The fourth generation Renault Master is finally coming to Australia, where the French brand’s full-size van will feature electric power for the first time.
Unveiled back in November 2023, the new generation large van will land in Australian showrooms in June 2026, with a choice of medium or long wheelbase configurations and either medium or high roof body styles.
Pricing and specifications will be announced closer to launch. The outgoing Master is priced at $55,200 (excluding on-road costs) in mid-wheelbase Pro trim.
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The new electric Master E-Tech uses an 87 kWh battery and a 105 kW/300 Nm electric motor for a range of 410 km on the WLTP cycle. The maximum DC fast charging power is 130 kW.
While the price is yet to be announced, it is expected to be priced higher than its diesel sibling. The Master E-Tech will take on the Ford E-Transit, the LDV eDeliver 9 and the Mercedes-Benz eSprinter.
The old Master was offered with electricity abroad, but a battery-powered option was never sold here.
The combustion-powered versions of the new Master will use an updated 2.0-litre turbodiesel four-cylinder engine producing 125kW of power and 380Nm of torque, mated to a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Service intervals remain 12 months or 30,000 km, whichever comes first.
Less powerful versions of the diesel engine offered in Europe and a manual transmission will not be coming to Australia.
Depending on the variant, diesel Masters have a payload of up to 1973 kg and a gross vehicle weight (GVM) of up to 4000 kg, while electric Master E-Techs have a payload of up to 1164 kg and a gross vehicle weight of up to 3500 kg.
Renault notes that the side door is large enough to accommodate a forklift pallet, while there is a flat partition behind the front seats to maximize cargo space.
The new-generation Master sports a fresh, more aerodynamic exterior design, while inside there’s a more modern dashboard with a 10.0-inch touchscreen running the OpenR Link infotainment system.
These include wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone mirroring, a variety of USB-C ports, and free over-the-air software updates for five years.
Higher-end variants have the same screen, but the operating system has been updated to include built-in Google apps, including maps and voice recognition assistants, as well as the Google Play Store, from which you can download supported apps.
An optional workstation can be folded into the middle of the three-seater bench, which can be used for working or eating.
The Master has received a Platinum rating from safety regulator Euro NCAP, based on evaluations of its active safety and driver assistance technology.
“Van drivers spend a lot of time on the road, so Renault has made great efforts to deliver comfort, safety and excellent driving characteristics with the new model,” Renault Australia general manager Glen Sealey said in a press release.
“Renault has been operating in the large van market since 1980 – when the original Master was launched 46 years ago – so has a lot of experience in this area, and all this historical know-how results in significant improvements with each new model.
“The new generation Renault Master is an important part of Renault Australia’s model revitalization.
“Last year Renault Australia promised six new models in the next 18 months and the new generation Renault Master shows we are delivering. And there is more to come.”
Of these six, Renault has already launched the Duster, Scenic and the facelifted Arkana SUVs. The new champion brings the tally to four.
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