Show visitors will be the first in the UK to see two new models from the new Commercial Passenger Vehicle range in the metal, the Master 16 Seat and Trafic Crew Van +. The Trafic 9 Seat will also be featured. Elsewhere on the stand, emphasising Renault's ability to offer tailored products for specific industries, two Master-derived off-the-shelf conversions appear, namely the Luton Van and Double Cab Tipper, plus the new Trafic DoubleDeck Dropside.

Last but by no means least, adding a touch of glamour to proceedings is Renault F1 Team's latest creation, the R26. Following Renault F1 Team's double title success in the 2005 FIA Formula One World Championship, this year's title-defending challenger, which has already won all three of this season's opening races, is sure to draw in the crowds throughout the show.

Trafic Crew Van +

The UK was the second largest European market for the Trafic Crew Van last year behind France, due in no small part to its popularity in the construction and public sector industries. To build on the six-seater Trafic's success, a new trim level called '+' has been launched to offer even more comfort for its passengers, with prices from £16,725, just £450 more than the standard versions.

Among the equipment additions to this latest addition to the Trafic Crew Van range are: carpet mats front and rear, driver's armrest with lumbar support, four folding armrests, improved rake to the seats (18.5° versus 14° on standard versions), large wheel stylers and rear opening windows.

Six versions of the new Trafic Crew Van + are available, with the choice of two engines, 1.9 dCi 100 or 2.5 dCi 140 and either short or long wheelbase guise. The fuel-saving Quickshift6 gearbox is also available on the dCi 140 engine with either wheelbase.

New off-the-shelf Trafic Double Deck Dropside

The new Trafic DoubleDeck Dropside is an innovative vehicle, offering two load spaces, one a large and traditional dropside with a bed height of 900mm, the other a spacious, secure and weatherproof lower deck with a bed height of 660mm. The extra storage area is lockable and therefore particularly useful in terms of security for tools but also for protecting items and perishable supplies from the elements without the need for specialised tarpaulin. An easily accessible tool draw is also incorporated into the design. Available with a standard gross vehicle weight of 2.9 tonne and up to 1100kg payload, the Double Deck offers a stylish and practical alternative to the standard dropside.

New Trafic 9 Seat

The current Trafic range has been extremely successful since its launch, with the introduction of the six-seater Crew Van last year adding an even greater passenger-carrying dimension for customers, particularly in the construction industry. The new nine-seat versions, launched just a few months ago, now add even more flexibility to the range, plus a wealth of interior comfort features and overall refinement.

The new Trafic 9 Seat is designed to be one of the most comfortable and practical minibuses in the market, with seating for the driver and eight passengers, boot space of 1m³ and the added convenience of a tailgate with twin sliding side doors and opening windows. Even greater versatility is available as the vehicle's third row of seats fold, creating a cavernous boot area of up to 2.5m³.

Aside from the new product's undeniable passenger and load-carrying ability, it also has two other fine assets. Firstly, its built-in safety. As with a full M1 vehicle, the Trafic 9 Seat has impressive safety credentials with the seats and seatbelt anchorage points tested up to a 20 G deceleration rate, ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution) and ESP with ASR traction control all fitted as standard. Secondly, there is its fuel economy and running costs, where Renault's highly-regarded 1.9 dCi engine returns 37mpg on a combined cycle and only requires servicing every 18,000 miles.

New CPV range - Master

Not to be outdone by its smaller sibling, there are three different versions of the new factory Master minibus, offering seating for between six and 16 people. Two of these new products are on display at the show, the Master 9 and 16 Seat.

New Master 9 Seat

With an extra row of seats compared to its 6 Seat sister, the new Master 9 Seat is available in a choice of three bodies: SL28 and SL33 (short wheelbase, low roof) and MM35 (medium wheelbase, medium roof).

New Master 16 Seat

Not content with launching two new nine-seat minibuses, Renault is also now offering a factory 16 Seat to complement the existing 17-seat off-the-shelf Master minibus conversion. Equipped with a 62mph speed limiter and digital tachograph, the new Master 16 Seat is also fully compliant with EC2001/85 and PSV regulations. The Master 16 Seat benefits from easy access with an electrically operated sidestep, and for increased passenger safety, all seats and seatbelt anchorage are tested to M1 standard.

The new minibus is available with a long wheelbase, medium roof body (LM39), plus a choice of two of Renault's class-leading diesel engines - dCi 100 and 120, with either manual or Quickshift6 transmission.