2026 Renault Master: New-Gen Van Priced From $55,990, Electric E-Tech From $77,990

Renault has locked in Australian pricing for the new-generation Master, and the headline is that the big van gets a full redesign without a big price jump. The diesel range opens at $55,990 before on-road costs, which is only about $790 more than the model it replaces. There is also an electric Master E-Tech from $77,990 before on-roads, giving fleets and tradies a zero-tailpipe option in the largest van class. Diesel versions arrive from June 2026, with the E-Tech to follow.

Pricing

The line-up splits into diesel and electric, with the diesel offered in short and long bodies plus a high-roof option. All prices are before on-road costs.

Diesel and Electric Powertrains

Diesel models run an updated 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder producing 125kW and 380Nm, sending drive to the front wheels through either a six-speed manual or a nine-speed automatic. The electric E-Tech uses a 105kW/300Nm front motor fed by an 87kWh battery, good for a claimed 409km of WLTP range.

The diesel's 4,000kg GVM keeps it inside the limit for a standard car licence, while the lighter E-Tech sits at 3,500kg. Both can tow 2,000kg braked, which is enough for a small plant trailer or a box trailer. If you are weighing up battery versus diesel running costs, our EV vs hybrid cost breakdown is a useful starting point.

Load Space and Body Sizes

The Master comes in mid-wheelbase and long-wheelbase bodies, with the long-wheelbase also available with a high roof for maximum cube. That puts its cargo hold among the biggest in the large-van class, with only a handful of rivals offering more outright volume. Payload is the standout number though, with diesel versions hauling up to 1,923kg, which is strong for the segment.

Interior and Equipment

Inside there is a redesigned dashboard built around a 10.0-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so most tradies can leave the cables in the glovebox. The new cab is more car-like than the outgoing van, with cleaner ergonomics and improved storage for the work day.

Safety

Standard safety equipment across the range includes autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot (blind zone) warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keep assist, speed-sign recognition, a rear-view camera and rear parking sensors. The new-generation Master has not yet been rated by ANCAP.

How It Compares

The Master plays in the full-size van class against the Ford Transit, Volkswagen Crafter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, where it has long been one of the value picks. The electric E-Tech faces fewer rivals at its size, though the smaller Kia PV5 Cargo shows how quickly the electric-van field is filling out at the lighter end. For buyers who want a big load area without stepping up to a truck licence, the Master's mix of payload and cube is hard to ignore.

Warranty and Servicing

Renault covers the Master with a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, which suits the high-kilometre life most vans lead. For how that stacks up against the rest of the market, see our warranty comparison, and if a van is a work tool first, our guide to the best cars for tradies is worth a read.

Our Take

Holding the entry price near the old van while adding a fresh cabin, a nine-speed auto option and a proper electric variant is a smart move from Renault. The diesel still does the heavy lifting on price and payload, and the E-Tech finally gives big-van buyers an electric choice with real range rather than a token effort.

The main thing to watch is the gap to an ANCAP result and the real-world running costs of the E-Tech once it lands. But on paper, the new Master keeps Renault in the value conversation for anyone shopping the largest end of the van market.

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