{"id":2761,"date":"2025-09-04T10:45:59","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T00:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=2761"},"modified":"2025-08-26T16:09:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T06:09:08","slug":"review-2025-renault-trafic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-renault-trafic\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2025 RENAULT Trafic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/renault-trafic\"><strong>2025 RENAULT Trafic<\/strong><\/a> is the familiar Aussie workmate that got sent on a safety course and came back with better habits. Under the bonnet sits a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel with 125 kW and 380 Nm, tied to either a six-speed manual or smooth dual-clutch auto. Inside, the cabin finally feels like a mobile office you would not mind spending all day in, with wireless smartphone mirroring and a clever bench that turns into a desk. Renault\u2019s tweaks for 2025 focus on driver aids and everyday convenience rather than reinvention, which suits tradies and couriers who value uptime over gimmicks.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1079\">Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n<h4 data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1088\">Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1179\">Car-like refinement and ride, even when unladen.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1281\">Useful 80 L tank and honest real-world economy when loaded.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1418\">Big step up in active safety for 2025, including pedestrian and cyclist AEB on updated builds.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1578\">Practical cabin with an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus the fold-down work station.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1588\"><\/h4>\n<h4 data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1588\">Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1716\">No ANCAP star rating yet for the current model, and still no active lane keep assist.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1807\">Turning circle is on the large side in LWB form.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1913\">Pricing now sits above some rivals like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/hyundai-staria\"><strong>Staria Load<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/ldv-g10+\"><strong>LDV G10+<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1939\">How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2311\">Renault nudged prices by $490 for 2025. The range opens at <strong data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2010\">$49,490<\/strong> before on-roads for the SWB Pro manual, climbs to <strong data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2072\">$51,490<\/strong> for the SWB Pro auto, <strong data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2106\">$54,490<\/strong> for SWB Premium auto, and tops out at <strong data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2156\">$63,490<\/strong> for the LWB Crew Lifestyle auto. LWB Pro variants bookend the middle at <strong data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2240\">$51,490<\/strong> (manual) and <strong data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2265\">$53,490<\/strong> (auto).<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2336\">Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2931\">Every <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/renault-trafic\"><strong>Trafic<\/strong><\/a> now gets the updated Renault badging, a quieter <strong data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2417\">glazed bulkhead<\/strong>, and that handy three-seat bench with a built-in <strong data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2483\">work station<\/strong>. The <strong data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2514\">8.0-inch infotainment<\/strong> screen handles wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, and Premium adds a 7-inch driver display and wireless charging. Adaptive cruise, blind-spot monitoring and front\/side parking sensors are available or standard higher up the tree. For payload duty, cargo volume is a healthy <strong data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2805\">5,650 L (SWB)<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"2809\" data-end=\"2825\">6,550 L (LWB) <\/strong>with long load lengths that suit conduit, timber or parcel cages.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3120\">Safety<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3121\" data-end=\"3676\">There is still <strong data-start=\"3136\" data-end=\"3160\">no ANCAP star rating<\/strong> for the current model, but 2025 brings meaningful gains. Builds from <strong data-start=\"3230\" data-end=\"3246\">October 2024 <\/strong>earned a <strong data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3264\">Gold<\/strong> grade in ANCAP\u2019s Commercial Van Safety Comparison with a <strong data-start=\"3322\" data-end=\"3355\">69% collision-avoidance score<\/strong>, thanks to added <strong data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3418\">AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection<\/strong> and a <strong data-start=\"3425\" data-end=\"3453\">driver attention monitor<\/strong>. An <strong data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3482\">ADAS shortcut button<\/strong> lets you quickly tailor assists, useful when swapping drivers on a busy site. Note the absence of active lane keep assist, which some rivals now include.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3751\">Running Costs<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3752\" data-end=\"4261\">Official combined use is <strong data-start=\"3777\" data-end=\"3800\">6.5 to 7.2 L\/100 km<\/strong>. In instrumented GVM testing, we have seen around <strong data-start=\"3851\" data-end=\"3867\">8.9 L\/100 km<\/strong> with a one-tonne-plus payload, which is solid for the class and gives about <strong data-start=\"3944\" data-end=\"3954\">900 km<\/strong> from the <strong data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"3972\">80 L<\/strong> tank if you are gentle. Service intervals are <strong data-start=\"4019\" data-end=\"4045\">12 months or 30,000 km<\/strong>, with <strong data-start=\"4052\" data-end=\"4111\">capped-price servicing at $649 per visit for five years<\/strong>. Warranty for Renault vans in Australia is <strong data-start=\"4155\" data-end=\"4180\">five years\/200,000 km<\/strong>, with roadside assist tied to servicing.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4354\" data-end=\"4385\">Comparison To Its Competitors<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4386\" data-end=\"5045\">Against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/toyota-hiace\"><strong data-start=\"4398\" data-end=\"4414\">Toyota HiAce<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/ford-transit_custom\"><strong data-start=\"4416\" data-end=\"4439\">Ford Transit Custom<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/hyundai-staria\"><strong data-start=\"4441\" data-end=\"4464\">Hyundai Staria Load<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/ldv-g10+\"><strong data-start=\"4469\" data-end=\"4481\">LDV G10+<\/strong><\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/renault-trafic\"><strong>2025 Trafic<\/strong><\/a> lands in a pragmatic middle ground. Pricing sits in the same ballpark as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/toyota-hiace\"><strong>HiAce<\/strong><\/a>, <strong data-start=\"4579\" data-end=\"4608\">lower than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/ford-transit_custom\">Transit Custom<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"4614\" data-end=\"4654\">higher than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/hyundai-staria\">Staria Load<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/ldv-g10+\">LDV G10+<\/a><\/strong>. The Ford brings a newer platform and more assistance tech, the Toyota leans on bulletproof brand equity and five-star safety credentials, while Hyundai fights on value and warranty sweeteners. The Renault\u2019s counterpunch is refinement, long service intervals, generous load lengths and a calm cabin that does not feel like a penalty box on long runs.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4386\" data-end=\"5045\">2025 RENAULT Trafic: Specs, Dimensions, Cargo Space, Tech and Drive<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2025 Renault Trafic Review - &quot;The Van Designed Around You&quot;\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_ipmFHTt6o4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5169\" data-end=\"5181\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5182\" data-end=\"5677\">If your checklist reads quiet cabin, simple tech, honest diesel and proper load space, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/renault-trafic\"><strong data-start=\"5273\" data-end=\"5296\">2025 Renault Trafic<\/strong><\/a> will tick along happily. Renault has not reinvented its mid-sizer, it has polished it where owners notice, chiefly safety and day-to-day usability. You will still need to option in some driver aids to match the class leaders, and the turning circle in LWB form can test tight CBD docks. For fleets and sole traders who prize low fuss and long legs, it is an easy van to live with.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5679\" data-end=\"5697\">Rating: 8\/10<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5698\" data-end=\"5974\">Strong drivability and cabin comfort, improved active safety, tidy running costs and big-ticket practicality keep the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/renault-trafic\"><strong>2025 Renault Trafic<\/strong><\/a> near the front of the medium-van pack in Australia. A full ANCAP star score and standard lane keep assist would lift it further.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2025 RENAULT Trafic is the familiar Aussie workmate that got sent on a safety course and came back with better habits. Under the bonnet sits a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel with 125 kW and 380 Nm, tied to either a six-speed manual or smooth dual-clutch auto. 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