The transition to Euro 4 compliance has enabled this 2.5 dCi powerplant, which first became available for Trafic early in 2003, to now deliver 150hp (107kW) at 3,500rpm, with maximum torque of 320Nm at 1,500rpm. It is equipped with a particulate filter and is available with six-speed manual or robotized transmission.

Despite targeting customers looking for performance and response, it is sill inexpensive to run and its overall fuel consumption is a low 8.2l/100km with Quickshift transmission, equivalent to 1,100km on a full tank!



120hp (88kW) 2.0 16V: a proven product

The 2.0 16V petrol engine, which has already proved itself on several other models from the Renault range (Scenic, Laguna, Espace), boasts 120hp (88kW) at 4,750rpm, plus maximum torque of 190Nm at 3,750rpm. Its European combined cycle fuel consumption is 10.3l/100km. The evolution for Euro 4 compliance concerned the catalytic converter, the precious metal content of which has been enriched.



More torque with the new six-speed manual gearbox

Derived from the PK4 passenger car gearbox, the new Renault PF6 six-speed gearbox is coupled as standard with both the 90hp and 115hp versions of the 2.0 dCi engine as well as with the 2.5 dCi. The new transmission can handle torque of up to 350Nm and was also developed to comply with more stringent specifications with regard to reliability and durability. There are many benefits of having a sixth gear: the wider ratios allow the potential of the torquey diesel engines it equips to be exploited from very low engine speeds, while the closer gearing permits lower engine speeds and is more suited to the characteristics of the torque curve. The six-speed manual box accordingly favours pick-up in all intermediate gears while at the same time reducing fuel consumption and noise. The reverse gear is synchronized and the gear shifts between third and fourth have been revised for a smoother drive and greater precision.



Added driving comfort with the new six-speed robotized transmission

Renault Trafic Passenger and New Trafic Generation benefit from an evolution of the PA0 Quickshift sixspeed robotized transmission seen on previousgeneration Trafics. The new version combines the acclaimed performance of the former generation PA6 electro-hydraulic system with the durability of the PF6 manual gearbox.

This flick-shift robotized gearbox optimizes the transmission of power to achieve lower fuel consumption (a saving of 0.9l/100km in the urban cycle), fewer emissions and greater driving pleasure. The PA0 transmission can handle torque of up to 350Nm compared with 320Nm for the former-generation PA6.



Low running costs

Renault Trafic Passenger and New Trafic Generation were designed to achieve a high standard of reliability and durability for their particularly exacting clientele. In addition to their extremely low fuel consumption, servicing intervals have been extended with oil changes only every 30,000 kilometres (or every year), air and diesel filter changes every 90,000km and an accessory drive belt change every 120,000km. Outer body panels are fully galvanized and wax injection is used in box sections, enabling Renault to offer a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty.



Best-in-class safety

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

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