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Renault Trafic recalled
The Renault Trafic van's side airbags could deploy if its front doors are closed with too much force, leading to a recall.
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About the Renault Trafic
Last updated Dec 18, 2024Renault’s updated Trafic range has lost its base engines but received more safety technology across the range, albeit at a higher price.
The revamped van is on sale now.
The cheapest Trafic is now $48,200 before on-road costs, up $8610 on the outgoing base Trafic.
Said entry-level model now has a more powerful turbo-diesel engine, however, and has belatedly received autonomous emergency braking and lane-departure warning.
Premium models also get adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and traffic sign recognition.
That brings the Trafic closer to rivals like the Toyota HiAce, Hyundai Staria Load and Ford Transit Custom, which have a whole suite of active safety technology standard across the range.
First revealed in September 2021, the updated Trafic has a refreshed exterior, with a new bumper, bonnet, grille and LED headlights with C-shaped LED daytime running lights.
Renault also says the exterior mirrors are 30 per cent larger.
Pros
- New look, new tech and more safety kit
- Car-like driving experience with quiet cabin
- Effortless go from the 2.0-litre diesel drivetrain
Cons
- Significantly more expensive
- It's not the fastest or most robust infotainment unit
- Passenger seats need more support
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2024 Renault Trafic Price
Premium
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD | $56,000 |
Pro
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD | $51,000 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD | $51,000 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Combi, Diesel, FWD | $58,000 |
Crew Lifestyle
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Combi, Diesel, FWD | $63,000 |
*excl. on-roads
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2024 Renault Trafic Specs
See our comprehensive details for the Renault Trafic
2024 Renault Trafic Dimensions
1971mm
1956mm
5080mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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Load volume is 5.8m3 in SWB models, 6.7m3 in LWB models, and 4m3 in Crew models.
Gross vehicle mass is between 2990kg and 3070kg depending on the variant, while gross combined mass is 4700kg on all bar the manual Pro models where it’s 5490kg (manual) or 5570kg (auto).
Maximum payload ranges between 1053kg (LWB Crew Pro) and 1279kg (LWB Pro manual), while kerb weight ranges between 1760kg (SWB Pro manual) and 1991kg (Lifestyle).
All models have a roof payload of 200kg.
Braked towing capacity is 2500kg on manual Pro models, and ranges between 1630kg and 1720kg in all other variants. Unbraked towing capacity is 750kg across the range.
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2024 Renault Trafic Exterior
As before, there continues to be a wide range of variants including short- and long-wheelbase cargo vans plus Crew Van models.
Crew Vans feature a second row of seating for three occupants, with Lifestyle models featuring three individual seats with adjustable headrests, armrests and under-seat storage. Said seats can also recline.
2024 Renault Trafic Interior
Inside, there’s a new, more modern dashboard, while all variants get an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus a 4.2-inch instrument cluster screen.
2024 Renault Trafic Infotainment
Inside, there’s a new, more modern dashboard, while all variants get an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus a 4.2-inch instrument cluster screen.
2024 Renault Trafic Safety Rating
The Renault Trafic remains unrated by ANCAP, though Euro NCAP has a three-star rating from 2015 for the people mover variant not sold here. Subsequent to that, ANCAP tested the Mitsubishi Express, a rebadged Trafic, in 2021 and gave it zero stars, though notably it had no active safety technology standard.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking (new)
- Lane departure warning
- Driver and passenger, front and side curtain airbags
Premium and Lifestyle models also get:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Front and side parking sensors (new)
- Blind-spot monitoring (new)
- Traffic sign recognition (new)
2024 Renault Trafic Fuel Economy
The 2023 Renault Trafic uses 7.2L/100km on the combined cycle with the manual or 6.5L/100km with the automatic. All models have an 80L fuel tank.
| Renault Trafic | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 6.5 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Renault Trafic?
Servicing is required every 12 months or 30,000km, whichever comes first. The first five services are capped at $649 each.
How does the 2024 Renault Trafic drive?
Our expert take on Renault Trafic drivability.
The old 85kW turbo-diesel 1.6-litre engine has been axed, as has the 103kW twin-turbo diesel 1.6-litre. That leaves only a 125kW turbo-diesel 2.0-litre.
As such the 2023 Renault Trafic is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine with 125kW of power and 380Nm of torque. It’s mated to a six-speed manual or six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
All models are front-wheel drive.
2024 Renault Trafic Colours
What colours are available for the Renault Trafic
The 2023 Renault Trafic is available in the following colours:
- Cumulus Blue (excludes Lifestyle)
- Carmin Red
- Comet Grey
- Urban Grey (excludes Lifestyle)
- Highland Grey
- Jet Black
2024 Renault Trafic Warranty
The Renault Trafic is backed by a five-year, 200,000km warranty with five years of roadside assistance.
Should you buy the 2024 Renault Trafic
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
Without delving into details and acknowledging the major improvements made to the latest Renault Trafic, the significantly higher prices are likely to raise a few eyebrows.
Nevertheless, the updated 2023 Renault Trafic is a noticeably improved van that offers a car-like driving experience, improved technology, clever storage solutions and plenty of kit.
All of which, should find favour with small business owners looking for a touch of class beyond the usual suspects.
Renault Trafic FAQs
The cheapest Renault Trafic is the L1 SWB PRO that starts from $44,700.
The most expensive Renault Trafic is the L2 LWB CREW LIFESTYLE that starts from $57,500.
The best towing capacity of a Renault Trafic is 2500 kg offered by the following variants: L1 SWB PRO and L2 LWB PRO.
The largest Renault Trafic is the L2 LWB PRO which measures 1956mm wide, 5480mm in length and sits 1967mm tall.
The most powerful Renault Trafic is the L2 LWB PRO which has 125kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO CDI engine.
The Renault Trafic is built in France and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Renault Trafic is the L2 LWB PRO which weighs 3070 kg (kerb weight).
The Renault Trafic uses Diesel.