Renault launch cab/chassis Master
Three new 4.5-tonne cab/chassis Master variants are available now - MWB and LWB single cab, and an LWB 7-seater dual cab - with pricing starting from $45,490. All are rear wheel drive and can be driven on a car licence. A factory alloy or steel dropside tray is optional on both single and dual cab.
The Master cab/chassis offers a payload of up to 2.5-tonnes, with an additional 3-tonne towing capacity. The dual cab will feature an automatic differential lock as standard (optional on single cab).
All cab/chassis models feature the same 2.3-litre turbo-diesel 4-cylinder engine from the Master van, but with 110 kW and 350 Nm (from 1,500 rpm). Renault claim service intervals of up to 30,000 km, determined by an Oil Condition System.
As per the Master vans, the Master cab/chassis will be available with a choice of a six-speed manual gearbox or six-speed with automated 'Quickshift' (no clutch pedal).
Standard safety equipment across the cab/chassis Masters include dual airbags, ABS and Electronic Stability Programme with ASR traction control, cruise control and variable speed limiter, and even a brake pad wear indicator.
Comfort and convenience features include remote central locking, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity and audio streaming, air conditioning, chilled glove box, overhead storage, and power front windows.
Available options include satnav and rear view camera, as well as the aforementioned trays. Mechanical options include a transmission-driven Power Take Off and a towing pack. A number of options are bundled together as a 'Safety & Security Pack'.
The Master's cabin is one of the most comfortable around, with a multitude of stowage cubbies, and a laptop table is fitted to the back of the foldable front middle seat.
The Single Cab offers a choice of wheelbases, 3682 mm or 4332, while the Dual Cab is only available in 4332 mm. The longer Single Cab model can be built up to an overall length of almost 8 metres, of which almost 5.5 metres is load area.
Renault is offering the Master cab/chassis with a 3-year/200,000 km factory warranty as well as 3 years of Roadside Assistance, and Capped Price Servicing for the first 90,000 km or 3-years, whichever comes first.
The Single Cab Master is priced from $45,490 and the Dual Cab from $50,490, not including ORCs or dealer delivery. Quickshift automated transmission adds $2,500. All Master cab/chassis variants are available now through the national Renault Dealer Network.
"Renault has secured a record result year-to-date for deliveries of LCVs and it is not hard to see why," says Lyndon Healey, Renault LCV Brand Manager.
"We have targeted the market with a series of customer-oriented features and benefits that LCV buyers really value, such as Capped Price Servicing and an impressive factory warranty," says Lyndon Healey, Renault LCV Brand Manager.
"Now with the arrival of the Master Cab/Chassis range we have the ability to reach into new sectors of the LCV market, particularly the construction and agriculture industries, food transport, councils and authorities, as well as providing a strong and comfortable workhorse for tradesmen who need a large capacity tray and excellent towing abilities.
"The Dual Cab version is expected to be especially popular, not only with work crews, but with families who need more space than a traditional double-cab ute, and still want to enjoy car-like comfort.
"We have specified the Renault Master Cab/Chassis range to suit Australian conditions and we are confident it will prove to be a winner for this market," Healey concluded.
