Renault Master, from 997,000 rubles.
Over shoulder
By the end of the first hour behind the wheel of the long-wheelbase “Master”, I already hated all these drivers of small cars who strove to drive me “into the base” or hide in the blind zone. At times, it seemed that some especially zealous ones specially guarded me on the U-turns and in the acceleration lanes in order to once again test my attentiveness and my own nerves. Well, I don’t have the habit of correctly arranging the mirror planes of window “mugs” in space, and looking over my shoulder, familiar to cars, does not help - it’s “deaf, like in a tank” there.
So, take a breath and relax. Custom "pneumo-seat" sways me to the beat of the road waves, and the auditory nerves are gratified by custom-made "music". And in general, the cabin is spacious: even in the "low-roof" versions, the ceiling does not threaten an attack of claustrophobia, and even in a car with the H3 index, you can stand upright. And the whole considerable residential volume, in strict accordance with the "rules of the game" of the comtrans, consists of niches, recesses, glass holders and bottle holders, drawers and shelves. Even the door has three pockets, and there is also an overhead console! By the way, a place for a signal emergency stop found for some reason only there: for the first time deciding to thank the one who let me in dense stream, I even briefly fell into a stupor - desired button found not immediately.
Coming to terms with the fact that the interior of a million-dollar car is filled with parts from the "Logan" is not so difficult - after all, this is first and foremost. workplace. But unlike the aforementioned sedan, the driver is surrounded by a myriad of various containers, drawers and pockets.
Otherwise, everything is quite reasonable. By the end of the “day in delivery”, I could easily remove any items from any containers, as if I had been driving only such cars all my life. And the inexpressive-looking and not very pleasant to the touch plastic was immediately taken for granted. In the end, it does not glare and does not creak - as the classic said, “what more”?
The clutch actuation proved more difficult to get used to: squeezing through the narrow lanes in a loaded van, I developed the sensitivity of my left leg to the limit, but I never learned to get at least some pleasure from the process. By evening, the greatest blessing on earth seemed to be the rapid squeak of the parking sensors at the place of the “last berth”. At least for this it is worth paying an extra ten thousand rubles!
A comfortable driver's seat on air suspension costs a fair amount - 25 thousand rubles. But the miser is known to pay twice
One for all
Not so long ago, depending on the length, the "Masters" were completed different versions the same diesel. Machines up to five and a half meters long, inclusive, relied on only 101 forces, and peak 125 could only be obtained with additional meters and cubic capacity. The result of such raznomotoritsy turned out to be quite predictable: the gain in consumption was not as significant as the loss in dynamics. Causes? Probably the same ones, due to which we are not supplied with "Transits" in the "green" version of "Econetik": in our open spaces, overload is not a violation, but the norm of life; so that the savings will come to naught in any case, and somehow you need to carry additional centners.
In principle, 125 "horses" are enough and long version- however, it was not possible to find out how she will cope with the overload: on tests, everything is always “according to the rules”. However, even with a regular load, the feeling of “sharpening under the highway” developed immediately and for a long time. And the point is not only in the already mentioned clutch drive, which tightly discourages driving in the start-stop mode, but also in the gearbox: gear ratios the higher levels are selected so that you can save "diesel fuel" and push it, if necessary. Yes, and handling in highway modes was a pleasure: a bulky long van does not sway and keeps a straight line perfectly - it’s good that the landing and the sloping steering wheel do not let you forget that you are driving a large and heavy car.
Fortunately, there are enough brakes. The “test by combat” was even too successful: the owner of the loaded Subaru, who neglected the distance, almost turned out to be a guest in the cargo compartment of my Renault. Of course, it is difficult to consider such a test as a complete one, but even such a superficial acquaintance is impressive and somehow reassuring.
The right to choose?
Buying a van for a stranger is a real torture. Price lists seem to be deliberately drawn up so that the potential client goes crazy as quickly as possible and agrees to what is already “on stock”. Combinations of length and height, number of windows and door opening angle, load capacity, drive type and powertrain... And that's before even looking at the list of options!
