| Renault Trafic | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault |
| Production | 1980–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Light commercial vehicle/Large MPV (M) |
| Body style | Van Minibus Pickup truck |
| Layout | FF layout (FR layout and4x4 available for the 1st generation model) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Renault Estafette Bedford/Vauxhall Midi (Vauxhall Arena) Bedford CF (Opel/Vauxhall Arena) Fiat Scudo (2016–2021) |
| Successor | Citroën-based Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro/Fiat Scudo (for Opel/Vauxhall and Fiat models) |
TheRenault Trafic (pronounced as "traffic") is alight commercialvan produced by the French automakerRenault since 1980. It has also been marketed as theFiat Talento, theNissan NV300, theNissan Primastar and theMitsubishi Express. Until 2019, it was also sold as theOpel/Vauxhall Vivaro (briefly sold as theOpel/Vauxhall Arena earlier) byOpel and its associated companyVauxhall. From early 2022 onwards, the van is also marketed byRenault Trucks as theRenault Trucks Trafic.
Previous versions of the Renault Trafic have been sold underInokom,Chevrolet andTata badges.
The second generation Vauxhall/Opel Vivaro was produced inGM Manufacturing Luton and inSandouville Renault Factory plant starting in 2014.[1] However, following the sale of Opel/Vauxhall fromGeneral Motors toGroupe PSA in 2017, which later went into car manufacturing merged withFiat Chrysler Automobiles in 2021 asStellantis, the Trafic-based Vivaro went out of production in 2019, and was replaced by the next generation Vivaro based on the Citroën JumpyEMP2 Platform for the 2020 model year.
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault |
| Also called | Opel Arena Vauxhall Arena Chevrolet Trafic Chevrolet Space Van Winnebago LeSharo Inokom Permas (Malaysia) Tata Winger |
| Production | 1980–2001 1995–2004 (China)[2] 1997–2001 (Opel/Vauxhall Arena) |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Light commercial vehicle (M) |
| Body style | 4/5-doorvan 2-doorpickup truck 5-doorminibus |
| Layout | FF layout,FR layout,4x4 |
| Related | Renault Master Tata Winger |
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The original Renault Trafic was sold from 1980 to 2001 and was somewhat revised and updated during its lifetime.[5]
Originally, the van had some variations in the front end shape depending on which engine was fitted, with the original 1397 cc motor fitting behind a flat grille, and the 2.1-litre diesel engine and larger 1647 cc petrol engines requiring an extended plastic grille and deeper bumper.
The 1721 cc OHC engine replaced the 1647 cc OHV unit in the mid 1980s, which fitted under the shorter grille, but required a small lump in the bonnet. The diesel and 2.2-litre petrol carried on with the extended grille.
In the end of 1984, a four-wheel drive version was introduced. This was apart time system coupled with the diesel engine and a five speed manual transmission. This model operated as a front wheel drive until the rear wheels were engaged with adog clutch, a system similar to the one used by Renault on theR18 4x4.[6]
In May 1989, the Trafic underwent a major front end facelift, with a rounder shape and a plastic bumper, and the new longer body shape covering all varieties of engine. In 1995, the Mk1 Trafic got its final facelift, with a new grille, new tail lights, large double rear view mirrors, and a new interior with a modern dashboard and multi adjustable seats.
The chassis and cab of the 1980s models were used as the base vehicle byWinnebago Industries to build the Winnebago 'LeSharo' from 1983,[7] and Itasca Phasar.
For the chassis and cab version to meet safety and emission requirements in the United States, this version was sold with Renault's J7T 2,165 cc (2.2 L) gasoline engine, and 2.1-litre diesel and turbo diesel engines, coded as J8S and shared with the 1985 to 1987AMC/Jeep Cherokee/Commanche.
Jeep versions used the Garrett T2 turbocharger while Winnebagos received the larger T3 type.CARB granted a series of yearly waivers to Winnebago for non compliance in omitting On Board Diagnostics (OBD I), these waivers remained in effect throughout the model run from 1983 to 1992.
The Mk1 Trafic became popular for professional conversion into budget familymotorhomes due to the flexibility of the design and the generous internal space for what was a relatively small van. Popular converters wereAuto Sleepers andHoldsworth (now defunct). Other motorhome builders using the Trafic Mk1 as a base include Hymer,Elddis, Eriba, and Autostar.
