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2.0L dCi Panel Van with Rear Camera and Touchscreen PackDiesel6-Speed ManualCurrent
ZAR 635,999ex-showroom
⚡ 125 kW🔧 380 Nm⛽ 13.9 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Omoda C7 vs Renault Trafic Panel Van: the short answer
C7 and Trafic Panel Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
C7 starts ZAR 96,099 cheaperC7 from ZAR 539,900 · Trafic Panel Van from ZAR 635,999
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
C7
Trafic Panel Van
Maximum Power
C7145 kW @ 5500 rpm
Trafic Panel Van125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
C7290 Nm
Trafic Panel Van380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size
C71600 cc
Trafic Panel Van2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
C713.3 km/l
Trafic Panel Van13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
C7176 mm
Trafic Panel Van160 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Omoda C7
Luxury
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
C7
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
Trafic Panel Van
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
C7
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Trafic Panel Van
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
C7
Trafic Panel Van
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South Africa C7 range
Current South Africa Trafic Panel Van range
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Panel Van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Panel Van
Tare Mass Kg
1578 kg
1646 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Panel Van
Spec
C7
Trafic Panel Van
Length
4660 mm
5480 mm
Width
1875 mm
2283 mm
Height
1670 mm
1967 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
3498 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
176 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
176 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
614 l
8900 l
Kerb Weight
1578 kg
1646 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
3070 kg
Payload Capacity
512 kg
1279 kg
Towing Capacity
1250 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
6.59 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1090 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
750 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
C7
Trafic Panel Van
Front Track Width
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Track Width
Not Available
Not Available
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut with lower triangle and coil spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion beam axle
Spec
C7
Trafic Panel Van
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Available
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Available
Climate Control
Automatic
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1371 l
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic
Manual / automatic by trim
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Available
Spec
C7
Trafic Panel Van
Engine
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
SQRF4J16
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1600 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Common-rail diesel injection
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
77.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85.8 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
190 km/h
193 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.4 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
16.3 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
91.9 kW/tonne
75.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
183.8 Nm/tonne
230.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
C7
Trafic Panel Van
Gearbox
7 DCT
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
Not Available
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Manual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
7 DCT
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
Not Available
Spec
C7
Trafic Panel Van
Claimed Mileage
13.3 km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
11.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.7 km/l
16.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Available
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
13.3 km/l
13.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC/DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Available
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
Not Applicable
Spec
C7
Trafic Panel Van
Airbags
Multiple airbags
Front airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C7
Trafic Panel Van
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Spec
C7
Trafic Panel Van
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Manual
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Fabric
Spec
C7
Trafic Panel Van
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
C7
Trafic Panel Van
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Spec
C7
Trafic Panel Van
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
176 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
176 mm
160 mm
Spec
C7
Trafic Panel Van
Tyre Size
235/50 R19
215/65 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
235/50 R19
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
C7
Trafic Panel Van
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km
188 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Diesel
Spec
C7
Trafic Panel Van
Service Plan
5 Years / 70 000 km
5 year / 90 000 km
Spec
C7
Trafic Panel Van
Ownership Role
mid-to-high value
commercial utility
Price Zar
539900 ZAR
635999 ZAR
Pricing Role
mid-to-high value
commercial utility
Starting Price
539900
635999
Starting Price Zar
539900
635999
Spec
C7
Trafic Panel Van
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C7 and Trafic Panel Van comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: C7 61 vs Trafic Panel Van 62.
Efficiency index: C7 52 vs Trafic Panel Van 55.
Safety-equipment index: C7 94 vs Trafic Panel Van 90.
Practicality index: C7 67 vs Trafic Panel Van 72.
Ownership-cover index: C7 not separately scored vs Trafic Panel Van not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Trafic Panel Van leads by 1 points
C7 and Trafic Panel Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Trafic Panel Van +1
Efficiency
Trafic Panel Van +3
Safety
C7 +4
Practicality
Trafic Panel Van +5
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Trafic Panel Van
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
72/100
C7
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRenault Trafic Panel Van
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 69 pts for C7
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Trafic Panel Van leads. However, C7 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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