Renault Express
Renault Express Van
Overview
ManufacturerRenault
Production2021–present
AssemblyMorocco: Tangier (Renault Med)
Body and chassis
ClassLeisure activity vehicle (Express)
Panel van (Express Van)
Body style5-door multi-purpose vehicle
4/5-door panel van
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformDacia M0 platform
RelatedDacia Dokker
Renault Nueva Kangoo
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5/6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,812 mm (110.7 in)
Length4,393 mm (173.0 in)
Width1,775 mm (69.9 in)
Height1,811 mm (71.3 in)
Curb weight1,298–1,389 kg (2,862–3,062 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorRenault 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.

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 rear lamp inserts, keeping the body, proportions, shapes of details and embossing from the Dacia Dokker.[4]

Production

Calendar year Total production
2020 228[5]
2021 38,777[6]
2022 72,448[7]

References

  1. ^ Europe: 2020 EU 27 + UK + Switzerland + Norway + Iceland
  2. ^ a b "Renault Express wejdzie na europejski rynek w 2021 roku" (in Polish). Archived from the original on 2021-09-20. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
  3. ^ "Renault Express Van – ile kosztuje odnowiona Dacia Dokker?" (in Polish). 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). Archived from the original on 2021-08-03. Retrieved 2021-08-03.
  5. ^ "Usine de Tanger - Renault Group". 2021-09-02. Archived from the original on 2021-09-02. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
  6. ^ "Usine de Tanger - Renault Group". 2022-12-14. Archived from the original on 2022-12-14. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
  7. ^ "Usine de Tanger - Renault Group". www.renaultgroup.com (in French). Retrieved 2023-11-29.
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