From 1997 to 2001, the Renault Trafic was marketed as theOpel Arena inGermany and as theVauxhall Arena in theUnited Kingdom.Nick Reilly,Vauxhall's chairman and managing director commented that the Arena marked the first time the company could offer a total commercial range ever since the days of the oldBedford CF, which ended production in 1986.[8][9]
In June 2007,Tata Motors announced the introduction of theWinger, a panel van and minibus based on the 1995 to 2001 version of the Renault Trafic, but fitted with Tata's own two litre diesel engines, with or without turbo.[10]
The Inokom Permas was launched in Malaysia in 1998.[11] Production of the van was at Kulim District.[12][13]
For South America, the vehicle was made in theRenault Argentina facility at Santa Isabel, Córdoba. In Brazil, it was badged as Chevrolet Trafic and later as the Renault Trafic or Chevrolet SpaceVan. A pickup version was sold as the Renault Trafic Rodeo. Production ended in 2002.
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| Second generation (X83) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan General Motors |
| Also called | Nissan Primastar Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro |
| Production | 2001–2015 |
| Assembly | United Kingdom:Luton (GM Manufacturing Luton) Spain:Barcelona (Nissan) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Light commercial vehicle (M) |
| Body style | 4-doorvan/minibus 2-doorpickup truck |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | Manual 6-speed PK5, PK6 Automatic 6-speedQuickshift |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | SWB: 3,098 mm (122.0 in) LWB: 3,498 mm (137.7 in) |
| Length | SWB: 4,782 mm (188.3 in) LWB: 5,182 mm (204.0 in) Regular Pickup: 5,038 mm (198.3 in) Crew Pickup: 5,438 mm (214.1 in) |
| Width | 1,904 mm (75.0 in) |
| Height | Crew Van: 1,380 mm (54.3 in) SWB: 2,497 mm (98.3 in) & 2,400 mm (94.5 in) LWB: 2,800 mm (110.2 in) Pickup Regular: 1,966 mm (77.4 in) Pickup Crew: 1,973 mm (77.7 in) |
The second Trafic resulted from a joint venture betweenGermanOpel,JapaneseNissan, andFrenchRenault. It is also sold as an Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro andNissan Primastar.
Designed by Renault's corporate design department based within the company's Technocentre outside Paris, the Trafic was developed by the engineering team of Renault's light commercial vehicle unit atVilliers-Saint-Frédéric. Manufactured byGM Manufacturing Luton at its plant inLuton — beside Primastar and the Vivaro — the Trafic was the first Renault vehicle to be built in the United Kingdom in more than thirty years.[14][15]
In an agreement between Renault and Nissan, versions of the van are also manufactured at Nissan's plant inBarcelona,Spain.[16] In particular, high roof versions for Opel, Vauxhall, Renault, and Nissan are made in Barcelona because the Luton assembly plant has a low roof which cannot accommodate the extra height of the high roof.
The van exists in several versions, from a three seater with all the rear space available for loads, to a nine seater, also known as a "Passenger van". Its name is based on theFrench word for "trade" or "traffic" (depending on the context). The van was designed by Renault in Paris, and both Renault-Nissan and Opel/Vauxhall versions are manufactured by Opel/Vauxhall at their plant in Luton.[16] In 2012, production of the Vauxhall Vivaro totalled 36,982 and 16,483 for the Renault Trafic.[17]
A mild facelift in October 2006 had the orange indicators swapped for clear ones, which were more integrated into the headlamp housings. On the Opel/Vauxhall model, the indicators moved from the front bumpers, up into the headlamp housings, thus looking more similar to the Renault one. Production ended in June 2015.
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TheNissan Primastar was also launched in 2001, and is available inpanel van,combi, bus, andchassis cab configurations. Twowheelbases and two roof heights are available, as well as threediesel engines and apetrol one. In the end of 2014, the last Primastar rolled off the production line.[citation needed] It was replaced by the NV300 in September 2016.
The Opel Vivaro from theGerman automaker Opel was launched in September 2001.[18] While the Vivaro is sold as an Opel in most European markets, in theUnited Kingdom it was sold as aVauxhall. The Vivaro is primarily manufactured at GM Manufacturing Luton (previously IBC) in Luton, England and by Nissan at theirZona Franca (Barcelona) facility in Spain.
