Why Dislike This Truck? Renault Premium - Let's Talk About It! - Stavros969

Some of you will remember my test-drive video of the Renault Premium truck with it's 460hp Volvo engine and gearbox. I asked you guy's to send in your comments about what you thought of it. Some of you really don't like this truck, but is it as bad as some people think or has it actually been just a very good value truck.
Let's have a chat about it and go down through all the issues.
I also have a quick look at the new Jaguar I-Pace the all electric SUV that will take the fight to Tesla. It certainly has the looks and performance that will generate a lot of sales for Jaguar. With 400PS or 394bhp and nearly 700Nm of torque, and a 0-100Km/h in just 4.8 seconds, this is one fast SUV. With a fully charged battery Jaguar claims a range of 300 miles. Would love to take one for a test-drive...
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[@ferguson20diesel49]

Renault tractor was the most comfortable tractor ever. First on the scene with cab suspension back in the 80’s

[@santiou]

This trucks are one of the best options on the second hand market.... especially for local or regional transport when you dont need a bigger cab to sleep into

[@tommysmiley8512]

I think most people overlook the fact that the Renaults are basically just simplified and cheapened versions of the Volvo trucks, hence the cheap plastic design and problematic rattling or cracking that occurs. You get what you pay for.

[@schnozz87]

Give me a cheap plastic interior with a volvo engine and gearbox any day mate, these Premiums drive wonderfully if you ask me (which nobody did)

[@zelio4449]

I really like this renault. I like the model and the interior. It looks really good! I also love to drive a premium

[@cthivanka]

Most awaited video. Thanks Stavros

[@SteadyRise]

A good ol' truck video from Stavvy the man. Nice one.

[@TheMarineGamerIGGHQ]

Everytime I see one on the road I cant help but feel sorry for the bloke driving it

[@finnoconnor6683]

TheMarineGamer IGGHQ should feel sorry for the poor boys in scanias the ride is absolutely shite

[@TheMarineGamerIGGHQ]

I don't think you've ever ridden in one

[@finnoconnor6683]

I've been in bout for a good number of hours and my dad has been driving for 30 years and he says it is very comfortable and the scania would make you sea sick

[@TheMarineGamerIGGHQ]

hes had either horrible experiences or just gets sea sick very easily. I've ridden in many different models quite a few times and they've always been Jaguar like in comfort. Absolutely fantastic

[@finnoconnor6683]

Yeah there grand on the motor way they nob abit but try drive on a Irish back road in cavan where d road is in shite and your fully loaded with 46 ton the Renault is a lot more comfortable than a scania

[@garethifan1034]

Had one for a two week stint in 2001 - it was a left hooker - with the 12 litre Renault Engine and the Renault 'slap-across' range change transmission. I found it nice enough, it was comfortable good in fuel and reasonably spacious. After that I got spoiled driving Scania! Great review again Stavros.

[@worthlessreactor]

'... so they have 4 year of bumper to bumper warranty on these trucks' dougdemuro : im going to own one of those

[@PillSharks]

Had 2 weeks tramping around UK in one of theses in the late 2000s and then another 2 weeks doing the same contract in the Mercedes axor. I would say the Renault had a little more space but would of chose the merc over it any day ..... mainly because it was just built better and didn't bloody rattle like the Renault! It's a ok truck if your doing local work or occasionally a night out but that's about it!

[@PillSharks]

medler2110 I've driven both actually and your right the new one is better.... It would still be at the bottom of the list of trucks I'd would buy as a driver and not the owner of a haulage company!

[@PillSharks]

medler2110 I would if it was distance work.

[@friendlytexangamer9582]

Seeing my Old Account "Windows 10"'s Comment gives me a lot of nostalgia at 9:57. Thanks for the Content. Hope to see more from you!

[@BluTrollPro]

Eh, for what you pay for them these Renaults are great bits of kit, nice light steering, I've never driven one that has developed much slop, gearbox is solid, an i shift underneath, but I think the software that the French put in it is better than volvos, none of that riding the clutch feeling you get with an FM, the 460 is solid. Maintaining them nowadays is proving to be dirt cheap as Renault maintain a cheap supply of parts. I agree with tramping, cross cabin mobility is a pain, personally I like the driving position, feels nice and cozy.

[@darioteodosiev5917]

I love your videos, good job stavros!

