RENAULT TRAFIC SWB MINIBUS DIESEL

Name: RENAULT TRAFIC SL28 Blue dCi 150 Advance 9 Seater
Brand: RENAULT TRAFIC
SKU: 57654
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SL28 Blue dCi 150 Advance 9 Seater

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Fuel Type Diesel

Transmission Manual

Top Speed 110mph

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Lease Type

Contract Hire Finance Lease

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

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Fuel Type Diesel

Transmission Manual

Top Speed 110mph

RENAULT TRAFIC Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
6
Handling
6
Comfort
6
Space
9
Styling
5
Build
6
Value
8
Equipment
6
Economy
8
Depreciation
7
Insurance
7

Renault's Traffic Passenger is a more sensible kind of really big People Carrier. Jonathan Crouch goes to Switzerland to drive it.

Ten Second Review

Renault offers the market's most sensible nine-seater People Carrier in the form of this Traffic Passenger model. As long as you don't prioritise up-to-the-minute technology or stylish looks and simply want space from your big MPV, it's very much worth a look. We flew to Geneva to try it.

Background

If you happen to need space for nine people in your next family car and don't want to venture into the used market, you might be expecting to have to pay a lot. But don't sign off a big outlay until you consider this model, the Renault Traffic Passenger. It comes in short or long wheelbase forms with a trusty 2.0-litre Blue dCi diesel engine in two flavours. And, though not very exciting, it may actually be all the MPV you really need. We put it to the test on the smooth highways of Switzerland.

Driving Experience

All Traffic Passenger models for the UK use the same four cylinder 2.0-litre Blue dCi diesel engine with 6-speed manual transmission, but it comes with a choice of two outputs - 110hp or the 150hp version we tried. Either way, it's quite a task for such a little engine to pull along a vehicle as big and heavy as this, particularly when fully-loaded, so we would strongly recommend that you find the extra for the 150hp version we tested. With this, the 0-62mph time falls from 16.5s to 13.6s and the top speed rises from 100mph to 110mph. Of more significance is the greater pulling power you get from the 150hp engine through the gears - 350Nm of torque, compared to 300Nm in the 110hp variant. That was useful on the steeper Alpine passes we encountered on our trip. Engine refinement was acceptable on the long smooth Swiss autoroutes, though there's plenty of wind noise from the state windscreen and the big side mirrors. But the firm ride felt very van-like; not a problem on the billiard table-like Swiss tarmac, but you'd certainly feel the potholes and speed humps of Blighty. All-round visibility is great around the glassy cabin.

Design and Build

The Traffic Passenger looks pretty van-like and frumpy in both of its available body lengths, but honestly, does anyone wanting a vehicle of this kind really care what their big MPV looks like? What's needed is interior space - lots of it. Which we very much required in on our Swiss trip with six people and a lot of luggage to accommodate. You'll need a big garage for this MPV. The body length of the SWB model is 5,080mm; or 5,480mm with the LWB version. Nine seats are available, arranged in three rows of three, with great head room wherever you sit. It's a pity the second row seats can't slide. Renault says that's a compromise caused by the requirement to provide a big enough gap for decent access to the third row. Adult-like space in that third row is fine, but we'd hoped it might be improved by our choice of the longer wheelbase variant. All the lengthier model does though, is give you more boot space out back, though to be fair, that was very welcome on our trip. Renault provides slide-back window panels in the sliding side doors. But there is disappointingly little ventilation for third row folk. Going back to the vast luggage area, you will have to allow plenty of room behind the vehicle to raise the heavy tailgate; unfortunately, the back window can't be opened separately. The cargo floor isn't carpeted (so things slide about on it), but the rear parcel shelf can be placed in different positions to divide up the area. The maximum boot volume of the short wheelbase version is up to 2,625-litres; it's up to 3,570-litres with the long wheelbase model.