The Vivaro is available in panel van, minibus, combined bus/van, and platform crew cab configurations. Two different wheelbase styles, and two roof height options are also available, as well as three diesel engine power options and apetrol engine.
The vehicle was given a mild facelift in 2006, during which the front indicators were moved from the front bumper, up into the headlight housing and only a 2.0 Lfour cylinder diesel engine is available in two states of tune; a 90 PS (66 kW; 89 bhp) or 115 PS (85 kW; 113 bhp)[19] mated to a six speed manual or optional automatic transmission.
The Vivaro e Concept debuted September 2010 at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show inHanover, Germany.[20] It is plug in hybrid vehicle, with an extended range up to 250 mi (402 km) and includes 21 kWhlithium ion batteries enabling over 60 mi (97 km) of pure electric driving range.[21][22]
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| Model | Engine type | Power | Torque |
| 2.0 | 1,997 cc (122 cu in)I4NA | 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) | 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) |
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| Model | Engine type | Power | Torque |
| 1.9 dCi | 1,870 cc (114 cu in) I4 turbo | 80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp) | 190 N⋅m (140 lb⋅ft) |
| 1.9 dCi | 1,870 cc (114 cu in) I4 turbo | 100 PS (74 kW; 99 hp) | 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) |
| 2.0dCi | 1,995 cc (122 cu in) I4 turbo | 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) | 242 N⋅m (178 lb⋅ft) |
| 2.0 dCi | 1,995 cc (122 cu in) I4 turbo | 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) | 290 N⋅m (214 lb⋅ft) |
| 2.5 dCi | 2,464 cc (150 cu in) I4 turbo | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) |
| Third generation (X82) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Renault General Motors (2014-2017) Groupe PSA (2017-2019) |
| Also called | Fiat Talento (2016–2020) Nissan NV300 (2016–2021) Nissan Primastar (2022–present) Opel Vivaro (2014–2019) Vauxhall Vivaro (2014–2019) Mitsubishi Express (Australia and New Zealand, 2020–2022) Renault Trucks Trafic (2022–present) |
| Production | 2014–present |
| Assembly | France:Sandouville (Sandouville Renault Factory) United Kingdom:Luton (IBC Vehicles Ltd) (Only low-roof right-hand drive models from 2014 to end 2019 of Vauxhall's Vivaro, Fiat's Talento, Nissan's NV300 and Renault's Trafic) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Light commercial vehicle |
| Body style | 4-doorvan/minibus |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | diesel 1.6 LR9M I4 (2014-2019) 2.0 LM9R I4 (2019-present) |
| Transmission | Manual 6-speed Automatic' 6-speedEDC /9-speedEDC |
Renault released a new generation Trafic in September 2014. It was again rebadged and sold as the Opel Vivaro in Europe and Vauxhall Vivaro in the UK. Styling was updated for the 2019 model year[23] and again for the 2021 model year,[24] then in 2024 with the new Renault and Nissan logos.
Two lower power variants (95 PS and 115 PS) use a variable geometry turbocharger, while the highest output (125 PS and 145 PS) variant employs a twin turbocharger arrangement; other features include variable output water and oil pumps and a maintenance free timing chain.[25]
Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro variants for the United Kingdom and mainland Europe were manufactured at GM Manufacturing Luton and at Sandouville, except for the high roof variants and the left-hand drive variants, which were manufactured at Sandouville. The new Vivaro dropped the previous larger capacity diesel engines, in favour of a 1.6 Energy dCi (Renault/Renault Trucks/Nissan/)/CDTI (Opel/Vauxhall)/MultiJet (Fiat)/Di-D (Mitsubishi) engine. From 2016, Vauxhall Vivaro models gained aMade In Britain badge at the rear.[26] The Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro went out of production in 2019, when Opel/Vauxhall was acquired byGroupe PSA; it was replaced by a new generation Vivaro which was a rebadgedCitroën Jumpy for the model year of 2019.