[@spana123321]

Back in the lay nineties I was working for TNT and we went to the Driver of the year completion at MIRA. It was a big employee family work day thing and one of the trucks they had was a Premium minus the passenger seat but it had this sort of chez lounge type of thing which meant you could sit up on your bunk on a SOFA while you were relaxing, waiting to be tipped at so many NDCs I could mention. It was a good day weather was great and we got the use of the test track with several different trucks to drive.

[@ChromeStacks]

i disagree with most of this. i work as a hgv mechanic for renault trucks. however i dont think they are the best truck and love a v8 scania.. but having worked on every truck in the business including american stuff i can safely say that Renaults arnt that bad. Some of what you say is true like the cab airbags and locking yourself out. However some of this damage you talk about is driver abuse (wing, step, and driver who cant use a gear selector on a stalk). and other things are not as common as you claim the starter motor. i have come across this problem however it is nothing to do with Renault.. its across the board.. you will go out to jump starts and the exciter wire is corrode this is not a Renault specific problem nore is it more common on a Renault. The whole point about the auto box being left in gear. that shouldn't be in this video either. you can do that with most of the auto boxes. and if its a merc then it has to go back to a dealer . unlike a renault. or anything else for that matter that u just put air in and disengage drive. some mercs have to go to the dealer to be reset. Im not saying they are the best and i can understand why a driver may not like them but this video is full of points that arnt the trucks fault.. and that is really annoying as the truck is not as unreliable as you make out. listening to a driver who cant use a gear selector is not the best way to do research. As an ending point if you want to talk about reliability i would be looking more towards MAN than i would Renault or Iveco

[@jigrodrigues]

Which are the most reliable trucks in your opinion? MAN? I didnt understood your last sentence (not a native English speaker)

[@Lusitanean]

jigrodrigues He says that MAN suffers from reliability issues

[@pjwaterford]

Ivecos are work horses built to be pull heavy loads from a to b they may be basic but they get the job done

[@viljamvaldolin321]

@@Lusitanean i think that MAN trucks are good

[@youtubechannel-ms8do]

i drove a few old and new renaults... they are not bad at all.

[@technicalinfinite6500]

Nice video . l love to watch your videos.

[@shauny13uk]

Fame at last lol... Thank you Stavros love all your videos as i have said before many times. I did see the launch of the new Jaguar, must say I was impressed with the performance, loved the Red and Blues colours. You never know Stavros a Jaguar may silently come your way soon, sir. I still bear the scars on my shins, from my 2003 Renault night trunking (days), think Renault had there own engine and gear shift gearbox and one other truck the 1989-90 days in the DAF ATI 2800 steps i was forever slipping down them. Not driven trucks full time since 2009 now given up part time agency work due to ill health not doing as the doctors told me to do and not to over the last 30+ years, like we do. Now 58 years young the pressure on the drivers is way to much and then to dissed (bashed) by an Scottish female MP about the amount trucks stuck in the snow, which (who) should of not been there "Driver you work... or theres the door...!" from bosses, I had the misfortune to have worked for a boss like this. Also a huge lack of safe parking and amenities for drivers is so hurtful and the industry is not like this, even just a few years back was better. Keys now hung up.

[@craigsmall7891]

I passed my c+e in premium allways have a bit of a soft spot for them because of that. But even during my traing the throttle pedal gave out on the truck lol but I guess you get what you pay for I doubt they are any worse then an iveco wich is probably a more fair comparison then a volvo or scania that cost 3rd more. Still enjoy the videos would love to see some older trucks daf 3600s and the likes keep up the good work

[@tntfreddan3138]

Toom my licenses in a manual Volvo FH 440 rigid from 2007, with a 3-axle full trailer hooked behind it. I really like Volvo but Scania V8s are to die for. Though, older Scania trucks seem to get problems with the clutch. Most noticeable when reversing and you're trying to go slow but the entire truck just starts jumping instead.

[@ehsnils]

The trucks you show is the previous generation compared to what's sold now. And why leave the gear selector in anything than neutral when parking?

