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Also referred to as: Renault Trafic X82 2019 and Renault Trafic X82 2021.Not very reliable
Had the van for 3 years and completed 105000kms.
Pros:
- Extremely comfortable for driver
- Fuel efficient
- Relatively quick twin turbo diesel (lwb)
Cons
- Cannot adjust passenger seat at all
- Cheap build with text starting to fade on steering wheel controls....Read more
Purchased in February 2021 at Renault for $37,500.00.
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NezzSydney, NSW
Waste of money steer clear of the trafic
I bought this van after owning a reliable hiace for 13 years. Without incident mind you. Enter the trafic. I bought this vehicle as it has a 2 tonne towing capacity. It is lucky to pull a tonne. I have almost burnt out the clutch and I have 6000kms on the clock from trying to pull the odd trailer. Which is maybe at best twice a month . The brakes are terrible and in an emergency I'll be surprised if they will pull you up in time. The sat nav handcontrols for the audio stop and start when they feel like it. The hand brake is terrible. Auto senso...Read more
r for the wipers work periodically even in torrential rain. The 2 sliding doors have failed and they have to replace the latches. I can go on and on about how bad this vehicle is. Bad turbo lag you name it. You have been warned. Stay clear of this vehiclePurchased in June 2021 at Renault for $38,990.00.
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Vic FkiarasGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
I bought a bamboo green lemon
I purchased this van new from Werribee Renault as I run a handyman business and the Ford econovan was at the end of its life and no air-conditioning.
This is what $32,000 gets you..
From the outset I had troubles with the window switches, the steering mounted audio controls and the radio.
The dealer replaced the switches and updated the radio firmware on 4 occasions before correcting the issue of the volume level that would constantly change.
Rear power socket never worked, decoration only.
Side door handle replaced twice.
Gear shifter boot replaced. ...Read more
Purchased in June 2021 for $32,000.00.
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Tmiller1079Metropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 12 reviews
- 1 like
- Trafic X82 (2015-2020)
- Verified purchase
Generally great can - a few quirks
I bought this van for my business and use it daily, including for towing. I drive in the city and Adelaide hills so quite a variety of challenges.
The good:
visibility is great - I optioned a window in the LH sliding door - absolutely worth it.
Speed limiting option in the cruise control - set it and never worry about a speeding ticket. Also has the feature that if you put your foot hard down it will override it - ie for overtaking.
Fuel efficiency - not as good as stated (when is it ever?) but after 3 yrs will still comfortably get 950kms country and 700kms city/hills.
Big, square cargo area - amazed how much fits in there....Read more
Solid firewall - not air tight, but enough that the air con isn’t trying to cool the whole van. Easy to drive and handles well. The bad: Worst is the reverse gear ratio. It’s equal to second gear - absolutely hopeless for backing up steep slopes and impossible with a loaded trailer - you just burn the hell out of the clutch. This is a pretty big oversight for a commercial vehicle. Many Renault’s have connectivity with iPhone/ Android etc voice command. The early x82’s do not. Can’t fathom why they didn’t option phone voice command into a commercial vehicle. When it rains heavily, it comes up with a rear park sensor error. You can push a button to turn off park assist so the beeping stops, but the cruise control won’t work until it dries out. No one’s been able to solve that one for me yet. It’s bloody wide - 2.2m to the mirror tips, which in some places is wider than the carparks. I’ve just come to accept that some places I have to find two parks and use them both. Overall: it’s been a great van, and the techs here have been great with regular servicing (annual), even picking up on faults and booking the warranty work without me having to chase. Just bear in mind that if you are likely to need to reverse up anywhere steep this probably isn’t the van for you. Otherwise it’s been a great choice.Purchased in February 2021 at Essendon Renault for $40,574.00.
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Waste of money
Purchased van in 2017 have had nothing but problems, Diesel particulate filter keeps blocking, apparently it's due to the way I drive.not sure what they mean but I drive to work site park van and then drive home the way I have been for the last 20 years with different vehicles and have never had a problem ( should have purchased another Nissan nivara) not sure how else to drive vehicle. Renault australia refused to fix under warranty but surprise surprise once I got consumer affairs involved they agreed to fix it.
Purchased in May 2021 for $35,000.00.