Against this background, the fate of the buyer of the "Master" does not seem to be a villain: there are only seven basic versions with a length of five to 6.2 meters and a height of 2.2 to 2.7. The type of drive - front or rear - can be selected only for the longest, they also rely on the stabilization system by default. Otherwise, everything is normal: you can order full-height or half plywood sheathing of the cargo container, you can choose partitions with or without windows, you can discuss rear doors, swinging open at 270 degrees instead of 180. But there is also the main thing, one might say, that determines the difference between the Master and its closest competitors: even the most affordable Renault has a maximum gross weight three and a half tons - exactly under the top bar of category "B". Translated from Russian into transport, this means increased carrying capacity: even the shortest and lowest “Master” is an “honest lorry”. It is strange that advertising brochures are silent about this feature.
And the miser will pay
If we compare full-fledged in terms of carrying capacity basic versions"Masters" with popular rivals - "Transit" and "Ducato", the Frenchman looks surprisingly competitive. But both Ford and FIAT are assembled in Russia. In terms of packaging, the base Renault can only be compared with the same stripped Ducato: both have no “music”, no air conditioning, no seat heating. FIAT has heated mirrors, Renault has electric adjustments. Both vans are on steel discs and equipped with ABS. The buyer of the "Master" will not have to pay extra for not at all superfluous on-board computer. What to spend on? For example, to adjust the lumbar support driver's seat- 3000 rubles, and a full-fledged "suspended" chair costs 25 thousand already. Seat heating will cost 6,500 rubles, and air conditioning - another 35 thousand.
It is noteworthy that there are no options in the list of options. autonomous heater- must be ordered separately. There is a temptation to put a radio tape recorder on the side (they ask for a minimum of 9900 for a branded one), and the parking sensors will cost a hundred rubles more.
For comparison: the "Transit" in the "Baze" series has a stabilization system, and power windows, and an audio system, and preheater. Does it make up for the price difference? She "walks" depending on the size of the van, so there is no universal answer to this question.
Court leasing and other troubles
Buying a van "on your own" is a rare occurrence. Most often, such equipment is purchased under leasing schemes, and often it is the financial parameters that determine the choice of a particular car. At our request, the lessor made a settlement for fifteen vans of five different brands. It turned out that when buying on lease for 36 months with a 25% advance and a redemption value of 118 rubles, the equipment will become more expensive by a little more than 25%, regardless of the model and invoice value. “But what about the competition?” the reader will ask. And it is done by "court" leasing companies that lure the owners of corporate parks. For example, the Renault affiliate program assumes a zero price increase for a van with a 50% advance payment and a contract term of 14 months. However, there are also cases when the financial scheme is "twisted" for a specific client - and often due to discounts that manufacturing companies provide to large system integrators.
But with whom it is impossible to agree - so it is with the service. Unlike most competitors, which involve scheduled maintenance visits every 15,000 km (which is not uncommon), the “Master” will have to be handed over to servicemen and even more often - once every 10 thousand. Does the absence of mileage restrictions for a two-year period redeem this trouble? warranty period? Hardly.
Almost simultaneously, models of several leading concerns appeared in the market segment of small-tonnage commercial vans: Fiat, Volkswagen, Ford, Renault, Mercedes, Peugeot and Citroen. In the race for the championship for the last 20 years, it is their brainchildren that have been competing. Comparison of Ducato, Crafter, Transit, Master, Sprinter and others often takes place not only on automotive resources, but also at specialized auto shows.
The appearance of the Fiat Ducato on the market was a revolutionary breakthrough, since the car had several useful features for private carriers.
Came out with him as if from one pen Peugeot Boxer and Citroen Jumper have been in a heated competition for consumers for many years, which we talked about when comparing Fiat Ducato and analogues, and today we’ll talk about more powerful competitors.
