Renault offers London CV users up to £6,000 off a new van
Ahead of the implementation of the new vehicle emissions standards for London for 3 January 2012 as part of the Low Emission Zone (LEZ), Renault is now offering eligible commercial vehicle users up to £6,000 off the basic price of its van, conversions and minibus ranges.
Originally launched in 2008 for lorries over 12 tonnes, the revised LEZ now affects several types of vehicle, including around 72,000 vans and minibuses, weighing 1,205kg unladen to 3,500kg GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight), or 5 tonnes in the case of minibuses with over eight seats, registered by 1 January 2002. Vans and minibuses will need to meet a Euro 3 standard for particulate matter (PM 10) to drive in London without paying a daily charge.
To be exempt from having to pay the £100 daily charge for using affected vehicles in the Low Emission Zone, not to mention avoiding the £500 penalty for non-compliance, Renault will be offering the following savings to qualifying customers across its fully LEZ-compliant range on orders placed between now and 31st March 2012:
Up to £2,300 off Kangoo Compact
Up to £2,900 off Kangoo Van
Up to £2,700 off Kangoo Van Maxi
Up to £4,600 off Trafic (Panel Van, Crew Van and Platform Cab)
Up to £6,000 off Master (Panel Van, Crew Van and conversions)
Up to £4,600 off Trafic Passenger (nine seats) and up to £3,600 off Master Passenger models (six, nine and 17 seats)
Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, said, “I want to make the air cleaner and greener in this great city with the minimum of financial impact for those who need to upgrade their vehicles. I've already given extra breathing space during the depths of the recession before these standards are introduced and I am pleased that a number of manufacturers are now offering new discounts to aid us in our efforts. Pollution remains a serious health issue, one which I take very seriously which is why as I redouble our efforts to clean up London's air with one hand, I will also be fending off European fines with the other.”
Darren Payne, Director, Fleet and Commercial Vehicle Operations, Renault UK, commented, "With our new Renault offers for van and minibus owners, we're delighted to be a part of helping to drive down vehicle emissions in London. Not only will businesses operating in and out of the English capital benefit from the improvements of running our latest vans and minibuses, in terms of greater driver and customer comfort and safety, plus fuel savings and charge-free LEZ entry, but London residents and visitors also stand to reap the rewards of less pollution.
“In addition to our Renault eco2 range, to help in the mission of improving air quality even further, especially in urban areas, we're also the first volume manufacturer to produce our own 100% electric commercial vehicle, Kangoo Van Z.E. (Zero Emission), which is available to reserve now ahead of its official launch later this year."
Further information on the LEZ regulations and vehicle eligibility, is available from the official Transport for London website, tfl.gov.uk/lezlondon. More information on the Renault offers for operators using the LEZ, including full terms and conditions, are available by calling Renault Business on 08000 141056 or emailing lez[at]renault.co.uk.
