-litre turbo-diesel I4 | 5sp man. | 62 kW at 3750 rpm | 200 Nm at 1750 rpm |
Safety equipment
Safety equipment was improved with a front passenger airbag, ABS, electronic brake force distribution and brake assist fitted as standard across the range.
Features
Compared to its predecessor, the X76.II Kangoo was also fitted with a speed control feature, dual sliding side doors and roof rails.
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