Renault Australia has announced that the next-generation Master van will be launched locally in June 2026. The first ground-up redesign of the Master in more than a decade has more power, more torque, more safety equipment, and more load-carrying capacity than the model it replaces. It was designed in a wind tunnel for optimum aerodynamic efficiency and comes with a range of new technology – plus, a ‘Platinum’ safety rating from Euro NCAP.

Both turbo-diesel and fully electric versions of the new Master will be offered when it launches locally, with an upgraded 125kW/380Nm 2.0-litre turbo-diesel and nine-speed automatic transmission featuring. Full details are yet to be given about the electric Master, but in Europe, it uses a 105kW electric drivetrain mated to an 87kWh battery for a WLTP range of over 400km. The electric Master can charge at up to 130kW.

Inside, occupants will find a new dashboard layout with a larger infotainment screen but familiar, user-friendly buttons and dials to reduce driver distraction. The middle of the three seats is available with an optional work station which, when folded down, provides a flat workspace for filling out paperwork, used as a laptop desk, or as a lunch table.

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In addition to the powertrains, the new-generation Australian Renault Master line-up will be available with a choice of mid-wheelbase and long-wheelbase configurations, as well as mid roof and high roof body styles. According to the brand, the side door is large enough to fit a forklift pallet and there is a flat bulkhead behind the front seats to maximise load space.

Depending on the model variant, diesel versions of the new Renault Master have a payload up to 1973kg and a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) up to 4000kg, and electric versions of the new Renault Master have a payload up to 1164kg and a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) up to 3500kg.

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“The new-generation Renault Master is a game-changer with its added safety, capability, and improved efficiency,” said Glen Sealey, the General Manager of Renault Australia. “Renault has been in the large van market since 1980 – when the original Master was introduced 46 years ago – so it has a lot of experience in this space, and all of that historical knowhow delivers significant improvements with each new model.”

After its debut at the 2026 Melbourne Motor Show, local prices, specifications and the model lineup for the new-generation Renault Master will be announced closer to showroom arrivals in June 2026.