"Renault Master": specifications, reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The freight market is constantly evolving. Demand for commercial vehicles is growing. Particularly relevant are light trucks with a carrying capacity of up to one and a half tons. These machines are ideal for daily delivery of groceries and small luggage to addresses. For many, a light truck is associated with the Gazelle. But there are a number of analogues-foreign cars that are much better at this task. One of these is the Renault Master car. Reviews, specifications and photos - further in our article.

Description

"Master" is a whole family of light vehicles from Renault. The car is also known in Europe under the name "Opel Movano". The car is produced in different body styles. It can be a van, chassis, as well as passenger versions. But still, the most popular modification of the Renault Master is a cargo van. This version features a huge and roomy body.

Appearance

Design for commercial vehicles is not the first feature, but the exterior of the "Master" is doing well. The car looks decent and may well compete with such “flagships” as the Mercedes Sprinter and Volkswagen Crafter.

Front, the car has huge teardrop-shaped headlights that stretch across the front to the C-pillar, as well as a huge grille. The bumper on all versions of the Renault Master is not painted in body color. This is not the goal of the manufacturer to save money. All drivers know what loads the front bumper is exposed to during regular work in transportation. Stones fly at the bumper, you can easily grind it, parking to the place of unloading at the store and so on. The matte black plastic handles all of these loads well.

What do reviews say about Renault Master? The body of the car is very practical and well-painted. The car is not afraid of s alt and other road reagents in Russia, and chips are not covered with rust, since the metal has undergone a preliminary galvanizing procedure. The rear gates last a long time and do not loosen up after several years of regular use.

Cab

Inside the cargo-passenger "Renault Master" looks no less attractive than outside. The car has a modern and ergonomic front panel. Steering wheel - three-spoke, with a small set of buttons. Instrument panel - pointer, with a digital odometer. The center console has a stand for waybills.

And from above -roomy trunk. Another glove box is located at the feet of the passenger. Also in the car there are a huge number of niches and hiding places in which you can hide various trifles. And under the double passenger seat there is a huge "chest" where you can hide all the necessary tools. The floor in the car is flat. The gearshift lever is located in the front panel, right under the driver's hand. Landing is high, visibility is good. The seats are comfortable with good lumbar support. There is an adjustment both in length and in height (however, in all versions it is mechanical). But there are also disadvantages. This is a hard cabin plastic and poor sound insulation. The Mercedes Sprinter is a little better in this regard, reviews say.

Capacity

Depending on the modification and the length of the wheelbase, the car is capable of taking on board from 0.9 to 1.6 tons of cargo.

In this case, the maximum weight is from 2.8 to 4.5 tons. If we take into account the van, the volume of the body is from 7.8 to 15.8 cubic meters.

Specifications

Gasoline engines are not provided in the line. So, the machine is equipped with three power plants with an in-line arrangement of cylinders. These engines are a continuation of Nissan's MR powerplants. All power units are equipped with Common Rail direct injection and comply with Euro 4 environmental standards.

The base for the "Renault Master" is a 2.3-liter engine with 100 horsepower. The torque of the unit is 248 Nm. intermediatethe list is a 125-horsepower unit with the same volume. Its torque is 310 Nm. Well, the flagship in the line is a 150-horsepower turbodiesel engine. Remarkably, the French managed to develop such power without increasing the volume of the combustion chamber. So, the total volume of the engine is still the same 2.3 liters. The torque has also increased and is 350 Nm. All units without exception are equipped with a six-speed manual transmission.

Reviews

What do reviews say about engines and gearboxes at Renault Master? The dynamic characteristics of these engines are excellent. Even with a 100-horsepower unit, you can feel confident in the stream among cars. Very pleased with the presence of the sixth gear. With an engine speed of 2 thousand, the car moves at a speed of 90 kilometers per hour and consumes a minimum of fuel. Another plus of Renault diesels is traction. No matter how much cargo the car carries, it easily climbs any hill. Also on the "Master" it is easy to overtake. In terms of control, the car does not resemble a truck at all. This is the same passenger car (although the landing is higher). On the "Master" you can easily overcome long distances. There is no great feeling of fatigue after driving.

Average fuel consumption on the highway - 8 liters. In the city, the car consumes from 11 to 13 liters. It starts up well in winter, some models even have a pre-heater. But the biggest problem is fuel. If it starts to act up (it doesn’t matter if it’s a high-pressure fuel pump or nozzles), you will have to fork out a lot for repairs. In this plan"Gazelle" is more acceptable. Therefore, in order not to be a regular customer of car services, you should refuel with high-quality diesel and change the filter on time.

Undercarriage

"Renault Master" has front-wheel drive and is equipped with independent front suspension. Behind - a beam with telescopic shock absorbers. The suspension behaves differently depending on the degree of loading. An empty car is a little stiff, but as soon as 300 kilograms of cargo is in the back, the car becomes soft.

In closing

So, we found out what the Renault Master is. This is a good commercial vehicle, which, with proper maintenance, will delight with its reliability and stable operation. Renault Master has a comfortable interior and is easy to drive. However, in terms of maintenance, this machine will not be cheaper than the Sprinter and Crafter (rather, at the same level).