Large van

Renault Master

The Renault Master is Renault's large van and sits in the segment above the Trafic. The model is intended for transporting large or tall loads and in the Netherlands is widely used by construction and installation companies, courier and parcel services, rental companies and motorhome and body builders. Besides the closed panel van, the Master is available as a chassis cab, box truck, tipper and double cab, which is why many examples are on the road with a third-party conversion. The third generation (2010-2024) comes with front-wheel drive and, for the heavier weight classes, with rear-wheel drive and twin rear wheels. Since 2024 the fourth generation has been available, with 2.0-litre Blue dCi diesels and an E-Tech version with two battery sizes.

Master III (2010-2024, incl. the 2014 and 2019 facelifts) - front-wheel drive (2010-2024)

Completely new generation in 2010 with the 2.3 dCi (M9T) in place of the old 2.5 dCi. The 2014 facelift brought the Energy engines with stop-start and twin-turbo technology, followed by Euro 6 with AdBlue/SCR from 2016. The 2019 facelift brought a new front end, more driver assistance systems and a Euro 6d engine range of 135, 150 and 180 hp.

Engines

Engine	Fuel	Contents	Power	Torque	Standard	Transmission
2.3 dCi 100 2010-2014	diesel	2,3 l	100 pk (74 kW)	285 Nm	Euro 5	6-speed manual
2.3 dCi 125 2010-2014	diesel	2,3 l	125 pk (92 kW)	310 Nm	Euro 5	6-speed manual
2.3 dCi 150 2010-2014	diesel	2,3 l	150 pk (110 kW)	350 Nm	Euro 5	6-speed manual
2.3 Energy dCi 110 2014-2019	diesel	2,3 l	110 pk (81 kW)	285 Nm	Euro 5b/Euro 6	6-speed manual
2.3 Energy dCi 125 2014-2016	diesel	2,3 l	125 pk (92 kW)	310 Nm	Euro 5b	6-speed manual or Quickshift 6 (robotised)
2.3 Energy dCi 130 Twin Turbo 2016-2019	diesel	2,3 l	130 pk (96 kW)	310 Nm	Euro 6	6-speed manual
2.3 Energy dCi 135 Twin Turbo 2014-2016	diesel	2,3 l	135 pk (99 kW)	340 Nm	Euro 5b	6-speed manual
2.3 Energy dCi 145 Twin Turbo 2016-2019	diesel	2,3 l	145 pk (107 kW)	340 Nm	Euro 6	6-speed manual
2.3 Energy dCi 165 Twin Turbo 2014-2019	diesel	2,3 l	165 pk (121 kW)	360 Nm	Euro 5b/Euro 6	6-speed manual or Quickshift 6 (robotised)
2.3 Energy dCi 170 Twin Turbo 2016-2019	diesel	2,3 l	170 pk (125 kW)	380 Nm	Euro 6	6-speed manual
2.3 dCi 135 Twin Turbo 2019-2024	diesel	2,3 l	135 pk (99 kW)	360 Nm	Euro 6d-TEMP / Euro 6d	6-speed manual
2.3 dCi 150 Twin Turbo 2019-2024	diesel	2,3 l	150 pk (110 kW)	385 Nm	Euro 6d-TEMP / Euro 6d	6-speed manual or Quickshift 6 (robotised)
2.3 dCi 180 Twin Turbo 2019-2024	diesel	2,3 l	180 pk (132 kW)	400 Nm	Euro 6d-TEMP / Euro 6d	6-speed manual or Quickshift 6 (robotised)

Trim levels

GénériqueBase version with ESC including Hill Start Assist, Extended Grip, Trailer Swing Control and Adaptive Load Control, electric windows, heated door mirrors, central locking, passenger bench seat and 12V sockets.

ComfortAdds to the Générique equipment including a full bulkhead, driver's armrest, swivelling laptop table and a spare wheel.

Red EditionBetter-equipped version from Renault Trucks/Renault commercial vehicles with extra comfort and assistance systems, also available as the Red Edition Offroad with reinforced rear suspension and approximately 50 mm more ground clearance at the rear.

Master III rear-wheel drive (2010-2024) - single and twin rear wheels (2010-2024)

Technically identical to the front-wheel-drive Master, but with rear-wheel drive, a higher load floor and weight classes up to 4.5 tonnes, optionally with twin rear wheels. The engines are the same 2.3 dCi units, but with slightly lower power and torque settings than with front-wheel drive.

Engines

Engine	Fuel	Contents	Power	Torque	Standard	Transmission
2.3 dCi 125 2010-2014	diesel	2,3 l	125 pk (92 kW)	310 Nm	Euro 5	6-speed manual
2.3 dCi 150 2010-2014	diesel	2,3 l	150 pk (110 kW)	350 Nm	Euro 5	6-speed manual
2.3 Energy dCi 130 Twin Turbo 2016-2019	diesel	2,3 l	130 pk (96 kW)	330 Nm	Euro 6	6-speed manual
2.3 Energy dCi 165 Twin Turbo 2014-2019	diesel	2,3 l	165 pk (121 kW)	360 Nm	Euro 6	6-speed manual
2.3 dCi 130 Twin Turbo 2019-2024	diesel	2,3 l	130 pk (96 kW)	330 Nm	Euro 6d-TEMP / Euro 6d	6-speed manual
2.3 dCi 145 Twin Turbo 2019-2024	diesel	2,3 l	145 pk (107 kW)	360 Nm	Euro 6d-TEMP / Euro 6d	6-speed manual
2.3 dCi 165 Twin Turbo 2019-2024	diesel	2,3 l	165 pk (121 kW)	380 Nm	Euro 6d-TEMP / Euro 6d	6-speed manual

Trim levels

GénériqueBase version with the same standard equipment as the front-wheel-drive Master, plus the heavier rear axle and weight class.

