Renault Kangoo Review 2025: Price, specs & boot space

Written by Dan Powell
Quick overview
Pros
- Affordable to buy and run
- Available with diesel, petrol or electric power
- Comfortable and easy to drive
Cons
- Early models are now 10+ years old
- Dull interior
- Rivals offer better payload
Overall verdict on the Renault Kangoo
"Simple, practical and cheap to run, the 2022 Renault Kangoo is one of the most affordable routes into small van ownership."

A low-cost alternative to the Ford Transit Connect, Volkswagen Caddy and Vauxhall Combo, the Renault Kangoo is a comprehensive small van that majors on value, comfort and practicality. If you are looking for a cheap commercial vehicle the Kangoo should be near the top of your small van shopping list.
The Kangoo name has been around since 1997 but this version was launched in 2010 as part of Renault's drive to rival the Peugeot Partner, Citroen Berlingo and Fiat Doblo. Over the years, the Kangoo has undergone a number of important updates with the most significant being the upgrade to Euro6 in 2016.
The Kangoo panel van is available in standard or long Maxi bodystyles. Maximum payloads range from 600kg to 800kg. Depending on which model you choose, the loadspace will range from 3.0 to 4.6 cubic metres. Renault also offered the Kangoo with a useful roof hatch option for a limited time, which means you can use the Kangoo to carry bulky items like ladders, copper pipes and large planks of wood.
Most Kangoo vans are powered by Renault's efficient 1.5-litre dCi diesel engine that combines punchy performance with cheap fuel costs. The Kangoo was offered with a 1.6-litre petrol engine for a short time, which means these models are extremely rare.
Official fuel economy for the 1.5 dCi diesel peaks in the region of 60mpg, while the 1.6 petrol is advertised with 36mpg. The Kangoo has a pretty good reputation for delivering its advertised fuel economy in the real world, which means fuel costs for all of the diesel variants should be low.
The Kangoo Z.E borrows a lot of its electric tech from the Zoe, which means it's super smooth to drive. Depending on which version of the Kangoo Z.E you choose, the electric van will cover between 75 and 140 miles on a single battery charge.
The Kangoo isn’t as good to drive as its rivals from Ford, Volkswagen or Vauxhall. And the 1.5-litre diesel engine can also be a bit noisy under heavy acceleration when the van is fully laden. The interior is also a little dreary, even by van standards, which means the Kangoo’s cabin quality reflects its general low-cost nature.
Minor complaints aside, the Renault Kangoo is one of the best vans for value. You also get a wide choice of versions and bodystyles, which means the Kangoo is popular with builders, delivery drivers and tradespeople who need a capable but affordable small van.
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Comfort and design: Renault Kangoo interior
"Even by van standards, the Kangoo's interior is somewhat bland with lots of cheap and dull plastics. However, Renault gave its small van a major revamp in 2016 and these models provide the best comfort and spec."

The Renault Kangoo has been around for a very long time. The latest model is actually based on a van that was launched in 2010, which means the oldest Kangoos are now starting to look and feel their age.
The design and layout is very bland with lots of cheap but hard-wearing grey plastics. The Kangoo is available with two or three front seats but your middle passenger may find the lack of leg and knee room a little claustrophobic on a long journey. That said, the Kangoo's driver's seat is comfortable with lots of adjustment and firm seat back support.
The layout of the dashboard isn’t the best in the small van class; the touchscreen navigation is buried high into the dashboard and this makes it difficult to follow route commands and operate the touch screen.
Quality and finish
Infotainment: Touchscreen, USB, nav and stereo in the Renault Kangoo
Space and practicality: Renault Kangoo load space
Handling and ride quality: What is the Renault Kangoo like to drive?
"The Renault Kangoo's handling and ride quality is optimised for comfort, with its soft suspension soaking up most lumps and bumps in the road. The downside to this is a lot of body lean in the corners, which means the Kangoo isn't as rewarding to drive as its rivals."

If you are looking for a comfortable small van the soft-sprung Renault Kangoo is unlikely to disappoint. We rate it as one of the best for road comfort, with potholes and rough roads all ironed out by a satisfying soft thud.
On the downside, the Kangoo isn’t as involving to drive as the Ford Transit Connect, with its spongy suspension providing a fair bit of body lean when carrying moderate levels of speed through a corner.
Motorway travel is comfortable with the soft suspension provisioning a composed and car-like experience. This means you can rack up the miles without feeling overly tired, although the Kangoo can get a bit noisy when pushing the engine or driving on a windy day.
The Kangoo’s huge windscreen provides excellent visibility and the van’s blindspots are kept to a minimum thanks to the large door mirrors and front pillars that separate the front screen from the doors. This makes the Kangoo easy to drive in a town or city, with its light steering and 1829mm body width allowing you to slip through narrow streets with ease.
What engines and gearboxes are available in the Renault Kangoo?
What is the maximum range in the Renault Kangoo Z.E?
Refinement and noise levels
Safety equipment: How safe is the Renault Kangoo?
MPG and fuel costs: What does a Renault Kangoo cost to run?
“The Renault Kangoo 1.5 dCi diesel has a reputation for good fuel economy with many drivers reporting 50mpg or better on the road."

The long-serving 1.5-litre dCi diesel engine provides the lowest fuel costs with advertised economy ranging from 51mpg to 61mpg. These figures are generally reflective of real world driving, according to Real MPG figures at Honest John Vans with the 70PS, 75PS and 90PS versions being the most efficient engines in the Kangoo range.
The 1.6-litre petrol Kangoo is very rare these days and the official fuel economy for this four-cylinder non-turbocharged engine is around 36mpg.
How reliable is the Renault Kangoo?
Insurance groups and costs
VED van tax: What is the annual road tax on a Renault Kangoo?
How much should you be paying for a used Renault Kangoo?
"The Renault Kangoo is one of the cheapest routes into small van ownership and a budget of £10,000 should get you a three or four-year-old van with modest mileage and a full dealer stamped service history."

The Kangoo is a big seller for Renault and this means there is lots of choice on the used market with a budget of £7000 (before VAT) being enough to secure a five or six-year-old example from a dealer.
Spend £10,000 and you should find a three or four-year-old Kangoo with modest milage at a Renault van dealer, while vans from 2020 or 2021 will start in the region of £17,000.
Trim levels and standard equipment
Ask the heycar experts: common questions
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Renault Kangoo cars for sale on heycar
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