The Renault Trafic is the van to take when a ute won't do. Everything loads under cover and out of the weather, the side door is wide enough to work from at a kerbside, and the load floor sits low enough that you're lifting into it rather than up onto it.
Overview
Vans get judged on one thing: what actually fits. In Australia the Trafic comes in three shapes, and the numbers separate them clearly. The short-wheelbase cargo van carries up to 5.8 cubic metres, the long-wheelbase version up to 6.7 cubic metres, and the Crew Van — which trades cargo room for a second row of seats — around 4.0 cubic metres. The detail that wins jobs is the load-through bulkhead. The front passenger seat folds and a hatch opens through the bulkhead, extending usable load length to roughly 4.15 metres. That's the difference between fitting full-length timber, conduit, pipe or ladders inside the van and strapping them to a roof rack in the rain. Renault also quotes payload up to 1.28 tonnes and up to 16 anchorage points in the floor, so a load can be tied down properly rather than wedged. Practical points that matter around Perth: the standard-roof Trafic sits just under two metres tall, which clears most shopping centre and CBD car parks — but measure before you commit, because the height limit varies and a stuck van is an expensive afternoon. The wide sliding side door makes kerbside loading easy on narrow streets in Fremantle, Northbridge and Vic Park. Rear barn doors open wide for pallet or trolley access. One thing worth knowing: the Trafic is the same vehicle sold in some markets as the Nissan NV300 and Mitsubishi Express, so parts and servicing are widely supported.
Benefits of choosing Suzuki
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Premium Damage Waiver ($500 Excess)
Reduces your damage liability from $3,500 to $500. Available for drivers aged 21+.
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STANDARD Young Driver Damage Waiver ($1,000 Excess)
Reduces your damage liability from $3,500 to $1,000. Compulsory for drivers aged 18-20.
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PRESTIGE Premium Damage Waiver ($1,500 Excess)
Reduces your damage liability from $5,000 to $1,500. Available for drivers aged 25+.
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STANDARD Compact SUV Tyre, Rims & Glass Cover
Reduces your liability to $0 for damage to the windscreen, windows, rims and tyres.
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PRESTIGE Tyre, Rims & Glass Cover
Reduces your liability to $0 for damage to the windscreen, windows, rims and tyres.
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125kms/Day Free
125km included free per day. Extra kilometres charged at $0.50 per km.
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Unlimited Kilometres
Unlimited kilometres within a 500km radius of Perth CBD only. $12/day standard, $20/day MU-X, $30/day Prestige vehicles.
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Extended Area of Use
Required for travel into regional WA including Esperance, Kalgoorlie and Exmouth.
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Additional Driver Fee
Add an extra approved driver. Capped at $50 per driver.
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Child Seat
Various sizes available - choose on collection. Capped at $100 per seat.