The Dacia Dokker is a panel van and leisure activity vehicle (LAV) built at the Renault factory in Tangier, Morocco. It was officially launched at the 2012 Casablanca Auto Show, and initially went on sale in Morocco in June 2012.[2] It has been available in Romania since September 2012,[3] and is marketed in Europe, North Africa, Turkey, Israel and French overseas territories.[4]

Dacia Dokker
Dacia Dokker (2012; pre-facelift)
Overview
ManufacturerDacia (Renault)
Also called
  • Renault Dokker (CIS, Ukraine & Middle East)
  • Renault Kangoo (Argentina, Colombia & Mexico)
Production2012–2021 (Morocco)
2018–present (Argentina)
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassLeisure activity vehicle
Panel van (Van)
Subcompact coupé utility (Pick-Up)
Body style4/5-door LAV
4-door panel van
2-door pick-up
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformDacia M0 platform
RelatedDacia Lodgy
Renault Express (2020)
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission5-speed manual
6-speed manual (later models)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,810 mm (110.6 in)
Length4,363 mm (171.8 in)
Width1,751 mm (68.9 in)
Height1,814 mm (71.4 in)
Curb weight1,165–1,405 kg (2,568–3,097 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorDacia Logan I (MCV/Van/Pick-Up)
SuccessorRenault Express
Dacia Jogger (passenger version)[1]

It is manufactured in passenger and panel van variants,[5] as well as a crossover version, the Dokker Stepway, introduced at the 2012 Istanbul Motor Show,[6] featuring body elements similar to the Sandero Stepway.[7][8] It is marketed in the CIS countries and in the Middle East under the name Renault Dokker and Renault Kangoo in South America, but not in other parts of the world, as it would cannibalize the sales of its French sourced brother, the Renault Kangoo. In 2018, Dacia Italia together with Focaccia Group created a pick-up variant for the Italian market.

Markets

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Argentina

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A revised version is produced in Argentina as the Renault Kangoo, being launched commercially in 2018 as a first generation Renault Kangoo replacement,[9][10] and the passenger version in May of the same year.[11] It also arrived in the Mexican market in 2019.[12] It is also exported to other Latin America markets such as Uruguay, Paraguay and Colombia. In July 2023, exports to Algeria began.[13]

As of 2015, the Kangoo contains about 40% Argentine parts.[14]

Features

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The name Dokker is a pun on the word dock worker and, according to Dacia, expresses the large transport capacity of the model and its modular interior and robustness.[15]

The passenger version offers five seats and has a luggage capacity of 800 litres (28 cu ft), with a maximum loading length of 1.16 m (3.8 ft). It has one sliding side door, and can be optionally ordered with sliding doors on both sides. The rear bench seat can be split asymmetrically, and it can also be tipped forward against the front seats, which creates a carrying capacity of 3,000 litres (110 cu ft) and a loading length of 1.57 m (5.2 ft).[15]

The panel van version has a luggage capacity of 3,300 litres (120 cu ft) and a maximum loading length of 1.90 m (6.2 ft). The front passenger seat is foldable, which can also be tipped forward against the glove box to have a maximum loading length of up to 2.42 m (7.9 ft). If the front seat is completely removed, it has a carrying capacity of 3,900 litres (140 cu ft) and a maximum loading length of up to 3.11 m (10.2 ft).[15]

The payload capacity is 750 kg (1,653 lb). Also, a second sliding side door is optional and has asymmetrical rear doors that can open at 90 or 180 degrees.[15]

The car can also be ordered with a Media Nav system, which comes with navigation and audio functions, hands-free Bluetooth connectivity and USB and jack sockets. Other optional equipment offered are cruise control and rear parking sensors.[15]

Engines

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Code Capacity Type Power Torque Top speed Acceleration 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) Combined consumption CO2 emissions
H5Ft 402 1,198 cc DOHC 16v Turbo 115 hp (86 kW; 117 PS) at 4500  rpm 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) at 2000 rpm 179 km/h (111 mph) 10.6 s 6.2 L/100 km (46 mpg‑imp; 38 mpg‑US) 140 g/km
H5Ht 1,332 cc DOHC 16v Turbo 130 hp (96 KW) available in EU 189 km/h

