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RENAULT PREMIUM

4th January 2007, Page 60
4th January 2007
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Engines: 10.8+1re ficyt 370hp/1,800Nm 410hp/1,900Nm, 450hp/2,150Nm Transmission: tF 12spd automatic Chassis: 4x2, 6x2 MODEL TESTED/PUBLISHED: PREMIUM 450 28 Sept 2006 Another truck to to hit double figures in market share last year. And it made sense for Renault to take the SCR route, given its partnership with Volvo,

The Premium 4x2 gets all three engine specifications while the 6x2 has just the two more powerful options. The DXi1 1 is a version of the Swede's DO diesel.

Renault's Premium is a dark horse. It was undervalued at the front end on deals and has struggled to set strong residuals, giving the impression it's a secondrate truck.

As long as you can put aside any prejudices, when you get behind the steering wheel you realise that its a value-for-money product with low running costs.

The revamped cab, available in Alliance, Privilege and Excellence trim, is more John Lewis than Spartan coal bunker, but is prone to discolour and the smallest stains stand out like a sore thumb,

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X Light-coloured interior X Over-egged for fleet purposes

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