The Renault Trafic is a practical and versatile medium-sized van designed for businesses that need more carrying capacity than a compact van without the size of a full-size commercial vehicle.
Available in short and long-wheelbase configurations, the Trafic combines a spacious load area with manageable exterior dimensions, efficient diesel engines and a comfortable, well-equipped cabin. Panel van, crew van and passenger versions allow it to support a wide variety of business and transport requirements.
Depending on the selected model, the Renault Trafic provides up to approximately 7.8m³ of load volume, payload capacity of around 1.1 tonnes and a maximum load-through length of up to 4.15 metres. This makes it suitable for tools, building materials, parcels, equipment and longer items.
Modern Blue dCi diesel engines are available with manual or nine-speed automatic transmissions. Renault has also revealed a completely new Trafic E-Tech Electric, although its specifications remain subject to final homologation and UK availability.
Why Choose a Renault Trafic Lease?
Leasing a Renault Trafic gives your business access to a modern commercial vehicle for fixed monthly payments without the substantial initial cost of buying one outright.
Benefits can include:
At the end of a contract-hire agreement, the vehicle is normally returned, allowing the business to move into a newer van without managing its disposal or resale value.
Renault Trafic Load Space and Payload
The Trafic is designed to maximise usable cargo space while remaining practical for urban driving, customer visits and motorway journeys.
Depending on the selected derivative, it can offer:
The load-through bulkhead allows longer items to extend beneath the passenger seat. Renault quotes load-through lengths of approximately 3.75 metres for the L1 and 4.15 metres for the L2.
Payload varies according to body length, trim, engine, gearbox, fitted equipment and accessories. Racking, lining, tools, passengers and conversion equipment must all be included when calculating the remaining carrying capacity.
Renault Trafic Business Leasing
Business contract hire can provide a straightforward way to operate a Renault Trafic over an agreed term and annual mileage.
At MPH Vehicle Solutions, we can provide Renault Trafic lease deals for:
Instead of paying the full purchase price upfront, the business pays an initial rental followed by fixed monthly payments.
VAT-registered businesses may be able to reclaim some or all of the VAT, subject to HMRC rules and whether the vehicle is used exclusively for business purposes.
Renault Trafic Diesel Engines
The current Trafic panel van is offered with a range of 2.0-litre Blue dCi diesel engines.
Depending on availability, the range can include:
The 130PS engine provides up to 330Nm of torque, while the 150PS version produces up to 350Nm. The 170PS automatic develops up to 380Nm and may be particularly suitable for frequent motorway use, heavier loads and towing.
All current engines are designed to meet the applicable Euro 6 emissions standard and are compatible with HVO100 renewable diesel, subject to fuel availability and Renault’s operating requirements.
Renault Trafic Automatic
The Trafic is available with a nine-speed automatic transmission on selected 150PS and 170PS diesel models.
An automatic Trafic can be particularly useful for:
The 170PS automatic provides the strongest performance in the current panel-van range, while the 150PS version may offer a useful balance between power and running costs.
Renault Trafic L1 Short-Wheelbase
The L1 Trafic is the more compact panel-van option and is approximately 5.08 metres long.
It can offer:
The L1 may suit tradespeople, service engineers and delivery businesses that need useful carrying capacity without moving into a longer van.
Renault Trafic L2 Long-Wheelbase
The L2 Trafic adds approximately 40cm to the vehicle’s overall and internal length.
It can offer:
The L2 can be a strong choice for contractors, couriers and businesses that regularly fill the available load area.
Renault Trafic Crew Van
The Renault Trafic crew van combines additional passenger seating with a separate rear load compartment.
Current crew-van models can offer:
This makes the crew van suitable for businesses that need to transport a team and their equipment in the same vehicle.
Potential users include:
Renault’s current UK range lists the crew van in the L2H1 configuration, although specifications may change by model year.
Renault Trafic Passenger
The Trafic Passenger is designed to transport people rather than primarily functioning as a commercial panel van.
Depending on the seating arrangement, it can accommodate up to nine occupants and may suit:
Passenger models are available with manual or automatic diesel engines. Seating configuration, luggage capacity and taxation can differ from the commercial panel van, so the intended use should be discussed before ordering.
Renault Trafic Towing Capacity
Selected Renault Trafic derivatives can tow a braked trailer weighing up to approximately 2,500kg.
However, towing capacity varies by engine, transmission and vehicle configuration. Some automatic derivatives may have a lower limit, so the exact figure must be checked for the chosen model.
When towing, businesses must remain within the vehicle’s:
The definitive figures are shown on the vehicle identification plate and technical documentation.
Renault Trafic Conversions
The Trafic can provide a practical platform for several commercial conversions.
Depending on availability, possible applications include:
Any conversion equipment reduces the available payload. The finished vehicle should therefore be assessed after insulation, refrigeration, racking, tools and accessories have been included.