[@WeAreThePeople1690]

10:45 someone had fun 👍👍👍👍👍

[@skidz1720]

My grandad had a scania 113m 360 and I remember when I was younger he loved it. He drove it every single day doing jobs until he was low on money and had to sell it. Now if I’m right they are very hard to find in good condition I think it was a 2x4 I’m not sure but it had one axis at front and two at back

[@Fany-rk2hc]

A st from usa exelent video s ,thanks LC

[@shaunhuggins1100]

The only Renault video I’ve liked

[@niekkoonings4430]

You've made quite some truck videos now and all of them are great. I only have one question though: could you make a video on a Daf xf (euro 6) pretty please??😄

[@bquann9985]

Passed one of your Premiums today in Dungarvan

[@GM1984UK]

Used to have one. No electrical, engine or gearbox problems but had a lot of other problems. Springs and u bolts broke a lot, leaky diesel and coolant tanks. New ones are really bad from what I've seen and heard from owners. As soon as the renault badge goes on it infects the rest of the truck but the volvos they share parts and chassis with are dodgy to.

[@wilsonchapile8541]

I apriciate you brother

[@milindphadke2531]

Hi sir stavros ,you have done a good review of Renault premium Usually people dislike this truck But it's not so bad My best wishes to you sir Keep doing like this videos And all the best for further videos Sir one small request can you make review on iveco trucks? I belong from India sir

[@milindphadke2531]

Please reply me sir

[@toptrucker2k8]

Great Video Stavros, but I hope your gonna do this sort of video on more makes other than Renault.... ?

[@dominicmcmaster1294]

Wingtops are driver error, there’s an upgrade kit for the step so it doesn’t crack or snap. Cab mount bushes are what’s prone to go, not the airbags. They are extremely problematic but good work horses.

[@strains7554]

Nobody has already drive one but still talk ... Premium is a good truck with an amazing front axle to compare with scania , a nice electric direction that make him very nice to drive on tight city

[@VizcachaMcfly]

Here in Argentina this truck it isnt well look aswell they a lot of problems as people have told especifically the transmission and the commented air leak of the cabin and even not so good resistance of the chassis plus here a truck it's a lot more expensive than europe and you can see +40 years trucks still going on here and i just end to clear my doubt that this truck it's bad not only here haha very Nice channel!

[@QALibrary]

Are there any companies in Ireland that ordered the new Telsa truck? Do you know if you get a test drive soon?

[@lawd2t12belfast]

QALibrary nobody would want one

[@QALibrary]

When companies look at the cost saving they will jump big time - the only issue they have is the weight vs load weight, but USA load and shapes are totally different to anywhere else, esp when the winter snow and ice melts and truckloads can go down to below 10,000kg due to road flexing etc in certain states but if it works out no heavier than current trucks (all the figures I read about are the USA) they be saving $$$$$$$$$. The only company I know of that has ordered a Telsa Truck in Europe is in Norway and 51%+ of all new car sales there are plugins - also oil not going to round forever so new drivetrains coming - if you read the EU tec documents connected to the new Euro7 and Euro8 engines, Euro7 meant to be a hybrid drivetrain with the Euro8 is looking like all EV drivetrain

[@bencrosbie]

Jack Lennon didnt know tesla is comming to Ireland

[@veganactivitiesrbesexual7826]

@@QALibrary most companies would go for a renault if they are real on low budget. But most companies would go for something like scania, volvo or MAN which is a nice combination between reliability and driver preference

[@trucktalkvideos]

Great snow shots but give me an old R620 any day.

[@QuadcopterAnalyze1980]

Stavros what drone do you have a phantom 3?

[@stavros969]

Shea300zxTT DJI Mavic Pro

[@Ulsterbusman129]

Beautiful wagon have you seen the strongserve Queen’s golden jubilee truck it’s a premium and looks amazing

[@PritipPritip]

Stavros lynch * u truck all the best ...test drive👌👌👌👌

[@darioteodosiev5917]

can you make a video for the daf xf 95?

[@Twiglet015]

The problem with leaving it in drive with an air leak is still a problem with the new T cabs. Also in these the steering wheel is so far out of line with the seat it's ridiculous.

[@japhethwambua8285]

Also include American trucks such as peterbilt, Kenworth, Russian kamaz, Chinese Shacmam,Dong Feng, Japanese Isuzu,Fuso and Indian Tata, overall your videos are best

[@damian-795]

I love your accent :-)

[@paulmarch1894]

I loved my Renault she was my bday for The 5years tramping up and down the country was sad to see her go

[@SuperWesty177]

All of these trucks I've seen in here in nz are used by supermarket companies for day deliveries. Never see them far out of the city though.

