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French auto giant, Renault, is seeking to play big in the high-end shuttle market with its newly-introduced TRAFIC SpaceClass. The all-new vehicle will be making a debut at the 70th Cannes International Film Festival which opened Wednesday and the choice of Cannes Film Festival for the world premiere of the luxury van was, in fact, strategic.
in front of Majestic Barrière Hotel
Photo Credits: Jean-Brice LEMAL
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Renault – Nissan Light Commercial Vehicles Business Unit, Ashwani Gupta, confirmed this, saying:“TRAFIC SpaceClass is an entirely new product that fulfils the requirements of customers looking for a best-in-class driving and comfort experience. We chose the Cannes Film Festival as the first time to debut this high-end vehicle to show that it can be used effectively with VIPs and business travellers all the way to the airport.”
With room for up to nine persons, TRAFIC SpaceClass boasts class-leading spaciousness and comfort. The modular design of the seats on rails in rows two and three enables over 50 different configurations, a unique feat in the segment. Each passenger is treated to the highest levels of comfort, with dark-tinted rear windows, regulated air conditioning, individual LED reading lamps, and exclusive leather upholstery (depending on the version). With “Signature Pack” versions, TRAFIC SpaceClass transforms into a mobile office with pivoting seats and a removable central tablet containing numerous storage spaces. All versions are equipped with 220V and USB sockets for charging laptops and electronic devices.
The dashboard features a legion of practical and distinctive details, including a leather-covered steering wheel, a host of storage compartments, and chrome and gloss-black inserts. The 7-inch screen is home to the MediaNav Evolution navigation system or R-Link Evolution with Android Auto, and the reversing camera (depending on the version).
Outside, TRAFIC SpaceClass stands out instantly through its front light signature, chrome grille and painted bumpers, as well as SpaceClass logos on the front wings, exclusive Comet Grey launch paint, numerous gloss-black details and 17-inch diamond-effect wheels (depending on the version).
TRAFIC SpaceClass targets professional customers placing a premium on the comfort of all passengers regardless of journey times. It is particularly adapted for companies and hotels operating shuttles from train stations and airports. The new high-end shuttle is perfect for passenger transport professionals such as taxi drivers and independent chauffeurs. TRAFIC SpaceClass will also appeal to private customers like families looking for generous cabin volume and modularity.
TRAFIC SpaceClass, according to Renault, will be launched starting in September 2017 in the main European markets.
