Renault Dokker Review: Generations and Best Versions
Overview of the Renault Dokker compact van (2012–2020): its single generation, 82–90 hp engine range, and which versions to buy.
The Renault Dokker is a compact van produced from 2012 to 2020, offered with engines from 82 to 90 hp, manual gearboxes and front-wheel drive only. It suits drivers who need maximum cargo and passenger space for minimal money, and small businesses looking for a simple workhorse rather than comfort or speed.
Renault Dokker generations
1 generation (2012–2020)
The first and only generation of the Renault Dokker was built from 2012 to 2020 exclusively as a compact van. The lineup counts 4 modifications, all with a manual gearbox and front-wheel drive, with power outputs ranging from 82 to 90 hp. The most notable version is the 1.5 MT (90 hp) diesel: its 1461 cc engine develops 90 hp, accelerates the van to 100 km/h in 13.9 seconds and consumes 5.1 l/100km. That combination of the top power figure and low fuel consumption made it the core of the range.
Because the Dokker never received a second generation, every model year shares the same body and the same simple mechanical layout: no automatic transmissions and no all-wheel-drive versions were ever offered. This makes the range easy to navigate — the main choice is between the base engines at the 82 hp end of the range and the 90 hp diesel at the top.
Which Renault Dokker to buy
- 1.5 MT (90 hp) (1 generation): the most popular version of the range, with a 1461 cc diesel engine consuming just 5.1 l/100km — the lowest running appetite paired with the highest output in the lineup.
- 1.5 MT (90 hp) (1 generation): also the most powerful Dokker at 90 hp, reaching 100 km/h in 13.9 seconds — the quickest option among the 4 modifications, all of which sit between 82 and 90 hp.
When buying used, the single-generation lineup works in your favor: any Renault Dokker from 2012 to 2020 has the same manual-gearbox, front-wheel-drive layout, so a later production year gets you a newer vehicle without any change in mechanical complexity. With only 4 modifications and an 8 hp spread across the range, comparing candidate cars comes down to condition and history rather than decoding trim differences.
Which Renault Dokker to avoid
The data shows the 1.5 MT (90 hp) dominating the range: it holds the top output of the 82–90 hp span while burning 5.1 l/100km. Versions at the 82 hp end of the range give up 8 hp against the 1.5 MT (90 hp) without offering a different gearbox or drivetrain — every Renault Dokker is a manual front-wheel-drive van — so the weakest engines are worth considering only at a clear discount.