All-new 2021 Renault Kangoo van unveiled

The third-generation Renault Kangoo has been revealed, with petrol, diesel and electric ZE  versions on offer. It’ll be for sale in the UK from the summer. as well as a wide range of engines, the new Renault Kangoo also introduces a sliding door layout that’s unique in the CV sector.
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Called open Sesame, the new Kangoo features a sliding side door that locks to the cabin door, so the van’s B-pillar is eliminated completely, in a similar style to the now-defunct Ford B-Max small MPV. This allows for loading of longer items in tight spaces where it’s not possible to open the rear doors completely. It means there’s a 1,446mm side opening, and when combined with the flat-folding passenger seat, there’s a maximum load length of 3,550mm available in the long-body Kangoo Maxi. The open Sesame system can be added to both sides of the van.

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The Kangoo Maxi is based on the same platform as the Renault scenic MPV, but while eliminating the B-pillars boosts access, safety isn’t compromised because the strengthening provided by the B-pillars has been transferred to the doors. Renault has tested the system thoroughly and confirms that there is no compromise for safety or torsional body rigidity.