(117 mph)

9 s 6.1 L/100 km
K7M 812 1,598 cc SOHC 8v 85 hp (63 kW; 86 PS) at 5000  rpm 134 N⋅m (99 lb⋅ft) at 2800 rpm 160 km/h (99 mph) 14.5 s 7.5 L/100 km (38 mpg‑imp; 31 mpg‑US) 175 g/km
H4M 812 1,598 cc DOHC 16v 102 hp (76 kW; 103 PS) at 4000  rpm 158 N⋅m (117 lb⋅ft) at 4000 rpm 170 km/h (106 mph) 12.7 s 6.2 L/100 km (46 mpg‑imp; 38 mpg‑US) 140 g/km
K9K 612 1,461 cc SOHC 8v Turbo Diesel 75 hp (56 kW; 76 PS) at 4000  rpm 180 N⋅m (133 lb⋅ft) at 1750 rpm 169 km/h (105 mph) 12.4 s 4.5 L/100 km (63 mpg‑imp; 52 mpg‑US) 118 g/km
90 hp (67 kW; 91 PS) at 3750  rpm 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1750 rpm 175 km/h (109 mph) 11.6 s 4.5 L/100 km (63 mpg‑imp; 52 mpg‑US) 118 g/km

Safety

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The Kangoo has front ventilated disc brakes.[16]

It has ABS as standard, with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) and, optionally, can be equipped with electronic stability control (ESC). Standard equipment also includes airbags for driver and front passenger, as well as side airbags for head and chest.[15]

The Kangoo in its most basic Latin American market configuration with 2 airbags and ESC received 3 stars for adult occupants and 4 stars for toddlers from Latin NCAP in 2019.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "New 2022 Dacia Jogger is UK's cheapest seven-seater at £14,995". Autocar. December 1, 2021.
  2. ^ Joseph, Noah (27 June 2012). "Dacia rolls out Dokker vanlet in Casablanca". Autoblog. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
  3. ^ "Dacia Dokker, disponibila in Romania". Top Gear. 18 September 2012. Archived from the original on 20 September 2012. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
  4. ^ "Dacia Dokker – Perfect for families and professionals alike". Renault. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
  5. ^ "Două modele completează gama Dacia". Dacia. Archived from the original on 20 May 2012. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
  6. ^ "Dacia Dokker Stepway - debut oficial la Salonul de la Istanbul". AutoMarket. 5 November 2012.
  7. ^ "Dacia Dokker Stepway". Dacia Türkiye. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
  8. ^ "Dacia va opri productia Logan MCV in noiembrie si confirma ca la Paris aduce noile Sandero si Logan". 0–100.ro. 18 September 2012.
  9. ^ "La nueva Renault Kangoo ya se vende en la Argentina: motores, equipamiento y precios" [The new Renault Kangoo is already on sale in Argentina: engines, equipment and prices]. TN Autos. 7 April 2018. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  10. ^ "Adiós a la Renault Kangoo". Motor1.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-01-27.
  11. ^ "Renault lanzó la nueva Kangoo para pasajeros: versiones, equipamiento y precios" [Renault launched the new Kangoo for passengers: versions, equipment and prices]. TN Autos. 31 May 2018. Retrieved 1 June 2018.
  12. ^ "Renault Kangoo 2019: Precios, versiones y equipamiento en México". 19 June 2019.
  13. ^ "Renault Argentina abre un tercer mercado de exportación para Kangoo". 28 July 2023.
  14. ^ www.eldia.com, Diario El Dia de La Plata. "Diario El Dia de La Plata www.eldia.com". www.eldia.com.
  15. ^ a b c d e f "Dokker and Dokker Van the latest additions to the Dacia range". Renault. 28 June 2012. Archived from the original on 2 November 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
  16. ^ Mantilla, Óscar Julián Restrepo (September 19, 2018). "Renault Kangoo 2019: Características, equipamiento y precio en Colombia".
  17. ^ "Official results of the Renault Kangoo + 2 Airbags 2019". LATIN NCAP - PARA AUTOS MAS SEGUROS.
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