German sprinter
Among all commercial vans, the Mercedes Sprinter categorically holds the palm of leadership. It appeared on the market in 1995 and quickly became popular due to its versatility and economy. Consumers were offered 7 body solutions:
-
double cab version with high roof.
conventional chassis;
chassis with an onboard platform;
dump truck chassis;
minibus;
And that's not to mention the 3 versions of the wheelbase. But even the double award in the nomination "Best Van of the Year" could not prevent motorists from loudly pointing out the shortcomings of the Mercedes Sprinter. The greatest number of complaints were received on a flimsy body, lack of competent repair specialists, good those who know the device cars, and the high cost of maintenance. As practice shows, the van is excellent workhorse until it's time to change or fix something. From this point on, problems often begin with the Sprinter. In addition to the lack of competent specialists, we also note the capricious attitude of the German to the quality of fuel and lubricants.
french master
IN eternal question, What better fiat Ducato or Renault Master, the Frenchman loses slightly from the very first days. Renault developers threw all their efforts to rectify the situation, resorting to the help of colleagues from Opel and Nissan. But, neither racing all-wheel drive versions, nor a wide range of power units with several options for power and volume could not change the picture, until 1997. It was then that Renault introduced the new generation Master, which immediately became the "Best Van of the Year", significantly surpassing the Ducato. It is worth noting that at that time this award was already in the asset of the Italians, who were not going to give up further.
Consumers did not flinch. They were in no hurry to acquire Renault Master. Ducato's analogues and he himself had a couple of undeniable advantages - low price and relatively cheap maintenance. Even the presence of the Master of security-related innovations did not tip the scales in his favor.
transit across America
But in deciding what to buy a Fiat Ducato or a Ford Transit, many opt for the latter. Firstly, the brainchild of the great Henry is older than the Italian, and rich experience multiplied by skill, as they say, is already half the success. Secondly, Ford's promotion plays an important role.
In terms of versatility, economy and ease of maintenance, these cars are on the same level.
But on the side of Ford, British Prince William and actress Kate Middleton, who chose it as a car for personal travel. As well as the rock bands Status Quo and Coldplay, who preferred Transit for their tours. The most suitable for their needs is the car and the police.
Even all the shortcomings of the Ford Transit cannot harm its popularity, it is so unshakable. But, as practice shows, technical part the van is often repaired due to a number of weaknesses, which include:
electronics and electrical equipment;
plastic parts;
crankcase without sump;
engine that does not tolerate low temperatures.
If we add to this set the high cost of spare parts and the high cost of maintenance, then Ducato has much more vantage points in this plan.
people's car
It remains to compare the Fiat Ducato and the Volkswagen Crafter. Almost all cars of the VW concern are sold on the principle of "quieter you go - you will continue." In our list, Crafter is the youngest and, perhaps, the most worthy opponent. Only he can compose worthy competition leader of the Sprinter technical stuffing, driving performance, economical fuel consumption, given that Folks is an order of magnitude cheaper than Merce.
Crafter appeared on the market a little over 10 years ago, but during this time he managed to step on the heels of the leaders more than once. The creators generously equipped it with systems responsible for the safety of the driver, passengers and other road users. The van also has innovations that increase driving comfort.
But, for now, domestic private carriers prefer to purchase Fiat Ducato or Peugeot Boxer, which are similar to Crafter in terms of price and maintenance costs. The explanation for this is simple.
Advantages of Fiat Ducato
Despite the attempts of competitors, among domestic consumers Fiat has the largest number of fans in the niche of commercial vans. In many ways, the assembly of cars in the Russian Federation played a role here, which made Ducato Elabuga spare parts more affordable. Other reasons are economy and adaptation of the car to our conditions, as well as a wide service network. Therefore, private carriers choose Ducato for their business more often than other brands.
Buy everything necessary spare parts ducato 244, 250 at factory prices is available in our company. The location of the client does not matter, since the electronic version of the catalog with actual prices available on the site, and orders are accepted through special form or by phone. We work in Moscow and other regions of Russia, a list of which can be seen on the website.
