While in Europe Renault has given the Trafic a
significant makeover for the 2019 model year, Australian car buyers will have
to make to do with the pre-facelift version for the time being. That doesn’t mean the cargo van
is without updates Down Under: Renault has just announced the return of the
Formula Edition.
For 2019, the sporty-flavored van changes colors and
is available in White or Storm Grey highlighted with red F1-style detailing, a
Trafic Formula Edition adds a red grille finisher strip, LED DRLs into the
bumper and fog lights with bright red surrounds. Other sporty exterior elements
include the black-painted 17-inch Cyclade alloys as well as the body colored
bumpers, rear corner pillar trim, and sliding-door rail surround.
Inside, the 2019 Trafic Formula Edition adds “Java”
dark cloth upholstery, heated driver’s seat, model-specific floor mats, and
Renault’s so-called premium dashboard. The latter consists of a dash top
storage compartment, chrome instrument panel surround, gloss black side air
vent surrounds, chrome-plated gear knob trim, leather covered gear knob, and
chrome-plated speaker surrounds.
Additional equipment includes a wide-view reversing
mirror installed into the passenger sun visor, LED interior lighting,
hands-free entry card and push-button start, as well as a high-security
dead-locking system and climate control air conditioning. Since we’re talking
about a van, it’s worth noting that the spec sheet also includes a
dealer-fitted timber cargo floor and a stainless-steel rear bumper lip.
The 2019 Renault Trafic Formula Edition is available
both in short- and long-wheelbase configurations, with a single engine, a
1.6-liter biturbo diesel rated at 138 HP and 340 Nm of torque. Perhaps
more interestingly, the six-speed manual gearbox is shared with the Megane RS
hot hatch.
Prices start from AUD 41,990 (US$ 28,420)
for the short-wheelbase and AUD 43,490 (US$ 29,780) for the LWB model.
