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First generation (1997-2007)
The first generation appeared in October 1997 and the car was classified as a minivan (MPV). Kangoo was positioned as a spacious family car, and then released a commercial van «Kangoo Express». Company «Nissan» sold this car in Latin America and Europe under the name «Kubistar». The engine was located transversely in front, front-wheel drive, but there were also all-wheel drive versions that appeared in 2002 and were sold under the name «Trekka». Body length was 4035 mm, width 1670 mm, height 1855 mm, wheelbase 2605 mm and curb weight 975-1085 kg. In total, more than 2.2 million vehicles were produced. In Argentina, this generation was produced until 2018, until it was replaced by «Dacia Dokker».
The line of gasoline engines was the following models - 1.0 liters (999 cm3, D7D, 59 hp), 1.0 liters (999 cm3, D4D, 68 hp), 1.2 liters (1149 cm3, D7F, 60 hp), 1.2 liters (1149 cm3, D4F, 75 hp), 1.4 liters (1390 cm3, E7J, 75 hp) and 1.6 liters (1598 cm3, K4M, 95 hp). Diesel engines were as follows - 1.5 liters «DCi» (1461 cm3, K9K) 55/60/65/68/80/85/88 hp, 1.9 liters «D» (1870 cm3, F8Q) 55/65 hp and 1.9 liters «DCi» (1870 cm3, F9Q) 80/84 hp. The transmission was either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic.
There was also a purely electric Kangoo with a 15-30 kW electric motor, a hybrid model with a 475 cm two-cylinder internal combustion engine3 22 hp and an electric motor with a power of 29 kW, as well as with natural gas engines with a volume of 1.2 liters (1149 cm3, LPG, 60 hp), 1.4 liters (1390 cm3, GNV, 70 hp) and 1.6 liters (1598 cm3, GNV, 82 hp).
In 2003, the first restyling was carried out, which changed the front end, taillights and interior. In 2006, a second restyling was carried out, improving sound insulation, interior trim and additional equipment.
Second generation (2007-present time)
Production of the second generation began in May 2007. Two body options are offered - a passenger minivan (MPV) and a commercial van. Platform based «Renault C». Body length with standard wheelbase (2697 mm) is 4213 mm, width 1829 mm and height 1809 mm; with extended wheelbase (3081 mm) «Maxi» body length is 4666 mm, width 1829 mm, height 1836 mm; and also had a body with a shortened wheelbase (2313 mm) «Compact» 3898 mm long, 1829 mm wide and 1812 mm high, which was sold under the name «Be Bop». The curb weight of the car is 1205-1430 kg. Based «Canggu 2» began to produce «Mercedes-Benz Citan» with a slightly different appearance and interior, but with the same engines. Since 2019 also sold under the brand name «Nissan NV250».
Gasoline engines are installed in two options with a volume of 1.6 liters (1598 cm3, K4M, 105 hp), which in 2016 was replaced by 1.2 liters (1197 cm3, H5Ft, 112 hp). The diesel engine was one model with a displacement of 1.5 liters (1461 cm3, K9K, 109 hp). The gearbox is set to a five- or six-speed manual, as well as a four-speed automatic. In addition to classic internal combustion engines, an electric car is produced «Kangoo ZE» with a lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 22 kWh, 59 hp. and a power reserve of 170 km. In 2012 he became «International Van of the Year», in 2012 and 2013 was recognized as the Electric Vehicle of the Year by «GreenFleet».