Renault Express (2020)

For the original Express, see Renault Express.

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	Petrol: 1.3 L H5Ht turbo I4 1.6 L K4M 16V I4 Diesel: 1.5 L K9K dCi I4 turbo
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

The Renault Express is a panel van and leisure activity vehicle (LAV) manufactured and marketed by Renault since 2021. Based on the Dacia Dokker, it is sold alongside the Kangoo as a smaller and cheaper alternative.

Overview

History

Presenting the third generation of Renault Kangoo in November 2020, Renault also announced the expansion of its commercial vehicle range with a new, fourth model positioned as a smaller and cheaper alternative to the Kangoo Van. For this purpose, the Express name, which had not been used since 2002, was revived, and the Dacia marque was used since 2012. ^[1]

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. ^[2] 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 ^[2] 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. ^[3] 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. ^[4]

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  Rear view

Discontinuation

In July 2024, the Express Van ceased to be marketed in Europe due to the implementation of new safety standards. ^[5]

Production

Calendar year	Total production
2020	228 [6]
2021	38,777 [7]
2022	72,448 [8]

References

1. Europe: 2020 EU 27 + UK + Switzerland + Norway + Iceland
2. "Renault Express wejdzie na europejski rynek w 2021 roku" (in Polish). 12 November 2020. Archived from the original on 2021-09-20. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
3. "Renault Express Van – ile kosztuje odnowiona Dacia Dokker?" (in Polish). 11 February 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-08-03. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
4. "A więc nowe Renault Express to Dacia Dokker w przebraniu. Czy to dobry pomysł?" (in Polish). 30 April 2019. Archived from the original on 2021-08-03. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
5. "Scoop. Le Renault Express van tire sa révérence en Europe".
6. "Usine de Tanger - Renault Group". 2021-09-02. Archived from the original on 2021-09-02. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
7. "Usine de Tanger - Renault Group". 2022-12-14. Archived from the original on 2022-12-14. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
8. "Usine de Tanger - Renault Group". www.renaultgroup.com (in French). Retrieved 2023-11-29.