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HannesOosthuizenSydney Surrounds, NSW
- 5 reviews
- 3 likes
Crap car, worse service
I bought a new trafic LWB twin turbo. It's fast and comfortable but that's where it ends. It has 17000km on it and has had a new clutch, new gear lever cables, new harmonic balancer, oil sprayed all over the alternator, eco button stop working and struggling to select reverse after the clutch replacement. The car is less than 1 year old. It has spent 7 weeks getting repairs in a 50 week ownership by me from new. 14% of the time I have owned it it was in the shop. The dealer Brian Hilton Gosford keeps sending me to Renault Australia and they don...Read more
't give a stuff. I have purchased a new one elsewhere as I cannot trust this van to take me to work. Fair trading next. **EDIT** the oil came from a failed harmonic balancer. Mechanic told me it could be consistent with the engine being dropped(at Brian Hilton possibly). He put a new balancer on but found the crank shaft damaged. Another 2 months in the shop and I now have a new engine in the car.Purchased in March 2021 for $40,000.00.
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JohnSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
Big white elephant.
Overall cheap to run. Good luck on getting dealer and manufacturer back up on warranty issues near impossible. Had the wrong car delivered 3 times. Took 6 months and threatened court action to resolve. This vehicle has only 30000 klms on the clock 2016 model. At the moment interior grab handles are melting with the summer heat and renault dealer have implied I am responsible for this. Booking a service is a farce as they have a 6 week wait at the moment here in Brisbane south. Sliding door has dropped and the dealer has told me to stop using it so mutch. It must only be for decoration . A $45000.00 lemon. Thoroughly disgusted with the dealers and Renault Australia.
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Follow up. All the vehicle details issued by Renault / dealer are in another firm s name found this out today when getting warranty issues addressed. . Only rego and insurance and original purchase de... Read more
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DollarMid North Coast, NSW
- 4 reviews
Excellent 2016 LWB
I purchased new in July 2016 and have done 65,000 klms in 2 1/2 years. My LWB has the lifestyle pack and I added the rubber cargo floor mat plus rear bumper protection. Both of these add-ons I would highly recommend. The rubber cargo mat stops items sliding around and the rear bumper still looks brand new after 2 1/2 years of commercial use. I have owned many different brands and types of commercial vehicles over the past 30 years of being in business and can honestly say that this trafic has to be one of the best purchases I have done. The veh...Read more
icle drives like a car, I do 1,000 klms per tank around town or 930 klms with the air on. On a few occasions I have taken it on country roads and it has handled like a passenger vehicle. The service intervals are incredible, however I did have to replace the brakes at 50,000 klms. I did my research on other brands, test drove all vans and spoke to other owners before making my decision on which one to buy. I only came across one courier who had many problems with his Renault. I paid $45,000 drive away with every option and have not looked back. If you are considering one, do yourself a favour and talk to other owners plus drive the Toyota, Hyundai etc. i can not faultSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
The crew cab is concept, 5 seats and more room then a dual cab Ute in the back
I really love the concept of this car it luxurious and ticket all of he box’s. But that where it stops
The van will not reverse up a descent hill. The way I describe it it’s like starting of in second the gear ratio is the bad. it’s been back to the dealer and the dealer reply. “can you drive a manual car”which I gave him the key and I said can reverse it up the Sevice ramp to which he couldn’t. The car was booked in and the clutch was only replaced not the underlying issue.
Two weeks later the was ready to which I drove 1hr to the dealer to ...Read more
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PaulGold Coast
- 3 reviews
- 2 likes
Just a fantastic van
I purchased a swb trafic in sept 2016 and by nov 18 has not skipped a beat..and has done 129,000 km in that period..drove from Gold Coast to Goulburn and still had fuel left for approx another 100 km further..so fuel efficient it is amazing.. and very spacious to load all kitchen equipment for travelling. In fact it is one of the best cars i have ever purchased. Looking forward to the next one but will go for a LWB dual..i just love my trafic..service has been impeccable too.
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Terrible van
I use this van for my business as a car detailer. It has my whole business on board and is a massive advert for me. It has been utterly horrendous and I will never purchase another. It has done under 40k and so far has had.. a new turbo, aircon condenser, fuel pump, master cylinder, gear link cables, radio, gearbox. It’s pathetic and so is the customer service.. please avoid even the dealers admit to them being problematic!
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Chris PlayerSydney
- 3 reviews
Good to drive, better looking than most vans
My van is used for my carpet cleaning business
After a minor prang, it took 3 months for replacement parts to arrive (sliding door and rear panel) from France. It was frustrating because the van looked like a half chewed minty and didn’t reflect well on my business.