Market and Model

Prices for the Traffic Passenger start at around £50,000, which sounds like a lot but isn't in this segment. And you really are getting an awful lot of metal for the money here. There are two trim levels - base 'Advance' or (for £1,800 more) the plusher 'Extra' version we tried. With either trim level, it's £1,650 more to upgrade from the short wheelbase to the long wheelbase model. If you want to upgrade from the base 110hp dCi engine to the 150hp unit, you'll need 'Extra' trim - which meant at the time of our review a starting price of around £51,500 - or around £53,000 for the long wheelbase version we tried. All Traffic Passenger models for the UK come with nine seats. And refreshingly, Renault won't charge you any more regardless of which of the five exterior colour choices you select. The value proposition here is highlighted by the fact that a diesel version of this model's most obvious rival, Ford's Tourneo Custom, will cost you about £10,000 more. 'Advance' spec gets you LED headlights, tinted glass, cruise control with a speed limiter, rear parking sensors and a volumetric and perimeter Thatcham-approved alarm. Inside, there's manual air conditioning with a pollen filter, and an 8-inch central touchscreen 'easy link' display with a DAB radio, Bluetooth and USB ports. Plusher 'Extra'-spec adds 17-inch alloy wheels, power folding mirrors, front fog lights, 'cyclade' wheel trims, a faux leather steering wheel and smarter 'Java' upholstery. Safety features fitted as standard across the Traffic Passenger range include an active emergency braking system and lane departure warning, plus front lateral and curtain airbags. And the usual electronic as assistance for braking, traction and stability control.

Cost of Ownership

The 2.0-litre four cylinder dCi diesel engine in use here is a pretty old unit but it still manages to deliver quite an impressive set of running costs returns. Which for the 110hp version are rated at 42.2mpg on the combined cycle and 175g/km of CO2 for the base 'Advance' model with its 16-inch steel wheels. With its larger 17-inch wheels, the plusher 'Extra' 110hp version is rated at 41.5mpg and 179g/km. The running cost returns with the 150hp version of this same engine are 41.5mpg and either 178 or 180g/km, depending on whether you choose the standard or long wheelbase body shape. Unlike with the Traffic panel van, Renault doesn't (yet) offer an all-electric version of this Traffic Passenger MPV, which means it can't compete directly with rival models like the Peugeot e-Traveller and the Citroen e-SpaceTourer. The Traffic Passenger is classified as a Renault commercial vehicle. Which means that as usual with a Renault van , a 3 year/100,000 mile warranty is provided, with no mileage limit for the first two years and roadside assistance for the entire duration. You also get a 3 year paintwork guarantee and a 12 year anti-corrosion warranty.

Summary

Even if you dismiss the Traffic Passenger as a somewhat dull means of conveyance, it's hard to ignore the exceptional value proposition it offers. As we discovered on our Swiss trip, it's as big as you could ever need it to be; and the diesel engine is smooth, torquey and economic. Yes, rivals offer more modern designs. But they cost a lot more too. Are they worth the extra over this Renault? On the evidence of this test, we'd have to say no.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Driver Convenience

7" Colour TFT driver information display
Cruise control with speed limiter
Driver attention alert
Driver drowsiness warning
Eco mode
Intelligent Speed Assist
Lane departure warning system
PAS
Rear parking sensor
Service indicator
Trip computer
Tyre pressure monitor

Exterior Features

Automatic headlights
Body coloured front bumper, rear tail light column, black door rail, door mirrors, and chrome grille
Electric front windows with one touch drivers window
Full LED headlights with C-shaped DRL
Heated with electric adjustment door mirrors and external temperature sensors
Rear glazed tailgate heated with wash/wipe
Side loading door - left/right glazed and glazed rear panels
Tinted windows
Wide view mirror

Interior Features

Closed glovebox
Dashboard with geometric grain
Front passenger seat bench with underseat storage
Height adjustable drivers seat with armrest and lumbar adjustment
Interior lighting
Kompo cloth upholstery
Load area protective rubber mat
Parcel shelf
Reach and rake adjustable steering column
Removeable 2nd row of 3 passenger seats

Passive Safety

2 ISOFIX points for 2nd row and outer seats
3 point height adjustable seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiter
3rd row of 3 passenger seats removeable
Driver and front passenger airbag
Driver and passenger seatbelt reminder
Emergency call button
Front lateral and curtain airbags with passenger airbag deactivation

