Renault Kadjar 2018–2022 car dimensions: 4449 mm long, 1836 mm wide and 1607 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,501 kg. Braked towing is 1,800 kg.
The cabin centres on a 7-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on the facelift range. Automatic climate control and cruise control with speed limiter are fitted across the board. Rear parking sensors come on entry grades. front sensors and a reversing camera arrive on mid trims. Higher grades add AEBS, blind-spot warning and lane-departure warning. Live with it as a practical family SUV cabin: clear dual-zone climate, straightforward phone mirroring and the main driver aids present when you choose the right trim.
Boot volume is 472 litres seats up (VDA) and opens to 1,478 litres with the 60/40 rear bench folded. A multi-position boot floor is available from mid grades and gives a flat load bay or extra height. Easy-fold handles in the boot make dropping the seats quick for mixed family and shopping loads.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1,800 kg on the Blue dCi 150 (2WD and 4WD). petrol TCe versions are rated at 1,500 kg and the Blue dCi 115 at 1,350 kg. Unbraked figures sit around 700–750 kg depending on engine and gearbox. Payload is typically 500–556 kg.
No dedicated heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages appear in the published Europe specs. 4WD is limited to the stronger diesel and suits light rough tracks more than regular towing work. For everyday trailer or load use the higher-torque diesels are the practical choice.
The cabin offers solid long-trip comfort thanks to redesigned front seats with double-density foam that cuts fatigue, adjustable under-thigh support and firm bolsters for hold. A sliding centre armrest and dual-zone climate control with rear vents keep things practical. Higher grades add power driver seat adjustment and heated fronts. An optional fixed panoramic roof floods the space with light without making it feel cramped.
Five-star Euro NCAP rating from 2015 tests
Standard six airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, ESC with ASR, hill-start assist, cruise control and speed limiter
Service intervals typically 18,000 miles or one year in UK specs. 15,000-30,000 km or 12-24 months elsewhere depending on engine and conditions
Petrol and diesel engines with official combined figures from around 4.8 l/100 km on diesels up to the mid-6s on petrols
ISOFIX on outer rear seats standard
Fuel use stays reasonable across the range. Diesels such as the Blue dCi units return the lowest official combined consumption, often under 5.5 l/100 km in lighter 2WD form, while the 1.3 TCe petrols sit in the mid-6 l/100 km area. Real-world figures rise with harder driving or bigger wheels but stay competitive for a mid-size SUV. Tank size is 55 litres on most versions.
Servicing follows a yearly or mileage-based schedule that varies by market and engine. UK guides list 18,000 miles or 12 months. Continental specs often allow 20,000-30,000 km or up to 24 months under LongLife conditions, with fixed shorter intervals for city use. Oil and filter changes form the core of minor services. bigger checks hit every 60,000 km.
Safety kit starts strong with six airbags, electronic stability control, traction aids and basic cruise as standard across grades. Higher trims add lane-departure warning, traffic-sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking and parking aids. The five-star Euro NCAP score from 2015 remains the reference for this generation.
Living with the Kadjar is straightforward. The 472-litre boot expands to nearly 1,500 litres with the 60/40 seats folded flat, and Easy Break levers make the process quick. Regular services keep it reliable. the platform shares parts with related models so parts supply is decent. Choose a full history example and it stays easy and cheap to run day to day.
Length 4449 mm, Width 1836 mm, Height 1607 mm, Wheelbase 2646 mm (Kadjar 2018–2022)
Sources: manufacturer data, Renault Kadjar Phase 2 technical specifications.