Seems to be burning oil quickly, dipstick on low 5000km after first service. Despite getting it serviced at 15,000km and their recommended interval is 30,000km.
Doesn’t like going up steep driveways in forward motion. Vehicle wouldn’t get traction on front wheels and needed to be towed.
Other than that - comfortable drive, great looks and great size for my business
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Do not purchase
I have had the Trafic since new in May 2017. The master clutch has been replaced 6 times, air bag sensor failed nd had to be replaced, then the air conditioner motor failed. Have just had to have my breaks replaced and was told that the rotors only have a life expectancy of 40,000kms. Dropped of the van to have breaks changed and has taken 5 days as the dealership doesn’t have any in stock.
They should not be allowed to sell this pos in Australia if they cannot perform to the Aussie conditions.
The dealership I purchased it from (Brian Hilton Gosford) is an absolute waste of time to deal with
DO NOT BUY A TRAFIC
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JesseSydeny
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
- Trafic X82 (2015-2020)
- Verified purchase
Desperate
To whom it may concern,
I purchased a Renault van from Peter Warren Car Dealers on 26/06/2015, in order to save up the deposit for our family home, I have purchased a demo van with only 1000 kilometres travelled.
Last Saturday, on 26/05/2018, my van has stopped on the road suddenly for no reason and been towed to the nearest mechanics in Silverwater and the technician called me saying that my van’s timing chain has broken and giving me a quote about $15k to fix the problem with no guarantee and I can’t really afford this bill either sin...Read more
ce we have just bought our family home and my wife is pregnant with our second baby. Therefore, I called Renault customer service this afternoon and [name removed] answered the call, unfortunately, she said that my van has already been out of insurance and there is nothing that Renault can do about it. I am so disappointed and devastated about her answer since I have only used this van for 2 years and 11 months and for it is still new for me. When I purchased this van, I was told that I would have three years insurance. Help us please, I have not even paid off the chattel mortgage for my van yet and now its timing chain broken with indefinite bills to pay. I am working as courier for Smartways Logistics and this Renault van was recommended by my colleague because of Renault’s good quality but it seems like it is totally the other way around and it is already been incorrigible to be repaired before I paid off the van loan, what’s a pity and I have also got a colleague who has been using Toyota Hiace for 20 years and it has always been working fine. Could you believe that a only three-year old van broke it timing chain for no reason? I have to say that I am so disappointed about Renault and will never recommend any of my friends or colleagues to purchase Renault Van anymore. To be frank, I did have a very good time using my Renault van (the design, space and three seats in front are perfect) and I has been taken very good care of it (if you see from the appearing, it looks a brand new van with my favourite NBA & music band posters on its back), however it is broken incorrigibly, what can I do? Should I just dump my only three year old van?Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
JohnPerth, WA
- 2 reviews
This Renault Trafic has been nothing but trouble, don't go near it.
We purchase the Trafic new in December 2016. In January 2017 the door handle came out of the sliding door. It was repaired at the dealers.
Door handle came out again a few weeks later and we told they had used a new part to remedy the problem. A few weeks late the door handle came out again and this time they fixed it properly( after many wasted hours without the vehicle). Next was the clutch master cylinder which went. We were told a new part was fitted. A few weeks later the clutch master cylinder want again and it had to go back to be repai...Read more
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Unfortunately Not So Good
I bought my van near new with 12,000 kms on the clock in June 2016. First tow episode was at about 14,000 kms when the clutch master cylinder bypassed leaving me stranded. On the upside, the tow, retrieval and repair was handled well and back on the road two days later. This van is great to drive and performs very well so no issues there. I had a check engine light back in December last year which was cleared and did not return immediately. The light came back on 2 months ago, same issue and it turned out to be a blocked manifold pressure senso...Read more
r tube from the exhaust manifold up to the sensor. This was disgnosed and cleared by a local repairer, cost $600 as no warranty support near me and Renault would not help with a sublet warranty repair and refused to supply any technical support. This van has only ever run genuine ELF oil and has had much more frequent service than recommended by Renault, so disappointed that we get a carbon blocked sensor tube inside 50K. This lasts about 300 k's and the light sets again but this time the vehicle stops completely with an engine hazard warning light as well and leaves me stranded roadside. The vehicle was towed again to the nearest Renault dealership on March 14th (different one to the first failure) and to this day it is still there. I have now been off the road for coming up six weeks and the communication from the dealership has been atrocious. It was two weeks before anyone contacted me at all. Keeping in mind this is a commercial van, being off the road for 6 weeks is completely unacceptable. I am told that it has a failed turbo boost sensor, it took over a week to get the part to the dealership and was fitted early this week. At this stage, I still don't know whether or not the repair has been successful. All up my impressions are not good.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
MichaelMelbourne
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
Great work van
Love this new work van! Purchased last month and really happy with my choice. It drives well, looks good and has good fuel consumption. It also has so much storage, drink holders, compartments everywhere! Even a huge amount of storage under the seat, which other vans don't have. Would highly recommend!
