Used Renault Kangoo cars for sale

Like other cars based on a commercial vehicle, though, there’s no getting away from the fact that this is (as it's unkindly dismissed by some) a ‘van with windows’. In some ways, that's good news. For a start, the rear sliding doors and a high-lifting tailgate mean access is easy from all sides. And, with the rear seats folded down, the cargo area extends to an impressive 2,600 litres. However, equipment levels are less impressive, and the interior has a spartan feel, with rubber mats rather than the carpet offered by rivals. Once on the move, some road noise can be heard from inside, but otherwise refinement is good. Meanwhile, the ride is soft enough to cushion the effect of Britain’s road surfaces, but the stiff suspension does lead to a certain amount of roll through corners.

Running Costs
With residual values sitting at just over a third of the initial value after three years/36,000 miles, and even new cars costing only in the region of £10,000, a Kangoo makes a great value used buy. However, it's worth spending as much as you can for one of the later models, which have a more impressive list of equipment as standard. It won't cost much to keep it on the road, either. Servicing costs are very reasonable and a group 4 insurance rating will keep the annual premiums low. Should repairs be necessary, they should be quite cheap, as Renault is at the cheaper end of the scale, according to a leading warranty company's survey of labour rates. And, the commercial origins of the vehicle should keep the cost of parts down, too. Fuel economy is best with the diesels, the non-turbo 1.9-litre achieving 39.8mpg on average compared with the 1.4’s 37.7mpg. The newer 1.2-litre petrol manages 40.4mpg while 1.6-litre petrol’s extra performance cuts economy to 35.3mpg on average. Opt for a 1.5-litre diesel for the cheapest overall bills economy is 53.3mpg.