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Specialist information and expert advice on the incredibly popular Renault Trafic.
What is the history of the Renault Trafic van?
The very fist Renault Trafic van was brought on to the market in the early 1980s and is regarded as one of the earliest light commercial vehicles to have a true sense of style and a versatile appeal. The very first Renault Trafic vans were created with an iconic sticking out grille which was updated with headlights in the late 1980s. Over the last 3 decades the Renault Trafic commercial vehicle has undergone numerous redesigns and relaunches, including a major facelift in 1990, and has been marketed and advertised under names including the Vauxhall Arena and the Mk1 Trafic. The latest version of the Renault Trafic van has been developed by Opel, Vauxhall and Renault and is built at the GMM Luton plant. In addition to the Renault Trafic van, it is also advertised as the Nissan Primastar and the Opel Vivaro and is available to purchase or lease in a range of seating options. While some experts are quick to dismiss the Renault Trafic van, the vast quantity and diversity of Renault Trafic models on today's roads is seen as a testament to the durability and functionality of the popular vehicle.
What are the technical details for the latest Renault Trafic van?
The newest Renault Trafic has so many plus points that it's difficult to know where to look first. From the practical design to the choice of wheel bases, the Renault Trafic van has obviously been designed to provide motorists with the most practical and stylish commercial vehicle on the market. Available with 2 diesel engine options, the vehicle can boast either 90bhp or 115bhp while an alternative 2.5dCi engine provides a particulate filter and 150bhp. All 3 engine variants come equipped with a 6 speed manual gearbox and a petrol 2.0 16V engine is also available. The Renault Trafic van features wide opening doors which have been specially created to make it easy to lift loads in and out and all models come equipped with key features like ABS, an insurance approved category 1 alarm and an immobiliser. The newest version of the Renault Trafic comes in 3 body types: the Trafic panel van, the Trafic commercial passenger vehicle and the Renault Trafic platform cab - all offer different attributes so it's ultimately your individual driving needs which will dictate which one is best for your business.
Is the Renault Trafic a popular vehicle?
Throughout the years the Renault Trafic van has accrued a strong fan base and is classed as one of the most successful light commercial vehicles in its range. Businesses of all sizes love the style and design of the Renault Trafic - it has even been classed as the best selling van of its size in Europe on more than one occasion. Its moderate size means it falls somewhere between a small, compact van and a monster van and means it's popular with businesses with both small light loads such as florists and larger businesses with heavier, chunkier loads. As well as being a firm motorist favourite, the Renault Trafic also gets the thumbs up from the industry experts. In late 2009 the popular Renault Trafic secured the British Insurance Vehicle Security Award for the Heavy Van category - the French manufacturer believes it was the Trafic's improved safety aspects such as its Renault Anti Intruder Device Thatcham 1 category alarm which helped it to achieve this accolade. With a plethora of high profile titles and awards and superb sales figures across the years, it's clear to see that the Renault Trafic will be remembered for years to come.
Renault Trafic van varieties
On top of the iconic Trafic CPV, Renault Trafic Crew Van, and flexible Renault Trafic Panel Van, there are also a number of famous Renault Trafic special edition vans available to purchase or lease. All of the special edition Renault Trafic vans are popular but the Renault Trafic Sport is by far the most successful. According to the French firm, the newest Renault Trafic Sport boasts front fog lights, a "lot of attitude", 16" Ixtar alloy wheels and all round metallic paint. The Renault Trafic Sport also comes with air conditioning, a new Elba trim and stylish details like chrome dials. Just like the traditional versions of the Trafic, the Sport is available with a 6 speed manual gearbox and the choice of 2 engine options: 2.0 dCi or 2.5 litre dCi engines. As well as offering a range of vehicle types, the Renault Trafic van is also easy to modify. Additional extras available to personalise your van include a smoker pack, deadlocking and a trip computer. Take a look at the official Renault site for more details.