Next generation Renault Kangoo was originally set to launch in early 2023, but now it won’t launch until later this year.
The company has confirmed it is now set to launch in 3rd quarter of this yearAnd auto expert understand this is due to the issue of securing the supply.
The new Kangoo was first revealed in late 2020.
The range will continue to offer a choice of combustion and electric powertrains in Australia, although full specs won’t be revealed until closer to launch along with pricing.
The electric version has been renamed Kangoo E-Tech Electric in line with Renault’s other electric vehicles, as the brand removes the old ZE nameplate.
outward Kangoo ZE has been sold locally since 2017 and although it has had the local electric van market for most of that time, it has shown its age.
The Kangoo E-Tech Electric has a 90kW motor and 245Nm of torque driven by a 45kWh lithium-ion battery pack capable of DC charging up to 80kW, with an additional 170km running range in 30 minutes.
The battery takes less than four hours to charge from 15% to 100% when plugged into the 11kW wall box and “under 6 hours” on the cheaper 7.4kW AC wall box.
The WLTP’s driving range of 300 km is claimed, too ideal for “last mile” freighters and freighters. It also has three levels of regenerative braking: ‘false’, default and ‘maximum’ for additional energy recovery.
Renault also says it has a payload capacity of 615kg and brake traction of 1500kg.
Despite the extra battery, the E-Tech Electric has no less space than its internal combustion engine-powered counterparts.
For context, the upcoming Kangoo ZE uses 44kW and 225Nm motors, a 33kWh battery, and has a maximum range of 200km.
E-Tech Electric has also received a technology upgrade, with the ability to access the air conditioning remotely. Both electric and electric Kangoos can be equipped with an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The Kangoo lineup has a full range of active safety and driver assistance technologies available, including automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist, traffic jam assist, and sign recognition. traffic and semi-automatic parking assistance.
The internal combustion-powered Kangoos offer a choice of 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol and 1.5-litre turbodiesel in Europe, the latter of which comes in three tunes: 60kW/230Nm, 70kW/260Nm and 85kW/270Nm.
The petrol engine has 75kW and 200Nm.
All use a 6-speed manual transmission except for the most powerful diesel engine that uses a 7-speed automatic transmission.
Kangoo E-Tech Electric will once again have a local rival in 2023 after the BYD T3 was born in a flash.
French compatriot brand Peugeot will be launched Electronic partner inside first half of 2023.
