Commando revised
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• Renault Truck Industries has carried out a cab re-styling exercise on its Commando range and has revised the plating and badging of its heavier two-aided rigids and tractive units to enable operators to take better advantage of excise duty rates.
New models begin with a 12.5 tonne GVW G12 that has a 12-tonne down-plate option, while the G15 has been replaced with a G16 model which is available plated at 15.00 or 16.26 tonne GVW.
RTI's G2OT tractive unit is offered at 20 tonnes GCW, while the G26 is replaced with the G25 which can be plated at 20, 25, or 26.26 tonnes GCW.
Cab changes include a new full-width grille with just a central Renault diamond and a 'Turbo' or 'Intercooler' badge according to engine design (A Dodge motif is a free option). A new bumper is also added with plastic ends and an optional tow-pin.
For models with 20/22.5in wheels a new underbumper air dam is available. Improved steps and A and B post grab handles give easier entry while the interior trim design revision includes blue-fleck cloth covers.
Oil and water checks during daily maintenance can now be carried out via the new external dip and fill facility to the rear of the cab. Commando badges with the vehicle code now appear on both the doors and inner the facia panel.