- Economical 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine
- Safe and predictable handling
- Cabin lacks sound insulation
- No steering wheel adjustment
Review: Renault X70.I Master van (2004-07)
Overview
Released in August 2004, the Renault X70 Phase I (X70.I) Master van range consisted of four variants which were designated by their wheelbase (L1, L2 and L3) and roof heights (H1 and H2). The range also consisted of Integral and Air editions, though the Integral was discontinued in 2004.
Initially, all models were powered by a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission. In May 2005, however, a semi-automatic ‘Quickshift’ transmission was introduced which featured two driving modes: a flick-shift manual mode and a full automatic mode.
| Variants | Edition | Year | Trans. | Engine | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 H1, L1 H2, L2 H2, L3 H2 |
Integral | 2004 | 6sp man. | 2.5-litre turbo-diesel I4 | 84 kW at 3500 rpm | 290 Nm at 1600 rpm |
| Air | 2004-07 | 6sp man. | ||||
| 2005-07 | 6sp semi-auto |
| L1 H1 | L1 H2 | L2 H2 | L3 H2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume | 8.0 m3 | 9.1 m3 | 10.8 m3 | 12.3 m3 |
| Wheelbase | 3078 mm | 3078 mm | 3578 mm | 4078 mm |
| Length | 4888 mm | 4888 mm | 5388 mm | 5888 mm |
| Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Height | 2256 mm | 2496 mm | 2493 mm | 2490 mm |
| Load platform length | 2714 mm | 2714 mm | 3214 mm | 3714 mm |
| Platform height – unladen | 545 mm | 545 mm | 541 mm | 538 mm |
| Interior height | 1670 mm | 1912 mm | 1912 mm | 1912 mm |
| Interior width between wheel arches | 1282 mm | 1282 mm | 1282 mm | 1282 mm |
| Maximum interior width | 1764 mm | 1764 mm | 1764 mm | 1764 mm |
| Payload | 1691 kg | 1663 kg | 1621 kg | 1579 kg |
| Towing weight – braked | 2000 kg | 2000 kg | 2000 kg | 2000 kg |
| Towing weight – unbraked | 750 kg | 750 kg | 750 kg | 750 kg |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the Master Van Air included a driver’ s airbag, ABS and electronic brake force distribution. The Integral was also fitted with a passenger airbag and front seatbelts with load limiters and pretensioners.
Features
Standard features for the Master Van Air included a two speaker sound system with CD player, air conditioning, ventilated glovebox, power steering, trip computer and immobiliser. The Integral added remote central locking, motion sensor-equipped alarm and heated power mirrors.
Review: Renault X70.II Master van (2007-10)
Overview
Released in May 2007, the X70 Phase II (X70.II) Master van featured a revised line-up, more powerful and Euro IV compliant engine, improved equipment levels and interior trim. The editions were discontinued, as was the L1 H2 variant and the six-speed manual transmission.
| Variants | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1 H1, L2 H2, L3 H2 |
2.5-litre turbo-diesel I4 | 6sp semi-auto | 88 kW at 3500 rpm | 300 Nm at 1600 rpm |
Safety equipment
Safety equipment was enhanced with dual front airbags and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters as standard.
Features
Standard features were also extended to include cruise control, power windows and central locking with deadlocking; there were also additional load area anchorage points and overhead parcel shelves.
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