General Motor’s Germany-based Opel division has introduced a passenger-focused variant of the new second-generation Vivaro van.
Called Vivaro Combi, the van shares the bulk of its mechanical components with the new Renault Trafic but it stands out thanks to a bold, brand-specific front fascia. Beyond the A-pillar, the Trafic and the Vivaro are nearly identical save for model-specific wheels, paint colors and emblems.
Inside, the Vivaro Combi offers space for up to eight passengers spread out over three rows of seats. The second and third rows can be removed entirely when extra cargo space is needed, and drivers who regularly need to carry both passengers and gear can select a long-wheelbase model that stretches 212 inches long.
The Vivaro Combi can be ordered with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel engine available with either 90 or 115 horsepower. Buyers after more grunt can choose a twin-turbocharged version of the 1.6-liter that makes either 120 or 140 ponies. The 120-horsepower twin-turbo mill returns 41.2 mpg in a mixed European cycle.
Most models come with a six-speed manual transmission, and front-wheel drive is the only configuration available.
The Opel Vivaro Combi is on sale now in Germany with a base price of €30,327, a sum that converts to approximately $39,000. The van will be sold with a Vauxhall emblem in the United Kingdom.
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