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The What Van? Road Test: Renault Kangoo (2022)
Date: Friday, February 24, 2023
Load bay
Access to the cargo area is by means of asymmetric rear doors – the narrower of the two is on the offside – and a sliding door on each side of the body. The back doors can be swung through 90°, and through 180° if you release the stays.
There are ten load tie-down points along with a full-height plastic bulkhead. It bulges backwards and intrudes into the side door apertures as a result.
It looks substantial enough, and offers a weight saving, but as traditionalists, we prefer the protection afforded by a steel partition.
A 12V socket is a handy feature, and one likely to be appreciated by trades people who use power tools.
Our demonstrator’s load floor was protected by a tailored rubber mat and the sides and doors were largely defended against minor damage by a selection of plastic panels. The mat and panels are optional.
Our Kangoo was equipped with an optional Easy Inside Rack load area ladder rack mounted beneath the roof. It takes up cargo space when in use, but some businesses may take the view that it makes more sense than mounting a rack on the roof.
Go the latter route and there is always the risk that your ladder will be stolen. Nor does it do much for the van’s aerodynamics, which means that fuel consumption will be adversely affected.
Rooftop bar fixings are provided, however, for those who still prefer a traditional ladder rack and do not want to lose load area room.
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