New Trafic Generation offers outstanding modularity and is the perfect solution for anyone looking for a leisure-oriented vehicle that can also be used on a day-to-day basis.

It is equipped with specific front seats which pivot for enhanced conviviality when parked, a rear benchseat that can be quickly and simply converted into a bed, plus a removable side table.

New Trafic Generation is an eloquent example of Renault's ingenuity when it comes to travelling comfort. All free space has been converted into storage space, including the front door panels, as well as map pockets on the back of the front seats and even a ski-trap under the rear benchseat. The structure of the dashboard has made it possible to fit a lit, chilled (with the climate control option) glovebox that can take a 1½ litre bottle of water, plus a case for sunglasses, cup holders incorporating a removable ashtray and several cubby holes.



A totally revised range of diesel engines

The range of engines for New Renault Trafic Generation has evolved to offer even greater ease of use and flexibility thanks to their higher torque.

To comply with Euro4 requirements, the 82hp (60kW) and 100hp (81kW) versions of the 1.9 dCi (F9Q) engine have been replaced by the new 2.0 dCi (M9R) which now delivers either 90hp (66kW) or 115hp (84kW). Both versions are coupled with a six-speed manual gearbox, and the more powerful of the two will be available in 2007 with the new six-speed robotized transmission. Meanwhile, the power output of the 2.5 dCi engine has been increased from 135hp to 150hp (107kW) and can be specified with either sixspeed manual or robotized transmission. The 120hp (88kW) 2.0 16V petrol engine is also Euro4- compliant.



Best-in-class safety

New Renault Trafic Generation offers occupants a level of comfort and safety worthy of a grand tourer thanks to its reassuring handling, precise braking and the introduction of Emergency Brake Assist.

For control in all situations, New Renault Trafic Generation benefits from the considerable expertise of Renault's engineers in the realm of active safety and notably features disc brakes all-round. Its durable, efficient stopping power is further enhanced by ABS with EBD Electronic Brakeforce Distribution as standard, plus EBA Emergency Brake Assist, a new feature in the case of Trafic.

New Renault Trafic Generation combines a level of steering precision and comfort on a par with that of MPVs. These qualities are heightened thanks to specific suspension settings. The front suspension features an anti-roll bar with articulated mountings on the spring / damper units. At the rear, the torsion beam with trailing arms and Panhard rod layout ensures both outstanding acoustic comfort - by effectively filtering out the vibrations responsible for the transmission of road noise - and dynamic performance comparable with that of the market's top MPVs. Driving pleasure is further enhanced by the use of load-sensitive variable-rate hydraulic dampers coupled to variable flexibility suspension. The vehicle's efficient roadholding can be further improved by adaptive ESP which appeared on the previous generation of Renault Trafic in 2005. Designed especially for Trafic, it incorporates a load detection device that modifies the intervention threshold and reactions of the ESP according to load and weight distribution. Whether alone in the vehicle or carrying a full load of passengers, the driver consequently benefits from consistently sound, pleasing handling.

New Renault Trafic Generation occupant protection features include a driver airbag as standard plus, according to market and version, a passenger airbag which can be deactivated by a switch in the cabin.

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