The iffy name might have been a good idea in France, but it sounds like a flat tyre over here. Renault reckons to have sold a handful of its low-access cab municipal chassis to a notoriously conservative sector. Most are RCVs, although some are motorway maintenance cone-layers - a growing sector if ever there was one.
The Puncher is a co-operative venture with French specialist manufacturer PVI. It's available with a 2,360mm - wide cab as standard, with the option of a 2,500mm-wide version. In France it features a wide range of alternative fuel options, including gas, electric and diesel-electric hybrid.
The domestic line-up of Punchers also includes special versions for street cleaning and even a low-emissions distribution vehicle.
Pros: | Cons:- Cab reported to be rather cramped
- Limited driveline range
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Vehicle Specifications
| Engine Options: | 7.2-litre 6cyl Euro 4/5, 280hp/1,050Nm, 320hp/1,200Nm |
| Transmission: | Allison 6spd auto |
