A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Triber Express
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Trafic Panel Van
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Triber Express
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Triber Express
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South Africa Trafic Panel Van range
Current South Africa Triber Express 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
Panel Van
Panel Van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Panel Van
Panel Van
Tare Mass Kg
1646 kg
926 kg
Vehicle Type
Panel Van
Panel Van
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Triber Express
Length
5480 mm
3990 mm
Width
2283 mm
1739 mm
Height
1967 mm
1662 mm
Wheelbase
3498 mm
2636 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
182 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
182 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
8900 l
1500 l
Kerb Weight
1646 kg
926 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3070 kg
1522 kg
Payload Capacity
1279 kg
542 kg
Towing Capacity
2500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.59 m
5.0 m
Front Headroom
1030 mm
970 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1028 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Triber Express
Front Track Width
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Track Width
Not Available
Not Available
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut with lower triangle and coil spring
MacPherson strut with lower triangle and coil spring
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam axle
Torsion beam axle
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Triber Express
Load Bed Length
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Width
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Available
1500 l
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Manual / automatic by trim
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Triber Express
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
1000 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common-rail diesel injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
125 kW @ 3500 rpm
53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
96 Nm @ 3500 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
6-Speed Manual
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
193 km/h
152 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
75.9 kW/tonne
57.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
230.9 Nm/tonne
103.7 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
Trafic Panel Van
Triber Express
Gearbox
Manual
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Manual clutch
Manual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Manual
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
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
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Triber Express
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
14.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.3 km/l
21.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Available
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
40
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
Trafic Panel Van
Triber Express
Airbags
Front airbags
Front airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Trafic Panel Van
Triber Express
Cruise Control
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
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
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
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
Trafic Panel Van
Triber Express
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Seat Trim
Fabric
Fabric
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Triber Express
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4-6
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
Trafic Panel Van
Triber Express
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Triber Express
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
160 mm
182 mm
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
182 mm
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Triber Express
Tyre Size
215/65 R16
165/80 R14
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Triber Express
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km
131 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Triber Express
Service Plan
5 year / 90 000 km
2 year / 30 000 km
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Triber Express
Ownership Role
commercial utility
commercial utility
Price Zar
635999 ZAR
244999 ZAR
Pricing Role
commercial utility
commercial utility
Starting Price
635999
244999
Starting Price Zar
635999
244999
Spec
Trafic Panel Van
Triber Express
Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Trafic Panel Van and Triber Express comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Trafic Panel Van 62 vs Triber Express 27.
Efficiency index: Trafic Panel Van 55 vs Triber Express 69.
Safety-equipment index: Trafic Panel Van 90 vs Triber Express 90.
Practicality index: Trafic Panel Van 72 vs Triber Express 64.
Ownership-cover index: Trafic Panel Van not separately scored vs Triber Express 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.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Trafic Panel Van leads by 9 points
Trafic Panel Van has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Triber Express remains close.
Performance
Trafic Panel Van +35
Efficiency
Triber Express +14
Safety
Level
Practicality
Trafic Panel Van +8
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
Triber Express
Performance
27/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRenault Trafic Panel Van
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 61 pts for Triber Express
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Trafic Panel Van leads. However, Triber Express 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 exact South African derivatives 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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