Renault Master received its award at the 2025 International Van Of The Year Renault Master (IVOTY) ceremony during IAA Transportation in Hanover this 16 September. It was elected unanimously by a panel of experts representing 25 European countries.
New Renault Master is the fifth of the brand’s vans to win this prominent title, following Renault Master II (IVOTY 1998), Renault Trafic II (IVOTY 2002), Kangoo Z.E (IVOTY 2012) and Kangoo Van III (IVOTY 2022). Following on from Renault Scenic E-Tech electric, voted Car of the Year last February, Renault now score a double with “Car of the Year” and “Van of the Year” titles. The last time the brand won back-to-back awards was in 27 years ago with… Renault Scenic I and Master II. You don’t change a winning team!
Jarlath Sweeney, Chairman, International Van of the Year Award jury said: “The IVOTY jury were impressed with the complete new design and high levels of innovation and technology developed for the new Master range, which features advanced aerodynamics, increased usability and enhanced efficiency, space, safety and comfort. Plus the fact that its new modular platform accommodates diesel, electric and hydrogen powertrains. All attributes that meet the criteria for the award programme. Future proofed. Congratulations to Renault Light Commercials on this well-deserved achievement.”
Heinz-Jürgen Löw, SVP, Renault Brand, Light Commercial Vehicles stated: “This is a wonderful reward and a true tribute to all the teams who worked on this project. New Master is a perfect example of what has made Renault’s light commercial vehicles amazing for more than 120 years: they are innovative, disruptive, multi-energy and designed to be customised in practically endless ways to meet each of our professional customers’ individual wants and needs.”
