2009 Renault Trafic CPV reviews

Renault Trafic CPV Sport 2009

This has got to be the worst minibus I’ve ever driven, I have had nothing but trouble and has been in and out of Renault at least 10 times in the year I have owned it, so here goes! 1). The seat belts in the rear are a nightmare, when people get out of the rear seats they get them trapped in the door which in turn makes the sliding door bend out of shape, which is un-repairable and not covered by warranty. 2). It has done 30000 and has had the following done to it: New Turbo, New Computer, Oil fumes into cabin, new battery, New rubber seals replaced on doors. 3). It has now developed clutch judder and so I’m gearing myself up for a new clutch and gearbox. 4). Air con is not standard in the rear seats on the sport and costs over £1000 as an extra. No cruise control, no storage place for maps etc, access to rear seats very complicated. The good points: The Sport looks great, all panels colour coded, MPG 35 combined, The ride is superb it’s just like driving a car, The LWB is the best as it has a massive boot. And finally, the wind noise above 60mph is a common fault and is just unbearable at 70 mph with whistles coming from door and windscreen seals. Do not buy this CPV as a taxi, I wish I’d brought the VW Transporter or the Vito.