Renault Express (2020)
Panel van and leisure activity vehicle (LAV)
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The Renault Express is a panel van and leisure activity vehicle (LAV) manufactured and marketed by Renault since 2024 as a cheaper, work-oriented alternative to the Renault Kangoo. Both models are based on the Dacia Dokker.
| Renault Express | |
|---|---|
Renault Express Van | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault |
| Also called | Renault Kangoo |
| Production | 2021–present |
| Assembly | Morocco: Tangier (Renault Med) |
| Designer | Under the lead of Laurens van den Acker |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Leisure activity vehicle (Express) Panel van (Express Van) |
| Body style | 5-door multi-purpose vehicle 4/5-door panel van |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Dacia M0 platform |
| Related | Dacia Dokker Renault Nueva Kangoo Dacia Lodgy |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,812 mm (110.7 in) |
| Length | 4,393 mm (173.0 in) |
| Width | 1,775 mm (69.9 in) |
| Height | 1,811 mm (71.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,298–1,389 kg (2,862–3,062 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Renault Express Dacia Dokker |
Overview
History
When the third generation Renault Kangoo (based on the Dacia Dokker which was first introduced in 2012) was presented in November 2020, Renault also announced the expansion of its commercial vehicle range with a new model positioned as a lower-cost alternative to the Kangoo Van. For this purpose, the Express name, which had not been used since 2002, was revived.
Renault has decided to end the production of the Dacia Dokker in its last form, including it in its offer in a thoroughly modernized form. The Express gained a new front apron resembling passenger models of the French company, with a centrally placed company logo and long, slender shaped headlights.[1] A new cockpit design was also used, there was space for storage compartments with a total capacity of 48 liters, and an optional 8-inch Easy Link multimedia system screen[1] was used. Moreover, the vehicle can be equipped with an inductive charger hidden in the armrest, 3 USB sockets, 4 12 V sockets, as well as a rear view camera and a blind spot monitoring system.[2] Other parts of the body have undergone cosmetic changes; they are limited to remodeled LED taillights and redesigned door handles, keeping the body, proportions, shapes of details and embossing from the Dacia Dokker.[3]
Rear view
Discontinuation
In July 2024, the Express Van ceased to be marketed in the European Union due to the implementation of new safety standards which required new, electronic driver assistance system. The Express' low price and moderate sales numbers did not justify the necessary investment to keep the model alive in this region.[4]