Renault’s Kangoo van entered the small van market in 1998, proving popular among small business owners looking for dependability and all-round versatility in a compact package. It competes against the Citroën Berlingo and Fiat Doblo and, despite stiff competition, has proved a popular buy thanks to a wide range of engines, easy access to the rear and a roomy load bay. Renault has successfully re-packaged Kangoo as a passenger vehicle, too, launching it into the compact people carrier market in 1999.