Not so many locals in the market would know much about the Vauxhall especially in some emerging auto markets including Nigeria. Most especially, the Vauxhall’s new Vivaro which has been around for sometime have been designed to have ‘a lot more presence and modernity’ than the outgoing model.
It comes with a bold new front end and cleaner BiTurbo engines that set new levels of efficiency in the medium van segment. There’s a four-unit engine line-up. While the outgoing van had a choice of 2.0-litre 90hp or 115hp diesels, all new engines are 1.6-litres, with regular 90hp and 110hp turbo diesels, as well as 120hp and 140hp BiTurbo units.
The new range covers two roof heights and two wheelbases, with the L1H1 and L2H1 models, and the high-roof L1H2 and L2H2. Double cab, Combi and platform cab derivatives are also on offer. Looking at the low-roof models, the 120hp BiTurbo engine is the most efficient of the line-up, with an official economy figure of an estimated 47.9mpg, which only VW’s Transporter Bluemotion can currently beat in the medium van marketplace.
An Eco button, standard on all models, improves efficiency, and there’s also the orange/amber/green drive indicator bar in the instrument cluster that flags up how efficiently the vehicle
is being driven.
On offer are two trim levels and a range of extra kit is added over the outgoing model. All Vivaros now get, for example, ESP anti-skid control, DAB radio, and a 12-volt socket in the load area even as interior quality is improved.
MIKE OCHONMA
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