In Argentina, Renault has spun something wild out of the humble Kangoo Express van, a workaday hauler not exactly known for stealing the show. This one-of-a-kind, stretched, roofless limousine flips expectations with a design that’s equal parts practical and outright bold. Crafted for factory tours at Renault’s Santa Isabel plant, it’s ready to ferry guests in jaw-dropping style.
It all starts with the Kangoo Express, a rebadged Dacia Dokker prized for its budget-friendly grit. Renault Argentina took this no-frills van and morphed it into a nine-seat convertible limo, stretching the wheelbase to fit four rows of seats. The front and rear keep the Kangoo’s familiar look, with standard fenders and doors tying it to its roots. But the rest? Pure custom madness—no roof, and a body stretched to almost cartoonish proportions.
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The seating setup is where this beast shines. Nine passengers, plus the driver, ride in open-air bliss across four rows. The front passenger seat’s gone, opening an aisle to the second row, while sliding doors make hopping into the third and fourth rows a breeze. Elevated seats ensure everyone gets a clear view of the Santa Isabel plant’s action, a smart move for keeping tour guests—whether bigwigs or curious fans—locked in on the experience.
Under the hood, the Kangoo’s trusty engines keep things reliable, not racy. A 1.6-liter gasoline engine pumps out 112 horsepower and 156 Nm of torque, while a 1.5-liter diesel churns 88 horsepower with a beefier 220 Nm. Speed’s not the point here—this limo’s built to glide through the factory grounds, letting riders soak up the sights.
Why go all out for a tour vehicle? The Santa Isabel plant is prepping to roll out a new half-ton pickup, teased by the 2023 Niagara Concept. Built on a flexible unibody platform, this compact truck might even pack a hybrid option, showing Renault’s big plans for new markets and tech. The Kangoo Limo, set to hit the scene when pickup production starts, is a loud-and-proud flex of the plant’s chops.
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