The What Van? Road Test: Renault Zoe Van (2020)

Date: Monday, March 29, 2021

 

Rear Hatch

Load bay

Access to the Zoe Van’s small 1.0m3 load area is by means of a rear hatch and hinged doors on either side. 

The latter are released by somewhat flimsy-looking flaps next to what would have been the windows if the Zoe Van were a car. They have been disabled and covered with an opaque film.

Each of the side door apertures is partially obstructed by a horizontal metal bar – presumably there to stiffen what looks for all the world like a drop-in cargo box – which can make loading and unloading awkward. 

A pair of covers will hopefully conceal items on the cargo bed from anyone who peers through the rear screen. The rear section of the rear-most cover rises when the hatch is opened.

The presence of a half-height bulkhead, topped off by a full-height mesh grille, should ensure that anything that slides forward under heavy braking stays out of the cab. Cargo that is likely to prove wayward can always be secured with four tie-down points.

A mixture of carpet and plastic mouldings provides plenty of protection against minor scratches and scrapes, while a rubber mat protects the load bed. Bear in mind that you are not allowed to tow a trailer.



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