Security

3 button folding key
Alarm pre - wiring
Deadlocking
Electronic immobiliser
Remote central locking

Technical

12V power socket in 2nd row
20L AdBlue tank
4 disc brakes
6 speed gearbox with gearshift indicator
80 litre fuel tank
ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)
Active emergency braking system
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) with Hill Start Assist and Grip Xtend

Wheels

17" steel wheels with grey mono tone full covers

Emissions - ICE

CO

Not Available
HC

Not Available
HC+NOx

Not Available
Noise Level dB(A)

Not Available
NOx

0.033
Particles

Not Available
Standard Emissions

EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb

180

Engine and Drive Train

Automatic Transmission

No
Bore

85
Catalytic Convertor

Yes
CC

1997
Compression Ratio

15.1:1
Cooling System

WATER
Cylinder Layout

IN-LINE
Cylinders

4
Engine Layout

FRONT TRANSVERSE
Engine Make

Not Available
Fuel Delivery

COMMON RAIL
Fuel Type

DIESEL
Gears

6 SPEED
Manual Transmission

Yes
Number of Valves

16
Stroke

88
Valve gear

DOHC

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC

No
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb

6.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb

40.9

General

Did at least one aspect of this vehicles safety give cause for concern?

No
Badge Engine CC

2.0
Badge Power

150
Based On ID

Not Available
Chassis Engine Number

Not Available
Clutch

SINGLE DRY PLATE
Coin Description

Not Available
Coin Gross Vehicle Weight Code

Not Available
Coin Power Output Code

Not Available
Coin Series

Not Available
Coin Wheelbase Description Code

Not Available
Coin Wheelbase Name Code

Not Available
Exhaust System

CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Front Brakes

VENTILATED DISCS
Front Suspension

MACPHERSON STRUTS
Generation Mark

3
Ghost model for valuation purposes

No
Hand Brake

REAR WHEELS
Insurance Group 1

Not Available
Insurance Group 2

Not Available
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - LCV

Not Available
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Safety Assist %

Not Available
Rear Brakes

DISCS
Rear Suspension

COIL SPRINGS
Relative Height

H1
Relative Length

L1
Running Cost League Headings

MEDIUM
Service Interval Frequency - Months

24
Service Interval Mileage

24000
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

3
Steering

PAS RACK AND PINION
This vehicle is classed as a car for VED purposes

Yes
VAT qualifying vehicle - Seek advice from HMRC

Yes
Vehicle Homologation Class

M1
Vin/Frame No.

Not Available

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

13.6
BHP

150
Engine Power KW

110
Engine Power RPM

3500
Engine Torque LBS.FT

258
Engine Torque MKG

35.7
Engine Torque NM

350
Engine Torque RPM

1500
Top Speed

110

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?

No
Automatic Clutch

No
Plated 3rd Axle

Not Available
Plated 4th Axle

Not Available
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Make

Not Available
Tyre Size Front

215/60 R17
Tyre Size Rear

215/60 R17
Tyre Size Spare

FULL SIZE
Wheel Style

Not Available
Wheel Type

17" STEEL

Vehicle Dimensions

Front Overhang

1014
Height

1971
Height (including roof rails)

Not Available
Length

5080
Load Deck Height

552
Load Length

736
Load Space Width Between Wheel Arches

1230
Load Width

1230
Lower Rear Door Width

1255
Rear Door Height

1295
Rear Overhang

968
Side Load Door Height

1284
Side Load Door Width

907
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

12.4
Turning Circle - Wall to Wall

12.8
Upper Rear Door Width

1320
Wheelbase

3098
Width (excluding mirrors)

1956
Width (including mirrors)

2283

Weight and Capacities

Boot Capacity Saloons

Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

80
Gross Train Weight

5520
Gross Vehicle Weight

3040
Load Space Volume

1
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

Not Available
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Removed

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Up

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Down

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Removed

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Up

Not Available
Max. Roof Load

Not Available
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

2500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

750
Minimum Kerbweight

2054
No. of Seats

9
Payload

986
Plated 2nd Axle

857
Plated Front Axle

1264

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