French truck Renault Mascott ("Renault Mascot"): specifications, equipment, reviews

With the purchase of small commercial vehicles often raises the question of the choice of the brand – domestic or “Ino”? Many people come to the selection of domestic ‘Gazelles’. They are more affordable and cheap than the German “Sprint”. However, the market for commercial vehicles there are lots of other interesting things. So, meet - the truck ‘Renault Mascot”. Reviews, photo and technical characteristics of the car – further in our article.

General introduction

For the First time this truck came in may 1999. At that time, the French manufacturer released only a few commercial vehicles. This “Renault Master” and “Messenger”. Renault Mascott became the successor of the “Messenger”. If this car had a similar appearance with “Master”.

However, the car gained great popularity not only in the domestic market, in France but also far beyond its borders. Serial production of Renault Mascott ceased in 2010. However, the car is still actively used by Russian carriers.

Design

The Machine has polyamorous layout where the engine is a little ‘drowned" in the salon. Renault Mascott never was exquisite forms of design.

Still, it's a working car, and it has to have benefits totally different. Note that the French truck was produced in two generations. The first was mass-produced from 1999 to 2004. The machine had this design as pictured above. Large unpainted bumper, dvuhsistemnaya optics and a huge glass area – all features of the commercial vehicle Renault Mascott. Owner reviews note that the machine has a comfortable fit that is provided by the footboard. Drivers praised “Mascot” for the great and informative mirror.

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Mascott-2

In 2004, the car has undergone restyling. Look how looks the second generation of the Renault Mascott.
The machine Design is strongly reminiscent of “Renault Master" of the 2nd series. Unlike the first generation, the new “Mascot” has acquired a more rounded optics, a different grille and bumper. It is still not painted in body color (as well as mirrors, which have not changed in form). Side differences from first and second generation are almost there-even the repeaters are located at the same level. As such, the truck ‘Renault Mascot” was produced until 2010. During this time the manufacturer has not made any changes to the design of the machine.

Reviews say good corrosion resistance of the metal. Even after winter use, the body remains intact. However, this applies only to trucks. For vans problem areas are the sills and bottom of rear doors. If the metal is damaged, immediately apply the foci of corrosion. In the home the same paint the car is not rust long time.

Interior

The interior of the truck at the same time modest and ergonomic. A distinctive feature of the “Renault Mascot” - a special arrangement of the scenes of the CAT. It is at the level of the panel instead of in the floor. This saves cabin space. The centre console has a tachograph (since it is a light-duty truck increased load capacity), the control unit of the stove, the radio and air vents pair-ducts. Below is the button of emergency alarm and a small niche for documents. Steering wheel-three-spoke, without additional remote control buttons. The instrument panel includes a broad scale and on-Board computer which shows fuel consumption, errors and other useful information.

On the left side of the driver is control unit window regulators. On the passenger side you can see the roomy glove box. Above him is another niche. Seat “Renault Mascot" is quite comfortable - note reviews. Equipped with torsion bar suspension and have separate regulators hardness scale weight. There is also the armrest. At far distances back is numb, which is very important for the driver of the vehicle. Regardless of which had Renault Mascott equipment, the car from the factory was equipped with hydraulic steering.

Very pleased owners of many pockets and niches in the cabin. Because commercial vehicles have to carry a lot of accompanying documentation. In this regard, the salon of French truck “Mascot” is very well thought out-note reviews. The only drawback to the salon – it is too hard plastic. But even with them the level of insulation on top.

Specifications

The Car was completed different powertrains. Younger in the lineup is 4-cylinder diesel engine 86 HP. This engine was installed on a mini-bus"short stacks". The next in the series – also diesel engine with a turbocharger from the SOFIM (such was established for “Iveco daily” and “Fiat Ducato”).In their volume of 2.8 liters (the same with the previous version) he gave out 125 horsepower capacity. Remarkably, all powertrains in the course of production is constantly improved. So, by the end of the production “Renault Mascot” was equipped with a 2.8-liter engine already at 146 horsepower.

Renault andNissan

Also in the lineup were present powertrain from “Nissan”. The basis was taken the diesel motor P4, which for a displacement of 3 liters gave out 115 horsepower power. In 2004, the engine has undergone changes. Thus, its maximum capacity increased to 130 horsepower. The most powerful in the range is the 156-horsepower engine from the same “Nissan”. The motors have great traction already with one and a half thousand revs. Even fully loaded the car is confident on the climbs and accelerates great.All powertrains starting in 2001 to meet environmental standards exhaust ‘Euro-3” and used the injection system "common rail". The main difference of this system from the conventional diesel engines was to supply fuel under high pressure (about 1500-1800 Bar).

In the second generation of Renault trucks Mascott specifications has improved significantly. Thus, in diesel engines used piezo injectors. It is possible to reduce fuel consumption by up to 12 liters per 100 kilometers when fully loaded. By the way, the maximum vehicle weight was different. Depending on the modifications (was a front-wheel drive minivans and full trucks with dual wheels on the rear axle) it ranged from 3.5 to 6.5 tons. Remarkably, the fuel consumption of them was kept approximately at the same level. He never went beyond 14 litres (at a rate of not more than 100). Interesting fact: as soon as the speedometer needle passes the mark of 120, consumption increases by 20-30 percent. The most economical mode for the truck – 90-100 kilometers per hour.

Drivetrain

French truck «Renault Mascot” staffed two transmissions. It's five - and six-speed manual transmission. The transmission also underwent changes after 2004.The Reviews say that the updated transmission design has minimized the consumption of fuel and provide high torque even at low rpm. In terms of service, this transmission is not a problem to the owners. The only thing is oil change, which should be done once in 70 thousand kilometers.

Conclusion

So we found out what a truck car “Renault Mascot”. As you can see, it's very good, and most importantly – reliable commercial vehicles. The machine is easy to maintain and comfortable to travel, especially over long distances. On the secondary market value of the car is about 5 thousand dollars for the first generation and 7-10 - for the second. “Renault Mascot” in the back of a minibus costs as small as possible – sometimes there are proposals for 3-4 thousand dollars.