FEATURE | TIE UP

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The French-born Kangoo assists people in their hobbies and lifestyles.  Vol.13 / BEAMS PR Team
RENAULT supports your Passion

The French-born Kangoo assists people with their hobbies and lifestyle.
Vol.13 / BEAMS PR Team

Renault's KANGOO, which was redesigned this spring, has evolved into an even more attractive vehicle. The KANGOO's excellent load capacity, which is synonymous with its name, has been further improved, and its driving performance has also been upgraded. Even the design has been reborn with a sharp new look. Riding in the new Kangoo were members of the PR team from BEAMS, one of Japan's leading select stores. They set off for "Fuji Gateway," an adventure experience facility located at the foot of Mount Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture, to make their last summer memories of the year.

PROFILE

Minami Hundred

. He worked at "Pilgrim Surf + Supply" as a part time job when he was a student. He then joined "BEAMS" as a new employee, and has been working as a press officer for sales promotion activities since 2020. . He played the role of a driver on this drive.

PROFILE

Fumihiko Inagaki

After working as a store staff at BEAMS, he was assigned to the department that plans and manages store events, etc. In 2020, he was transferred to the advertising department of BEAMS Creative. . He is also in charge of PR for "FUJI GATEWAY," the destination of this year's event.

PROFILE

Maru Kaito

. He joined the company as a new employee in 2020. After working as a store staff of "BEAMS", he became a press in 2022. He enjoys camping and owns a variety of gear. . He tests the performance of his gear in various fields.

. It provides a comfortable riding space , and can securely carry camping gear.

. It is the end of August, when the lingering summer heat is still intense. In order to create memories of the last summer of the year, three PR staff members from BEAMS, one of Japan's leading specialty boutiques, are going to ride in the new Kangoo, which was just renewed in March.

. Loaded into the "Kangoo," which boasts of its high load capacity, are many camping tools. , an adventure facility that just opened this year.

Since we were driving with three people, we could not fully utilize the cargo capacity without folding down the rear seats, but it was a pleasant sight to see the camping equipment for three people, including a tent, tarp, table, and chairs, neatly and neatly stowed away.

If the rear seats are folded down, the load space expands to 2,800 liters. In addition to camping gear, a tall and deep bicycle or a short surfing board can also be loaded.

The rear seats are separated into a two-seater and a one-seater, and only one of the seats can be folded down. The freedom of use makes it useful not only for excursions such as this one, but also for everyday use.

The Kangoo is as good as it gets! I'm glad that it has a stable load capacity and can securely load camping gear while ensuring comfortable passenger space.

But there's still plenty of room for four people," said Momoshi.

It was fun to use my head to load the luggage, it was like a puzzle!" (Maru)

The new "Kangoo" has a crisp, sharp face. While inheriting the DNA of past models, it has a tighter look and has evolved into a cooler, more urban design.

He has become very manly. I get the impression that the young man has become an adult, while still retaining the cute aspects of the previous model.

The newly redesigned car also has a stylishly upgraded interior design. The steering wheel is made of genuine leather , and is further decorated with a matte chrome finisher. The instrument panel is now a 7-inch digital instrument panel, combining an advanced feel with good visibility.

The dashboard is of the same high quality. The horizontal design and sharp decorations will make the owner feel good.

The 8-inch multimedia Easy Link allows connection to various devices. The navigation, music, and other settings can now be made via a smartphone, greatly improving operability. Of course, the display can also be operated by touching it.

In addition, a variety of advanced driving and parking assist systems (ADAS), which are nice to have, are available. These systems enable safe and reliable driving, allowing both the driver and passengers to enjoy driving with peace of mind.

For example, "Traffic Sign Recognition" recognizes speed limits and "No Overtaking" traffic signs on the road and displays them on the meter panel. This prevents the driver from overlooking such signs.

Blind Spot Intervention, on the other hand, automatically detects vehicles approaching from behind. If there is a possibility of contact, the system alerts the driver and automatically turns the steering wheel slightly to assist in avoiding a collision.

These functions are only a small part of the ADAS features in the new Kangoo. They are designed to provide passengers with a sense of security in all driving conditions, whether on ordinary roads or highways.

It is a prerequisite to drive without relying on such a function, but I think it makes a big difference in my sense of security. Even if you are trying to drive safely, you never know when a problem may arise while driving, and it is nice to know that the car will let you know so that you can prevent it from happening in the first place.

After they are safely prepared, the three depart for their destination. Mr. Hyakko will be the driver.

. I drive at least once a week for some reason. When I want to go for a drive, I just get in the car and drive away. Of course, I also like to go on long-distance trips.

Entering the highway, the "Kangoo" moves forward smoothly. On this day, there were few cars on the road, and driving was smooth.

. "The Kangoo is very easy to drive. It is very responsive. When I press the accelerator pedal, the car starts to move quickly, and the brakes work just right, so I feel that the car does exactly what I want it to do.

The yellow Kangoo stands out against the blue sky, white clouds, and lush natural scenery. Shining in the sunlight, the car looks somewhat resilient.

The two-tone yellow and black color of the Kangoo is impressive, isn't it? I have always loved the color yellow, and I really think that if I were to buy a car, I would like to buy a Kangoo. So I am very happy to be able to actually drive it this time. In fact, my friend also drives this car, and he always recommends it to me, saying that it's really good (laughs).

I've noticed that many of the people who build stylish sites at campgrounds drive "Kangoo" cars. In fact, they themselves are stylish. So I think it is the car of choice for people with good taste.

As we were talking, the "Kangoo" arrived at its destination, "FUJI GATEWAY," in no time at all. Here, we plan to engage in a variety of activities, including camping.

INFORMATION

Renault Japon

Phone: 0120-676-365 (Hours: 9:00~18:00, open year-round)
www.renault.jp

RENAULT KANGOO INTENS

From 3,950,000 yen (Manufacturer's suggested retail price in Japan)
https://www.renault.jp/car_lineup/kangoo/