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Jetour T2 i-DM vs Renault Trafic Passenger: the short answer
T2 i-DM and Trafic Passenger are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
T2 i-DM starts ZAR 200,099 cheaperT2 i-DM from ZAR 779,900 · Trafic Passenger from ZAR 979,999
Five key differences
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Specification
T2 i-DM
Trafic Passenger
Maximum Power
T2 i-DM100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Trafic Passenger125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
T2 i-DM220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Trafic Passenger380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size
T2 i-DM1499 cc
Trafic Passenger1997 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
T2 i-DM76.9 km/l
Trafic Passenger13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
T2 i-DM190 mm
Trafic Passenger199 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Jetour T2 i-DM
T2 i-DM
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
T2 i-DM
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Trafic Passenger
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
T2 i-DM
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Trafic Passenger
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
T2 i-DM
Trafic Passenger
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South African launch specification
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
Not listed by current South African source page.
Current Trafic face and smart-cockpit specification with three South African grades: Evolution, Evolution+ and Techno+
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
MPV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
4038 kg
-
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
SUV
Large MPV
Tare Mass Kg
2138 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
MPV
Spec
T2 i-DM
Trafic Passenger
Length
4785 mm
5480 mm
Width
2006 mm
1956 mm
Height
1875 mm
1973 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
3498 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
199 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
580 l
1890 l
Kerb Weight
2138 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2438 kg
3070 kg
Payload Capacity
300 kg
910 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
2500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
9 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
6.9 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1019 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
1060 mm
Front Legroom
980 mm
1028 mm
Rear Legroom
810 mm
930 mm
Spec
T2 i-DM
Trafic Passenger
Front Track Width
1685 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1695 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Trailing Arm with Coil Spring
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link independent suspension
Trailing Arm with Coil Spring
Spec
T2 i-DM
Trafic Passenger
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Manual
Power Windows
Not Available
Front
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
50W
Standard
Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1494 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Manual
Engine Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
1.3
-
Rear Seat Split
60/40
-
Spare Wheel
255/55 R20 full size
Full-Size
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Roof Load
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
-
Towbar
Yes
-
Spec
T2 i-DM
Trafic Passenger
Engine
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
SQRH4J15
M9R
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
1997 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
15.1:1
Bore
72 mm
85 mm
Stroke
92 mm
88 mm
Maximum Power
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Combined Power
265 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
610 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
2
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
3-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
200 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
12.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
17.8 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
57.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
175.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
18.4 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
LFP
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
90 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
50 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
3 h 0 min (30-100%)
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
27 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
T2 i-DM
Trafic Passenger
Gearbox
Automatic
9-Speed EAG9 Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Available
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
9
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Automatic
Drivetrain
2WD
Front-Wheel Drive
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 Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Torque Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
2WD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
9
Spec
T2 i-DM
Trafic Passenger
Claimed Mileage
76.9 km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
62.1 km/l
11.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
89.4 km/l
16.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
80 l
Emission Standard
VI B
Euro VI
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
24.7 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
76.9 km/l
13.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Type 2 and CCS2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC charging
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
80
Combined Driving Range
1200
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
22
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
T2 i-DM
Trafic Passenger
Airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
AEB
Yes
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
T2 i-DM
Trafic Passenger
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Spec
T2 i-DM
Trafic Passenger
Seat Material
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Imitation Leather
Seat Adjustment
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Driver
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Multi
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Removable Rear Benches
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Manual Height and Reach
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
This T2 i-DM 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: T2 i-DM 45 vs Trafic Passenger 55.
Efficiency index: T2 i-DM 98 vs Trafic Passenger 55.
Safety-equipment index: T2 i-DM 92 vs Trafic Passenger 90.
Practicality index: T2 i-DM 66 vs Trafic Passenger 88.
Ownership-cover index: T2 i-DM 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
T2 i-DM leads by 0 points
T2 i-DM 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
T2 i-DM
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
Trafic Passenger
Performance
55/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
88/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T2 i-DM
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 73 pts for Trafic Passenger
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T2 i-DM 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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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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