The Renault Maxity is a light commercial vehicle with a cab-over-engine style truck launched by the French manufacturer Renault Trucks in 2007.[1] The Maxity is nearly identical to the Nissan Cabstar, sharing the same drive-train and engine options and manufactured on the same Nissan owned production line in Avila, Spain.[2] While the sharing of engines and production facilities is part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance, the vehicle is sold by Renault Trucks which is owned by Volvo.[3]
| Renault Maxity | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Production | 2007-2019 |
| Assembly | Spain: Avila |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Truck |
| Body style | Truck (standard cab) |
| Related | Nissan Cabstar Nissan Atlas |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Diesel 2.5 I4 3.0 I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 to 4,960 mm (104.3 to 195.3 in) |
| Width | 1,870mm |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Renault Mascott |
Specifications edit
In Europe the Maxity is available from 2.8 to 4.5-tonne versions, but only as a 3.4 or 3.5-tonner in Britain.[4] The Maxity is rear-wheel drive and powered with a choice of two diesel engines; a 2.5 L DXi2.5 in 110 bhp (82 kW; 112 PS) and 130 bhp (97 kW; 132 PS) states of tune, and a 3.0 L DXi3 turbo producing 150 bhp (112 kW; 152 PS). All are mated to a five-speed or six-speed manual transmission depending on specification.
In 2010, Renault Trucks trialled an electric version with a 2-tonne payload in Paris with drinks distributor Tafanel.[5] The prototype truck was developed in collaboration with electric commercial vehicle manufacturer PVI.[6]
The compact dimensions of the Maxity are promoted by Renault Trucks to emphasise the use in towns and cities, with a cab width of 1,870 mm (73.6 in), wheelbases ranging from 2,650 to 4,960 mm (104.3 to 195.3 in) depending on configuration, and a compact turning radius of 4.8 m (189.0 in).
References edit
- ^ Commercialmotor.com 20 August 2007
- ^ What Van? 23 February 2007
- ^ Nissan press release 2 November 2006
- ^ "Renault's 3.5t Hat-Trick". Transport News. KAV Publicity Ltd. Archived from the original on 23 July 2010.
- ^ "RENAULT TRUCKS PRESENTS THE KEYS OF THE FIRST MAXITY ELECTRIC 'ZERO EMISSION' LCV TO TAFANEL". Renault Truck Press Release. 12 May 2010. Retrieved 8 August 2013.
- ^ "Electric vehicles deliver the goods". The Engineer. 24 May 2010. Retrieved 8 August 2013.
External links edit
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