Renault, the French automaker, has introduced the Grand Kangoo, a seven-seat compact MPV, at IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich. This announcement comes directly from the brand’s press office, underscoring Renault’s push to broaden its family-oriented lineup with practical space and flexible interior packaging. The unveiling places the Grand Kangoo in a segment that values modular seating, clever cargo solutions, and everyday usability, particularly appealing to families and fleet customers in North America and Europe alike who expect notable versatility from a compact MPV.
The Grand Kangoo is designed to seat seven people across three rows. The second row features three individual seats, while the front row provides two seats, and the third row completes the seven-seat arrangement. When fully occupied, the vehicle offers a practical boot volume of 500 liters. However, the real strength lies in its adaptability: by removing the rear seats and folding down the front passenger seat, the cargo capacity swells dramatically to a maximum of 3750 liters. In this configuration, the car can transport long items up to 3.1 meters in length, making it suitable for transporting furniture, equipment, or other oversized loads that typical small vans or compact MPVs may struggle to accommodate.
Powertrain options for the Grand Kangoo include both traditional internal combustion engines and a reversible power plant option. Buyers can choose from 95 hp and 130 hp gasoline engines, which offer familiar performance for urban and highway driving, paired with Renault’s emphasis on efficiency, low running costs, and ease of maintenance. Additionally, a 122 hp reversible power plant is available, highlighting Renault’s approach to providing flexible propulsion technology that can adapt to varying use cases, whether it involves conventional driving or scenarios requiring a different energy approach within the same vehicle family. These options position the Grand Kangoo as a versatile choice for those who need a family vehicle that can also handle varying cargo demands and daily practicality.
Sales of Renault Grand Kangoo are set to begin at the end of this year, with first deliveries to customers targeted for early 2024. As with many new Renault models, exact pricing will be announced closer to the start of orders. The timing suggests a strategic rollout across European markets with potential expansion later to Canada and the United States, where buyers often value compact MPVs that offer generous interior space without a substantial footprint on the road. This move fits Renault’s broader strategy of providing family-friendly vehicles that balance passenger comfort with payload capacity, a pairing that has historically found resonance with North American and Canadian buyers seeking practical solutions for everyday transport. The competitiveness of price and equipment will be a key factor as customers weigh the Grand Kangoo against other compact MPVs and small family vans in the market.
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