New Renault Master wins the title of Van of the Year 2025, awarded by the “International Van Of The Year” (IVOTY) jury

Renault Master received its award at the 2025 International Van Of The Year (IVOTY) ceremony during IAA Transportation in Hanover on 16 September.

 

It was elected unanimously by a panel of experts representing 25 European countries. 

 

Jarlath Sweeney, Chairman, International Van of the Year Award jury said:

“The IVOTY jury were impressed with the completely new design and high levels of innovation and technology developed for the new Master, 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. Congratulations to Renault Light Commercials on this well-deserved achievement.”

Heinz-Jürgen Löw, SVP, Renault Brand, Light Commercial Vehicles said:

 “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.”

Master is Renault’s fifth van to win the award, which comes in addition to the “Car of the Year” title won by Scenic E-Tech 100% electric in February

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 100% electric, voted Car of the Year last February, Renault now scores a double with “Car of the Year” and “Van of the Year” titles.

 

The last time the brand won back-to-back awards was 27 years ago with Renault Scenic I and Master II. You don't change a winning team!