The Renault Trafic has achieved more than 1.6 million sales around the world since its launch in 1980 and the new model, which will now be built at the Sandouville factory, will be debuted in around 50 countries globally.

The Trafic range – which is revealed at the same time as sister model, the Opel Vivaro – features 270 variants, two different heights, two different lengths, panel van, crew-van, platform cab and passenger versions, in addition to the models produced by approved converters and Renault Tech.

The latest model features a completely new exterior design, including the bigger, more upright logo that forms part of Renault's new brand identity. It also adopts a more dynamic stance along with wide, slender headlights and a more sloping windscreen. There’s also a bold air intake and a body-coloured trim strip between the two grilles produce a lighter feel. Sharper lines make the vehicle's silhouette more dynamic than before, whilst the sturdiness that Trafic customers have come to expect have been retained courtesy of a protective, wrap-around front bumper.

The vehicle will be available with a new Renault-developed 1.6 dCi powerplant, including a twin-turbocharged version that boasts fuel consumption of less than six litres per 100km (47mpg UK) and a single turbo version that offers 15% better fuel economy.