Renault Frendzy

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Renault Frendzy
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Overview
Manufacturer Renault
Production2011 (Concept car)
Designer Deyan Denkov
Under the lead of Laurens van den Acker
Body and chassis
Class Leisure activity vehicle (M-segment)
Body style 5-door van
Layout FF layout
Related Renault Kangoo Z.E.
Powertrain
Engine Electric motor
Dimensions
Length4,091 mm (161.1 in)
Width1,872 mm (73.7 in)
Height1,743 mm (68.6 in)

The Renault Frendzy was a concept leisure activity vehicle (M-segment) designed by Renault for the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show at a similar size to the production Renault Kangoo. [1] Its concept was designed by Renault's design chief Laurens Van den Acker with the exterior design accredited to Deyan Denkov.

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Technical details

Renault Frendzy rear Renault Frendzy (rear).jpg
Renault Frendzy rear

The Frendzy is based on the Renault Kangoo Z.E. [2] and is powered by an electric motor developing 59 bhp (44 kW; 60 PS) and is equipped with a lithium-ion battery pack.

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References

  1. Mark Tisshaw (13 September 2011). "Frankfurt show - Renault Frendzy". Autocar. Retrieved 13 February 2014.
  2. Jack Rix (1 November 2011). "Renault Frendzy". Auto Express. Retrieved 13 February 2014.