Guess what’s hitting the streets in Europe? The new Renault Master, and it’s turning heads with its fancy fourth-generation glow-up. They’re calling it the “aerovan,” all about that aerodynamic life with a 20 percent boost – like, whoa!
But here’s the kicker for 2023 – Renault’s not giving up on diesel engines, and they’ve jazzed up the Master with four new dCi powerhouses ranging from 105 to 170 horsepower. It’s not just engines; they’ve got a slick new nine-speed automatic transmission in the mix too. Fancy, right?
Now, if you’re feeling the green vibes, Renault’s got some electric Masters on the menu. Take your pick between 129 or 141 horsepower, and brace yourself for that instant torque kick of 221 lb-ft (300 Nm). The smaller one rocks a 40-kWh battery, good for a decent 112 miles (180 kilometers), while the bigger buddy boasts an 87-kWh pack, pushing the range over 255 miles (410 kilometers). That’s some serious electric van action, my friend.
Hold up, there’s more – a hydrogen fuel cell version is in the works, set to drop later in the Master’s life cycle. Renault’s not playing around; they’ve packed in 20 driver assistance systems, bidirectional charging, and a buffet of 20 body/wheelbase setups. It’s like they’re saying, “Hey, we got diesel, electric, and hydrogen – pick your flavor!” Looks like Renault’s Master is bringing some serious swagger to the van scene.
