Renault Kangoo/Nissan Kubistar Nissan and Renault share identical products in
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thi commercial vehicle sector and are represented in this class by the Kuhistar and Kangoo respectively Recently facelifted the Kubistar/Kangoo offers a stylish alternative in this crowded sector.
Diesel power comes from a 1.5-litre commonrail turbo-diesel, rated at 57,65 and 82hp and driving through the front wheels via a five-speed box. The Renault-built engine was a pioneer in !hi class towards smaller (1.3-1.5-litre) highly efficient common-rail engines instead of larger lighter worked engines and it boasts good test economy. Payload is adequate.
One of the Nissan Kubistars key attractions is ease of ownership. Routine servicing amounts to less than 100 minutes every two years or 18,000 miles. and there's a good three-year warranty.
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Good aftersales package Well built Spartan appearance inside Noise levels higher than expected
VERDICT Kangoo has long set the standard. Facelift and its being offered now through Nissan network merely strengthens its case