Designed for use in the construction sites or just as a leisure vehicle, the Renault Kangoo 4x4 was launched in 2002 and it could have been considered as a cross-over among the utility vehicles.
In the late ’90s, Renault launched the Kangoo as a compact-sized utility vehicle. It was also available as a passenger vehicle, highly appreciated due to its huge trunk and easy access to the rear seats due to its sliding doors. The high demand for the car was, somehow, unexpected in both versions. In 2001, Renault decided to offer it as a 4x4 version, but only as a passenger vehicle.

The 2002 model was late to the party since the facelift for the Kangoo was already scheduled for 2003, but that didn’t matter too much for the French car-maker. It considered that if the car would be sold, will be continued after the facelift. And it was well-received by the market. Its short front, with rounded forms and curved surfaces, was appreciated by its customers. The car offered very good visibility all-around, due to its high seating position and very high A-pillars. Unlike the rest of the range, the 4x4 version was offered with higher ground clearance and special plastic protections around and under the car.

Inside, the Kangoo 4x4 featured numerous storage locations, including over the windshield and on top of the rear doors. With the rear seats folded (or removed) the rear part of the car could have been transformed into a flat platform, great for camping.

Under the hood, the Kangoo was available with a choice of gasoline or turbo-diesel engines. All versions were mated to a standard 5-speed manual transmission.