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Review: Renault X76 Kangoo (2004-10)

3 stars

  • 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.

Renault X76 Phase I Kangoo specifications
  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.

Renault X76 Phase II Kangoo specifications
  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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