[@Overspin]

I wish you could get Mercedes-Benz Unimog to test. That would be amazing. :)

[@samulivainionpaa9338]

*gearbox goes tsktsktsktsk*

[@valtterifani]

I drive year model 2013 renault premium. There are now over 980,000 more kilometers. In many cases you have the right space is low and especially in the winter the cabin is really cold when the temperature goes below -20 degrees Celsius. My self is over 190cm long and can not stand upright in any car interior except by opening the sunroof. The cost of the renault has been inexpensive but it does not compensate for the fact that the goods have to be kept in bags because there is not enough storage space. Awkward because I live weeks in my truck. Even in Scania's standard model, there is more room to be, move and live than Renault's high cabin.

[@Kwjebduehdbdh]

You have good snow over there in ireland

[@abbetjohngalarpe7525]

I have a model,its a RENAULT,but its series is AE500 Magnum.

[@cValker]

Is that the privillage?

[@stevenkilvington5617]

Can you make a video of a 8x4 tipper or roro

[@user-om8bf5jl4s]

Nice strong truck

[@rmdhndwi]

Will you make a video of the Renault T?

[@stavros969]

Ramadhan Dwi If I could get one👍

[@omaradel5553]

I love Renault Premium ♥ it's like good 👌

[@MrTitaniumBG]

The drive, gear box engine was good was just very cheap interiors, Engine wiring looms had issues with oil running down them from the sensor. Good truck for the money

[@pablov7861]

I like it

[@andygjon123]

driven the new renault,it's got the best radio of the trucks I've driven and if you drive it solo it's got some get up and go.my most preferd truck is either the man's or scania's.

[@134Richy]

Thx Stavros good review and not the best truck , but as you sad its also a cheap truck, so totally agree.

[@nicholaslandolina]

They should use marine grade wire on the starter

[@froz3nmindz124]

The only renault i like is the Magnum but i think that Scania, Volvo, Man and merc are the best truck builders.

[@bencrosbie]

Hakken is das beste!!! Agreed

[@mauritsanneveldt8615]

daf???

[@devendrakumar-pv6gh]

hey stavros make video on saktiman truck👍. after some time renault truck also become saktiman truck , like a rare specie's of trucks. 😀😀

[@Simon-390]

I had one for 18 months , living in it , shit , driving and working with it top lorry , they are a great motor and very sadly underrated 😉

[@BSS22193]

Why dislike it? Because it's a Renault and it's only Volvo and Scania that makes REAL trucks.

[@outlawGFXaus]

Everybody hating on Renault , but what happened when the Magnum with Mack E9 V8 was running around? lol ill take that over anything thanks :)

[@anotheryoutubeaccount5259]

No.

[@RedzaImran]

I didn't know that there's 50fps now for vidoes

[@Eyskapz]

3:02 so this is a easy explanation horse power is basicly the amount of horses but the torque is the strenght of those horses just as easy as that

[@bitang69]

Engine and gearbox is good because are Volvo.This truck look very cheap and poor quality.

[@mohdshafiqzam2765]

bitang ..yes men

[@dougbawden4321]

bitang. It's a heap of shit because of the volvo crap under the Renault covers

[@EduardPantazi]

The engine is from Volvo, but the gearbox is from ZF, is not a Volvo Gearbox...

[@hugohalm4615]

The engine is a conception of Renault but with injection system of a volvo, and the gearbox is an optidriver which a volvo gearbox. if it was a manual, it would be a ZF

[@bencrosbie]

Yeah and boring too

[@MrRada2000]

truck is beautiful, engine works pretty well, the shifting is very slow tho, BUT the electrical and adblue system is just a mess, my dad had one, spent the most of the first year in the garage getting fixed, again, because its renault electrics and the adblue, it just kept crystalizing, we still dont know why, but, i cant talk shit about this truck, because i have a soft spot for it, since it was the first truck i drove out in public roads

[@animal16365]

I'm an American truck driver. It seems that the ergonomics are not well thought out. But of course we don't have many cabover engines anymore. And Renault isn't sold here

[@bencrosbie]

animal16365 yeah cab over is crap but ye have mack trucks id say and theyd be better than the renaults here

[@megaedwin2363]

I saw you pressing at 7:49

[@remysunde545]

Can you tour a old volvo f16

[@stavros969]

remy sunde I’d love to if I could get one 👍

[@jamesoginga7294]

True tolk bro

[@bencrosbie]

I wouldnt mind the magnum they look good

[@jediael9906]

Ben Crosbie i agree they look much better than the premium

[@rogerlanchbury869]

yes they look good. I always wanted to drive one and then one day I did, I don't need to do it again.

