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Review: Renault X83 Trafic (2004-14)

3.5 stars

  • Flexible and fuel-efficient 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine
  • Comfortable ride and competent dynamics
  • Supportive front seats
  • Good forward visibility
  • For manual transmission, light clutch has good feel
  • Sluggish 1.9-litre turbo-diesel engine
  • Steering wheel can obstruct instrument panel and lacks tilt adjustment

Renault X83.I Trafic (2004-07)

Overview

Released in April 2004, the Renault X83 Phase I (X83.I) Trafic was a two-seat van. Powered by a 1.9-litre turbo-diesel (‘dCi) four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission, the X83.I Trafic was available in three variants: L1 H1, L2 H1 and L2 H2 (see dimensions below). Furthermore, the X83.I Trafic was initially available in four editions: Base, Air, Comfort and Integral. The editions, however, were discontinued from 2005, leaving a single, unnamed variant that had the same equipment and features levels as the Base edition.

Renault X83 Phase I Trafic specifications
Variants Editions Years Engine Trans. Peak power Peak torque
L1 H1,
L2 H1,
L2 H2
Base,
Air,
Comfort,
Integral
2004 1.9-litre turbo-diesel I4 6sp man. 74 kW at 3500 rpm 240 Nm at 2000 rpm
[Unnamed] 2005-07
  L1 H1 L2 H1 L2 H2
Cargo Volume 5.0 m2 5.8 m2 8.36 m2
Length 4782 mm 5182 mm 5182mm
Wheelbase 3098 mm 3498 mm 3498 mm
Load platform length 2400 mm 2800 mm 2800 mm
Maximum exterior height 1959 mm 1958 mm 2492 mm
Interior height 1387 mm 1387 mm 1887 mm
Interior width between wheel arches 1268 mm 1268 mm 1268 mm
Maximum interior width 1904 mm 1904 mm 1904 mm
Payload 1200 kg 1200 kg 1200 kg
Towing weight – braked 2000 kg 2000 kg 2000 kg
Towing weight – unbraked 750 kg 750 kg 750 kg

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment for the X83.I Trafic included a driver’s airbag and four disc brakes; the Integral was also equipped with a front passenger airbag, ABS and electronic brake force distribution.

Features

Standard features for Trafic Base included a two speaker sound system with CD player, air recycling mode, a height adjustable steering wheel with audio controls, height adjustable driver’s seat, 180-degree opening rear doors, tinted glass, heat reflecting windscreen, interior lighting, adjustable side anchorage points and an immobiliser.

The Trafic Air was further equipped with air conditioning and a cooled glovebox, while the Comfort and Integral were also equipped with remote central locking and power windows and mirrors.

Renault X83.II Trafic (2007-10)

Overview

Released in May 2007, the Renault X83 Phase II (X83.II) Trafic introduced a new 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine and improved equipment levels. The L2 H2 variant was discontinued and, in 2008, the range was expanded with the introduction of a semi-automatic ‘Quickshift’ transmission. The clutchless ‘Quickshift’ transmission featured two driving modes: a flick-shift manual mode and a full automatic mode.

Renault X83 Phase II Trafic specifications
Variants Engine Trans. Years Peak power Peak torque
L1 H1,
L2 H1
2.0-litre turbo-diesel I4 6sp man. 2007-10 85 kW at 3500 rpm 290 Nm at 1600 rpm
6sp semi-auto 2008-10

Safety equipment

Safety equipment for the X83.II Trafic was enhanced with ABS and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters fitted as standard; electronic stability control was optional for manual models.

Features

Additional standard features included air conditioning, remote central locking and power windows and mirrors.

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Renault X83.III Trafic (2010-14)

Overview

Released in October 2010, the X83 Phase III (X83.III) Trafic introduced additional safety equipment and features. The interior was also updated, with a new sound system, trip computer and chrome-ringed gauges; the passenger bucket seat was also replaced with a bench seat, giving the X83.III Trafic three seating positions.

Variants Engine Trans. Peak power Peak torque
L1 H1,
L2 H1
2.0-litre turbo-diesel I4 6sp man.,
6sp semi-auto
85 kW at 3500 rpm 290 Nm at 1600 rpm

Safety equipment

Compared to its X83.II predecessor, standard safety equipment was enhanced to include dual front airbags (previously only a driver’s airbag).

Euro NCAP testing

In Euro NCAP testing , a 2012 Renault Trafic – that was fitted with a driver’s airbag but not a front passenger airbag – received a two star safety rating which included a 58 per cent adult occupant protection rating and a 79 per cent child occupant protection rating.

Features

Standard features for the X83.III Trafic were extended to include a four speaker sound system with MP3-compatibility, Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control and 12 volt power outlet.

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