Renault–Nissan Alliance partner Nissan sold a rebadged Trafic II (X83) as the Primastar.[27] The Primastar was renamed to the NV300 for 2016 and moved to the Trafic III (X82).[28] The light commercial vehicle variant of the NV300 reverted to using the Primastar nameplate in 2021.[29]
In July 2016,Fiat introduced a rebadged Trafic, calledTalento to replace its Scudo, which had been a rebadgedCitroën Jumpy.[30] In October 2019, all of the vans were given a facelift which introduced a new 2.0-litre EcoJet diesel engine which is 11 percent more fuel efficient than the older 1.6 litre and variable-geometry turbocharger for smoother engine performance at low speeds. Small exterior changes include revised front bumper and black plastic wing mirrors instead of painted ones. Interior received an updated steering wheel, textured crash pads on the dashboard, new choice of interior trims and 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto supported.[31] In September 2020, Renault announced it would stop supplying Talentos to Fiat, asFiat Chrysler had declared plans to merge with Renault's rivalGroupe PSA to formStellantis.[32] The Talento was replaced by a new Scudo/Ulysses, which was again a rebadged Jumpy.
In 2020, the Trafic was rebadged and introduced as the third-generationMitsubishi Express for Australia, and as a replacement for the formerL300 in the New Zealand market.[33] It was discontinued two years later.[34] The existing Renault Trafic has also been sold in these markets since 2014.[33]
In 2022, Renault starts to supply the Trafic toRenault Trucks (company owned byVolvo AB) to sell Trafics on its dealerships using the Renault Trucks badging.[35][36]
Launched in 2018, the Formula Edition was available on the Trafic alongside theKangoo andMaster, and featured a new paint and wheels, plus black and yellow trim.[37]
Launched in 2016, the Trafic X-Track is a front-wheel drive offroad version of the Trafic.[38]
The 100% electric Trafic was officially presented at the2022 IAA.[39] It is equipped with a 90 kW (120 hp) electric traction motor drawing from the same 52 kW-hr battery as the larger electric Master E-Tech, giving aWLTP range of 297 km (185 mi).[40] The van can accept charging power of up to 7 kW (single-phase AC) or 22 kW (three-phase AC), and a fast-charging option (50 kW DC) is available.[41] A passenger van variant may be based on theHippie Caviar Hotel concept shown in 2021.[42]
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| Adult occupant: | 21.19 | 55% |
| Child occupant: | N/A | N/A% |
| Pedestrian: | 22.10 | 40% |
| Safety assist: | 1.25 | 7% |
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| Model | Engine type | Power | Torque |
| 1.6 dCi | 1,598 cc (98 cu in) I4 turbo | 95 PS (70 kW; 94 hp) | 260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) |
| 1.6 dCi | 1,598 cc (98 cu in) I4 turbo | 125 PS (92 kW; 123 hp) | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) |
| 1.6 dCi | 1,598 cc (98 cu in) I4 turbo | 145 PS (107 kW; 143 hp) | 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) |
| 2.0 dCi | 1,997 cc (122 cu in) I4 turbo | 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) |
| 2.0 dCi | 1,997 cc (122 cu in) I4 turbo | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) |
| 2.0 dCi | 1,997 cc (122 cu in) I4 turbo | 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) | 380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft) |
Length Height | L1 | L2 | ||||
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| Exterior | 5,080 mm (200.0 in) | 5,480 mm (215.7 in) | ||||
| WB | 3,098 mm (122.0 in) | 3,498 mm (137.7 in) | ||||
| Interior | 2,537 mm (99.9 in) | 2,937 mm (115.6 in) | ||||
| H1 | Exterior | Interior | Volume | 5.8 m3 (200 cu ft) | 7.75 m3 (274 cu ft) | |
| 1,971 mm (77.6 in) | 1,387 mm (54.6 in) | |||||
| H2 | 2,498 mm (98.3 in) | 1,898 mm (74.7 in) | Volume | 6.7 m3 (240 cu ft) | 8.9 m3 (310 cu ft) | |
Nick Reilly, Vauxhall's chairman and managing director, says the new models "give us a total commercial product range for the first time since the Bedford CF".
After a 10-year pause, Opel made a successful return to panel vans in 1997 with the Arena.
GMM Luton Vehicles is also based in Luton. Its Vivaro medium sized van is produced for sale under the Opel/Vauxhall, Nissan and Renault brands.
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