2024 Renault Trafic LWB Premium: Quick review

The Renault Trafic has consistently been a go-to choice for businesses in need of a dependable, efficient, and flexible commercial van.

With its 2024 Long Wheel Base (LWB) Pro model, Renault continues to enhance its reputation, incorporating an updated design and improved safety features in the latest update.

Aimed at fulfilling the varied demands of contemporary professionals, the Trafic LWB Pro offers a blend of extra utility and performance in a neatly packaged design.

However, the question remains: How does it compare to the established contenders within the commercial van market?

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Pricing and features

The Long Wheel Base (LWB) Premium is the top-tier variant of the commercial Trafic range, besides from the Crew versions with additional rear seats which top the line-up.

It is priced at $56,000 before-on road costs, and $2000 lower than its shorter counterpart.

All versions of the Trafic share the same economical 2.0-litre diesel engine outputting 125kW and a torquey 380Nm. On a combined cycle, automatic variants have a claimed fuel economy of 6.5L/100km.

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Renault Trafic Short Wheel Base Premium model shown

The exterior of the Trafic LWB Pro merges practicality with a contemporary aesthetic, with its Long Wheel Base design enabling the transport of larger volumes, perfectly suited for bustling urban areas and packed worksites.

Inside, the entire Trafic range comes standard with an 8-inch touchscreen, a 4.2-inch display for the driver, Bluetooth connectivity, wireless charging, and compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The Premium variant adds tyre pressure monitoring, adaptive cruise control, front and side parking sensors, front fog lights, smart key card with keyless entry, electric heated & foldable door mirrors, premium upholstery, glazed side door glass

Highlighting its cargo capacity, the Long Wheel Base (LWB) model offers an impressive load length of up to 4.15 meters, thanks to a load-through hatch situated in the passenger seat's footwell.

The LWB model provides a substantial cargo volume of 6.7 cubic meters and supports a maximum payload of up to 1243 kilograms. It is equipped with a whopping 16 anchorage points for secure transport of a wide array of freight.

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Safety

The Renault Trafic has not been evaluated by ANCAP, the independent crash testing organisation in Australia. Nevertheless, it is built on the same platform as a model that was awarded three stars by Euro NCAP, the European safety assessment authority.

The vehicle comes standard with safety features such as autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, and airbags for both driver and passenger.

The Premium variant, enhances safety with the inclusion of adaptive cruise control, sensors for parking at both the front and rear, blind-spot monitoring and traffic sign recognition.

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Warranty is a standard five years/200,000lm warranty across the board.

Key rivals

The Renault Trafic LWB Pro faces competition from:

• Toyota HiAce
• Volkswagen Transporter
• Ford Transit
• Renault Master

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Should I put it on my shortlist?

Businesses and professionals seeking a commercial vehicle that is both compact and proficient will find the 2024 Renault Trafic LWB Premium an attractive choice.

Despite being more expensive than its rivals, the Trafic excels in addressing the challenges of urban logistics and more. Available in either manual or automatic transmission, the Trafic LWB Premium is equipped to fulfil your business requirements with dependability and a bit of flair.