The Dacia Dokker is a panel van and leisure activity vehicle (LAV) produced by Dacia at the Renault plant in Tangier, Morocco. The model was unveiled at the 2012 Casablanca Auto Show and was first introduced to the Moroccan market in June 2012. Sales in Romania began in September 2012, after which it was marketed across Europe, North Africa, Turkey, Israel and the French overseas territories.

The Dokker was offered in both passenger and panel van configurations, alongside the crossover-inspired Dokker Stepway, which debuted at the 2012 Istanbul Motor Show. The Stepway version adopted exterior styling cues similar to those of the Sandero Stepway.

Depending on the market, the model was sold under different brand names. In the CIS countries and the Middle East, it was marketed as the Renault Dokker, while in Latin America and Algeria it was sold as the Renault Kangoo. This branding strategy avoided direct competition with the French-built Renault Kangoo in markets where both vehicles were available. In 2018, Dacia Italia, in cooperation with the Focaccia Group, introduced a pick-up conversion of the Dokker for the Italian market.

In 2020, the Moroccan-built Dokker underwent a facelift and was reintroduced as the Renault Express, replacing both the Dacia Dokker and Renault Dokker.

First generation (F67; 2012)

The first-generation Dokker shares its front-end design with the Dacia Lodgy. According to Dacia, the name Dokker is derived from the term dock worker, reflecting the model's emphasis on practicality, load-carrying capability, modularity and durability.

The passenger version seats five occupants and provides a luggage compartment with a capacity of . With the rear seats in place, the maximum loading length is . A single sliding side door is fitted as standard, while a second sliding door is available as an option. The asymmetrically split rear bench can be folded forward against the front seats, increasing cargo volume to and extending the loading length to .

The panel van variant offers a cargo capacity of with a maximum loading length of . Its foldable front passenger seat can be tipped forward against the glove compartment, extending the loading length to . When the passenger seat is removed entirely, cargo volume increases to , while the maximum loading length reaches .

The Dokker has a maximum payload of . A second sliding side door was available as an option, while the asymmetrical rear doors could be opened to either 90 or 180 degrees for improved loading access.

Optional equipment included the Media Nav infotainment system with integrated navigation, audio functions, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, USB and auxiliary inputs. Other available features included cruise control and rear parking sensors.

Argentina A revised version of the Dokker has been manufactured in Argentina and marketed as the Renault Kangoo. It entered the market in 2018 as the successor to the first-generation Renault Kangoo utility vehicle, while the passenger version followed in May of the same year. The model was introduced to the Mexican market in 2019 and has also been exported to several Latin American countries, including Uruguay, Paraguay and Colombia. Exports to Algeria commenced in July 2023.

By 2015, approximately 40% of the Kangoo's components were sourced from Argentine suppliers.

Engines Engine Production Code Capacity Type Power Torque Top speed 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) Combined consumption CO2 emissions Notes Petrol 1.2 TCe 2017–2018 H5Ft 402 1,198 cc DOHC 16v turbo at 4,500 rpm at 2,000 rpm 10.6 s 140 g/km — 1.6 MPI 2012–2015 K7M 812 1,598 cc SOHC 8v at 5,000 rpm at 2,800 rpm 14.5 s 175 g/km — 1.6 SCe 2017–2020 H4M 812 1,598 cc DOHC 16v at 4,000 rpm at 4,000 rpm 12.7 s 140 g/km — TCe 100 2019–2020 999 cc DOHC 16v turbo — — — — — — TCe 130 2019–2020 H5Ht 1,332 cc DOHC 16v turbo — 9.0 s — Available in the EU. Petrol LPG 1.6 SCe LPG 2017–2020 H4M 812 1,598 cc DOHC 16v — — — — — — Diesel 1.5 dCi 2012–2017 K9K 612 1,461 cc SOHC 8v turbo diesel at 4,000 rpm at 1,750 rpm 12.4 s 118 g/km — 1.5 dCi 2012–2017 K9K 612 1,461 cc SOHC 8v turbo diesel at 3,750 rpm at 1,750 rpm 11.6 s 118 g/km — Blue dCi 95 2018–2020 K9K 612 1,461 cc SOHC 8v turbo diesel — — — — — Euro 6d

Safety The Dokker was equipped with front ventilated disc brakes.

Standard safety equipment included an anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD). Electronic stability control (ESC) was available on selected versions. The vehicle was also fitted with front airbags for the driver and front passenger, while head and thorax side airbags were offered depending on the market and specification.

In 2019, the entry-level Latin American specification of the Renault Kangoo, equipped with two airbags and ESC, received a three-star rating for adult occupant protection and a four-star rating for child occupant protection under the Latin NCAP 2.0 assessment protocol.

Second generation (XJK; 2021)

The second generation of the Dacia Dokker was introduced in 2021 under the Renault Express nameplate, replacing the Dacia-branded model in a number of markets. Following the introduction of the General Safety Regulation (GSR) in 2024, Renault withdrew the Express from the European market because the model did not meet the new mandatory safety requirements.

The Renault Express is directly derived from the Dacia Dokker, retaining the B0/M0 platform, body structure and sliding side doors. The exterior was redesigned with a new front fascia incorporating a revised bonnet, front wings, grille and bumper in line with Renault's contemporary styling language, while redesigned rear doors complemented the updated appearance. The cabin, chassis and the majority of the mechanical and structural components remained largely unchanged from the Dokker.

References

External links Official Dacia Dokker website