The Renault Frendzy Concept will debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show as a cross between a small MPV and a work vehicle. The model has been designed by Laurens van den Acker as a 100 percent electric vehicle that can serve as both a family mover when needed, and a daily vehicle for workers on the go.

The Frendzy has been created to introduce future design motifs on the Renault range, and it seems extravagant is some ways, but smooth and organic in others. The model will also likely introduce some innovations to the interior of future Renaults, and is dominated by a 37-inch screen on the passenger side and ambient lighting.

A futuristic feel includes chrome finishes, while in “family mode” a wooden trim gives a camping feel. Plaited leather seats complete the comfort factor. It might seem kitschy, but the Frendzy is supposed to be quite a practical vehicle and the load space has been designed as a flexible, adaptable area with various room available at any time through moving the seats. Practical aspects include a soft roof, hooks and fixtures for the load, and adjustable storage spaces for smaller objects.

The Frendzy gets the Kangoo Z.E electric motor with recharge point in the Renault badge, 60 hp and 226 Nm of torque. The Renault Frendzy measures 4.09 metres long, 2.17 m wide and 1.7 m tall. Maximum load space is 2,250 litres and the Frendzy weighs 1,420 kg.

Renault Frendzy

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This crazy Renault Frendzy Concept will go on show at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show as a mixed design study of a family car and a work vehicle. Our guys at Autosblog.fr are calling it an early prototype version of the next generation Renault Kangoo. In its current phase it has an innovative set-up, splitting the van down the middle and having a work-bench inspired wooden interior and load space on the passenger side, and a family feel car on the driver’s side.

In “work mode” the Renault Frendzy has technological features like a BlackBerry Playbook computer for workers on the move who need to communicate while on the job. In family mode, the load space gives way to removable seats for passengers and the interior ambience changes to a camping-inspired theme. The mechanisms of the Frendzy concept can be seen in the video above.

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