The all-new Renault Master is preparing to hit Australian roads, bringing a major overhaul in safety, technology and practicality for tradies and fleet operators.
“The new-generation Renault Master is a game-changer with its added safety, capability, and improved efficiency,” Renault Australia General Manager Glen Sealey said.
“We know the large van segment is highly competitive in Australia but the new Renault Master has already proven itself in Europe, where it has received numerous awards.”
The MY26 Renault Master range will initially launch with four diesel variants, while the fully electric Renault Master E-Tech is set to arrive in the second half of 2026.
Safety takes centre stage
One of the biggest upgrades for the new-generation Master is its expanded safety offering, earning a Platinum safety rating from European NCAP.
Standard safety features across the range include autonomous emergency braking, blind zone warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane keeping assistance, speed sign recognition, a rear-view camera and rear parking sensors.
“Van drivers spend a lot of time on the road, which is why Renault has gone to great lengths to deliver comfort, safety, and excellent driveability with the new model,” Mr Sealey said.
The redesigned van also introduces improved driver ergonomics, with a new cockpit layout featuring a larger 10-inch infotainment screen, steering-column mounted gear selector and familiar physical buttons aimed at reducing driver distraction.
Built for work
Renault said the new Master has been developed from the ground up for improved efficiency and usability, marking the first full redesign of the large van in more than a decade.
Developed in a wind tunnel for enhanced aerodynamics, the van offers greater power, torque and payload capacity than the outgoing model.
Diesel variants are powered by an updated 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine producing 125kW and 380Nm, paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Long service intervals of 12 months or 30,000km are aimed at reducing downtime for operators.
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Practicality also remains front of mind, with a standard three-seat layout, steel bulkhead and ample cabin storage. Buyers can also option a fold-down workstation, transforming the centre seat into a desk or lunch table.
The cargo area has been designed for easier loading, featuring what Renault claims is the largest sliding door opening in its class, large enough to fit a forklift pallet, alongside rear barn doors that open to 270 degrees.
Electric option joins line-up
Due in the second half of 2026, the Renault Master E-Tech will broaden the range with an electric option offering up to 409km of WLTP driving range from its 87kWh battery pack.
The electric van supports charging speeds of up to 130kW, enabling a 15 to 80 per cent recharge in as little as 38 minutes using a compatible fast charger.
Available in mid-wheelbase and long-wheelbase formats, the E-Tech maintains a 2,000kg braked towing capacity while delivering payloads between 1,084kg and 1,164kg.
Pricing confirmed
The MY26 Renault Master range opens at $55,990 plus on-road costs for the diesel manual mid-wheelbase variant, rising to $65,990 plus on-road costs for the long-wheelbase high-roof diesel automatic.
Electric variants are priced from $77,990 plus on-road costs.
“The new-generation Renault Master is a key part of Renault Australia’s model revitalisation,” Mr Sealey said.
“Last year Renault Australia promised six new models in the next 18 months and the new-generation Renault Master shows we are delivering. Plus there is more to come.”
