Renault has been the uncontested leader of western Europe’s commercial vehicle market for the past 12
years, and a share of 14.81 per cent in 2009 put Renault in a good position to resist the downturn in the
market (down 28 per cent in 2009).
To consolidate its number one status, Renault will this year be launching no fewer than three new models
as it renews and upgrades its range with the introduction of New Renault Master, New Renault Trafic and
New Renault Kangoo Express Maxi.
The flagship of Renault’s commercial vehicle range is New Renault Master which boasts bold styling
which mirrors its rugged build, while the driving environment has been entirely redesigned to ensure
exceptional comfort.
The range’s new 2.3 dCi engine is available in a choice of three power outputs (100, 125 and 150 hp).
With an average fuel economy gain over the outgoing Master range of 1 litre/100km, the front-wheel
drive versions of New Master return class-topping NEDC combined-cycle fuel consumption as low as
7.1 litres/100km. Servicing costs have been cut by 40 per cent and figure among the lowest on the
market.
Thanks to the availability of a new rear-wheel drive version, the range has been extended to include a
fourth length option (carrying capacity up to 22m³), new 3.5 and 4.5 tonne versions with twin rear wheels
and gives greater scope to coachbuilders for conversions.
New Renault Trafic is also more comfortable and driver-friendly. The dashboard has been redesigned
to incorporate practical stowage spaces, while new equipment features normally associated with
passenger cars make life at the wheel even more comfortable. The 2.0 litre dCi version of New Renault
Trafic offers an appreciable reduction in fuel consumption and is now available with a diesel particulate
filter. Meanwhile, the executive looks of the limited edition "Black Edition" passenger-carrying version
position the New Renault Trafic range at the higher end of the market.
New Renault Kangoo Express Maxi has been extended by almost 40cm and is available with either two
or five seats. It offers a useful load volume of up to 4.6m3 and a maximum load length at floor level of
2.90 metres. It features an even more modular interior, as well as outstanding road holding and a choice
of fuel-efficient powertrains. This new vehicle means that Renault is the only brand in Europe to market
a compact van that is available in a choice of three lengths, ensuring there is a version to match every
type of business use.
At the same time, Renault is pursuing its strategy of distribution to business customers with the launch
of the Renault Pro+ network in 20 countries across the world. Based on the concept of a one-stop shop,
the Renault Pro+ network offers practical, efficient solutions that are tailored to meet the needs of each
customer.
The Renault group’s aim is to offer affordable, more ecologically-friendly mass-market solutions and, to
this end, has extended the Renault eco² signature to cover its commercial vehicle range in a bid to
highlight the ongoing efforts it is undertaking to reduce the environmental impact of its products. The
Renault eco² signature now applies across the complete range of passenger cars, commercial vehicles,
panel vans and compact vans.
Furthermore, the first half of 2011 will see the introduction of an all-electric version of Renault Kangoo
Express with an operational range of 160km. This zero-emission van will be particularly suited to
business users looking for an optimized carrying capacity of three cubic metres and will primarily be
intended for use in and around built-up areas.
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