Ian Tonkin
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It's difficult to place the Kangoo Maxi because on one hand it feels like a compact and zippy van, but when you Look at the load volume and payload, it's punching A welt above its weight.
Another conundrum that potential buyers might face is what version to go with. As we've seen in this test, the Maxi is just as frugal and just as clean as the smaller Kangoo Van, but with added load benefits.
The price is competitive with rivals like the Fiat Dobto Cargo and LWB Ford Transit Connect, and the Kangoo is supported by Renault's new Pro+ dealer network, so you really are getting the total package here.
But it's not all praise, because there are a few drawbacks to the Kangoo Maxi, the most obvious being the ill-conceived handbrake. Other minor niggles include soft suspension and a plasticky interior.
While Renault vans are regular fixtures on Britain's roads, they haven't quite had the edge over the likes of Ford, VW and Vauxhall in terms of choice in the range, but that's alt changed now with the introduction of this version. So, if you've started shopping around for your next fleet replacement, we recommend you add the Kangoo Maxi to your list of possibilities.