Renault Maxity Explained

Renault Maxity
Manufacturer:Nissan
Production:2007-2019
Predecessor:Renault Mascott
Class:Truck
Body Style:Truck (standard cab)
Engine:Diesel
2.5 I4
3.0 I4
Transmission:5-speed manual
6-speed manual
Width:1,870mm
Related:Nissan Cabstar
Nissan Atlas
Assembly:Spain: Avila

The Renault Maxity is a light commercial vehicle with a cab-over-engine style truck launched by the French manufacturer Renault Trucks in 2007.[1] The Maxity is nearly identical to the Nissan Cabstar, sharing the same drive-train and engine options and manufactured on the same Nissan owned production line in Avila, Spain.[2] While the sharing of engines and production facilities is part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance, the vehicle is sold by Renault Trucks which is owned by Volvo.[3]

Specifications

In Europe the Maxity is available from 2.8 to 4.5-tonne versions, but only as a 3.4 or 3.5-tonner in Britain.[4] The Maxity is rear-wheel drive and powered with a choice of two diesel engines; a 2.5 L DXi2.5 in 1100NaN0 and 1300NaN0 states of tune, and a 3.0 L DXi3 turbo producing 1500NaN0. All are mated to a five-speed or six-speed manual transmission depending on specification.

In 2010, Renault Trucks trialled an electric version with a 2-tonne payload in Paris with drinks distributor Tafanel.[5] The prototype truck was developed in collaboration with electric commercial vehicle manufacturer PVI.[6]

The compact dimensions of the Maxity are promoted by Renault Trucks to emphasise the use in towns and cities, with a cab width of 18701NaN1, wheelbases ranging from depending on configuration, and a compact turning radius of 4.81NaN1.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.commercialmotor.com/latest-news/the-low-down-on-the-new-renault-maxity Commercialmotor.com 20 August 2007
  2. http://www.whatvan.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=422&Itemid=54 What Van? 23 February 2007
  3. http://newsroom.nissan-europe.com/EU/en-gb/Media/Media.aspx?mediaid=1077 Nissan press release 2 November 2006
  4. Web site: Renault's 3.5t Hat-Trick . Transport News . https://web.archive.org/web/20100723184959/http://www.transportnews.co.uk/reviews.php?reviewnumber=78 . 23 July 2010 . KAV Publicity Ltd. .
  5. Web site: RENAULT TRUCKS PRESENTS THE KEYS OF THE FIRST MAXITY ELECTRIC 'ZERO EMISSION' LCV TO TAFANEL . Renault Truck Press Release . 12 May 2010 . 8 August 2013.
  6. Web site: Electric vehicles deliver the goods . . 24 May 2010 . 8 August 2013.