Renault Kangoo 2008–2020 Winter lower grille (2008-2013)

Winter lower grille for Renault Kangoo II with the 2008–2013 front end — a model-specific cover that closes the lower grille in the front bumper, under the license plate. In winter it partially blocks the flow of cold air, so the engine warms up faster in the city, at idle, and on short trips. Manufacturer — Digital Designs, color — black. In conversation it is also called a “winter bumper plug”, “winter blanking plate”, or simply a “winter grille”.

Lower or upper: which grille this cover closes

On the pre-facelift Kangoo 2008–2013 front end there are two open areas, and the covers for them are sold separately:

• lower (this page) — wide, installed on the bumper grille under the plate;
• upper — narrow, closes the radiator grille between the headlights, above the plate: Kangoo 2008–2013 winter upper grille.

You can get only the lower one or both — depending on which part of the grille you want to block. All covers for this generation are collected on the page Renault Kangoo 2008–2020 winter covers.

Matte or gloss: what choosing the shade means

The product has one parameter — “Choose shade”. The shape and installation location are the same in both options; the material and surface finish differ:

• Matte — made of ABS plastic; small scratches from a brush, snow, and sand are less noticeable on it, so for a work vehicle that’s on the road every day, it’s a more practical choice.
• Gloss — made of polystyrene, with a smooth shiny surface; looks more striking on a well-kept vehicle.

The part number and specifications of each option are shown on the page after selecting the shade.

2008–2013 or 2013+: how not to mix up the front end

In 2013, the second-generation Kangoo received an updated front end, and the grilles changed. This cover is for the 2008–2013 front end. For the updated front end there is a separate part — Kangoo 2013+ winter lower grille; there is no upper cover for it in the catalog, and the 2008–2013 upper one does not fit it. Covers before and after the update are not interchangeable.

Model year 2013 occurs with both front ends, so rely not on the date in the registration document, but on the bumper and grille: compare them with the photos on the product card, and if you’re unsure — send a front-end photo to the manager. It’s also worth double-checking a 2008 vehicle: the first generation was still produced then, and the covers for it are different — see Renault Kangoo 1998–2008 winter covers. For the new-generation Kangoo (from 2021) there are no covers in the catalog.

Installation and winter use

You don’t need to remove the bumper: the cover mounts externally onto the factory grille and is held by hooks; the mounting hardware is included. Before installation, clean the grille from dirt, snow, and ice, test-fit the cover along the contour, and only then latch the fasteners. If there is a sensor or other additional equipment in the bumper, make sure the cover does not block it.

The cover is installed when steady cold weather sets in and removed in spring when it warms up. Throughout the winter, monitor the engine temperature; if your vehicle’s manual has restrictions on covering the grille — follow them. Which areas to cover on Renault vans is подробно explained in the article winter cover for Renault Master, Trafic, Kangoo, Opel Vivaro and Ford Transit; general tips — in the material what to cover a car radiator grille with. Covers for other models — in the section Renault winter covers and in the category winter covers.

The description was prepared with the help of AI based on an analysis of over 1 million phone calls between DD Tuning managers and customers, and the company’s knowledge base. We collected the questions customers ask most often and answers verified in practice.

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