Renault confirms pricing for revised Master

Date: Monday, July 14, 2014 | Author: James Dallas

Renault has confirmed pricing and specification details for its revised Master heavy van, which goes on sale in September.

Available in two trim levels, Business and Business+, pre-VAT prices for the panel van range from £21,120 to £32,470, Crew van prices go from £27,000 to £29,500 and the Conversion line-up starts at £23,300 and rises to £33,600.

The panel van is available in short, medium and long wheelbase modes and Renault has also introduced a new L4 single rear-wheel drive version. Three roof heights are offered and the Master comes in four weights, 2.8, 3.3, 3.5 and 4.5-tonnes.

The revised Master features new 2.3-litre twin turbo engines with power output hiked up to a maximum 165hp but with fuel consumption improved, according to Renault.

The revised model gets 2.3-litre powertrains of 110-165hp, up from 100-150hp, with the more powerful 135hp and 165hp versions being more efficient than their 110 and 125hp stablemates thanks to the use of twin-turbo technology, said Renault.

Renault claimed the twin-turbo units could achieve combined cycle fuel economy of 40.9mpg with CO2 emissions of 180g/km.

All the engines are mated to six-speed manual or Quickshift6 transmissions.

Renault has raised standard equipment levels on the revised Master – the entry-level Business now gets reach and rake adjustable steering, ESC with hill start assist and the Grip Xtend traction control system plus DAB radio with USB connectivity and Bluetooth.

Business+ offers additional kit such as air-conditioning, clipboard holder, hands-free key, pivoting seatback table with dual split underseat storage, the Wide View Mirror introduced on the new Trafic, which is set in the passenger side sun visor and designed to improve the line of sight to the rear and rear parking sensors.

Options on the revised van include cruise control with speed limiter for £250, climate control at £950 (or £200 upgrade on Business+), and Renault’s integrated Carminat TomTom satellite navigation with radio CD, Bluetooth and USB and fingertip controls for £650. Also on offer is air suspension for £2,000, auto lights and wipers, plus front fog lights at £250 and cornering lights for £130.

Renault said customers can save money by grouping three or more items together through a selection of five options packs.

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