ComfortAdds equipment including a full bulkhead, driver's armrest, swivelling laptop table and spare wheel.

Red EditionMore extensively equipped version for heavier use, also as the Red Edition Offroad with reinforced rear suspension and extra ground clearance.

Master Z.E. / E-Tech electric (generation III, 2018-2024) (2018-2024)

Available from 2018 as the Master Z.E. with a 33 kWh battery and a 57 kW electric motor, aimed at urban and distribution traffic. In 2022 the model was renamed Master E-Tech electric and was given a 52 kWh battery with a longer range; the body dimensions remained the same as the diesel versions, while the payload is lower because of the battery pack.

Engines

Engine	Fuel	Contents	Power	Torque	Standard	Transmission
Master Z.E. 33 kWh 2018-2022	electric	33 kWh	76 pk (57 kW)	225 Nm	120 km	fixed-ratio automatic
Master E-Tech electric 52 kWh 2022-2024	electric	52 kWh	76 pk (57 kW)	225 Nm	204 km	fixed-ratio automatic

Master IV (2024-present), diesel and E-Tech electric (2024-present)

Completely new generation on a new platform with a more aerodynamic body. The 2.3 dCi makes way for a 2.0-litre Blue dCi with 130, 150 or 170 hp, combined with a six-speed manual or a new 9-speed automatic with torque converter. The electric Master E-Tech is now available with 40 or 87 kWh, with rapid charging up to 130 kW and a WLTP range of up to approximately 460 km.

Engines

Engine	Fuel	Contents	Power	Torque	Standard	Transmission
Blue dCi 130 2024-present	diesel	2,0 l	130 pk (96 kW)	350 Nm	Euro 6e	6-speed manual
Blue dCi 150 2024-present	diesel	2,0 l	150 pk (110 kW)	360 Nm	Euro 6e	6-speed manual or 9-speed automatic
Blue dCi 170 2024-present	diesel	2,0 l	170 pk (125 kW)	380 Nm	Euro 6e	6-speed manual or 9-speed automatic
E-Tech 130 pk Urban Range (40 kWh) 2024-present	electric	40 kWh	130 pk (96 kW)	300 Nm	180 km	fixed-ratio automatic
E-Tech 143 pk Long Range (87 kWh) 2024-present	electric	87 kWh	143 pk (105 kW)	300 Nm	460 km	fixed-ratio automatic

Trim levels

StartBase version with equipment including emergency brake assist and other mandatory driver assistance systems, cruise control with speed limiter, LED headlights, multimedia screen and 16-inch steel wheels.

AdvanceAdds equipment including air conditioning, a larger touchscreen multimedia system with DAB+ and smartphone integration, rear parking sensors, height-adjustable driver's seat with armrest, LED load area lighting and a 12V socket in the load area.

ExtraMost complete version with equipment including navigation on the 10-inch screen, wireless smartphone charging, extra trim in the cab and 16-inch wheels with silver-grey wheel trims.

The dimensions at a glance

Of the Renault Master there are 19 versions, load length 258 cm to 449 cm, load volume 7,8 m³ to 17,0 m³. The full dimensions table by version, with wheelbase, exterior dimensions, width between the wheel arches and Euro pallets, is on the dimensions page.

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What the Master is known for

Load volume of approximately 8 to 17 m3 and a payload that, depending on the version, goes up to over 2,000 kg on the rear-wheel-drive versions
Both front-wheel drive (low load floor) and rear-wheel drive with single or twin rear wheels for heavier GVWs up to 4.5 tonnes
Wide range of factory chassis and platform variants, which is why the model is often used as a base for conversions and motorhomes
Available with fully electric drive since 2018 (Master Z.E./E-Tech), with an 87 kWh battery since 2024
Dense dealer and service network for commercial vehicles in the Netherlands and wide availability of parts through sharing with the Opel Movano and Nissan NV400/Interstar

What to look out for on a used example

The 2.3 dCi (engine code M9T) is known for fouling and sticking of the EGR valve and for wear of the variable-geometry turbo and the injectors; look out for loss of power, soot emissions and an illuminated engine warning light.
The M9T has a timing chain, not a belt; listen for rattling on a cold start. Renault generally uses a service interval of 40,000 km or two years for this engine (shorter with heavy use).
At high mileages, check the gearbox and clutch (whining noise, difficult shifting) and the rails, rollers and hinges of the sliding door and rear doors; on vans that are constantly fully laden, brakes and rear suspension wear faster.
Euro 6 diesels need a working AdBlue/SCR system with no fault messages; on the electric versions, battery health, charging history and the supplied charging cables are the main points to check.

These points apply to the model in general. What applies to a specific vehicle depends on its maintenance history; we discuss this for every vehicle we sell.