It's tough out there, and we all have to work a little smarter to get by these days. And the van you choose should be no exception; it's not enough to be a simple workhorse any more. Rising fuel prices means you need to balance engine performance with economy. Long hours behind the wheel demand easy driveability. Increasing competition requires interior space to be used flexibly and intelligently.

And it should never be forgotten that your vehicle is a highly visible and mobile advertisement for your business.

The Renault Trafic is just the van for this new age. A 2.0 litre turbo diesel engine delivering 85kW of the required grunt at just 7.9 litres per 100km, is matched to a 6 speed manual gearbox will get you from A to B with maximum efficiency and a minimum of stress.

Safety is a must for professionals. To minimise risks, New Trafic is fitted with the most innovative safety systems either as standard or as an option. These include ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution, Emergency Brake Assist and front driver airbag as standard.

The cabin is clean and uncluttered, with power steering standard and plenty of nooks and crannies for storage. Smart use of capacity means all configurations can take at least a standard pallet.

There's plenty of headroom in the back (1.33m), a lowest-in class loading height (making it your back's best friend) and two different platform lengths, offering between 5 and 6 cubic metres in capacity.

You'll also find a sliding side door that opens to a full metre, plus the option of installing a second. And while all models have rear doors that open to 180°, you can also add doors that open to 270° and fold flat along the sides of the van. And because we've organised all this capacity with the utmost efficiency, the overall length of the Trafic remains compact, making it manoeuvrable in even the tightest spaces.

The Renault Trafic is covered by a 24-hour Renault Roadside Assistance Program and a 3 year/100,000 km warranty and canbe seen at our Ringwood showroom.