By Phil Lanning
04 February 2008
GREENHOUSE on wheels, Postman Pat van, Popemobile...the ‘lifestyle MPV’ has been called many names.
But mostly very BORING.Renault are aiming to change that though with this very funky new three-door Kangoo which made it’s debut at the Frankfurt show late last year.I’ve just had an exclusive first drive of the Compact and it’s got the potential to make the vans with wheels segment desirable at last.
Renault are bidding to target a younger audience with a trendy final production name - rumoured to be Break’up - a sports utility version of the Kangoo for outdoor types. And it’s got all the ingredients to be a big hit for the French.
On the road this concept could only manage about 30mph but the high seating position, spacious interior and sweeping panoramic windscreen made it a unique car to drive.