Renault Trafic Refrigerated Van
A refrigerated Trafic can be used for chilled or frozen deliveries, subject to the chosen refrigeration system and temperature requirements.
Potential applications include:
Refrigeration equipment, insulated lining and additional electrical components increase the vehicle’s unladen weight and reduce its remaining payload.
Businesses should specify the required temperature range, operating hours, door layout and journey pattern before selecting a conversion.
New Renault Trafic E-Tech Electric
Renault has revealed a completely new Trafic E-Tech Electric that is separate from the current diesel van.
Provisional specifications include:
The new electric model’s design, construction and technology are substantially different from those of the existing diesel Trafic.
Renault states that some specifications are still undergoing homologation and that UK equipment may vary. Final range, charging, payload, pricing and availability must therefore be confirmed before orders are placed.
Interior and Driver Technology
The existing Trafic provides a practical, car-like cabin designed to function as a mobile workplace.
Depending on trim, available equipment can include:
Equipment varies by trim level, model year and individual derivative.
Renault Trafic Safety and Driver Assistance
Available safety technology can include:
These systems are intended to support the driver and do not replace proper observation or responsibility for controlling the vehicle.
Who Is the Renault Trafic Best Suited To?
The Renault Trafic can be a strong choice for:
The combination of two body lengths, crew-van availability and manual or automatic diesel engines allows businesses to tailor the Trafic to different operating requirements.
Popular Alternatives to the Renault Trafic
If you are considering a Renault Trafic lease, you may also wish to compare:
Why Lease a Renault Trafic Through MPH Vehicle Solutions?
At MPH Vehicle Solutions, we help businesses compare the right vehicle, specification and funding arrangement for their requirements.
Reasons to choose MPH include:
Whether you need a compact L1 panel van, a high-capacity L2 model or a six-seat crew van, our team can help you identify a suitable Renault Trafic lease.
Vehicle specifications, dimensions, payloads, towing limits, equipment and fuel-consumption figures vary by derivative and model year. Proposed Trafic E-Tech Electric specifications remain subject to homologation and final UK confirmation.
The L1 panel van provides approximately 5.8m³, while the L2 can provide up to around 7.8m³. The crew van offers approximately 4m³ behind its second seating row.
Current panel-van models can provide payload capacity of around 1.1 tonnes. The exact figure varies by engine, gearbox, length, trim and fitted equipment.
The L1 is the shorter model and is easier to manoeuvre. The L2 provides additional cargo length and up to approximately 7.8m³ of load volume.
The short-wheelbase Trafic is approximately 5.08 metres long. The long-wheelbase version is approximately 5.48 metres long.
Standard cargo-floor length is approximately 2.54 metres in the L1 and 2.94 metres in the L2. With the load-through bulkhead, maximum length increases to around 3.75 and 4.15 metres respectively.
Current low-roof panel vans are approximately 1.97 metres high when unladen. This may allow access beneath some two-metre restrictions, but clearance signage and the vehicle’s actual height must always be checked.
Yes. Selected Blue dCi 150 and Blue dCi 170 models are available with a nine-speed automatic transmission.
The current panel-van range includes 2.0-litre Blue dCi engines producing 130PS, 150PS or 170PS, depending on the gearbox and derivative.
Yes. Selected models can tow a braked trailer weighing up to approximately 2,500kg. Some derivatives have a lower limit, so the specific vehicle documentation must be checked.
Yes. The current L2 crew van can carry up to six people while retaining a separate rear cargo compartment.
The current L2H1 crew van provides approximately 4m³ of load volume and around 1.82 metres of cargo-floor length.
Yes. The Trafic Passenger can carry up to nine occupants, depending on seating configuration.
Renault has revealed a completely new Trafic E-Tech Electric. Its provisional specifications include up to 279 miles of range, but final UK availability, certification and pricing should be confirmed.
No. The new Trafic E-Tech Electric introduces a completely different body design, electric platform and 800-volt architecture. The existing diesel Trafic remains a separate model.
Yes. The Trafic can be converted for chilled or frozen transport. Refrigeration and insulation will reduce the remaining payload.
Yes. Commercial racking, lining, storage and mobile-workshop equipment can be installed. Their weight must be deducted from the available payload.
Most panel-van configurations provide up to three front seats, including the driver. Exact seating depends on the specified passenger-seat arrangement.
Most Trafic vans have a maximum authorised mass below 3,500kg and can normally be driven using a standard Category B licence. Drivers should still check their licence entitlement and the vehicle’s plated weight.
An optional maintenance package may be available. Depending on the agreement, it can cover scheduled servicing, routine maintenance and replacement tyres, subject to the provider’s terms.
Yes. MPH can provide leasing options for eligible sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, subject to status and credit approval.
Yes. MPH Vehicle Solutions can assist with a single Trafic or a larger fleet requirement, including mixed panel-van, crew-van and passenger configurations.