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Renault has announced the Trafic Escapade camper van for the European market. The model features a fold-out double bed, a gas stove, a sink, and a water tank. Sales are set to begin in 2026, positioning it as a more affordable alternative to a full-size motorhome.
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Renault has announced the Trafic Escapade camper van for the European market. The model features a fold-out double bed, a gas stove, a sink, and a wat...
Renault has announced the Trafic Escapade camper van for the European market. The model features a fold-out double bed, a gas stove, a sink, and a water tank. Sales are set to begin in 2026, positioning it as a more affordable alternative to a full-size motorhome.
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Renault has unveiled the Trafic Escapade camper van at the Van Life Expo in Europe, targeting the vanlife community. The vehicle features a retractable kitchen module with a gas stove and sink, while the rear seats convert into a double bed. It will be offered with diesel engines producing 150 or 170 hp and is scheduled to go on sale in Europe in early 2026.
Renault presented the Trafic Escapade, a compact camper van, at the Van Life Expo in Bordeaux in November 2025. The vehicle, which includes a sleeping area and a kitchenette, is positioned as a more affordable entry point into the motorhome segment compared to traditional models. European sales are scheduled to begin in early 2026.
Renault has officially presented the Trafic Escapade camper van. The model with two body lengths and trim levels will launch in European markets in early 2026. Standard equipment includes a kitchen module, foldable sink, and a sofa bed for two.
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