2010 saw the facelift of the Renault Trafic – called the phase 3. Prices start at £16,400 and increase to £21,650 for panel van versions, with crew vans demanding an £800 premium.
There are now a massive 42 different versions in the Renault Trafic range, low and short, low and long, high and short and high and long – giving a choice of load areas from 5m³ to 8.36m³.
The revised versions each come with diesel powertrains in either 90, 115 or 150hp form. They all drive through six-speed manual gearboxes as standard, bar the automated manual Quickshift6 versions.
Mirroring its smaller Kangoo Van brother, again, equipment levels are high. Aside from the model’s full steel bulkhead, remote central locking with deadlocking and R.A.I.D. (Renault Anti-Intruder Device door locking above 5 mph), the Trafic Phase 3 range now offers as standard two business user must-haves: Bluetooth™ and Carminat TomTom satellite navigation.
Top-of-the-range Sport models benefit from 16” alloy wheels, air conditioning and essential chilled glovebox, driver armrest, electric windows and door mirrors, metallic paint and multi-function trip computer. Crew Van versions boast left and right side glazed sliding doors, a removable rear seat base and integral bulkhead with glazed panel.
A comprehensive list of options will ensure that even the most discerning customers will be able to tailor a Trafic Phase 3 to their exact specification. Key items include auto lights and wipers, three-button key with selective door opening, ESP, and for the first time on the panel van versions, climate control.
Underlining Renault’s commitment to quality, both of the new additions to the Kangoo Van and Trafic families benefit from 3 years AA roadside assistance and a 3 year/100,000 mile warranty (two years unlimited mileage).
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