Renault Trafic

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2002 Renault Trafic
2002 Renault Trafic

Renault Trafic is the name used by Renault for recent generations of its light vans.

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[edit] Current Trafic

The current Trafic is the Renault-branded version of a panel van developed in a joint venture with General Motors (GM), and also sold as the Vauxhall and Opel Vivaro; it is also sold by Renault's ally Nissan as the Primastar. The Trafic is built at GMM Luton Vehicles, Luton in the UK, along with the Vivaro and Primastar.[1]

In the separate agreement between Renault and Nissan, versions of the van are also manufactured at Nissan's plant in Barcelona, Spain. [2]

The van exists in several versions, from a 3-seater with all the rear space available for loads, to a 9-seater. Its name is based on the French word for "trade" or "traffic" (depending on the context).

The van was designed by Renault in Paris, and both Renault and GM versions are manufactured by GM at their plant in Luton. [2]

[edit] Prior generations

First generation
Production 1981 – 2000
Body style Van
Engine 2.2 Douvrin engine, 2.1 Turbo Diesel Douvrin engine
Related Renault 18 Renault 20

The first versions of the Trafic were sold in the 1980s, and were revised and updated during their lifetime. Also sold as Opel Arena and Vauxhall Arena since 1997

The chassis and cab of the 1980s model were sold in complete knock down (CKD) kits for Winnebago, who built the Winnebago LeSharo, and Itasca Phasar, in order for the chassis and cab version to meet United States safety and emission requirements. This version was sold with the Renault's Douvrin engine.

[edit] External links

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Company Profile. Vauxhall.
  2. ^ a b (2002-01-01). New Renault Trafic voted International Van of the Year 2002. Press release.
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