"Renault Midlum": a lineup, specifications

"Renault Midlum" is a medium-capacity truck that has been produced by Renault since 2000.

The lineup

In the automotive market, you can buy "Reno Midlum" in various modifications. For all the time of production of this model was two generations. In addition, there are many body configurations:

• Chassis.
• The van is manufactured goods.
• Board.
• Board with awning.
• Curtains tilt.
• Crane.
• Tank.
• Isothermal.
• Refrigerator.
• Concrete mixer.
• For transportation of containers.
• Dumper.

The Renault Midlum line-up includes the following truck ranges that differ in engine power: 135, 150, 160, 180, 190, 210, 220, 240, 250, 270, 280.

Each of these groups, in turn, also consists of cars of several modifications.

First generation

"Reno Midlum" 1st generation is similar to its predecessor, "Renault Premium." But the cabin is a little narrower, and the front overhang is smaller. This improves the maneuverability of the car, especially in urban environments.

In total, 24 modifications were produced. They had the following characteristics, which differed from each other:

• Gross weight from 6 to 16 tons.
• 3 types of cab: usual (length 1.6 m), night (2.0 m), double cab (2.9 m).
• Rear brake system disc or drum.
• Spring or air suspension.
• The length of the body is from 3.4 m to 10.2 m.

In addition, the models "Midlum" differed and installed on them with power units:

• 4.0 liters. Diesel, 4 cylinders, power of 135 hp Or 150 hp.
• 6.2 liters., Turbo diesel, 6 cylinders, power 180, 210, 250 hp.

The models differed and the gearbox, which had the following options:

• "Mechanics" with 5 gears.
• Mechanical "Eaton" with 6 gears.
• "Mechanics" "Eaton" with 9 gears.
• Automatic.

The first generation of cars was produced between 2000 and 2006.

The second generation

Since 2006, the production of the second generation of Renault Middlum cars began. They differed from the first generation with a new design, improved engines and chassis, an improved transmission.

There are three options for the cabs. Only their execution has changed. The sleeping room, now called "Global", is equipped with various equipment options (Standard, Relax, Night, Monoblock, Utility). In addition, the cabin has three different configurations.

The interior design of the cabins has also changed. There is a pneumatic suspension of the driver's seat, additional steering wheel adjustments, heater, noise-proof coating on the floor, new plastic on the panel.

There was an opportunity to produce individual cab options, for example, for firemen and utility services.

New modern and more environmentally friendly engines of two types:

• Dxi5 with 4 cylinders.
• Dxi7 with 6 cylinders.

These power units allowed to obtain models of cars with greater power (from 180 to 280 hp).

Changed and installed gearbox: six-speed manual, automatic, robotic with 6 ranges. For more powerful trucks are provided: six-speed manual, nine-speed automatic, automatic with a retarder and without, a robotic gearbox.

The length of trucks varies depending on the type of chassis chosen:

• "Extra Light" (2.7-5.1 m);
• "Medium light" (3.07-6.5 m);
• "Light" (3.07-6.5 m);
• "Medium" (3.07-4.7 m);
• Heavy (3,5-6,8 m);
• "Light 4x4" (3.07-4.7 m);
• "Medium 4x4" (3.07-4.1 m).

At present, the production of the second generation of Renault Middlum trucks continues.

Reviews

The characteristics of Renault trucks do not always satisfy the needs of users. There are negative statements about the quality of the assembly "Reno Midlum." The feedback from the owners shows that there are frequent problems with shifting gear, most often the rear. Experienced drivers notice that when working at idle speed increases the vibration load of the engine with 4 cylinders.

Use the full potential of the Renault Midlum trucks with timely and quality service.