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After six months of being our video team’s runaround van, our Renault Trafic has made its way back to the French brand’s headquarters.
Over its stint with the team the Renault Trafic was used as a support vehicle on shoots, a daily commuter, an object mover, and all the other things you’d expect of a van.
As such, it became part of the furniture at our Sydney office, and the production team is the first to admit that they’d become quite attached to the van.
The entire team - Mitch, Christian, Glen, Brett and Sam - spent time in it, and each had some interesting insights into living with the Trafic.
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Комментарии : 67

@skipsanders4964 3 года назад

I bought a brand new one at the start of 2019. In a year and a half I've called road side assist 4 times due to electrical issues. The 30k service intervals are bullshit, too. As the engine light pops up around 15k after changing the oil. They're a great van when they're running, but I wouldn't buy one without a warrenty. I'll be trading mine in as soon as the warrenty expires.

@CptDieHard 6 лет назад

The glass on the back doors is a bad option. Some knacker is going to break that and steal your stuff.

@clonecommanderbly7408 4 года назад

I see those vans everywhere

@dennisdepocus3805 5 лет назад

we got traffic 2011 and its really good van,pulled many heavy loads and still strong.

@MK-xd4zg 4 года назад

Was it automatic?

@connermasson1266 6 лет назад

The reverse camera isn’t standard in uk

@kieranlee1110 3 года назад

I’ve had a Renault Trafic from new for just under 3 years. 50,000km on the odometer. It’s so unreliable. The harmonic balance was the first major thing that needed replacing. They didn’t have any in Australia so they had to remove one from a new Trafic and fit it into mine. Then just recently it needed a new turbo. Also none in Australia so my van sat in the workshop for about 4 weeks while the ordered one from France. Also the brake pads supplied with the van aren’t designed for Australia and wear out super quick. All in all the Trafic is a piece of crap.

@crpth1 3 года назад

Definitely something is not right. 50.000km is, for all effects, a new van! I've seen enough of these van passing the 500.000km. Mine has 300k the engine is pure clockwork. None of the mentioned "stuff" should have gone wrong. So either you're truly unlucky or you've been in the hands of very dubious mechanics... Example: Do you realize if you start many "new engines", the Renault Trafic engines included. Without the belt in place. Your harmonic balancer is toast... Yep! Rather easy and simple for "less trained" mechanics to make such basic mistake. As a consequence, I can assure you, they dump the invoice on the clients lap! Parts defects aside, a turbo goes "south" only with very bad use and or very bad... OIL! Do you know exactly what oil as been used on your van? These engine need/demand pretty expensive fully synthetic, long life, low ash, etc. oil. There's absolutely no excuse or "work around" this detail. Every decent mechanic knows that. But when cutting corners... Your old and cheap 30w oil will not work at all. And FYI the turbo tends to be the weak link in the oil chain. Does any of these ring any bells?! ;-) I won't even comment that brake pads not designed for Australia. That is really BS! LOL 😂

@mrhustle5183 2 года назад

Because French people builshit vehicles

@alanchilton8770 3 года назад

Any problem with egsorse 1916 model

@wiskeydiamond4224 2 года назад

Have they still got gearbox problems?

@dapacman8849 2 года назад

Re 30,000 service intervals , read the fine print,recommend more frequent service , overall fit for purpose.

@fs-rj2jq 4 года назад

if they bring the x-track to Australia, i and a huge amount of ute drivers will buy it yesterday

@froggy0162 3 года назад

Hell yes. Great travelling setup.

@renatofernandes6751 7 лет назад

Muito bonito essa trafic, tenho uma ano 96

@no-damn-alias 4 года назад

what they forgot, the 1.6 is just too weak when it's loaded. YOu feel that it misses displacement

@crpth1 3 года назад

The issue is not the 1.6 is "too weak". Torque and power numbers state it very clearly. The point, is that the programing was set for to high rpm's. Which in all honesty doesn't make any sense at all on a cargo vehicle! Same problem in the rather "pointy" FIAT 1.3 MultiJet diesel engines. Also commonly found on the Opel/Vauxhall. I solved it with a tune of the ECU program. The result was simply awesome, a usable vehicle! All these anti-pollution policies, lead to very awkward "design" options when it comes to modern engines. This is just another strange example. Diesel's are really the target of the moment! ;-)

@no-damn-alias 3 года назад

@@crpth1 well then why do the 2.0 and 1.6 feel so different if the power figures are almost identical. Power figures are not everything

@Nickpaintbrush 6 лет назад

Surprised at the lack of grab handle, my 2007 one has one!

@crpth1 3 года назад

The grab handle is an accessory that's vanishing quickly! Also very market dependent... The reason is quite simple. SAFETY! In a crash it's one less obstacle to hit! ;-) Those "safety stars" changed a lot of vehicle design in the past decades. BTW My 2007 2.0 DCI, in spite, being rather well equipped for a cheap model. Don't have grab handles anywhere to be seen!

@patrickmoughan1378 4 года назад

Is dis ane good

@robertclayton7232 4 года назад

My sat nav and radio wont work on my 15 plate renault traffic

@bekabeka71 3 года назад

Trash

@kevinkeelan354 5 лет назад

Can Aussies not use a clutch?

@FromTheBiggining 4 года назад

... it's hard as hell, literally.

