The Vivaro is primarily manufactured at GM Manufacturing Luton (previously IBC) in Luton, England and by Nissan at their Zona Franca (Barcelona) facility in Spain. While the Vivaro is sold as an Opel in most European markets, in the United Kingdom it is sold as a Vauxhall. The Opel Vivaro from the German automaker Opel launched in 2001. Nissan Primastar, post-facelift - note revised indicator lights Opel Vivaro A On the Opel model, the indicators moved from the front bumpers, up into the headlamp housings, thus looking more similar to the Renault. Ī mild facelift in 2006 saw the orange indicators swapped for clear ones more integrated into the headlamp housings. In 2012, UK production of the Vivaro totalled 36,982 and 16,483 for the Renault Trafic. The van was designed by Renault in Paris, and both Renault and Opel versions are manufactured by Opel at their plant in Luton. Its name is based on the French word for "trade" or "traffic" (depending on the context). The van exists in several versions, from a 3-seater with all the rear space available for loads, to a 9-seater. In particular, high roof versions for Vauxhall, Renault, and Nissan are made in Barcelona because the Luton assembly plant has a low roof which cannot accommodate the extra height of the high roof. In an agreement between Renault and Nissan, versions of the van are also manufactured at Nissan's plant in Barcelona, Spain. Manufactured by GM Manufacturing Luton at its plant in Luton-beside Primastar and the Vivaro-the Trafic was the first Renault vehicle to be built in the United Kingdom in more than 30 years. ĭesigned by Renault's corporate design department based within the company's Technocentre outside Paris, the Trafic was developed by the engineering team of Renault's light commercial vehicle unit at Villiers-Saint-Fréderic. The Trafic is built at GMM Luton Vehicles, Luton in the UK, along with the Vivaro and Primastar. The current Trafic is the Renault-branded version of a panel van developed in a joint venture with Opel, and also sold as a Vauxhall Vivaro it is also sold by Nissan as the Primastar. Renault Trafic of the French Gendarmerie (pre-facelift) GMM Luton Vehicles, Luton, United Kingdom Second generation (X83 2001–2014) Second generation A pickup version was sold as the Renault Rodeo. In Brazil, it was badged as Chevrolet Trafic initially, and later as Renault Trafic. South Americaįor South America, was made in the Argentinian facility of Santa Isabel, Córdoba, for the Mercosur. In 2007, Tata Motors announced the introduction of the Winger, a panel van and minibus based on the original generation Renault Trafic and fitted with Tata's own engines. Other motorhome builders using the Trafic Mk1 as a base include Elddis, Eriba and Autostar.įrom 1997 to 2000 the Renault Trafic was marketed as the Chevrolet Trafic and Opel Arena ( Vauxhall Arena in the UK). Popular converters were Auto-Sleepers and Holdsworth (now defunct). #RENAULT TRAFIC QUICKSHIFT PROFESSIONAL#The Mk1 Trafic became popular for professional conversion into budget family motorhomes due to the flexibility of the design and the generous internal space for what was a relatively small van. In order for the chassis and cab version to meet United States safety and emission requirements, this version was sold with Renault's J6T/J7T: 2165 cc badged as 2.2L. The chassis and cab of the 1980s model were sold in complete knock down (CKD) kits for Winnebago, who built the Winnebago LeSharo from 1983, and Itasca Phasar. Since 2007, the Mk1 Trafic has been built in India as the Tata Winger, fitted with Tata's own engines. In 1995 the Mk1 Trafic got its final facelift, with new grille, new tail lights, large double rear view mirrors and a new interior with modern dashboard and multi-adjustable seats.įrom 1997 they were also sold as the Opel Arena and Vauxhall Arena. In 1990 the Trafic underwent a major front end facelift with rounder shape and a plastic bumper, the new longer body shape covering all varieties of engine. The diesel and 2.1 petrol carried on with the extended grille. The 1721cc OHC engine replaced the 1647cc OHV in the mid 1980s, which fitted under the shorter grille but required a small lump in the bonnet. Originally the van had some variations in the front end shape depending which engine was fitted, with the original 1397cc motor fitting behind a flat grille, and the diesel engine and larger 1647cc petrol engines requiring an extended plastic grille and deeper bumper. The original Renault Trafic was sold from 1980 to 2000 and was somewhat revised and updated during its lifetime. Prior generations First generation Also calledġ397 or 1647cc (OHV engines), 2164cc OHC Douvrin engine, 2068cc OHC Diesel Douvrin engine, 2499cc OHC diesel.
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