Renault has upped the ante with their new LCV range
The Renault LCV range is expanding with a renewed focus on meeting all the needs of professionals across the world. After the refreshed Renault Master in 2019, the French automaker is giving it a new look along with introducing the all-new Renault Kangoo Van, the Express Van, New Trafic Combi and the New SpaceClass.
Renault Extends Its Leadership Into New Markets
After launching the fourth electric LCV last year with the Renault Master Z.E., the auto giant maintains its European position as a leader in this market segment. They enjoy a 46.2% share highlighted by its best-seller, the Renault Kangoo Z.E.
Groupe Renault continues to extend its global leadership into new markets, starting with China where they have strengthened their position by creating the RBJAC (Renault Brilliance Jinbei Automotive Company). In South Korea, they have launched the Renault Master and the new Renault Kangoo in Latin America where they hold a modest 16.9% market share.
After revealing the EZ-PRO concept car at the end of 2018, Renault showcased its future vision of last-mile urban delivery by 2030. They continue to explore mobility for business customers with the Renault EZ-FLEX, an innovative experiment to gain a better understanding of daily last-mile delivery in urban areas.
What’s New In The Renault LCV Range?
In the small van segment, Renault has a double offer with the new Kangoo Van and the refreshed Express Van. The Kangoo Van is full of innovation with a more athletic and dynamic styling which revolutionises the segment. One such innovation is the ‘Sesame Open by Renault’ along with more comfort and onboard technologies.
On the new Express Van, they’ve added a dynamic and robust design to make it a more practical and efficient vehicle. Not only does it offer incomparable dimensions with the largest side access in its class but it also has loads of storage and cargo space.
For the medium segment, the automaker continues to reinforce the DNA of the Renault Trafic but with a more elegant design and added safety. It starts with its versions for transporting people while the Renault LCV version will reportedly be available toward the end of 2021.
Tailor-Made Solutions For The Renault LCV Range
To complement the new Renault LCV range, they are expanding the tailor-made solutions and services with Renault Pro+ to meet the requirements of working professionals. Renault Pro+ offers end-to-end digital and connectivity solutions thanks to the support from a network of 626 Renault Pro+ businesses and 400 converters.
“An expert on LCV for more than 120 years, Renault has always been a leader in innovation. We now offer an enlarged and renewed range with the All-New Kangoo Van, the All-New Express Van and the New Trafic. The innovation ‘Open Sesame by Renault’ on the All-New Kangoo Van is a world premiere in the LCV world. As the leader of electric LCV in Europe, we are also preparing the future with new electric and hydrogen products and solutions” said Mark Sutcliffe, SVP, LCV Renault Business Unit.
Renault Continues To Support Zero Emissions
Renault has been at the forefront of technology and innovation with its electric utility vehicle since 2011. Since 2014, the automaker has also become a pioneer of hydrogen with plans to launch the Renault Master Hydrogen before the end of 2021. With charging solutions for electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle fleets, Renault plans to achieve 30% of the European market share for hydrogen light commercial vehicles by 2030.
To add to the success of its best-selling Renault Kangoo ZE, the new Kangoo Van E-TECH Electric is set for launch at the end of 2021. It will feature a new 44 kWh battery offering an impressive 265 km range while offering charging solutions for fleets with its subsidiary Elexent.
Whether these new models will be available in South Africa remains to be seen, especially the hydrogen and electric versions. Until then, keep updated with all the latest information by following our blog or signing up for our newsletter.
If you’re looking for a quality and affordable LCV, why not book a test drive of the current Renault Kangoo or the Renault Trafic?
