The Renault Maxity is a

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with a cab-over-engine style truck launched by the French manufacturer Renault Trucks in 2007. The Maxity is nearly identical to the Nissan Cabstar, sharing the same drive-train and engine options and manufactured on the same

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owned production line in Avila, Spain. While the sharing of engines and production facilities is part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance, the vehicle is sold by Renault Trucks which is owned by Volvo.

Specifications

In Europe the Maxity is available from 2.8 to 4.5-tonne versions, but only as a 3.4 or 3.5-tonne in Britain. The Maxity is rear-wheel drive and powered with a choice of two diesel engines; a 2.5 L DXi2.5 in and states of tune, and a 3.0 L DXi3 turbo producing . 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 distributor Tafanel. The prototype truck was developed in collaboration with electric commercial vehicle manufacturer PVI. The compact dimensions of the Maxity are promoted by Renault Trucks to emphasise the use in towns and cities, with a cab width of , a length from to depending on configuration, and a compact turning radius of .

References

External links

Renault Trucks UK sales brochure
{{Renault Trucks timeline Maxity Pickup trucks Vans Cab over vehicles Vehicles introduced in 2007