If necessary, we can choose how individual parts, and entire components and mechanisms in the collection. Available and contract spare parts, which makes it possible to buy a box (gearbox) of a fiat ducato or a power unit with a tangible discount due to the available mileage. At the same time, any buyer can visit our Moscow office and get acquainted with many spare parts with their own eyes. This is for those skeptics who do not trust online shopping.
Buying electrical equipment from our company also has its advantages. As you know, some "craftsmen" coffin electronics with the wrong connection. For those wishing to buy a Fiat Ducato starter, we provide advice from a specialized specialist, or we refer the client to a partner service station.
We do not bypass the body problems. As you know, vans due to heavy loads, frequent opening of doors and off-road running, the body often suffers. Hinge wear and door locks sometimes it has such a stage that it is just right to change everything as a set. You can buy Fiat Ducato doors from us complete with locks, hinges and sliding rollers, which will provide your wallet with real savings.
Having visited our company once, you will very quickly feel the benefits of cooperation with us. Always happy to help, please contact us.
Table of comparative characteristics of commercial vans.
|
car brand |
Renault Master |
Fiat Ducato |
Ford Transit |
Volkswagen Crafter |
|
|
Manufacturer |
Germany |
USA, European countries |
Germany |
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Range of power units |
|||||
|
Average fuel consumption |
8.5-9 l / 100km |
10.1 l / 100 km |
8.9 l / 100 km |
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Transmission |
Robot, 5 and 6 st. manual transmission, automatic transmission |
Manual transmission 5 or 6-speed. |
6 art. manual transmission, robot |
Manual transmission 5 or 6-speed. |
6 art. manual transmission, robot |
Almost simultaneously, models of several leading concerns appeared in the market segment of small-tonnage commercial vans: Fiat, Volkswagen, Ford, Renault, Mercedes, Peugeot and Citroen. In the race for the championship for the last 20 years, it is their brainchildren that have been competing. Comparison of Ducato, Crafter, Transit, Master, Sprinter and others often takes place not only at automotive resources, but also at specialized auto shows.
The appearance of the Fiat Ducato on the market was a revolutionary breakthrough, since the car had several useful features for private carriers.
Peugeot Boxer and Citroen Jumper, who came out with him as if from the same pen, have been in a heated competition for consumers for many years, which we talked about when comparing Fiat Ducato and analogues, and today we’ll talk about more powerful competitors.
German sprinter
Among all commercial vans, the Mercedes Sprinter categorically holds the palm of leadership. It appeared on the market in 1995 and quickly became popular due to its versatility and economy. Consumers were offered 7 body solutions:
-
double cab version with high roof.
conventional chassis;
chassis with an onboard platform;
dump truck chassis;
minibus;
And that's not to mention the 3 versions of the wheelbase. But even the double award in the nomination "Best Van of the Year" could not prevent motorists from loudly pointing out the shortcomings of the Mercedes Sprinter. The greatest number of complaints were received about the flimsy body, the lack of competent repair specialists who know the car well, and the high cost of maintenance. As practice shows, the van is an excellent workhorse until the time comes to change or repair something. From this point on, problems often begin with the Sprinter. In addition to the lack of competent specialists, we also note the capricious attitude of the German to the quality of fuel and lubricants.
french master
In the eternal question of what is better Fiat Ducato or Renault Master, the Frenchman loses slightly from the very first days. Renault developers threw all their efforts to rectify the situation, resorting to the help of colleagues from Opel and Nissan. But, neither the participation in the race of all-wheel drive versions, nor a wide range of power units with several power and volume options could change the picture, until 1997. It was then that Renault introduced the new generation Master, which immediately became the "Best Van of the Year", significantly surpassing the Ducato. It is worth noting that at that time this award was already in the asset of the Italians, who were not going to give up further.
Consumers did not flinch. They were in no hurry to acquire Renault Master. Ducato's analogues and he himself had a couple of undeniable advantages - a low price and relative cheapness in maintenance. Even the presence of the Master of security-related innovations did not tip the scales in his favor.
transit across America
But in deciding what to buy a Fiat Ducato or a Ford Transit, many opt for the latter. Firstly, the brainchild of the great Henry is older than the Italian, and rich experience multiplied by skill, as they say, is already half the success. Secondly, Ford's promotion plays an important role.
