Renault Trafic 2014-2019 | why it NEEDS to be on your SHORTLIST... | in-depth review

Renault Trafic 2014-2019 | why it NEEDS to be on your SHORTLIST... | in-depth review
overview 00:00
background 00:34
driving experience 02:43
design and build 08:16
market and model range 14:22
cost of ownership 20:42
summary 30:19
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With smarter looks, extra efficiency and plenty of technology, the third generation Renault Trafic launched in 2014 aimed to build on the huge success of its predecessor in the medium-sized van segment. It's a Transit Custom and Volkswagen Transporter LCV rival that in MK2 form was much easier to live with and nicer to drive. Which all means that if you're choosing a vehicle of this kind from the 2014-2019 era for your business, it needs to be on your shortlist.
History
This MK3 model Trafic van was a very important van indeed - at least for its makers Renault. Back in 2014, at a time when a risky development emphasis on electric power had left sales of the company's passenger cars under threat, the brand's continued leadership of the European Light Commercial Vehicle segment was crucial. And more than any other product, this was the vehicle that was tasked with sustaining that.
It certainly needed to make good on its glossy brochure promises in order to face down direct medium-sized LCV rivals from the period as talented as Ford's Transit Custom, Volkswagen's Transporter, Mercedes' Vito and the shared design sold as either a Peugeot Expert, a Citroen Dispatch or a Fiat Scudo. An even tougher challenge for Renault lay in differentiating this product from its near-identical design stablemate from the 2014-2019 period, Vauxhall's Vivaro.
Your selection between this vehicle and its Vauxhall counterpart on the used market may come down to deals and personal preference but if Renault's claims for this MK3 Trafic model are correct, then you could find yourself choosing this design over other market sector rivals for more concrete reasons. The downsized 1.6-litre diesel engines look impressively clean and frugal, the large load area may be bigger than you expect and the infotainment provision is quite comprehensive for a van from this era. This model sold in this form until 2019, when it was significantly updated with 2.0-litre diesel engines. It's the earlier 1.6-litre 2014-2019-era Trafic models though, that we look at here.
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[@sixtyseven3337]

A highly detailed review, of which I enjoyed every second. Props to the presenter. I have a basic 2015 model, which I enjoy driving, more than my premium German car, believe it or not!

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

Much appreciated!

[@Ratkwad]

I was scared when i took the plunge an my 2018 1.6, this thing is a BANGER of a rig, no regrets!!!

[@Elwooddudes]

These seem like a good van. I have an expert 2009 at the moment which is very reliable… if and when I come to need a new van, I think I’ll keep these in mind!

[@markfarrier1711]

Great review

[@CarandDrivingCarReviews]

thank you!

[@minnietoby]

Really good van, at a good price plus it has timing chain , not belt which is great in a van, very reliable

[@jjcale1976]

Driving at too low speeds and high gears destroys the gearbox and the dual-mass clutch. The DPF and EGR then become clogged and carbon deposits accumulate inside the engine.

[@RichardStefanits]

As a matter of fact they returned to the 2 liter with the 2020, or 2021 model year. Most probably for a reason.

[@ZOISANIS]

Hello from Greece! I have a Ford transit custom 2.200 cc/2013 model. The fuel consumption is too high in comparison with the nissan nv200 that i had before(1500cc). My question is: The trafic or vivaro with the 1600cc, do they saving more money from the fuel consumption? I ask because the engine is 1600 and not so high, 2200cc. If they are more economy, I serious thing of changing my ford for a trafic or vivaro. Thank you if you answer me.

[@bikerbros8693]

if you go easy you achieve consumption btw 6.5-8L/100

[@samartz]

should i be worried about its gearbox?

[@Paul-gu2lv]

What do you mean regenerative braking?

[@danielseibert4082]

The generator just charges the battery when braking or rolling.

[@Paul-gu2lv]

@@danielseibert4082 what battery? It's not an EV!

[@danielseibert4082]

​@@Paul-gu2lv the 12V (starter) battery The van is equipted with a regulated alternator which comunicates with the ECU, bodymodul, energymodul and ABS-System. When the battery is charged more than I think 60-70% the alternator just charges the battery when you wont press the accelerator pedal. So only when you slow down or brake. If the battery is empty it charges constantly

[@Paul-gu2lv]

@@danielseibert4082 Ok, but are you taking about the regular alternator that charges the 12 volt car battery? Because regenerative braking uses electric motors on the wheels to charge electric vehicle battery. That's my understanding.

[@danielseibert4082]

@@Paul-gu2lv Regenerative braking simply means that the kinetic energy during braking is (partly) converted into electrical energy. It doesn't matter how much of the energy is converted into electricity. But by turning on the alternator only when braking (which also slows down the engine, since the alternator has a higher resistance when it generates electricity), a small part of the kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy. It's a smaller part than in an electric car, but it's still called regenerative braking. Normaly an alternator is producing around 14V the whole time when the engine ist running. With a regulated alternator whole cars electrical is powered by the battery and when you are braking the alternator is producing around 15V-16V.