Images: Renault X61.I Kangoo (2010-13)
Released in October 2010, the Renault X61 Phase I (X61.I) Kangoo was a compact, two-seat van. Manufactured in Maubeuge, France, the front-wheel drive X61 Kangoo was available with either a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine or a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel (dCi) unit. In March 2013, however, the range was revised as the short wheelbase (SWB) 1.5 dCi variant was effectively replaced by a long wheelbase (or ‘Maxi’) model… Read full Renault X61 Kangoo review
Images: Renault X61.II Kangoo (2013-on)
Released in Australia in late 2013, the Renault X61 Phase 2 (X61.II) Kangoo range was expanded to include five-seat 1.5 dCi Crew vans. The Renault X61.II Kangoo could be identified by its larger grille, sleeker headlights, slimmer door mirrors and vertical tail-lights. Inside, there was a new center console, steering wheel and gloss-black instrument panel. As part of the update, the Kangoo 1.5 dCi variants had an ‘ECO Mode’ which could improved fuel economy by 10 per cent in city driving by reducing engine torque and altering the accelerator pedal mapping for less throttle response, while a gearshift indicator prompted the driver to change up or down.
