The Kangoo is no fire-breather, but it performs well in the city and can cruise on motorways without feeling too strained. When it's not fully loaded, the 75bhp 1.2 petrol engine offers adequate performance and nippy acceleration, but can struggle when laden. The 1.6-litre is lively, but only offered with an
auto gearbox or 4x4, which blunts performance. The 1.5-litre diesel units give good economy – more than 50mpg - and perform better than the others with a full load. Unfortunately, the 65bhp 1.9 dCi feels sluggish with the four-wheel drive system. The early 1.9-litre diesel is slow and unrefined.