[@craigdawson9569]

Love you truck videos. What do you think of the new range rover sv coupe? Thay are only making 999.

[@stavros969]

Craig Dawson Looks good, but I’d stick with the standard Range Rover myself 👌

[@bertwatson9279]

Do a video on a man 400 tgx

[@Aaronski82]

The premium is a good all rounder work horse, I think they're great to drive, but can feel cramped. And of course they're not the most robust vehicle, but on the other hand those plastic parts are removed and replaced very quickly.. So not the end of the world when parts get cracked.... I like them..

[@farisqayyum7953]

If compare with Renault T Magnum,i like this truck! 😀

[@burningbeard]

Very nice video... The magnum is pretty truck.

[@sameuljones5496]

POOR MANS VOLVO THATS WHY. Renault also released the ugliest Mack of all time the Mack Quantam

[@robertwalker1742]

Had Renault for past 4 years same faults as yours on tipper work average about 300 miles per day biggest fault for tipper tractor is traction ,no where near my previous Axor but premium heater good ,mirrors ok bit difficult to get out of drivers seat to bunk. Would recommend new stater motor strong connections make sure well water proofed

[@Marko007ify]

Did you know Stavros is a beautiful place with sandy beach in Greece? :)

[@hunzolee]

Ok , 7 year 375000 mile? That truck must be sitting a lot. I have a 579 Peterbilt will be three years old in March just turn 420000 mile. And I am drive by my self. Do I run to hard?

[@garethifan1034]

you live in a different continent mate - did you take that in to consideration?

[@sabilaahmad3731]

It look rear right tyre cover is done in early time

[@Dominiksautowelt]

that's what you get for buying baguette :P

[@malcolmyoung7866]

My mate was 'given' a new Premium to drive too replace his Scania...Told the boss to 'do one' and went to work elsewhere...

[@bencrosbie]

If only i can change jobs as handy as that

[@B1gLe0]

A true petrol-head fleet is almost as important as pay...

[@miguelalgarra3285]

HAHA..... A lot of snow? Looks like a nice Norwegian summer day...

[@Kwjebduehdbdh]

Do a scania L-series tour

[@bertwatson9279]

Volvo fm440 same thing if leaking air with Ishift gearbox you have to put an airline on it

[@mohdshafiqzam2765]

Bert Watson ..that normal men ..its not big problem

[@EdgyNumber1]

I drove mine for driving test. Not a comfortable truck for someone over 6 foot. Footwell too small for my big feet. Easy to drive, I do like the position of the forward mirror. Retarder is good... Not a tramping truck but bearable for regional/local stuff.

[@poryaj162]

I like this truck and man and scania.

[@kysrussiansandindians0]

9:55 nice voice crack

[@Abdou_AE]

From the business standpoint I wonder why Rory Lynch keeps buying those "crappy" truck ?

[@type3666]

It's an a such good Truck in Europe and it's used everywere in all coutry's 👌✌️😉

[@Rick_Zune]

Quite rare compred to most other brands, good reason for it as well...

[@samulivainionpaa9338]

Where in Europe? Maybe some east-Europeans use them, but then again they'll seem to go for what ever costs the least at the moment

[@ScaniaVabis580]

Much rather a 1995 ae500 magnum... But Scania for the win... Always!

[@thehighwaycowboy2822]

Not a bad truck really although I'd rather have a DAF CF

[@syncmaster710n14]

id you say Bumper to Bumper Warranty?? Are you Doug's Irish cousin?

[@lilcuteli5843]

Check and Iveco!!

[@Eyskapz]

The renualt T isn't a bad truck it's in fact midrange

[@aqueriks2116]

Do a Renault Magnum 500dxi Euro5 review please! Love your reviews.!! 😉🤗

[@dylanmoran3590]

I like the Renault premium

[@MrPhilgor]

Ah. The Renault premium. Nobody loves it. Everybody hates it. It was very much a gaffers motor. No frills, basic motor. The first generation had the 385 and 420 DCI engines with the classic slap over gearbox. And a very crude auto box. Bring on the Volvo engineered premium. Facelifted in every way apart from the cab space. New engines that gave you up to 460hp. And the Volvo I-shift box. It turned a meh truck into an ok truck. Its not a v8 scania, nor a FH16.... (still some one needs to drop some FH16 drive line in a premium and have some fun) but if you want a truck with decent running gear that doesn't break the bank, I think a late model premium is a good shout.