The Renault Master is a commercial vehicle produced by the French automaker Renault. It made its debut in 1981, alongside the slightly smaller Renault Trafic. The first generation featured a completely new design, including an innovative longitudinally mounted engine with front-wheel drive. The Master was available in multiple wheelbase options and various body styles, including chassis cab versions for custom bodywork.
Over its 16-year production run, the first-generation Master received several updates, including the introduction of rear-wheel-drive variants, improved suspension, and new engines—some of which were diesel units developed by Iveco.
In 1997, Renault launched the second-generation Master II. Although Iveco was initially considered as a development partner, the collaboration was ultimately dissolved. Instead, Renault partnered with General Motors to develop the new model. This generation also introduced rebadged versions sold as the Nissan Interstar and Vauxhall/Opel Movano. The Master was widely praised for its practicality and innovation, earning the prestigious Van of the Year award in 1998.
The third generation of the Renault Master was introduced in 2010, replacing both the previous generation and the larger Renault Mascott. It is available in four gross vehicle weight (GVW) variants: 2.8, 3.3, 3.5, and 4.5 tonnes—the latter matching the GVW of the Mascott. Powering the third-gen Master is a 2.3-litre dCi diesel engine, offered in three output levels: 100 hp, 125 hp, and 145 hp. As with previous generations, the Master is also available as the Vauxhall Movano and Nissan NV400.
The standard tyre size for the Renault Master is 195/65 R16.
Optional tyre sizes include 205/75 R16, 215/65 R16, and 225/65 R16.