French “Renault” unveiled the new Grand Kangoo at the 2023 IAA Mobility exhibition in Munich, and it provides maximum practicality at an affordable price for those who have not been exposed to the problem of SUVs yet.
Naturally, the new multi-purpose vehicle based on the third generation Kangoo was launched in 2020, and comes with a standard interior design that includes 7 individual seats.
You can remove the three seats from the middle row in addition to the two seats from the back row, increasing the cargo capacity to 3,750 litres.
The third generation Renault Kangoo and minivan received a longer version that can accommodate seven seats, which is suitable for customers who do not want to compromise on space and practicality in the car.
The 2024 Grand Kangoo made its debut at the IAA Mobility 2023 show in Munich, offering petrol and diesel options and an all-electric powertrain.
Dimensions and weight
According to carscoops, an automotive news specialist, the company has not officially announced the dimensions of the Grand Kangoo, however, judging from the almost identical Kangoo L2 Van, the model should be 4,910 mm (193.3 inches) long with a wheelbase of 3,100 mm (122.0 inches). inches), this makes it 424 mm (16.7 in) longer than the standard Kangoo with an additional 384 mm (15.1 in) of space between the front and rear axles.
The Grand Kangoo can accommodate 7 adults with 500 liters (17.7 cubic feet) of storage space, and the five rear seats are sliding, folding and retractable, meaning the luggage compartment can accommodate up to 3,750 liters (132.4 cubic feet). Effectively transforms the model into a commercial vehicle.
Renault showed off the space for passengers in the rear seats, which amounts to 164 mm (6.5 inches) in the third row.
Interior Design
Renault offers three trim levels for the minivan – the entry-level Authentic, Equilibre and family-oriented Techno. As with most of the exterior design (except for the rear doors and longer wheelbase), the dashboard has been carried over from the standard Kangoo, while available accents try Dark, polished wood hides the LCV’s origins as does the optional 10-inch digital instrument cluster and free-standing infotainment screen.
Performance and movement
The new Grand Kangoo offers a choice between petrol, diesel and electricity, starting with Euro 6E-compliant combustion engines. The 1.3-litre petrol engine produces 128 PS (96 kW / 130 hp) and can be mated to either a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed EDC automatic transmission. Speeds.
The 1.5-litre diesel engine also produces 95 PS (71 kW / 96 PS) and is available exclusively with a 6-speed manual transmission.
However, the highlight of the range is the zero-emission Grand Kangoo E-Tech which comes with a single electric motor producing up to 120 PS (90 kW / 122 hp) and 245 Nm (181 lb-ft) of torque.
Using the Eco driving mode, power is limited to 75 PS (56 kW / 76 hp), with range prioritized, and speaking of which, the 45 kWh lithium-ion battery is good for a WLTP range of 265 km (165 mi).
Using an 80 kW DC charger, the Grand Kangoo can replenish its range of up to 80 km (50 miles) in just 10 minutes of charging, and Renault offers an 8-year or 160,000 km warranty for the battery, which will be replaced free of charge if its condition declines.
Country of origin and opening of reservation
The new Grand Kangoo will be produced at the Maubeuge plant in northern France, alongside the standard Kangoo, mechanically related trucks from Nissan and Mercedes-Benz, and the upcoming Renault 4. However, the electric motor and superchargers of the Kangoo e-technology will be shipped from the Cléon plant in Normandy. .
Orders for the Renault Grand Kangoo will open at the end of 2023, and the first deliveries are expected to take place in early 2024. Prices have not been announced yet, but it is safe to assume that the Grand Kangoo will be more expensive than the standard Kangoo.
