New Renault Master Van pricing and spec announced
After a successful career spanning 12 years and more than one million units sold in 45 markets worldwide, Renault’s New Master range is available to order in the UK from tomorrow ahead of its launch on 9th April. The first wave of versions, from more than 350 which will ultimately become available over the course of the next 12 months (depending on market), consists of front-wheel drive Panel and Crew Vans priced from £20,795 (excluding VAT and on-the-road charges), up to £29,945 for new rear-wheel drive versions.
The three key alterations with the New Master range from the outset are the cheaper pricing for front-wheel drive versions, the launch of a complete rear-wheel drive range up to 4.5 tonne and prominent, assertive front end styling which will be carried over to other Renault van models.
On the inside, the cab offers the market's most comprehensive range of practical stowage solutions. Shaped around the specific requirements of business users and the equipment they need for their everyday work, these solutions are both user-friendly and perfectly integrated.
New Master aims to become the segment's benchmark for comfort thanks to a complete reappraisal of the driving position and controls, enhanced visibility and the availability of a raft of comfort-enhancing features normally associated with passenger cars.
With an average fuel economy gain over the current Master range of 1 litre/100km, the front-wheel drive versions of the new model return class-leading combined-cycle fuel consumption as low as 33 mpg (equivalent to 187g CO2/km). Running costs have also been slashed compared with the previous model and figure among the market's lowest.
The new rear-wheel drive versions feature a monocoque construction for improved on-road performance and extra payload. The range has been extended to include an additional length option (L4, a long wheelbase with extended rear overhang, offering a load capacity of up to 17m3). Also new are 3.5 and 4.5 tonne versions with twin rear wheels, giving coachbuilders even greater scope for conversions.
New Master is powered by the new 2.3-litre dCi engine which has been engineered to meet the specific requirements of commercial vehicle users. The range includes three power outputs: 100, 125 and 150hp, and is identical for both the front-wheel drive (transversally-mounted) and rear-wheel drive versions (longitudinal).
New Master will be manufactured at Renault's plant in Batilly, France.
