Renault Express (2020) Explained

Renault Express
Manufacturer:Renault
Production:2021–present
Assembly:Morocco: Tangier (Renault Med)
Predecessor:Renault Express
Dacia Dokker
Class:Leisure activity vehicle (Express)
Panel van (Express Van)
Body Style:5-door multi-purpose vehicle
4/5-door panel van
Layout:Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform:Dacia M0 platform
Transmission:5/6-speed manual
Wheelbase:28121NaN1
Length:43931NaN1
Width:17751NaN1
Height:18111NaN1
Weight:1298–
Related:Dacia Dokker
Renault Nueva Kangoo

The Renault Express is a panel van and leisure activity vehicle (LAV) manufactured and marketed by Renault since 2021. Based on the Dacia Dokker, it is sold alongside the Kangoo as a smaller and cheaper alternative.

Overview

History

Presenting the third generation of Renault Kangoo in November 2020, Renault also announced the expansion of its commercial vehicle range with a new, fourth model positioned as a smaller and cheaper alternative to the Kangoo Van. For this purpose, the Express name, which had not been used since 2002, was revived, and the Dacia marque was used since 2012.[1]

Renault has decided to end the production of the Dacia Dokker in its last form, including it in its offer in a thoroughly modernized form. The Express gained a new front apron resembling passenger models of the French company, with a centrally placed company logo and long, slender shaped headlights.[2] A new cockpit design was also used, there was space for storage compartments with a total capacity of 48 liters, and an optional 8-inch Easy Link multimedia system screen[2] was used. Moreover, the vehicle can be equipped with an inductive charger hidden in the armrest, 3 USB sockets, 4 12 V sockets, as well as a rear view camera and a blind spot monitoring system.[3] Other parts of the body have undergone cosmetic changes; they are limited to remodeled rear lamp inserts, keeping the body, proportions, shapes of details and embossing from the Dacia Dokker.[4]

Discontinuation

In July 2024, the Express Van ceased to be marketed in Europe due to the implementation of new safety standards.[5]

Production

Calendar yearTotal production
2020228[6]
202138,777[7]
202272,448[8]

Notes and References

  1. Europe: 2020 EU 27 + UK + Switzerland + Norway + Iceland
  2. Web site: Renault Express wejdzie na europejski rynek w 2021 roku . pl . 2021-08-03 . 2021-09-20 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210920194359/https://www.dostawczakiem.pl/renault-express-wejdzie-na-europejski-rynek-w-2021-roku/ . live .
  3. Web site: Renault Express Van – ile kosztuje odnowiona Dacia Dokker? . pl . 2021-08-03 . 2021-08-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210803131553/https://francuskie.pl/renault-express-van-ile-kosztuje-odnowiona-dacia-dokker/ . live .
  4. Web site: A więc nowe Renault Express to Dacia Dokker w przebraniu. Czy to dobry pomysł? . pl . 2021-08-03 . 2021-08-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210803164448/https://autogaleria.pl/renault-express-dacia-dokker . live .
  5. https://www.largus.fr/actualite-automobile/scoop-le-renault-express-van-tire-sa-reverence-en-europe-30035010.html
  6. Web site: 2021-09-02 . Usine de Tanger - Renault Group . 2023-02-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210902220959/https://www.renaultgroup.com/groupe/implantations/usine-tanger/ . 2021-09-02 .
  7. Web site: 2022-12-14 . Usine de Tanger - Renault Group . 2023-02-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221214125619/https://www.renaultgroup.com/groupe/implantations/usine-tanger/ . 2022-12-14 .
  8. Web site: Usine de Tanger - Renault Group . 2023-11-29 . www.renaultgroup.com . fr.