The Renault Trafic panel van (and its crew van variant) has been one of the most successful new designs of recent years. It’s gained a keen following amongst drivers who don’t want or need a large van and appreciate the car-like refinement and driving performance the Trafic offers.
The company have now introduced a new version of the Trafic, the Trafic Sport. This is a van for people who wish they could have a car, and offers a similar package to last year’s Transit SportVan. Alloy wheels, air con, metallic paint and uprated seats and stereo are just some of the highlights of this model, which is available in both panel and crew van formats.
Renault’s treats aren’t solely confined to the Trafic Sport, however, as they are now offering an uprated engine option and the choice of automatic manual transmission across the Trafic range:
- 2.5dCi engine uprated from 140hp to 150hp
- Quickshift automated manual transmission now available on both 2.0dCi and 2.5dCi models (even more evidence of the increasingly popularity of automated gearboxes in the van market)
Renault claims that under certain circumstances, the Quickshift system can increase fuel consumption by up to 5%. The company are putting their money where their mouth is, too – all new Renault Trafics and Masters now come with a 3 year / 100,000 mile warranty and 3 years’ AA cover.