New Kangoo Trekka 4x4
Published: 4th October 2003
New Trekka Features
The new Kangoo Trekka takes on the lines of the front-drive Kangoo, including a plunging bonnet with a rib, redesigned wings and new front grille with horizontal slats. The smooth-surfaced headlamp housings enclose orange-coloured front indicators. Special headlamp units with a black surround also give the vehicle a more sporting appeal.
The bumpers are also new. The front bumper includes strengthened protective overriders and front foglamps surrounded by new grey metal trims. The SUV character of the Kangoo Trekka is emphasised by side mouldings, as well as by wheel arch mouldings and sill trims. All these protective features, as well as the bumpers, can be body-coloured.
In addition to the 10 colours already available, two new colours make an appearance: Nordic Green and Topaz Grey, which are exclusive to Trekka.
Inside, the seats have been improved to provide better sideways support and increased comfort thanks to more curved foam mouldings. New materials are used to trim the seat cushion and backrest, including the upper rear panel. The high-range version is trimmed with a special "Treck" material whose original design is based on road surface tyre-prints.
The half leather trim option provides an unequalled and high-value equipment level in this segment, and comprises special part leather/cloth upholstery, leather steering wheel, and leather gear lever knob and gaiter.
The Kangoo Trekka retains all the attributes of a functional and practical vehicle, with its five full-size seats, two sliding side doors, 110 litres of clever stowage space including overhead aviation compartments and big 550-litre luggage compartment, which with the rear seats folded, gives up to a massive 2,500 plenty of room for everything from bikes to lawnmowers!
Driving pleasure with permanent four-wheel-drive
Renault’s new Kangoo Trekka retains its permanent four-wheel-drive transmission with adaptive hydraulic coupling, giving users the flexibility to go off road, coping with a variety of terrains from dirt tracks to light cross-country travel.
The adaptive hydraulic coupling optimises the transfer of torque to the wheels with the greatest grip without any action on the driver’s part, according to three strategies which depend on the vehicle’s speed, thus giving control of fuel consumption. In addition, an Automatic Brake Distribution (ABD) start-from-rest system operates electronically on the front wheels and reduces any loss of traction.
The ground clearance of the fully laden Kangoo Trekka is 180mm, allowing a remarkable degree of off-road operation for a 4X4. In addition, a shield beneath the engine compartment ensures effective protection of the engine and transmission and fuel tank.
