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Ford Everest vs Renault Trafic Passenger: the short answer
Everest and Trafic Passenger are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Everest starts ZAR 154,999 cheaperEverest from ZAR 825,000 · Trafic Passenger from ZAR 979,999
Five key differences
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Specification
Everest
Trafic Passenger
Maximum Power
Everest184 kW @ 3250 rpm
Trafic Passenger125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Everest600 Nm
Trafic Passenger380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size
Everest2993 cc
Trafic Passenger1997 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Everest11.8 km/l
Trafic Passenger13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Everest226 mm
Trafic Passenger199 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Ford Everest
3.0TD V6 Platinum 10AT 4WD
Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Everest
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Trafic Passenger
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Everest
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Trafic Passenger
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
Everest
Trafic Passenger
Model Introduced Year
2022
2026
Generation
Current-generation Ford Everest
Current long-wheelbase nine-seat Trafic Passenger introduced to the South African retail range in 2026 with 125 kW Blue dCi power and EAG9 automatic transmission
Facelift History
Major generational update in 2022 with improved safety, technology, and design
Current Trafic face and smart-cockpit specification with three South African grades: Evolution, Evolution+ and Techno+
Facelift Launched Since
2022
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
MPV
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
-
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0TD V6 Platinum 10AT 4WD
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Large MPV
Tare Mass Kg
2450 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
MPV
Spec
Everest
Trafic Passenger
Length
4914 mm
5480 mm
Width
1923 mm
1956 mm
Height
1842 mm
1973 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
3498 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
199 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
259 l
1890 l
Kerb Weight
2450 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3150 kg
3070 kg
Payload Capacity
680 kg
910 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
9 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
6.9 m
Front Headroom
972 mm
1019 mm
Rear Headroom
953 mm
1060 mm
Front Legroom
1058 mm
1028 mm
Rear Legroom
912 mm
930 mm
Spec
Everest
Trafic Passenger
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Independent double wishbone
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Coil spring with Watts linkage
Trailing Arm with Coil Spring
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame
-
Chassis Material
Ladder Frame
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Everest
Trafic Passenger
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Manual
Power Windows
Yes
Front
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Manual
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
everest
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Sub Frame
Ladder Frame
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trim Level
flagship
-
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Spec
Everest
Trafic Passenger
Engine
3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Ford 3.0 V6 turbo diesel
M9R
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
1997 cc
Cylinders
6
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
24
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
16.0:1
15.1:1
Bore
82.0 mm
85 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
88 mm
Maximum Power
184 kW @ 3250 rpm
125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
600 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
4WD
FWD
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
12.5 sec
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
17.8 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
75.1 kW/tonne
57.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
244.9 Nm/tonne
175.9 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
Everest
Trafic Passenger
Engine Position
Front longitudinal
-
Gearbox
10-Speed Automatic
9-Speed EAG9 Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Two-speed electronic transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Available
Number of Gears
10
9
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Front-Wheel Drive
4WD Engagement
Electronic shift-on-the-fly
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Electronic 4WD selector
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Available
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Torque Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
2.7
Not Applicable
Low Range
Yes
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front and rear driven axles
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
10
9
Spec
Everest
Trafic Passenger
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
11.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.7 km/l
16.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro VI
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
24.7 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
13.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Everest
Trafic Passenger
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
Yes
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Everest
Trafic Passenger
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Spec
Everest
Trafic Passenger
Seat Material
Leather-accented upholstery
Imitation Leather
Heated Seats
Yes
Driver
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
Interior Colour Options
5
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Removable Rear Benches
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustment
Manual Height and Reach
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power adjustment
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium interior design, large touchscreen, digital cluster, driver assistance features
-
Interior Colours
5
-
Seat Trim
Leather-accented upholstery
Techno+ Imitation Leather
Spec
Everest
Trafic Passenger
Infotainment System
SYNC 4 infotainment system
8-inch Easy Link Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
10
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
Standard
USB Ports
USB-A and USB-C
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
12
8-inch
Infotainment Screen
12
8-inch
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Touchscreen
12
8-inch
Spec
Everest
Trafic Passenger
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
LED
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
This Everest and Trafic Passenger 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: Everest 88 vs Trafic Passenger 55.
Efficiency index: Everest 52 vs Trafic Passenger 55.
Safety-equipment index: Everest 92 vs Trafic Passenger 90.
Practicality index: Everest 77 vs Trafic Passenger 88.
Ownership-cover index: Everest not separately scored vs Trafic Passenger 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
Everest leads by 6 points
Everest and Trafic Passenger are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Everest
Performance
88/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
77/100
Trafic Passenger
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
88/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Everest
leads the specification evidence index with 79 pts
vs 73 pts for Trafic Passenger
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Everest leads. However, Trafic Passenger may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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