Renault Express 2021– dimensions, tows 1,200 kg

Braked towing is 1,200 kg.

Renault Express 2021– car dimensions: 4393 mm long, 1775 mm wide and 1811 mm high. Braked towing is 1,200 kg.

The cabin has a clean horizontal dashboard with good storage up to 48 litres including overhead rack. Base models get radio with USB and Bluetooth. Higher grades or options add an 8-inch Easy Link touchscreen with smartphone mirroring for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, plus induction charging. Manual air conditioning, cruise control-speed limiter, rear parking sensors, reversing camera, blind spot warning, lane keep assist and active emergency braking are available depending on trim or as options. Digital rear view assist and wide-view mirror help with visibility in the panel van.

Load volume is 3300 litres behind the bulkhead. It rises to 3700 litres with the pivoting mesh partition folded and passenger seat down. Loading length reaches 1.91 m with full bulkhead or 2.36 m max. The sliding side door opens 716 mm wide and rear doors swing 180 degrees.

Payload reaches 780 kg on petrol versions and around 650 kg on diesel, with an increased payload option on petrol. Braked towing capacity is 1200 kg and unbraked about 620 kg. A towbar with 13-pin harness is optional along with trailer sway assist.

Six rotating floor lashing rings come as standard with four side rings optional. The cargo area suits daily professional use with optional wood floor, plastic or wood side protection, LED lighting and 12 V socket.

The cabin is practical for work with fabric seats that give solid side support. Driver seat height adjusts on higher grades along with steering wheel height. an armrest is optional. Manual air conditioning is available on upper trims. Storage reaches about 47 litres including a large overhead rack. Controls sit high and clear. No luxury seating options appear. It feels basic but roomy and easy to use day to day.

Fuel tank capacity 50 litres petrol or diesel.

Service interval up to 30 000 km or 2 years.

Standard safety: ABS with emergency brake assist, ESC, driver airbag, hill-start assist, cruise control-speed limiter.

Stop & Start standard. AdBlue tank on diesels.

Optional packs add passenger airbag, side and curtain airbags, blind-spot warning, rear-view assist and parking aids.

Petrol TCe 100 and diesel Blue dCi 75/95 engines pair with a six-speed manual. Tank holds 50 litres. Diesels carry an AdBlue tank. Stop & Start is standard. WLTP mixed figures sit in the mid-single digits for diesels and higher for petrol depending on version and load.

Service is listed up to 30 000 km or two years. The mechanicals share proven Renault-Dacia parts that keep routine costs moderate for a work van.

Safety starts with ABS, ESC, driver airbag and hill-start assist plus speed limiter. Up to ten driving aids are available on certain versions including blind-spot warning, trailer stability assist, rear-view camera or digital rear-view assist, wide-view mirror and extended grip. Passenger, side and curtain airbags come in option packs. No star rating for this panel van is published.

Daily life suits short urban runs and light loads. Rubber or wood load-floor options protect the cargo bay. Reinforced locks and underbody protection are available. Keep an eye on AdBlue for diesels and follow the stated interval to stay reliable.

Length 4393 mm, Width 1775 mm, Height 1811 mm, Wheelbase 2812 mm (Express 2021 - present)

Sources: manufacturer data, Renault Express Van brochures, L'Argus fiche and Wikipedia, Automoli.