Surely every motorist was thinking 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, which is very popular among competitors in its class. But what are Renault Kangoo’s problems? Owner reviews, the advantages and disadvantages of the car will be considered further.
Description
Renault Canggu is a front-wheel drive French universal vehicle. The machine replaced the Express model and is available in both freight 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 assembly of the model is carried out in France, Turkey and Argentina.
Appearance
"Renault Kangoo" - this is not the car that should flaunt a special appearance. To a greater extent, this is a simple, workhorse, unremarkable in 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.
According to reviews, Renault Kangoo in a new body looks more attractive. The car received a brighter silhouette with wide wheel arches and a smiling bumper. But still the design is not for everybody. Not everyone liked the new Renault Kang. Reviews say that the car does not seem to cause any emotions. It is a calm and quiet car.
Is there rust on the Renault Kangoo? The quality of the metal can be judged by the very first models of the 2000s. Surprisingly, the “heel” was resistant to corrosion - say reviews. Renault Kangoo was galvanized from the factory, and many copies have survived to this day in good condition. However, minor flaws still exist. So, over the years of operation, the paint begins to climb on arches and sills. But what is remarkable, even without enamel, the metal does not rust. But already starting from the middle part of the body there is no galvanization. Therefore, the chips formed there quickly rust. As for the bottom, special attention should be paid to the area in the area of the exhaust pipe. Apparently, the heating somehow affects the protection against corrosion - many areas are covered with "mushrooms".
Sizes, clearance
Renault Cangu is supplied in the Russian market in several versions. This is a van and a minivan. The dimensions of the body are the same. The total length of the machine is 4.12 meters, height - 1.8, width - 1.83 meters. The wheelbase is 2697 mm. Ground clearance - 16 centimeters. What do Renault Kangoo reviews say? This car is quite compact and does not cause parking problems. There is also enough clearance. The car is able to drive wherever needed. In particular, this is facilitated by light curb weight. And when loading the machine 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 the Renault Kangoo. Reviews say that the car uses cheap finishing materials. The seats are pretty tough with a limited range of settings. The steering wheel is simple, without buttons. The instrument panel is arrow, without an on-board computer.
On the center console there is a pair of deflectors, an emergency gang button, an oven control unit and a cassette player. Armrest for the driver is not provided. Also, many are dissatisfied with sound insulation. In the car, according to the owners, it is very noisy, especially when passing bumps on the road. The native speakers are of poor quality and are suitable only for listening to the radio.
What is surprising is the number of different electronic units. In fact, the Renault Cangue can be called the French "pie" (IL-2715). But for some reason, it provides for a very complex and painfully "buggy" immobilizer, which, judging by the reviews, causes a lot of problems to the owners.
Another disadvantage is wipers. Visibility in bad weather is not here. The regular brushes are very short, in addition, two-jet washer nozzles are used here.
Note that with the release of the second generation, the salon at Renault Cangu 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 "Cangu" - say the reviews of the owners.
Spaciousness
What surpasses the "Kang" of its competitors, so it is in terms of capacity. The machine is very practical. In a five-seater version, it is able to 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 flat to the floor. According to reviews, the Renault Kangoo-diesel is a very economic machine. In it you can carry everything - from building materials to the refrigerator.
The back door is hinged, the hinges do not sag. There is a sliding door on the right side. However, drivers say that moisture gets into the castle in winter, which may prevent the doors from opening. Otherwise, there are no problems.
Power part
For Renault Kangoo, both diesel and gasoline units are provided. The range of the latter includes injection engines of 1.1-1.6 liters with an 8- and 16-valve timing mechanism. The power of the Canggu gasoline varies from 58 to 100 horsepower. The torque is 93-148 Nm. What do the reviews say about Renault Kangoo? The gasoline version is quite reliable, but consumes more fuel - about 10-12 liters in the city. Among the problems it is worth noting the small resource of candles. The rest of the engines are good, with the exception of poor 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 established himself as an unpretentious and reliable unit. Fuel consumption does not exceed 8 liters. Among the problems is oil consumption. It takes about a liter of “topping up” from replacement to replacement. Also expensive filters. Fuel costs about $ 25. Judging by the reviews, there are no problems with the motor itself. Periodically, the sensor on the generator may burn out, because of which charging on the battery does not go.
What they say about the Renault Renault Kangoo 1.5 reviews? This engine is very vulnerable fuel. Here can be installed fuel pump "Delphi" or "Siemens". The first has a round shape. The second is issued in the form of a star. "Delphi" is more sensitive to fuel quality, and after 60 thousand kilometers you can get to replace the nozzles. You can put both new and used from Europe. The latter option is more popular and cheaper.
Fuel Siemens better digests our fuel, although there are problems with leaking fuel through gaskets. Otherwise, the system does not cause problems.
Transmission to the Renault Kangoo - mechanical, five-speed. The oil is filled for the entire service life (according to the instruction manual). Clutch runs for a long time - about 150 thousand. The gears engage gently, but the clutch pedal is frankly tight - you have to get used to it.
Suspension
The car is built on a front-wheel drive "trolley" with a transverse power unit. Front - MacPherson, rear - semi-independent beam. Surprisingly, it is the rear suspension that causes more problems for the owners. There are four torsion bars. If they break, it is almost impossible to carry out an independent replacement - 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). The front suspension is a bit simpler. Every 100,000 ball, steering tips and bushings change. You can do it yourself. Pads go 35-40 thousand. They can also be replaced on their own.
Conclusion
So, we found out what Renault Kanga is. As you can see, this is a pretty practical car, although in some places it can cause problems to the owner. In general, the car breaks down rarely and consumes little fuel. But given its spaciousness, many forgive her the above “diseases”.