New Renault Trafic on sale this summertime

Renault really hopes a new version of the Renault Trafic van will assist them keep their strong grip on the service van market. 1.6 million units of the outgoing van have already been offered throughout its 34-year history as well as this new Trafic is part of Renault’s plan to freshen its brand identity.
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The new third-generation Renault Trafic shares a platform with the forthcoming new Vauxhall Vivaro as well as aims to provide service clients a functional all-round mid-sized panel van. The Vauxhall Vivaro offered 44,000 units in 2013 however its Trafic sibling automobile generally lags a bit behind.
Updated Renault Trafic design
A strong new style as well as updated technology, boosted by Renault’s formula 1 expertise, might provide the Renault Trafic a needed edge in the panel van sector.
The new design hasn’t been revealed in the metal yet, however preview sketches show that it has much a lot more existence than the older, boxier Renault Trafic. Slimmer headlights, a bolder grille as well as a rounded front definitely provide it a sleeker shape.
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Kihyun Jung, the new Renault Trafic’s designer said: “Its lines embody Renault’s new brand identity. My goal was to accomplish a dynamic, assertive stance without sacrificing either the robustness or user-friendliness clients expect of their van.”
Not much else has been exposed about the new Renault Trafic. If it’s anything like the present range’s a lot of fundamental model, though, it will most likely have a four-cylinder two-litre diesel engine at the core of the range. In addition, the outgoing Renault Trafic includes a six-speed handbook gearbox, Bluetooth/USB connectivity, 16-inch wheels as well as starts from just over £15,000.
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