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RENAULT MASCOTT
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The first generation of Renault's answer to the bigger Sprinters and Dailys managed to hide its light well and truly under a bushel, but were hopeful the latest version of the Mascot' can be more effectively marketed. It certainly deserves to be, as it is as competent a vehicle as either of its main, and so far more successful, rivals. In fact it shares some of its cab components with the Daily, married to external panels and cab interior modelled on the Renault Master range.
The range runs from 3,500 to 6,500kg, although we can't imagine anyone except recovery operators buying the smallest version. carrying as it does a payload well below a tonne. New 16 valve common-rail engines from Nissan produce 114 and 154hp, giving good performance while ZF transmissions should hold no fears. A major attraction is the considerably reduced maintenance appetite. You wouldn't expect a French vehicle to be lacking in comfort, but this one also handles well, in and out of town.
• Driveline spec is bang up to date • Chassis is extremely well sorted • Has the ability of its sexier rivals • 3.5-tonner too heavy • Residual values still to be proven VERDICT Hugely improved product that deserves to succeed