The New Trafic range has a bold, modern and dynamic design. The re-designed front features one-piece headlamp units with built-in indicators and a new radiator grille. New lamp units at the rear enhance the vehicle’s appeal, and a new footplate makes for added practicality. Significant improvements have been made in cabin quality for New Trafic and New Master, both of which feature new upholstery and interior finish. To make life even easier on board and to reduce the strain on van drivers, among the options on both New Trafic and Master are automatic wipers with rain sensors and automatic headlights with light sensors.New Trafic will be available in a choice of two wheelbases (short and long – 3098mm and 3498mm), two roof heights (short and high, 1.96m and 2.50m) and three body types: panel van, commercial passenger vehicle (Trafic 9 Seat) and platform cab. The best-selling version, SL (short wheelbase, low roof), has a load volume of 5m³, with a load length of 2.41m and an interior height of 1.38m. The long wheelbase version has a load volume of 5.94m³ and 40cm additional length. The high roof versions have 7m³ and 8m³ capacities and standing-room interior height of 1.91m.
Arguably, the most important revisions to the New Trafic and Master ranges are its powerplants.For New Trafic, the introduction of Euro 4 standards brings two versions of the new 2.0 dCi engine, developed jointly under the Renault-Nissan Alliance – 90hp and 115hp. Both new engines come with a six-speed manual gearbox. In addition, the 115hp version will shortly be released with a new six-speed robotised ‘Quickshift6’ transmission. Quickshift6 versions all return over 5% greater fuel efficiency than their manual equivalents. At the same time, the 2.5 dCi engine gets a power upgrade from 135hp to 150hp and addresses a clientele seeking a powerful and responsive engine. This unit is also available with a six-speed manual gearbox or Quickshift6. The 2.0 16V petrol version (120hp) also meets Euro 4 standards.
