When is a truck not a truck? When it's a Renault mascott. This supersized van comes with heavy-duty underpinnings thanks to a ladder frame chassis and reinforcing around the load area.
But this added strength shouldn't detract from what is a nimble-handling vehicle, employing all Renault's chassis expertise to allow excellent manoeuvrability.
The 3.0-litre DXi produces either 120 or 160hp with five and six speeds respectively, together with improved torque characteristics.
If it goes well there's also the small matter of load capacity, which for a panel van is very much on the large side - payloads on the heavier versions are not much off a traditional 7.5-tonner.
But this may be what's holding it back. When people want the qualities of a truck that's what they go for. However the Mascott possesses pretty much all these qualities anyway.
Pros:- Security and practicality of a panel van
- Payload competitive for vehicle
- Modern, efficient driveline
| Cons:- Payload and volume restricted when compared with that of a truck
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Vehicle Specifications
| Engine Options: | 3.0-lit, 115hp/270Nm, 156hp/350Nm |
| Transmission: | 5spd man, 6spd man |
