Renault has announced a revised range for its Master large vans, with a fresh look, a new engine, three new models and upgraded safety features headlining the changes.
Renault has announced a revised range for its Master large vans, with a fresh look, a new engine, three new models and upgraded safety features headlining the changes.
While the existing 2.3-litre single-turbo ‘M9T dCi150’ four-cylinder turbo-diesel will continue to power models fitted with Renault’s QuickShift six-speed automated manual transmission, those with a traditional six-speed manual now benefit from the French manufacturer’s M9T Energy dCi165 powerplant – a 2.3-litre four-cylinder twin-turbo diesel producing 120kW and 360Nm. The older unit produces a claimed 110kW and 350Nm.
Meanwhile, a lower output version of the new engine is available for the L1H1 front-drive Master, with the Energy dCi 135 good for a claimed 100kW and 340Nm.
The Master range has also been joined by three new variants: a front-drive window van suitable for conversion to a passenger bus; a front-drive platform cab ideal for bodybuilders and converters; and a new rear-drive L3H2 long-wheelbase van. The latter has a GVM of 4500kg and offers an enhanced payload of 2207kg in contrast to the 1540kg payload for the front-drive model.
The new rear-drive L3H2 Master also boasts a three-tonne towing capacity and has an internal volume of 12.4m³ – 0.6m³ a little less than the front-drive model thanks to larger rear wheel arches.
Fuel-saving idle stop-start technology is now available on all manual models while Renault has revised its list of standard and optional equipment for the family, offering – it says – “improved content and value”.
The new variants mean the Master family has swelled to 20 models, with payloads ranging from 1540kg to 2490kg and cubic capacities from 8.0m³ to 17.0m³. While pricing remains unchanged for some cab/chassis models, other existing variants have increased in price by either $500 or $1000.
Pricing for Renault’s 2015 Master range is as follows:
Vans
L1H1 SWB low roof 100kW manual FWD $40,990
L1H1 SWB low roof 120kW manual FWD $41,990
L1H1 SWB low roof 110kW auto FWD $43,490
L2H2 MWB mid roof 120kW manual FWD $45,490
L2H2 MWB mid roof 110kW auto FWD $47,990
L3H2 LWB mid roof 120kW manual FWD $46,990
L3H2 LWB mid roof 110kW auto FWD $49,490
L3H2 LWB mid roof window van 110kW auto FWD $50,490
L3H2 LWB mid roof 120kW manual RWD $49,990
L3H2 LWB mid roof 110kW auto RWD $52,490
L4H3 ELWB high roof 120kW manual RWD $51,990
L4H3 ELWB high roof 110kW auto RWD $54,490
Platform cabs
L3 120kW manual FWD $41,490
L3 110kW auto FWD $43,990
Cab/chassis
L3 single cab 120kW manual RWD $46,990
L3 single cab 110kW auto RWD $49,490
L4 single cab 120kW manual RWD $47,990
L4 single cab 110kW auto RWD $50,490
L4 dual cab 120kW manual RWD $51,490
L4 dual cab 110kW auto RWD $53,990
Renault Australia has enjoyed significant growth with its light commercial vehicles, selling 1086 examples of its Master in Australia last year – 35.1 per cent up on its 2013 result.
It also registered 46.0 per cent growth for its Trafic medium van and 79.5 per cent for its Kangoo compact LCV, to achieve a record 3393 LCV sales for the year.
Renault hopes the momentum will continue with the arrival of the revised Master and the introduction of its all-new Trafic due in Australia later this year.
While the existing 2.3-litre single-turbo ‘M9T dCi150’ four-cylinder turbo-diesel will continue to power models fitted with Renault’s QuickShift six-speed automated manual transmission, those with a traditional six-speed manual now benefit from the French manufacturer’s M9T Energy dCi165 powerplant – a 2.3-litre four-cylinder twin-turbo diesel producing 120kW and 360Nm. The older unit produces a claimed 110kW and 350Nm.
Meanwhile, a lower output version of the new engine is available for the L1H1 front-drive Master, with the Energy dCi 135 good for a claimed 100kW and 340Nm.
The Master range has also been joined by three new variants: a front-drive window van suitable for conversion to a passenger bus; a front-drive platform cab ideal for bodybuilders and converters; and a new rear-drive L3H2 long-wheelbase van. The latter has a GVM of 4500kg and offers an enhanced payload of 2207kg in contrast to the 1540kg payload for the front-drive model.
The new rear-drive L3H2 Master also boasts a three-tonne towing capacity and has an internal volume of 12.4m³ – 0.6m³ a little less than the front-drive model thanks to larger rear wheel arches.
Fuel-saving idle stop-start technology is now available on all manual models while Renault has revised its list of standard and optional equipment for the family, offering – it says – “improved content and value”.
The new variants mean the Master family has swelled to 20 models, with payloads ranging from 1540kg to 2490kg and cubic capacities from 8.0m³ to 17.0m³. While pricing remains unchanged for some cab/chassis models, other existing variants have increased in price by either $500 or $1000.
Pricing for Renault’s 2015 Master range is as follows:
Vans
L1H1 SWB low roof 100kW manual FWD $40,990
L1H1 SWB low roof 120kW manual FWD $41,990
L1H1 SWB low roof 110kW auto FWD $43,490
L2H2 MWB mid roof 120kW manual FWD $45,490
L2H2 MWB mid roof 110kW auto FWD $47,990
L3H2 LWB mid roof 120kW manual FWD $46,990
L3H2 LWB mid roof 110kW auto FWD $49,490
L3H2 LWB mid roof window van 110kW auto FWD $50,490
L3H2 LWB mid roof 120kW manual RWD $49,990
L3H2 LWB mid roof 110kW auto RWD $52,490
L4H3 ELWB high roof 120kW manual RWD $51,990
L4H3 ELWB high roof 110kW auto RWD $54,490
Platform cabs
L3 120kW manual FWD $41,490
L3 110kW auto FWD $43,990
Cab/chassis
L3 single cab 120kW manual RWD $46,990
L3 single cab 110kW auto RWD $49,490
L4 single cab 120kW manual RWD $47,990
L4 single cab 110kW auto RWD $50,490
L4 dual cab 120kW manual RWD $51,490
L4 dual cab 110kW auto RWD $53,990
Renault Australia has enjoyed significant growth with its light commercial vehicles, selling 1086 examples of its Master in Australia last year – 35.1 per cent up on its 2013 result.
It also registered 46.0 per cent growth for its Trafic medium van and 79.5 per cent for its Kangoo compact LCV, to achieve a record 3393 LCV sales for the year.
Renault hopes the momentum will continue with the arrival of the revised Master and the introduction of its all-new Trafic due in Australia later this year.
