Few commercial vehicles continue to impress when they are half-way
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through their lifecycle. And even fewer are able maintain the classleading attributes which set them apart at launch.
But the Renault Trafic continues to defy the ageing process with an overall ability that puts several rivals to shame.
Its party piece is the way it drives, with a • standard of refinement and cohesiveness that stilt fails to be beaten.
Furthermore, due to its practical load area and sound build quality it continues to maintain strong ownership credentials.
That noted, there are flaws which come with a vehicle of this age low-speed steering effort, loose gearchanges and less than convincing brakes could all do with a second look.
So, too, could the dashboard, as it's a little long in the tooth compared with the multi-function workstations that many of its hewer rivals offer.
Yet we confidently recommend the Trafic, safe in the knowledge that it will continue to deliver beyond its remit without complaint,