Renault Master buyer's guide
Renault single-handedly invented the multi-purpose vehicle segment with the Renault Espace line. Renault Master follows in its footsteps with class-leading practicality and minimal styling features; it simply gets the job done. However, this changed when Renault gave the model a facelift in 2019. The new design introduced a little touch of softness inside and a tough-looking exterior, donning an upright chrome grille and higher bonnet. It also revised the 2.3 dCi diesel engine, introduced twin-turbocharging and added selective catalytic reduction. As a result, the post-2019 Renault Master has better performance and is much more efficient than its predecessors.
What should you expect to find in a Renault Master?
The Renault Master avails in 2 trims: the Business and Business+. Both come with several possible conversions and differently styled body options. Even so, the Master is anything but well equipped. Standard features across the range include:
- Electric-powered and heated door mirrors
- Rear doors with step for rear-wheel-drive versions
- Remote locking and an immobiliser
- Traction control
- Trailer sway control
Moving up a step higher to the Business+ trim gets you to the Renault Master range:
- Electric windows
- One-touch driver-side window
- Rear parking sensors
- Wide-view mirror
Given the several ways that the Master's body styles overlap, the trim levels are not easy to follow. For example, if you go with a panel van, there are 9 different body styles to choose from, with 3 body heights and 4 body lengths. Plus, you still have to decide between the front-wheel or rear-wheel configuration. With so many factors to consider, the trim levels lose relevance. As a result, most buyers change focus to whichever layout offers the best practicality.
