2025 Renault Trafic

Renault Trafic

Renault’s Trafic takes aim at the heart of SA’s medium panel van market, going wheel-to-wheel with heavyweights like the VW Crafter, Ford Transit, and Toyota HiAce. It’s not trying to be everything to everyone—this is a van for the small business owner who wants maximum cargo space without the faff of a full-on truck, and who’s happy to row their own gears. No automatic on offer, and you won’t exactly trip over one at every corner: a single 2025 Trafic 2.0 dCi full-cab panel van is listed right now, wearing a R569,950 price tag. That tells you straight away this isn’t a fleet favourite, and you’re not likely to see rows of them lining up at local depots. On paper at least, the Trafic stacks up well with its European rivals on price and kit, and it’s basically new with just 150 km on the odometer—so calling it “used” is stretching the definition. The big sell, and it’s one that actually matters for long-haul drivers hustling between Joburg and Durban, is the more refined, car-like feel inside compared to the typically spartan HiAce. But there’s a catch: with just one available, you can forget about picking your spec, colour, or trying to haggle. Renault’s dealer footprint also trails the big Japanese and German names, so aftersales support is a question mark. For now, the Trafic sits as a niche alternative: worth a look if you’re after something a bit different and can live with the limited choice.