@crpth1 3 года назад

@@FromTheBiggining - Tip: A hard clutch is a good indicator that maintenance is due! A new clutch assembly should be, in fact is, rather light and easy to use. The extra effort is telling you that release bearing, plate, slave cylinder, etc. At minimum need some cleaning! This is valid for ANY vehicle or brand. ;-)

@gordonremsey8055 5 лет назад

Automatic van?? Lol lazy Aussies and honestly a French automatic vehicle sounds like a disaster waiting to happen

@jj45455 3 года назад

Yes, automatic vans exist 🤣 driving a manual doesn’t make you better, you probably think you are though, typical manual fanboy.

@alexanderstevens145 3 года назад

@@jj45455 I’ll never buy a manual again they’re obsolete junk. Sitting on freeway fquinn around up and down threw gears pfft no thanks

@davidmuscat203 6 лет назад

My trafic van makes a lot of noise if the road is a bit rough is that normal

@Haschichi 5 лет назад

David Muscat yea bcause the trafic isn't correctly soundproof

@errorsofmodernism9715 3 года назад

my girlfriend makes alot of noise if I ride her a bit rough

@dapacman8849 2 года назад

We have 200,000 km on the clock , still tight , fit for purpose, good storage, handles heavy loads , drives well , and quite peppy for 1.6cc . Cons crap reverse camera , cup holders , soft ware updates and requests for passwords disabling media, gps and reverse cameras,etc little things , the biggest con is dealing with Renault, we are looking to purchase 3 more vans and were keen to purchase 3 new Renault vans ;however, dealing with Renault has put a sour taste in our mouths.

@lukebussey2236 Год назад

Same as me with VW. Got your money, didn't care, didn't listen, arseholes to deal with if you had any issues. Happy to slug you every service too Brand new Amarok 2011 mod. Great vehicle, but I'd never own another one, especially one out of warranty

@suckmydingledong 5 лет назад

How do you vhange the fucking lunbar support aaaaa

@berkantkonak8978 3 года назад

Can 3 adult people sit comfortably in the front seats?

@xxlalbatross3287 3 года назад

Yes

@sixtyseven3337 Год назад

Very

@PaulHojda 7 лет назад

Why the hell would you want an automatic in a van?

@drj2039 7 лет назад

convenience

@joshfaulkner7685 6 лет назад

Billy McAuliffe I will admit we call it “feeyat” but we call Nissan “Nissan”

@FromTheBiggining 4 года назад

... I don't know how to drive manual. I want an automatic.

@davidmuscat203 5 лет назад

My Trafic van 2016 still noisy after I took it 4 times to be fixed

@beekeeper6957 4 года назад

What was wrong with it?

@crpth1 3 года назад

Choose, either change the van or change the, so called, mechanic! It's obvious one is not reaching the other... ;-)

@errorsofmodernism9715 3 года назад

what the F is a corker?

@NathanNostaw 2 года назад

A corker is referring to it being worth bottling and corking. A wine making reference. Very common phrase here in Aus.

@cameronalexander359 6 лет назад

30k between oil changes on a highly stressed twin turbo 1.6L... that doesn't sound right.

@mxcostadelsol3651 6 лет назад

no problem with mine and i have 120.000km

@jp5210 6 лет назад

rob kerk why can't you out a car seat in them ?

@crpth1 3 года назад

Cameron Alexander - The point is that the 30k is a real thing. BUT be aware it's the maximum advisable under "ideal" conditions. The stop and go, urban users in general should consider it's use has a harsh environment. The user manual is quite clear about it. Also very important. DO NOT skimp on the oil type and quality!! It's surely not the cheapest. Being fully synthetic, long life, low ash, etc. Makes it expensive. But it's the only way to get the 30K, without issues. I've seen enough cheap users, saving on oil. To pay later the, multiplication factor, at the workshop... ;-)

@whistralia12 2 года назад

Don’t buy one! Unless u want to get to know your local mechanic really well. Because the “factory trained”mechanics have no idea. They don’t get you a hire car when it breaks down too. Renault shouldn’t be aloud to sell cars in Australia. Spent more money and time on trying to fix this thing “under warranty”

@gregherman3816 5 лет назад

Front wheel dive junk, not recommended when it comes to heavy loads and up hill ( the front jumps ) also a rather ordinary turning circle

@moraddabahriimorad3767 7 лет назад

uio

@xxwookey 4 месяца назад

Why do these people all want an automatic? It just reduces efficiency.

@davidbernard7256 5 лет назад

no rear wheel drive! who want s auto in a van

@errorsofmodernism9715 3 года назад

rear wheel drive is great in the snow!

@Paul-gu2lv Год назад

😂😂😂 in Europe it's every second vehicle on the road

@soton000 2 года назад

engine too smalllllllllllllllllll

@RemusKingOfRome 7 лет назад

Too narrow for camper conversion, and Master too high for underground parking

@londonfeltroofing9550 5 лет назад

'stick a bike in the back as well'?? What bike you got mate, a fucking uni-cycle?

@crpth1 5 лет назад

RemusKingOfRome5 - You need to learn how to design a camper or at least check/look the pro built ones. Trowing vague opinions, based on air and wind. Well... ;-) One of my most practical camper van builds, I DIY, was on a L2H1, Hyundai H1 2000. By dimensions and shape one of the least used or considered candidates. With literally (0) zero aftermarket parts available. The only really negative issue in the end product was the close ratio differential. That limited top speed to 138 km/h, on a good day, quite short on European highways. On the other hand add load capacity to spare. ;-) Opposite to the much more "famous" VW Transporter in it´s "California" iteration. Or the even better Mercedes Vito in it´s "Marco Polo" clothes. Or Ford Transit, or Citroen Jumpy, etc... There´s in fact quite a large number of candidates for someone who knows what to look for. ;-) Cheers