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The Renault Trafic (pronounced as "traffic") is a light commercial van produced by the French automaker Renault since 1980. It has also been marketed as the Fiat Talento, the Nissan NV300, the Nissan Primastar and the Mitsubishi Express. Until 2019, it was also sold as the Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro (briefly sold as the Opel/Vauxhall Arena earlier) by Opel and its associated company Vauxhall. From early 2022 onwards, the van is also marketed by Renault Trucks as the Renault Trucks Trafic.
Previous versions of the Renault Trafic have been sold under Inokom, Chevrolet and Tata badges.
The second generation Vauxhall/Opel Vivaro was produced in GM Manufacturing Luton and in Sandouville Renault Factory plant starting in 2014.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> However, following the takeover of Opel/Vauxhall by Groupe PSA, the Trafic-based Vivaro went out of production in 2019, and was replaced by the next generation Vivaro based on the Citroën Jumpy EMP2 Platform for the 2020 model year.
Template:Anchor First generation (1980)Edit
The original Renault Trafic was sold from 1980 to 2001 and was somewhat revised and updated during its lifetime.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
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 a part 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 a dog clutch, a system similar to the one used by Renault on the R18 4x4.<ref name=AGp18>Template:Cite journal</ref>
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.
WinnebagoEdit
The chassis and cab of the 1980s models were used as the base vehicle by Winnebago Industries to build the Winnebago 'LeSharo' from 1983,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> 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 Template:Convert gasoline engine, and 2.1-litre diesel and turbo diesel engines, coded as J8S and shared with the 1985 to 1987 AMC/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.
Campervan VariantsEdit
The Mk1 Trafic became popular for professional conversion into budget family motorhomes due to the flexibility of the design and the generous internal space for what was a relatively small van. Popular converters were Auto Sleepers and Holdsworth (now defunct). Other motorhome builders using the Trafic Mk1 as a base include Hymer, Elddis, Eriba, and Autostar.
Opel ArenaEdit
From 1997 to 2001, the Renault Trafic was marketed as the Opel Arena in Germany and as the Vauxhall Arena in the United 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 old Bedford CF, which ended production in 1986.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Tata WingerEdit
{{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} In June 2007, Tata Motors announced the introduction of the Winger, 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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Inokom PermasEdit
The Inokom Permas was launched in Malaysia in 1998.<ref name="Inokom Permas launch 07/1998 library.perdana.org.my">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Production of the van was at Kulim District.<ref name="Inokom Permas specifications blis2.bernama.com">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
South AmericaEdit
For South America, the vehicle was made in the Renault 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.
GalleryEdit
- Renault Trafic 4x4.jpg
Renault Trafic first generation (facelift) 4x4 version: The 4x4 has the rear axle set further forward than the FWD.
- Renault Trafic front 20080106.jpg
Renault Trafic first generation (second facelift) with high roof body
- Renault Trafic (21625695174).jpg
Renault Trafic first generation (second facelift) with high roof body
- Opel arena passenger side.jpg
Opel Arena
- Tata Winger van, Bangladesh. (33029016652).jpg
Tata Winger (2007–)
- 2000 Vauxhall Arena 1.9 TD SWB (23376780904).jpg
Vauxhall Arena
- 1988 Winnebago LeSharo 2.2 gasoline, front right.jpg
1988 Winnebago LeSharo
- Renault Trafic Camper (43101588534).jpg
1984 Renault Trafic Camper
Template:Anchor Second generation (X83; 2001)Edit
The second Trafic resulted from a joint venture between German Opel, Japanese Nissan, and French Renault. It is also sold as an Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro and Nissan 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 at Villiers-Saint-Frédéric. Manufactured by GM Manufacturing Luton at its plant in Luton — beside Primastar and the Vivaro — the Trafic was the first Renault vehicle to be built in the United Kingdom in more than thirty years.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
In an agreement between Renault and Nissan, versions of the van are also manufactured at Nissan's plant in Barcelona, Spain.<ref name="pr">Template:Cite press release</ref> 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 the French 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.<ref name="pr"/> In 2012, production of the Vauxhall Vivaro totalled 36,982 and 16,483 for the Renault Trafic.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
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.
