Renault Master 2026 News

Popular ute alternative updated in Oz
By Tim Gibson · 14 May 2026
Renault's Master van will be more expensive, with its next-generation carrier priced in Australia.The base manual diesel variant starts from $55,990, before on-road costs, which is nearly $800 more expensive than the outgoing base automatic van. Subtle price rises continue up the range, but the biggest increase is for the high roof Master which now costs $5000 more, although this brings an upgrade to an automatic transmission from a manual.It is now powered by 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-diesel engine, replacing a less efficient 2.3-litre unit.It will continue to battle with the Fiat Scudo and Ford Transit Custom among others in a busy van segment.The EV range kicks off from $77,990, before on-road costs, for the medium wheelbase, with the long wheelbase requiring an extra $2000. It will tackle the Farizon SV, Kia PV5 and VW ID.Buzz Cargo. The electric Master is more expensive than all of those rivals, with a similar price to electric variants of the Transit Custom. By comparison, though, the Master is a step up in size on the Transit Custom. The electric Master is powered by a single electric motor producing 105kW and 300Nm, which are lesser numbers than its rivals. The van is equipped with an 87kWh battery, offering an all-electric driving range of 409km, according to WLTP standards. Its payload and towing capacities are substantially less than Master diesel variants. The van has picked up some practical improvements, including a larger digital driver display.There is now more space in the centre console, with the gear selector being moved to a wand on the steering wheel.  The new-generation Renault Master diesel will arrive in showrooms next month, with EV variants joining in the second half of this year. 2026 Renault Master pricing Australia 2026 Renault Master engine and efficiency 2026 Renault Master standard features10-inch central touchscreenWired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android AutoAnalogue instrument cluster3.5-inch digital driver displayTwo USB-C charging portsAutomatic headlightsRain-sensing wipersOptions packages Other options include: Digital rearview mirror ($1300)Metallic and premium paint ($900)Front and side parking sensors ($500)Wooden flooring in cargo area to mid-height ($900-$1000)Wooden flooring in cargo area to full-height ($1990-2100)Sliding right door ($800)Sliding left door with window ($300)Left and right sliding doors with windows ($1300)2026 Renault Master safetyStandard safety features include: Auto emergency brakingBlind spot monitoringLane keep assistSpeed-sign recognitionRearview cameraRear parking sensors 2026 Renault Master dimensions 2026 Renault Master warranty and servicingThe Renault Master comes with a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty. Recommended service interval is 12 months/30,000km.
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