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Sneak peek at new Magnum

28th February 2008
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The updated Renault Magnum Is due to be unveiled at the CV Show in April. Brian Weatherley gets a first look — and likes what he sees.

COMMERCIAL MOTOR has ;ained a sneak preview of the latest Renault Magnum, which -nakes its official debut at the CV show at the NEC in April.

The long-serving French flaghip tractor's tractor's cab has grown ipwards by 20cm. so there is now lm headroom throughout the ruck as you walk around the :abin—and not only under the .00f vent. The extra headroom nside is certainly noticeable.

However, the biggest changes ire undoubtedly to the Magnum's dready impressive storage space. k new rear overhead aircraft-style ocker adds 95 litres of storage pace, while the revised full-width front overhead locker is positively voluminous, providing up to a further 260 litres of room, and with a large centre locker that's big enough to accommodate a microwave or a television.

Yet all the strengths of the outgoing model have been retained. including the rotating passenger seat (copied on the soonto-be-launched new Volvo FH), built-in wardrobe and optional 'Multipass' cab layout where the bottom bunk can be converted into table and chairs.

The bottom bed's sprung mattress now provides more support under major pressure points, including elbows, shoulder and hips, when sleeping. And minor interior changes mean the dirt will not show as much as before.

The biggest surprise, however, is the new model's build quality. which is on a par with that of the current Volvo FH.

Examples of the attention to detail in the Magnum include backing mouldings to the overhead locker lids to prevent them flexing and rattling.

• A full report on the new Magnum will appear in Truck & Driver magazine next month.

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