GalleryEdit
- 2004 Renault Trafic SL27 DCi 100 SWB 1.9.jpg
Renault Trafic second generation (before facelift)
- Renault Trafic dCi 80 Heck.JPG
Renault Trafic second generation (before facelift)
- Renault Trafic Grand Passenger Black Edition dCi 115 (II, Facelift) – Heckansicht, 1. September 2013, Münster.jpg
Renault Trafic second generation (phase 2 facelift)
Nissan PrimastarEdit
The Nissan Primastar was also launched in 2001, and is available in panel van, combi, bus, and chassis cab configurations. Two wheelbases and two roof heights are available, as well as three diesel engines and a petrol one. In the end of 2014, the last Primastar rolled off the production line.Template:Citation needed It was replaced by the NV300 in September 2016.
GalleryEdit
- Nissan Primastar dCi 100 – Frontansicht, 1. März 2014, Wuppertal.jpg
Nissan Primastar with options including colour coded bumpers
- 2012 Nissan Primastar SE LWB DCi 2.0 Front.jpg
Nissan Primastar, after facelift — note revised indicator lights
Template:AnchorOpel Vivaro AEdit
The Opel Vivaro from the German automaker Opel was launched in September 2001.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> While the Vivaro is sold as an Opel in most European markets, in the United Kingdom it was sold as a Vauxhall. The Vivaro is primarily manufactured at GM Manufacturing Luton (previously IBC) in Luton, England and by Nissan at their Zona 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 a petrol 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 L four cylinder diesel engine is available in two states of tune; a Template:Convert or Template:Convert<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> mated to a six speed manual or optional automatic transmission.
The Vivaro e Concept debuted September 2010 at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, Germany.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> It is plug in hybrid vehicle, with an extended range up to Template:Convert and includes 21 kWh lithium ion batteries enabling over Template:Convert of pure electric driving range.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
GalleryEdit
- Opel Vivaro 2900.JPG
Pre-facelift Opel Vivaro (2001–2006)
- Opel Vivaro front 20080108.jpg
Facelift Opel Vivaro (2006–2015)
- 2004 Vauxhall Vivaro 2700 Diesel SWB 1.9.jpg
Pre-facelift Vauxhall Vivaro (2004)
- 2012 Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 CDTi LWB 2.0.jpg
Facelift Vauxhall Vivaro (2012)
- 2010 09 27 Hannover 105842 (5040153676).jpg
Opel Vivaro E-Concept (2009)
EnginesEdit
| Petrol engines | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Engine type | Power | Torque |
| 2.0 | Template:Convert I4 NA | Template:Convert | Template:Convert |
| Diesel engines | |||
| Model | Engine type | Power | Torque |
| 1.9 dCi | Template:Convert I4 turbo | Template:Convert | Template:Convert |
| 1.9 dCi | Template:Convert I4 turbo | Template:Convert | Template:Convert |
| 2.0 dCi | Template:Convert I4 turbo | Template:Convert | Template:Convert |
| 2.0 dCi | Template:Convert I4 turbo | Template:Convert | Template:Convert |
| 2.5 dCi | Template:Convert I4 turbo | Template:Convert | Template:Convert |
Template:Anchor Third generation (X82; 2014)Edit
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<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> and again for the 2021 model year,<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> then in 2024 with the new Renault logo.
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.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Rebadged variantsEdit
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 a Made In Britain badge at the rear.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro went out of production in 2019, when Opel/Vauxhall was acquired by Groupe PSA; it was replaced by a new generation Vivaro which was a rebadged Citroën Jumpy for the model year of 2019.
