If the new Renault Master looks familiar that's because the French van formed the base for the also new Opel / Vauxhall Movano that was also unveiled today. In fact, the only differences between the two models are limited to the front grille and badges inside and out. Other than that, the Master and the Movano are one and the same.
The Master will hit European markets in April where it will be available from 2.8t to 4.5t GVW in panel van, chassis cab, chassis double cab, chassis cowl, platform cab, platform cowl versions, with front or rear-wheel drive according to the version, and with single or twin wheels, up to 17m3 of loading capacity and 2,254kg payload in the panel van version and 2,495kg in the chassis cab version.
Like the Movano, the French van is powered by a 2.3-liter diesel engine that's offered in 100HP, 125HP and 150HP variants and can be combined with either manual or automated gearboxes.
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A very attractive van, however suffers from the same issue (albeit more minor) than the recent Ducato/french siblings. That is the cabin partition intrudes into the sliding door access, making available loading space smaller than it could be.
Older versions of these vans had a body panel between the passenger door and sliding door, but now they are right next to each other which minimises practicality.
The solution could have been to increase the width of the sliding door aperature, but research confirms that (on the Ducato at least) the space is the same as the out-going model but now with an intrusive partition blocking half the door. Not practical for loading wide pallets...
Rant over. Maybe someone could enlighten me on why they are designed like this now. Also, why does a 2010 van not have an aero-blade wiper design? Steel frames are on their way out....
it looks pretty good and might actually be successful.
As a special treat, look at picture 19, which focuses on the A4 page pinned to the clipboard, as it has the specifications of the Porsche 911 Carrera S :))
very nice!
their own version of the MB Airport van or Dodge Sprinter?
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