Renault Trafic van guide - Commercial vehicle hire
Vans for lease - Best Renault Trafic offers
Essential information and professional advice on the incredibly popular Renault Trafic.
Current Renault Trafic van vehicle specifications
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 with choice and quality in mind. Available with a choice of 2 versions of the latest 2.0dCi diesel engine, the Renault Trafic offers either 90 or 115bhp while an alternative 2.5dCi engine provides a particulate filter and 150bhp. All diesel engines come with a 6 speed manual gearbox as standard while a petrol 2.0 16V engine is also available to motorists. The vehicle's wide opening doors have been designed to make loading heavy products easier than ever before and each model type comes equipped with essential features such as Anti-brake systems, 30W single-CD RDS radio and remote central locking. The latest version of the Renault Trafic is available to lease or purchase in 3 body types: the commercial passenger vehicle, the panel van and the Renault Trafic platform cab and comes with a basic on the road start price of around £16,155.
What has the public reaction been to the Renault Trafic van?
Throughout the last 30+ years the Renault Trafic light commercial vehicle has slowly built up a following of loyal fans and is regarded as one of the most popular light commercial vehicles in its class. Both large and small businesses adore the Renault Trafic - in fact its been classed as the best selling van of its size in Europe time and time again. Its sheer size means it falls into the desirable gap between a tiny van and a huge truck and means it's popular with businesses with both small light loads such as florists and corporate businesses with larger loads. In addition to being popular with drivers, the Renault Trafic is also a firm industry favourite. In late 2009 the popular Renault Trafic secured the British Insurance Vehicle Security Award in the category for Heavy Commercial Vehicles - the manufacturer claims it was key security issues such as anti-drill doors and Thatcham 1 category alarm that enabled it to beat the other vehicles in the running. With a glut of prestigious awards and titles and enviable sales statistics, it's clear that the Renault Trafic has left a distinct impression on both the auto leasing and sales industries over the past 30 years.
History of the Renault Trafic van
The very fist Renault Trafic van was brought on to the market in mid 1980 and was classed as the first commercial van to boast true versatile appeal and functionality. The very first Renault Trafic vans were created with an iconic sticking out grille which was updated and transformed with headlights in 1989. Over the last 30 years the popular Renault Trafic van has undergone many redesigns and official relaunches, and has been marketed under a plethora of names including the Mk1 Trafic, the Opel Arena and the Vauxhall Arena. The current Trafic is the direct result of a joint venture between British firm Vauxhall, French firm Renault and Opel and is manufactured at GMM Luton. In addition to the Renault Trafic van, it is also advertised as the Nissan Primastar and the Opel Vivaro and is available in a range of options such as a roomy 3 seater van and a more compact 9 seater van. While some industry insiders doubt the appeal of the Renault Trafic, 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.
Renault Trafic van varieties
On top of the popular Renault Trafic Commercial Passenger Vehicle, Renault Trafic Crew Van, Renault Trafic Platform Cab and Renault Trafic Panel Van, there are also a number of special edition Renault Trafic vans available to lease or purchase. Every single Renault Trafic special edition has been popular but the most successful is unquestionably the Renault Trafic Sport. In the words of the French manufacturer, the Renault Trafic Sport "loses none of its elegance" but gains "a lot of attitude", metallic paint and 16" Ixtar alloy wheels. The newest Trafic Sport is also loaded with electric mirrors and doors, air conditioning and intricate interior details like chrome dials. Just like the standard Renault Trafic modes, the Trafic Sport is available to purchase or lease with a standard 6 speed manual gearbox and the choice of 2 engine options: 2.0 dCi or 2.5 litre dCi engines. In addition to offering a range of model options, Renault have also worked hard to make the new Trafic Sport easy to modify. Optional extras include an engine speed limiter, passenger airbag and a side loading door. Find out more by visiting the official Renault site today.