As far as vans go the Vauxhall Astravan has always been a firm favourite but, recently a lot of other manufacturers have been introducing their own small sized vans. The Renault Kangoo is a good example of a popular panel van which is also a leisure activity vehicle.
The Kangoo was introduced by Renault in 1997, ever since its introduction it has become one of the most popular used vans in Scotland . The passenger carrying model of the Kangoo can be converted easily into a panel van by removing its back seats and windows.
The 1.5 dCi diesel was not as popular as Renault had hoped, it produced 67bhp and was very slow 0-60 took nearly 20 seconds. The 84bhp version is much better; it is capable of comfortably doing 70mph on the motorway and keeping up with city traffic. There are also 2 petrol 1.6 lire versions producing 86 and 105bhp.
Renault tailored the interior controls and functions for the Kangoo's everyday users, the steering is light, all the controls are easy to access and use. The ride is comfortable, it rides humps and potholes very well.
As expected from a van the suspension is quite firm and the sound proofing leaves much to be desired, the road noise can become unbearable on long distance motorway journeys. You can pick up a used 2007 Renault Kangoo for under 5,000.
As far as vans go the Vauxhall Astravan has always been a firm favourite but, recently a lot of other manufacturers have been introducing their own small sized vans. The Renault Kangoo is a good example of a popular panel van which is also a leisure activity vehicle.
The Kangoo was introduced by Renault in 1997, ever since its introduction it has become one of the most popular used vans in Scotland . The passenger carrying model of the Kangoo can be converted easily into a panel van by removing its back seats and windows.
The 1.5 dCi diesel was not as popular as Renault had hoped, it produced 67bhp and was very slow 0-60 took nearly 20 seconds. The 84bhp version is much better; it is capable of comfortably doing 70mph on the motorway and keeping up with city traffic. There are also 2 petrol 1.6 lire versions producing 86 and 105bhp.
Renault tailored the interior controls and functions for the Kangoo's everyday users, the steering is light, all the controls are easy to access and use. The ride is comfortable, it rides humps and potholes very well.
As expected from a van the suspension is quite firm and the sound proofing leaves much to be desired, the road noise can become unbearable on long distance motorway journeys. You can pick up a used 2007 Renault Kangoo for under 5,000.
