A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
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
GWM Ora 03 vs Renault Trafic Panel Van: the short answer
Ora 03 and Trafic Panel Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Trafic Panel Van starts ZAR 50,951 cheaperOra 03 from ZAR 686,950 · Trafic Panel Van from ZAR 635,999
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Ora 03
Trafic Panel Van
Maximum Power
Ora 03126 kW
Trafic Panel Van125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Ora 03250 Nm
Trafic Panel Van380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size
Ora 03Not Applicable
Trafic Panel Van2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Ora 03Not Applicable
Trafic Panel Van13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Ora 03145 mm
Trafic Panel Van160 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
GWM Ora 03
400 Ultra Luxury
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
Ora 03
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Trafic Panel Van
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Ora 03
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Trafic Panel Van
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Ora 03
Trafic Panel Van
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African Ora 03 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current South Africa Trafic Panel Van range
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Electric hatchback
Panel Van
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Hatchback
Panel Van
Tare Mass Kg
1685 kg
1646 kg
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Panel Van
Spec
Ora 03
Trafic Panel Van
Length
4235 mm
5480 mm
Width
1825 mm
2283 mm
Height
1603 mm
1967 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
3498 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
115 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
228 l
8900 l
Kerb Weight
1685 kg
1646 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2120 kg
3070 kg
Payload Capacity
435 kg
1279 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 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
1050 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Ora 03
Trafic Panel Van
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut with lower triangle and coil spring
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Torsion beam axle
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Ora 03
Trafic Panel Van
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Available
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Available
Climate Control
Not Available
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Available
AC Type
Not Available
Manual / automatic by trim
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Engine Warranty
5
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Panoramic Roof
Panoramic sunroof
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Full-grain leather
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Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Source Model Column
ora-03
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Spec
Ora 03
Trafic Panel Van
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2000 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Common-rail diesel injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
126 kW
125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
193 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
74.8 kW/tonne
75.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
148.4 Nm/tonne
230.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
420 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Ora 03
Trafic Panel Van
Gearbox
Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Manual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
Not Available
Spec
Ora 03
Trafic Panel Van
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
11.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
16.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
80 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Available
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
13.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
80
Combined Driving Range
420
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
16.5
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Ora 03
Trafic Panel Van
Airbags
Dual SRS, front side, side curtain and front centre airbags
Front airbags
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Ora 03
Trafic Panel Van
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Ora 03
Trafic Panel Van
Seat Material
Full-grain leather
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Polyurethane / synthetic
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Fabric Seats
Full-grain leather
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ora 03 grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Leather Accented Seat Trim
Full-grain leather
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Full-grain leather
Fabric
Spec
Ora 03
Trafic Panel Van
Infotainment System
SYNC
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Standard
USB Ports
Not Available
Front and rear USB where listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Connected Services
SYNC
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Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
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Touchscreen
SYNC
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Ora 03
Trafic Panel Van
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
3
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Roof Type
Panoramic sunroof
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Electric Blind Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
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Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Ora 03
Trafic Panel Van
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
145 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
145 mm
160 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
Ora 03
Trafic Panel Van
Tyre Size
Not Available
215/65 R16
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Not Available
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Ora 03
Trafic Panel Van
Service Interval
10000
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Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
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Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
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Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
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First Service At
5000
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Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 year / 90 000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 year / 90 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
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Alternator
110A
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Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 year / 90 000 km
Service Intervals
10000
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Spec
Ora 03
Trafic Panel Van
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
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Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Spec
Ora 03
Trafic Panel Van
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
188 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Electric
Diesel
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Idle CO2 Output
0
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
0
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Spec
Ora 03
Trafic Panel Van
Ownership Role
Flagship
commercial utility
Price Zar
805950 ZAR
635999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
commercial utility
Starting Price
805950
635999
Starting Price Zar
805950
635999
In depth: how these cars differ
This Ora 03 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: Ora 03 52 vs Trafic Panel Van 62.
Efficiency index: Ora 03 90 vs Trafic Panel Van 55.
Safety-equipment index: Ora 03 not separately scored vs Trafic Panel Van 90.
Practicality index: Ora 03 52 vs Trafic Panel Van 72.
Ownership-cover index: Ora 03 65 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 7 points
Ora 03 and Trafic Panel Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Trafic Panel Van +10
Efficiency
Ora 03 +35
Practicality
Trafic Panel Van +20
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
Ora 03
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
90/100
Practicality
52/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRenault Trafic Panel Van
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 63 pts for Ora 03
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Trafic Panel Van leads. However, Ora 03 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
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.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
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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