Renault Trafic: Get To Know This Capable Workhorse Of A Van
When you’re looking for a reliable van for your business or personal use, making the right choice is crucial. For most fleet businesses and craftsmen, this would mean a medium-sized panel van that can provide more space and accommodate a significant amount of cargo in terms of weight and volume, all while avoiding the excessive bulk associated with full-sized large panel vans.
It’s exactly what the practical and economical Renault Trafic offers. Launched in 1980 to replace the equally illustrious Estafette, Renault Trafic is a long-running option in the van segment and continues its story now in its fourth generation. In 2022, it underwent a facelift, receiving a refreshed appearance, an upgraded interior, and an expanded range of active safety features.
Optimised Loading Area
Renault Trafic: Get To Know This Capable Workhorse Of A Van
Thanks to the hatch in the bulkhead, the Trafic offers an impressive 4.15 metres of usable loading length, setting a benchmark in its segment. With its rectangular floor pan, the loading volume is optimised, providing up to 8.9 m of space. Even further, easier deliveries and retrievals are ensured with the load area equipped with a sliding door and two swing swivel doors that can open to 90 or 180 degrees.
Available locally only in long-wheelbase form, the diesel-powered panel van has an overall length of 5,399mm and a payload capacity of 1, 279 kg with a 750 kg towing capacity. Its generous dimensions and load capacities make it an exceptionally user-friendly van, ideal for a wide range of daily business needs.
Smart Interior Layout
Renault Trafic: Get To Know This Capable Workhorse Of A Van
The leading mid-size panel van features an ingenious cabin design with clever touches and a fresh look, all while maintaining its practicality. For starters, the comfortable, ergonomic cabin has three front seats and ample storage options, including a drawer under the passenger bench. It also features updates like a redesigned dashboard and a new instrument panel.
At the front, storage compartments provide a capacity of 84 litres, alongside a removable mobile office setup, offering all the comfort necessary to work wherever and whenever desired. Yeah, you can easily slide down the backrest on the middle seat to create a laptop workstation with an additional A4-size swivel stand to hold any of your working documentation.
Great Performance And Assured Safety
Renault Trafic: Get To Know This Capable Workhorse Of A Van
The Renault Trafic is powered by a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine, known as the “dCi 170”. The engine delivers power to the front wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox, producing peak outputs of 125 kW and 380 Nm. Renault claims the Trafic achieves a combined fuel economy of 7.2 litres per 100 km. With an 80-litre fuel tank, this equates to a theoretical range of over 1,000 km.
In terms of safety, you have everything taken care of with a host of standard features including:
- Cruise control
- Rear park sensors
- Dual front airbags
- Tyre pressure monitor
- Speed-sensing door lock
- Impact sensing unlock
- Zonal locking system
- Reverse camera (MY23 model only)
Ready To Take The Renault Trafic For A Spin?
If you’re looking for a reliable medium-sized van that adapts seamlessly to your business requirements, check out the Renault Trafic available at any of our Group1 Renault branches. Book your test drive, and get behind the wheel of the updated, more robust, and dynamic Renault Trafic today!
