"Renault Kangoo": car reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

Surely every motorist thought about buying a car "for all occasions." A universal car is good, but as practice shows, you have to sacrifice something. Often this is the dynamics, appearance or cost of maintenance. In today's article, we will pay attention to such a car as the Renault Kangoo. This is a versatile multi-purpose van that is very popular among competitors in its class. But what problems does Renault Kangoo have? Reviews of the owners, the advantages and disadvantages of the machine will be considered further.

Description

Renault Kangoo is a front-wheel drive French MPV. The car replaced the Express model and is available in both cargo and passenger versions.

Thus, Renault Kangoo is suitable both as a vehicle for a large family and as a delivery van. The car has been produced since 1997. At the moment, the car is produced in a new body (second generation). The model is assembled in France, Turkey and Argentina.

Appearance

Renault Kangoo is not a car that should flaunt a special appearance. To a greater extent, this is a simple, workhorse, unremarkable design. According to reviews, Renault Kangoo has such a simple appearance that it can be easily confused in a large parking lot with someone else's car. With the release of the second generation, the situation has changed a bit.

As noted by the reviews, the Renault Kangoo in the new body looks more attractive. The car received a brighter silhouette with wide wheel arches and a smiling bumper. But still, the design is for an amateur. Not everyone liked the new Renault Kangoo. Reviews say that the car does not cause outwardly any emotions. It is a calm and quiet car.

Is there any rust on Renault Kangoo? The quality of the metal can be judged by the very first models of the 2000s. Surprisingly, the "heel" turned out to be resistant to corrosion - reviews say. Renault Kangoo was galvanized from the factory, and many copies have survived to this day in good condition. However, there are still minor shortcomings. So, over the years of operation, the paint begins to peel off on the arches and thresholds. But what is remarkable, even without enamel, the metal does not rust. But starting from the middle part of the body, there is no galvanization. Therefore, the resulting chips there quickly become covered with rust. As for the bottom, here special attention should be paid to the area in the area of \u200b\u200bthe exhaustpipes. Apparently, heating somehow affects the protection against corrosion - many areas are covered with "saffron milk caps".

Dimensions, clearance

Renault Kangoo is supplied to the Russian market in several versions. This is a van and minivan. Their body dimensions are the same. The total length of the car is 4.12 meters, height - 1.8, width - 1.83 meters. The wheelbase is 2697 mm. Ground clearance - 16 centimeters. What do reviews say about Renault Kangoo? This car is quite compact and does not cause problems with parking. Clearance is also enough. The car is able to drive wherever it is necessary. In particular, this is facilitated by a light curb weight. And when loading, the car practically does not sag, which is also an advantage.

Salon

Inside the car looks quite modest and budget. This is one of the main disadvantages of Renault Kangoo. Reviews note that cheap finishing materials are used in the car. The seats are quite hard, with a limited range of adjustments. The steering wheel is simple, without buttons. Instrument panel arrow, without on-board computer.

On the center console there are a pair of deflectors, an emergency button, a stove control unit and a cassette recorder. There is no armrest for the driver. Also, many are dissatisfied with soundproofing. In the car, according to the owners, it is very noisy, especially when passing bumps on the road. Regular speakers of low quality and suitable only for listening to the radio.

What is surprising is the number of different electronic components. In fact, "Renault Kangoo" can be calledFrench "pie" (IZH-2715). But for some reason, it has a very complex and painfully "buggy" immobilizer, which, judging by the reviews, causes a lot of problems for the owners.

Another downside is the windshield wipers. There is no visibility in bad weather. The standard brushes are very short, in addition, two-jet washer nozzles are used here.

Note that with the release of the second generation, the salon in Renault Kangoo has changed for the better. The design has become more modern. Multimedia appeared on the center console. But still, the “heel” suffers from poor sound insulation and hard plastic. Apparently, this is a congenital disease "Kangu" - say the reviews of the owners.

Capacity

Where Kangoo outperforms its competitors is in terms of roominess. The car is very practical. In the five-seater version, it can accommodate up to 660 liters of luggage. And the van is designed for 2.6 cubic meters of cargo. The backs of the rear sofa in the minivan fold flush with the floor. According to reviews, Renault Kangoo-diesel is a very economic car. You can carry everything in it - from building materials to a refrigerator.

The back door is hinged, the hinges do not sag. There is also a sliding door on the right side. However, drivers say that in winter, moisture gets into the castle, which may prevent the doors from opening. Otherwise, there are no problems.

Power section

For Renault Kangoo, both diesel and gasoline units are provided. The line of the latter includes injection engines for 1, 1-1, 6 liters with an 8- and 16-valve timing mechanism. The power of the gasoline "Kangoo" varies from 58 to 100 horsepower. Torque - 93-148 Nm. What do reviews say about Renault Kangoo? The petrol version is quite reliable, but consumes more fuel - about 10-12 liters in the city. Among the problems worth noting is the small resource of candles. Otherwise, the engines are good, with the exception of weak dynamics.

Diesel engines with a volume of 1.5-1.9 liters develop a power of 65-80 horsepower. Torque - from 121 to 185 Nm.

The most popular motor in Russia is 1.9 dTi. He has established himself as an unpretentious and reliable unit. Fuel consumption does not exceed 8 liters. Among the problems is oil consumption. From replacement to replacement, it takes about a liter “for topping up”. Also expensive filters. Fuel costs about 25 dollars. There are no problems with the motor itself, judging by the reviews. Periodically, the sensor on the generator may burn out, which is why the battery is not charging.

What do they say about the diesel Renault Kangoo 1.5 reviews? This engine has a very vulnerable fuel. A high-pressure fuel pump "Delphi" or "Siemens" can be installed here. The first one is round. The second is produced in the form of a star. Delphi is more sensitive to fuel quality, and after 60 thousand kilometers you can get to replace the injectors. You can supply both new and used ones from Europe. The latter option is more popular and cheaper.

Siemens fuel digests our fuel better, although there are problemswith fuel leaking through the gaskets. The rest of the system does not cause problems.

The transmission for the Renault Kangoo is a five-speed manual. The oil is filled for the entire service life (according to the instruction manual). The clutch runs for a long time - about 150 thousand. The gears engage smoothly, but the clutch pedal is frankly tight - you have to get used to it.

Pendant

The car is built on a front-wheel drive "cart" with a transverse power unit. Front - "MacPherson", rear - semi-dependent beam. Surprisingly, it is the rear suspension that causes more problems for owners. There are four torsion bars here. If they break down, it is almost impossible to replace them yourself - you have to go to the service station.

Together with the torsion bars, the bearings also change. If you perform a complete repair, the price tag can reach up to $ 500 (28 thousand rubles). In the front suspension, everything is a little simpler. Once every 100 thousand, ball, steering tips and silent blocks change. This can be done by hand. Pads go 35-40 thousand. You can also replace them yourself.

Conclusion

So, we found out what Renault Kangoo is. As you can see, this is a fairly practical car, although in some places it can cause problems for the owner. In general, the car breaks down rarely and consumes little fuel. But given her spaciousness, many forgive her the above "diseases".