RENAULT Australia is getting serious about light commercials. It has long reigned as number one in Europe, and the brand sees this market as a key area in its continued growth.

Having recently introduced updated versions of the smaller Kangoo and Trafic, the brand has now launched the big daddy of its LCV line-up – the Master.

According to the French marque, the Master’s key competitors are fellow European-badged vans such as the Volkswagen Crafter and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, a well as the venerable Ford Transit.

The question is, can it match up?