Dacia Dokker
| Company type | Vehicle model |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Tangier , Morocco |
Area served | Europe, North Africa, Turkey, Israel, French overseas regions, CIS nations, Middle East, South America, Latin America, Algeria |
| Products | Panel van, Leisure activity vehicle (LAV) |
| Parent | Renault |
The Dacia Dokker is a panel van and leisure activity vehicle (LAV) manufactured at Renault's facility in Tangier, Morocco. It was unveiled during the 2012 Casablanca Auto Show and became available in Morocco by June of the same year, followed by its introduction to the Romanian market in September 2012. The vehicle is distributed throughout Europe, North Africa, Turkey, Israel, and French overseas regions.
Offered in both passenger and panel van configurations, the Dokker lineup also includes a crossover version named the Dokker Stepway, which debuted at the 2012 Istanbul Motor Show. This variant incorporates design elements inspired by the Sandero Stepway. In markets across the CIS nations and the Middle East, it is branded as the Renault Dokker, whereas in South America it carries the Renault Kangoo nameplate. This approach to regional branding helps prevent overlap with sales of the French-made Renault Kangoo in other areas. Additionally, in 2018, Dacia Italia teamed up with Focaccia Group to create a pick-up model tailored for the Italian market.
Argentina
In Argentina, an updated model is assembled and marketed as the Renault Kangoo, introduced commercially in 2018 to succeed the first-generation Kangoo. The passenger variant was launched there in May of that year. The vehicle entered Mexico’s automotive market in 2019 and is also exported to several Latin American countries such as Uruguay, Paraguay, and Colombia. Export operations further expanded to Algeria in July 2023.
By 2015, approximately 40% of the Kangoo’s components were sourced from Argentina.
Features
The designation Dokker signifies its substantial carrying capacity, adaptable interior layout, and durability. The passenger edition accommodates five occupants and offers a luggage volume of , alongside a maximum cargo length of . It comes standard with one sliding door on the side, with an option to add a second. Its rear bench seat splits unevenly and can fold forward to increase cargo space to , extending loading length to .
The panel van variant provides a cargo volume of and a loading length reaching . The front passenger seat can be folded down or completely removed to expand loading length up to and carrying capacity up to .
Its payload capacity stands at , with available features including a second sliding side door and rear doors that open asymmetrically at either 90 or 180 degrees.
Optional equipment encompasses a Media Nav system integrating navigation, audio playback, hands-free Bluetooth connectivity, USB ports, and auxiliary jacks; cruise control; as well as rear parking sensors.
Engines
| 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) [EU market] | 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 |
Safety
The Kangoo is equipped with front ventilated disc brakes, anti-lock braking system (ABS) combined with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), and the option to include electronic stability control (ESC). Standard safety features also consist of airbags for the driver, front passenger, as well as side airbags designed to protect the head and chest.
In 2019, Latin NCAP tested the basic Kangoo variant in Latin America, which included two airbags and ESC, awarding it a safety score of three stars for adult occupant protection and four stars for child occupant safety.