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MarkTaree
Best Van I Have Ever Owned
I have now clocked up 11000km's and have to say its easily the best van i have owned. It has just had its first capped price service. Compared to the Volkswagen T5 which i had this is miles ahead in comfort and drive ability as well as way more economical (i am getting average of 5.8 ltrs /100km mixed driving). The driving position is way better than the Volkswagen and the Hyundai Iload i test drove. Have done two trips over 1000kms now and arrive feeling fresh and like i've only just driven for a couple of hours. Cabin noise is fantastic (i do have the bulkhead installed though - these are well worth their money). All in all i highly recommend the car as nothing else on the market comes close.
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BenAdelaide
Great van to drive
Bought a secondhand 2015 LWB Trafic with The Lifestyle pack, first registered in 2016 and has done 32000 km.
I've had side windows installed and a rear folding seat and removed the top part of the bulkhead.
It came with some rudimentary tradies drawers which I've adapted and carpeted to suit my needs. Even with the bulkhead down it's still very quiet to drive although I'm getting some road noise over 60kmh from new tyres I've had fitted on the front.
Economy is great, I drive about 30km every day for work and I'm still getting about 1100/120...Read more
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Brand New Renault Trafic 2017 and disappointing
Waited 6 months for delivery because I ordered it fully optioned. I am also glad I did not post a review within a few days and have allowed the excitement to subside. Now with 2000 km under the belt I have noticed a squeaky clutch pedal and a squeaky drivers seat. Let's also mention that the seats are terrible and too small and uncomfortable. They don't seem to hold up well with the fabric showing signs that it just is not going to last. After washing the van I noticed water had leaked inside the cabin as I found a small puddle beneath the clut...Read more
ch pedal. This is not a door seal leak as I traced the water coming from beneath the dashboard. Washing the van also will give you an idea of how the panels feel and for me it felt like everything was put together with cheap plastic clips. I am expecting more issues because the van just feels cheap. Don't buy the genuine RENAULT carpets. They will fall to bits and crumble away. I cannot believe hoe genuine OEM products are so inferior to after market offerings. These cheap synthetic carpet mats will dissolve under your feet. The plastic round clips that clip onto the tabs to hold the carpets in place will all come off, they will fall apart to bits within a month. I am so upset that I paid $80.00 for junk that actually feel like junk even when new. I'm not a happy Renault owner and only because my previous van was a Mercedes Vito I had something to compare it to. Mercedes is worth every extra dollar they ask for. I am looking forward to the day I sell this crap and get back to a quality piece of engineering.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Questions & Answers
paulasked
Have a result Traffic auto gear box, when cold very jerky when pulling away gets better after about half an hour, sometimes very jerky when pulling away on a slope. Any ideas?
Eirin Oasked
Hi
Was going to buy a transporter but have been offered a 66kw demo for 30k drive away. Any thoughts on the base model? Anyone?
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Hi there, it depending on you. I dont recommend for 66kw one. I can see here some buyers had problem with it.
Cheers
Paulmasked
Has anyone had problems with the handsfree I can hear fine but people I'm talking to struggle to hear me?
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No problem's on my van. Maybe keep all the windows up, restart your phone and all its Bluetooth connections, sit closer to the mic, speak louder. If no change, take it back to the dealer.
Haven't had any issues or complaints from the person on the other end. I find I have to turn the volume up a bit. I've got a Lifestyle pack with the MediaNav, I'm not sure if this would cause any difference though.
Yep rubbish Bluetooth, cannot auto connect every time, can go thru the manual connect up to 10 times while driving to get connection. Never loads the address book. Almost have to stop to hear the caller and they have same problem.No recognition of the problem from Renault dealer.
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HannesOosthuizen
It still in the shop getting a new engine. About 2 months now. The first time was 1 month. 18% of the time I owned this car it was broken