In terms of versatility, economy and ease of maintenance, these cars are on the same level.
But on the side of Ford, British Prince William and actress Kate Middleton, who chose it as a car for personal travel. As well as the rock bands Status Quo and Coldplay, who preferred Transit for their tours. The most suitable for their needs is the car and the police.
Even all the shortcomings of the Ford Transit cannot harm its popularity, it is so unshakable. And, after all, as practice shows, the technical part of the van is often repaired due to a number of weaknesses, which include:
electronics and electrical equipment;
plastic parts;
crankcase without sump;
engine that does not tolerate low temperatures.
If we add to this set the high cost of spare parts and the high cost of maintenance, then Ducato has a much more advantageous position in this regard.
people's car
It remains to compare the Fiat Ducato and the Volkswagen Crafter. Almost all cars of the VW concern are sold on the principle of "quieter you drive - you will continue." In our list, Crafter is the youngest and, perhaps, the most worthy opponent. Only he can compete with the leader Sprinter in terms of technical stuffing, driving performance, economical fuel consumption, given that Folks is an order of magnitude cheaper than Merce.
Crafter appeared on the market a little over 10 years ago, but during this time he managed to step on the heels of the leaders more than once. The creators generously equipped it with systems responsible for the safety of the driver, passengers and other road users. The van also has innovations that increase driving comfort.
But, for now, domestic private carriers prefer to purchase Fiat Ducato or Peugeot Boxer, which are similar to Crafter in terms of price and maintenance costs. The explanation for this is simple.
Advantages of Fiat Ducato
Despite the attempts of competitors, among domestic consumers, Fiat has the largest number of fans in the niche of commercial vans. In many ways, the assembly of cars in the Russian Federation played a role here, which made Ducato Elabuga spare parts more affordable. Other reasons are economy and adaptation of the car to our conditions, as well as a wide service network. Therefore, private carriers choose Ducato for their business more often than other brands.
You can buy all the necessary spare parts for ducato 244, 250 at factory prices in our company. The location of the client does not matter, since the electronic version of the catalog with current prices is available on the website, and orders are accepted through a special form or by phone. We work in Moscow and other regions of Russia, a list of which can be seen on the website.
If necessary, we can pick up both individual parts and entire assemblies and assembled mechanisms. Contract spare parts are also available, which makes it possible to buy a box (gearbox) of a fiat ducato or a power unit with a significant discount due to the available mileage. At the same time, any buyer can visit our Moscow office and get acquainted with many spare parts with their own eyes. This is for those skeptics who do not trust online shopping.
Buying electrical equipment from our company also has its advantages. As you know, some "craftsmen" coffin electronics with the wrong connection. For those wishing to buy a Fiat Ducato starter, we provide advice from a specialized specialist, or we refer the client to a partner service station.
We do not bypass the body problems. As you know, in vans, due to heavy loads, frequent opening of doors and off-road mileage, the body often suffers. The wear of hinges and door locks sometimes has such a stage that it is just right to change everything as a set. You can buy Fiat Ducato doors from us complete with locks, hinges and sliding rollers, which will provide your wallet with real savings.
Having visited our company once, you will very quickly feel the benefits of cooperation with us. Always happy to help, please contact us.
Table of comparative characteristics of commercial vans.
|
car brand |
Renault Master |
Fiat Ducato |
Ford Transit |
Volkswagen Crafter |
|
|
Manufacturer |
Germany |
USA, European countries |
Germany |
||
|
Max Speed |
|||||
|
Range of power units |
|||||
|
Average fuel consumption |
8.5-9 l / 100km |
10.1 l / 100 km |
8.9 l / 100 km |
||
|
Transmission |
Robot, 5 and 6 st. manual transmission, automatic transmission |
Manual transmission 5 or 6-speed. |
6 art. manual transmission, robot |
Manual transmission 5 or 6-speed. |
6 art. manual transmission, robot |
