After six years on the market, the Kangoo received a well-deserved facelifted version for its both shapes, as a van or as MPV.
In 1997 Renault introduced the Kangoo range as a light commercial vehicle or as a passenger car based on the same platform as the Clio, but with a longer wheelbase. Its rounded shapes and practical construction made it a good choice for families that needed a bigger trunk. But over time, it started to look old and needed an upgrade. That came in 2003 along with the facelifted version, which included new powerplants and options.

From the outside, the most striking difference was at the front, where the carmaker installed the chromed rhomboidal badge on a body-colored slat in the middle of the grille. Its new headlights received a tear-shaped design, with clear turn signals at their bottom. Renault included two sliding doors in the package, making the ingress and egress much easier for the middle seat passengers. At the back, Renault offered an option for side-hinged doors or a single, wide liftgate.

The interior received some upgrades. Despite being based on a utility vehicle, Renault installed an instrument panel that sported white dials and red needles for the speedometer and tachometer. It applied the same treatment for the coolant temperature and the fuel-level gauges. For even more relaxing drives, the carmaker added an AC unit and a sunroof for the vehicle.

Under the hood, the Kangoo offered a choice of three gasoline and three turbo-diesel engines paired with five-speed manual gearboxes.