2023 Renault Trafic review: We test the updated cargo van - can it compete with HiAce, Staria Load?

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Can the newly updated Renault Trafic 2023 van range really compete with the likes of the impressive Hyundai Staria Load, Toyota HiAce and Ford Transit Custom?
Well, that depends what you want when you're buying a cargo van. If safety is priority one, you'll need to shop elsewhere, because while Renault has added a number of new safety tech items across the range, it isn't nearly as well equipped from an advanced safety feature perspective as its big-name rivals.
But it does have a few things on its side: there's a new interior with a far more car-like experience than the last model; all versions now have a bigger 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; and there's also the standard fitment of the 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo diesel, which means you're getting more grunt for your bucks now, too.
However, prices are up by almost $9000 on some grades. So does it live up to the price? And should you consider this van over its rivals? Matt Campbell spent some time in the facelifted 2023 Renault Trafic model at the Australia media launch this week to find out.
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00:00 Intro
00:39 Pricing and features
02:04 Design
03:17 Practicality
06:04 Under the bonnet
06:48 Driving
08:46 Efficiency
09:24 Safety
10:24 Ownership
11:02 Verdict
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Пікірлер: 28

@Hungry_Hunter 8 ай бұрын

Just picked up one of these as my new company van and it's just a joy to drive. Plenty of power ,great road feel and for a van it rides like no other van I've driven. 413km on the clock and the future looks like a smoother ride .

@mattgreen2398 8 ай бұрын

just ordered one ! cant wait

@shayandaryan 5 ай бұрын

Get Rid Of It Mate, Renault Is The Worst, Mechanics Don't Wanna Touch It

@Hungry_Hunter 5 ай бұрын

@@shayandaryan it's owned by the company I work for and I've done 7000 km in it since delivery . No problemo.

@rexthesheep Жыл бұрын

Is this a facelift, or has it been "Renault-vated"? :)

@jjcale1976 2 ай бұрын

Now, according to the manufacturer, change the oil every 40,000 km 🤣

@Slice998 5 ай бұрын

Would this fit a 6ft 3 bed base in the back?

@bernielennox1031 Жыл бұрын

Prices have jumped massively since ATECO took over distributorship of Renault to make their LDV vans look cheaper ? The price range they are in now better vans available for the money

@hinohino8603 4 ай бұрын

Picked up mine LWB PREM 2 weeks ago, worth it

@veryyeepyy 5 ай бұрын

First of all, great video, I test drove a new Trafic today and this video has broken down a lot of things for me. As someone who's been driving a Staria for almost 12 months as a courier, I hate it. The safety features mentioned are not necessarily practical for commercial use, and the lane assist is horrendous (very inaccurate and sensitive). The Trafic has a more practical loading space, better use of space, than the Staria. There are only floor anchor points in the Staria vs the Trafic, if that's something that is important to you. At the end of the day it all comes down to how you use your van. In my personal opinion Hyundai took a people mover and removed the seats and slapped "commercial" on it. Renault has many years experience with commercial vehicles, and as someone who drove a Master for two years, they've nailed comfort while driving for sure

@froggy0162 9 ай бұрын

These were $27K just before the pandemic kicked off… 😢

@wax333 Жыл бұрын

Does this mean the Mitsubishi express is getting an update ?

@jackcalow2430 Жыл бұрын

they cancelled the express a few months ago. not making any more of it

@jonsen2k 14 күн бұрын

I am just about to rent one for a week. Guess we'll talk after then... 🤷‍♂

@garyalcorn3831 Жыл бұрын

Still waiting in uk ordered mine year ago

@mintdog531 Жыл бұрын

Same here

@garyalcorn3831 Жыл бұрын

@@mintdog531 is a joke when they say will get it? They said may 2023 now lol

@darraghgoggins1734 Жыл бұрын

Bloody hell, sorry to hear mate! Hope it’s come now!

@garyalcorn3831 Жыл бұрын

@@darraghgoggins1734 nope still not came saying end of may now vanarama are a shambles

@holdenbrougham1056 Ай бұрын

Hiace for me

@MrRedcelica 10 күн бұрын

its front wheel drive ill stick to my hiace thanks!!

@raymond19870510 Жыл бұрын

$48k for the basic. Hiace or LDV .....

@EM.2397. Жыл бұрын

What van are you looking for

@ADHD55 11 ай бұрын

Avoid LDV, hiace

@meboomjennings6533 4 ай бұрын

Needs more power

@pyclan5 Жыл бұрын

TBH I would be more interested in electric version.

@bernielennox1031 Жыл бұрын

Buy an EV Kangoo then

@johnchang3807 Жыл бұрын

3 stars crash test ... why bother reviewing it ?