Surely every car enthusiast thought aboutbuying a car "for all occasions." A universal car is good, but as practice shows, we have to sacrifice something. Often this is the dynamics, appearance or cost of maintenance. In today's article, we will pay attention to such a car as the "Renault Cangu". This is a versatile multi-purpose van that is very popular with competitors in its class. But what are the problems with Renault Cangu? Reviews of the owners, advantages and disadvantages of the machine will be discussed further.
Renault Cango is a front-wheel-drive French car with a universal purpose. The car came to replace the model "Express" and is produced in both cargo and passenger modifications.
Thus, "Renault Cango" is suitable both inAs a vehicle for a large family, and in the role of a delivery van. The car is manufactured in 1997. At the moment the car is produced in a new body (second generation). The model is assembled in France, Turkey and Argentina.
Renault Cango is not the car thatshould flaunt special appearance. To a large extent this is a simple, workhorse, unremarkable in design. As the reviews say, Renault Cango has such a simple appearance that it can easily be confused in a large parking lot with someone else's car. With the release of the second generation, the situation has changed a little.
Как отмечают отзывы, «Рено Кангу» в новом кузове looks more attractive. The car got a brighter silhouette with wide wheel arches and a smiling bumper. But still the design is for an amateur. Not everyone liked the new Renault Cangu. Reviews say that the machine does not cause any outwardly any emotions. It is a quiet and quiet car.
Is there any rust on Renault Cangu?The quality of the metal can be judged from the very first models of the year 2000. Surprisingly, the "heel" was resistant to corrosion - say the testimonials. Renault Kangu was galvanized from the factory, and many specimens survived to the present day in good condition. However, minor shortcomings still exist. So, for years of operation the paint starts to climb on arches and rapids. But what is remarkable, even without enamel metal does not rust. But already from the middle part of the body there is no galvanization. Therefore, the formed chips are quickly covered with rust. As for the bottom, special attention should be paid to the area in the vicinity of the exhaust pipe. Apparently, the heating somehow affects the protection against corrosion - many areas are covered with "red-tailed".
On the Russian market, Renault Cango is supplied inseveral variants. This is a van and a minivan. Dimensions of the body they have the same. The total length of the car is 4.12 meters, height - 1.8, width - 1.83 meters. The wheelbase is 2697 millimeters in size. Ground clearance - 16 centimeters. What do they say about the Renault Cangu? This car is quite compact and does not cause problems with parking. Clearance is also enough. The machine is able to drive wherever it is necessary. In particular, lightweight curb weight contributes to this. And when you load the machine almost does not sink, which is also an advantage.
Inside the car looks rather modest andbudget. This is one of the main disadvantages in the "Renault Cangu". Reviews note that the machine uses cheap finishing materials. The seats are quite stiff, with a limited range of settings. The steering wheel is simple, without buttons. The dash panel is without the on-board computer.
On the center console - a pair of deflectors, a buttonemergency, control unit stove and cassette player. An armrest for the driver is not provided. Also, many cause discontent with noise insulation. In the car, according to the owners, it is very noisy, especially when passing bumps on the road. The standard acoustics are of poor quality and are suitable only for listening to the radio.
What is surprising is the number of differentelectronic blocks. In fact, "Renault Cangu" can be called a French "pie" (IZH-2715). But for some reason, it provides a very complex and painfully "buggy" immobilizer, which, judging by the feedback, delivers a lot of problems to the owners.
Another drawback is the windshield wipers. Visibility in bad weather here is none. Regular brushes are very short, in addition, two-jet nozzles for washers are used.
Note that with the release of the second generation of the salon in"Renault Cango" has changed for the better. The design has become more modern. Multimedia appeared on the center console. But still "heel" suffers from poor noise insulation and rigid plastic. Apparently, this is an innate disease of "Kangu" - they say the owners' reviews.
In what exceeds "Kang" of the competitors sothis is in terms of roominess. The machine is very practical. In a five-seater version, it is capable of accommodating up to 660 liters of load. And the van is designed for 2.6 cubic meters of cargo. The back of the rear sofa in the minivan is flush with the floor. As noted by the reviews, the Renault Cangoo-diesel is a very economic car. It can carry everything - from building materials to a refrigerator.
The back door is a hinged door, the hinges do not sag.There is a sliding door on the right side. However, drivers say that in the winter time the moisture gets into the lock, because of what the doors can not open. Otherwise, there are no problems.
Для «Рено Кангу» предусмотрены как дизельные, так and gasoline units. The ruler of the latter includes injection engines of 1.1-1.6 liters with an 8- and 16-valve timing mechanism. The power of the gasoline "Kangu" varies from 58 to 100 horsepower. The twisting moment - 93-148 Nanometers. What do they say about Renault Cangu reviews? The petrol version is quite reliable, but consumes more fuel - about 10-12 liters in the city. Among the problems worth noting is the small resource of candles. Otherwise, the engines are good, except for weak dynamics.
Diesel engines with a volume of 1.5-1.9 liters develop power of 65-80 horsepower. The torque is from 121 to 185 Nm.
The most popular motor in Russia is 1.9 dTi.It has established itself as an unpretentious and reliable unit. The fuel consumption does not exceed 8 liters. Among the problems is the consumption of oil. From replacement to replacement, it takes about a liter "to top up". Also expensive filters. Fuel costs about 25 dollars. With the motor itself problems, judging by the reviews, no. Periodically, the sensor can burn out on the generator, because of what does not go charging on the battery.
What they say about the diesel "Renault Cangu" 1.5 reviews? In this engine is very vulnerable fuel. This can be installed fuel pump "Delphi" or "Siemens". The first has a round shape. The second is issued in the form of a star. "Delphi" is more sensitive to the quality of fuel, and after 60 thousand kilometers you can get to replace the injectors. You can put both new and used from Europe. The latter option is more popular and cheaper.
Fuel "Siemens" better digests our fuel, although there are problems with leaking fuel through the gaskets. Otherwise, the system does not cause problems.
The transmission to the Renault Cango is mechanical,five-step. The oil is filled for the entire service life (according to the instruction manual). Clutch goes for a long time - about 150 thousand. The gears are turned on gently, but the clutch pedal is frankly tight - you have to get used to it.
The car is built on a front-wheel drive "trolley"with a transverse arrangement of the power unit. Front - "McPherson", rear - a semi-independent beam. Surprisingly, the rear suspension is more of a problem for owners. There are four torsions here. With their failure to perform an independent replacement is almost impossible - you have to go to the SRT.
Together with the torsion bearings change.If you perform full repair, the price tag can reach up to $ 500 (28 thousand rubles.). The front suspension is a bit simpler. Once in 100 thousand ball, steering tips and silent blocks change. You can do it yourself. Pads run 35-40 thousand. They can also be replaced on their own.
Итак, мы выяснили, что собой представляет «Рено Cangu. " As you can see, this is quite a practical car, although in some cases it can cause problems to the owner. In general, the machine breaks rarely and consumes little fuel. But given her spaciousness, many forgive her for the "diseases" listed above.