Renault–Nissan Alliance partner Nissan sold a rebadged Trafic II (X83) as the Primastar.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> The Primastar was renamed to the NV300 for 2016 and moved to the Trafic III (X82).<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> The light commercial vehicle variant of the NV300 reverted to using the Primastar nameplate in 2021.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
In July 2016, Fiat introduced a rebadged Trafic, called Talento to replace its Scudo, which had been a rebadged Citroën Jumpy.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> 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 a 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.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> In September 2020, Renault announced it would stop supplying Talentos to Fiat, as Fiat Chrysler had declared plans to merge with Renault's rival Groupe PSA to form Stellantis.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> 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-generation Mitsubishi Express for Australia, and as a replacement for the former L300 in the New Zealand market.<ref name="MAU">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> It was discontinued two years later.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The existing Renault Trafic has also been sold in these markets since 2014.<ref name="MAU"/>
In 2022, Renault starts to supply the Trafic to Renault Trucks (company owned by Volvo AB) to sell Trafics on its dealerships using the Renault Trucks badging.<ref name=PRRT>Template:Cite press release</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
ModelsEdit
Trafic Formula EditionEdit
Launched in 2018, the Formula Edition was available on the Trafic alongside the Kangoo and Master, and featured a new paint and wheels, plus black and yellow trim.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Template:Clear left
Trafic X-TrackEdit
Launched in 2016, the Trafic X-Track is a front-wheel drive offroad version of the Trafic.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Trafic Van E-TechEdit
The 100% electric Trafic was officially presented at the 2022 IAA.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> It is equipped with a Template:Cvt electric traction motor drawing from the same 52 kW-hr battery as the larger electric Master E-Tech, giving a WLTP range of Template:Cvt.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> 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.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> A passenger van variant may be based on the Hippie Caviar Hotel concept shown in 2021.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Template:Clear left
GalleryEdit
- 2014 Renault Trafic (X82) dCi140 van (2018-05-05) 01.jpg
Renault Trafic (original)
- 2019 Renault Trafic Sport SWB.jpg
Renault Trafic (first facelift)
- Renault Trafic III buses Facelift IMG 7691 (cropped).jpg
Renault Trafic (second facelift)
- 2017 Nissan NV300 Acenta DCi 1.6.jpg
Nissan NV300
- Nissan NV300 Facelift IMG 5361.jpg
Nissan NV300 (facelift)
- Fiat Talento Kombi 1.6 Ecojet 125 Twin Turbo Family – Frontansicht, 27. Juli 2016, Düsseldorf.jpg
Fiat Talento
- Opel Vivaro Combi 1.6 BiTurbo CDTI ecoFLEX (B) – Frontansicht, 7. Oktober 2015, Düsseldorf.jpg
Opel Vivaro B
- 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro 2900 Sportive CDTi 1.6.jpg
Vauxhall Vivaro
- 2020 Mitsubishi Express SWB (X82).jpg
Mitsubishi Express
- 2015 Vauxhall Vivaro, rear interior.jpg
Lined interior of Vauxhall Vivaro van
EnginesEdit
| Diesel engines | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Engine type | Power | Torque |
| 1.6 dCi | Template:Convert I4 turbo | Template:Convert | Template:Convert |
| 1.6 dCi | Template:Convert I4 turbo | Template:Convert | Template:Convert |
| 1.6 dCi | Template:Convert I4 turbo | Template:Convert | Template:Convert |
| 2.0 dCi | Template:Convert I4 turbo | Template:Convert | Template:Convert |
| 2.0 dCi | Template:Convert I4 turbo | Template:Convert | Template:Convert |
| 2.0 dCi | Template:Convert I4 turbo | Template:Convert | Template:Convert |
DimensionsEdit
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| WB | Template:Cvt | Template:Cvt | ||||
| Interior | Template:Cvt | Template:Cvt | ||||
| H1 | Exterior | Interior | Volume | Template:Cvt | Template:Cvt | |
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| H2 | Template:Cvt | Template:Cvt | Volume | Template:Cvt | Template:Cvt | |
- Notes
ReferencesEdit
External linksEdit
- Renault Trafic official website
- The original Renault Trafic as a camper van (includes a photo of the original Trafic, pre-facelift)
- Opel Vivaro official website