Renault Maxity
| Renault Maxity | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Production | 2007-2019 |
| Assembly | Spain:Avila |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Truck |
| Body style | Truck (standard cab) |
| Related | Nissan Cabstar Nissan Atlas |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Diesel 2.5I4 3.0I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 to 4,960 mm (104.3 to 195.3 in) |
| Width | 1,870mm |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Renault Mascott |
TheRenault Maxityis alight commercial vehiclewith acab-over-enginestyle truck launched by the French manufacturerRenault Trucksin 2007.[1]The Maxity is nearly identical to theNissan Cabstar,sharing the same drive-train and engine options and manufactured on the sameNissanowned production line in Avila, Spain.[2]While the sharing of engines and production facilities is part of theRenault-Nissan Alliance,the vehicle is sold by Renault Trucks which is owned by Volvo.[3]
Specifications
[edit]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 110 bhp (82 kW; 112 PS) and 130 bhp (97 kW; 132 PS) states of tune, and a 3.0 L DXi3 turbo producing 150 bhp (112 kW; 152 PS). 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 distributorTafanel.[5]The prototype truck was developed in collaboration with electric commercial vehicle manufacturerPVI.[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 1,870 mm (73.6 in), wheelbases ranging from 2,650 to 4,960 mm (104.3 to 195.3 in) depending on configuration, and a compact turning radius of 4.8 m (189.0 in).
References
[edit]- ^Commercialmotor.com 20 August 2007
- ^What Van? 23 February 2007
- ^Nissan press release 2 November 2006
- ^"Renault's 3.5t Hat-Trick".Transport News.KAV Publicity Ltd. Archived fromthe originalon 23 July 2010.
- ^"RENAULT TRUCKS PRESENTS THE KEYS OF THE FIRST MAXITY ELECTRIC 'ZERO EMISSION' LCV TO TAFANEL".Renault Truck Press Release. 12 May 2010.Retrieved8 August2013.
- ^"Electric vehicles deliver the goods".The Engineer.24 May 2010.Retrieved8 August2013.
External links
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