The new Master also features a new, more robust radiator grille design making a clearer statement of membership to the Renault vehicle range. The new bumper unit, with a 10% larger air inlet, to meet Euro 4 standards, can accommodate factory-fit fog lamps. In addition, there are new stowage facilities on New Master: two overhead parcel shelves with 5-litre capacity for notepads, clipboard, etc. and a two-litre cubby on the centre gearshift console.The equipment levels on Master are just as impressive as the Trafic, with standard features including 30W CD RDS radio with fingertip remote control, ABS with EBD, full steel bulkhead (excluding passenger versions), Thatcham category 1 alarm and trip computer. Additional new optional equipment on the new Master includes adaptive ESP (electronic stability programme), specially designed for light commercial vehicles, with a load sensing unit that adjusts brake power to payload, plus factory-fit fog lamps and automatic daytime lights.
Like its smaller brother, there will be a myriad of New Master versions. There will be a choice of three wheelbases (short, medium and long – 3078mm, 3578mm and 4078mm), three roof heights (short, medium and high, 2.25m, 2.48m and 2.72m) and three body types: panel van, commercial passenger vehicle (Master 6, 9 and 16 Seat) and open transport (platform, chassis and double chassis cab). The New Master load volume ranges from 8m³ to 20m³.
The new 2.5 dCi engine is available in New Master with three power outputs: 100hp, 120hp and 150hp. All three 2.5 dCi engines are available with a six-speed manual gearbox or Quickshift6.
To address a customer base that is extremely sensitive to running costs; Renault has designed the New Trafic and New Master with fuel economy, reliability and durability in mind. Fuel consumption is very low, and service intervals at 18,000 miles.
