Renault Master

Current generation Renault Master

Renault Master is the name used by French vehicle manufacturer Renault for its upper-medium size van (around the GVW 3.5 tonne segment). Now in its third generation, Opel has retailed versions of the second and third series vans as the Opel Movano in mainland Europe and Vauxhall Movano in the United Kingdom. All three generations have been designed and manufactured by Renault, irrespective of the brand.

Over its lifetime several different body styles have been available, from the standard van to bigger models with an increased load area, height, and longer-wheelbases with an LWB prefix. Panel vans are very common, but pickups are also available.

The Master was also sold by Volvo owned Renault Trucks as the B90 and B110^{[citation needed]} and later as the Mascott.

First generation (1980–1997)

First generation

Production	1980–1997
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Engine	2068cc 2.1D 2445cc 2.5D 1995cc 2.0 petrol 2165cc 2.2 petrol
Transmission	5-speed manual

The original Renault Master was launched in 1980. Originally launched with the 2.5 L (2445cc) Fiat-Sofim diesel engine, and from 1984 with the 2.1 L (2068cc) power unit. In rare cases the Master was sold with a 2.0 L or 2.2 L Renault petrol engine.

They competed with a number of other manufacturer's products, but also with the smallest models of Renault's own Dodge 50 Series, which was latterly being built as the Renault 50 Series after Renault's acquisition of the UK Dodge production facilities (at the time of Peugeot's take-over of Chrysler Europe). The smaller Renault Trafic was also launched in 1980 resulting in a large range of light commercial vehicles.

The Master was distinctively styled with the sliding door design and unusual round door handles resemblant of the Fiat Ritmo/Strada. The van was manufactured at Renault's then new SoVAB Batilly plant in northeastern France.

Renault B90 and B110

An alternative version, which appeared identical, was sold as by Renault Trucks as the Renault B90 and B110, and came with a range of alternative body options. A 4x4 version of the B90 took part in the Paris Dakar Rally in 1987.

Second generation (1997–2010)

Second generation

Also called	Opel Movano Vauxhall Movano Nissan Interstar
Production	1997–2010
Assembly	France: Batilly Brazil: São José dos Pinhais, Paraná (Renault Brazil)
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Engine	2445cc 2.5D 80PS 2799cc 2.8D 115PS 2188cc 2.2 dCi 90PS/100PS 2488cc 2.5 dCi 100PS/120PS/150PS
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed Quickshift semi-auto

A UK ambulance

Opel Movano A (pre-facelift), low roof, short-wheelbase minibus

Opel Movano A (facelift), medium-roof long-wheelbase minibus

The second generation Renault Master is more conventional in appearance and, though primarily developed by Renault, is was available from 1998 as the almost identical Opel Movano (badged in the United Kingdom as the Vauxhall Movano), and from Renault's closely related partner Nissan, when it is renamed the Nissan Interstar; the arrangement mirrors the collaboration between these companies on the Master's smaller counterpart, the Renault Trafic.

The Master used the Renault S-Type engine in SxU and SxW versions, the G-Type engine (G9T) and the YD engine.

The van received a mid-life major facelift in late 2003 with the headlight area being heavily restyled, resulting in the front end somewhat resembling the smaller Trafic. Like its predecessor, the van was available in a number of sizes and configurations, and was a popular base for conversion to ambulance bodywork.

Renault Mascott

Renault Mascott

Production	1999–2010
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Engine	2799cc 2.8D 115PS 2953cc 3.0 dCi 120PS/160PS
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual

Renault Trucks marketed a heavy duty 3.0 L diesel version of the Master and sold it as the Mascott^{[citation needed]}. Other names for this rear wheel drive (RWD) version are: Master Propulsion (France), Master Pro (The Netherlands). Available in Europe between 1999 and 2010, it was positioned between the Master and the larger Renault Midlum. It was available in two states of tune, either 120 bhp (89 kW; 122 PS) or 160 bhp (119 kW; 162 PS) with five and six speeds respectively.

Third generation (2010–present)

Third generation

Also called	Nissan NV400 Opel Movano Vauxhall Movano
Production	2010–
Assembly	France: Batilly Sweden (Volvo Trucks) Brazil: São José dos Pinhais, Paraná (Renault Brazil)
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Engine	2298cc 2.3 dCi 100PS/125PS/150PS
Transmission	6-speed manual 6-speed Quickshift semi-auto
Related	Volkswagen Crafter Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

A new generation of the Renault Master was introduced in May 2010, again including the rebadged Opel/Vauxhall Movano and Nissan NV400. It is the first time that either the Opel/Vauxhall or Nissan has been available with single/twin rear wheel drive.

The 2.3-litre 4-cylinder diesel engine is shared by all four marques, and is available in three states of tune, from 100 PS (74 kW; 99 bhp) to 150 PS (110 kW; 148 bhp).

Renault Trucks discontinued the Mascott and sold the third generation Master in chassis cab format only, with payloads of up to 2.5 tonnes.

Opel Movano B medium roof, long wheelbase panel van

Renault Master rear panel van

A Renault Master Ambulance in France

Links

• Owners Club Renault Master(Russian)