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Vauxhall Vivaro - Should you buy one?
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- čas přidán 25. 02. 2020
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Vauxhall enters the super-large MPV market with this model, the Vivaro Life. Jonathan Crouch looks at what's on offer.
Market and Model
Prices range in the £28,000 to £43,000 bracket and two models are available - 'Edition' and 'Elite'. The 'Edition' is offered with either 100PS or 120PS 1.5-litre diesel engines. The 'Elite' comes with a couple of 2.0-litre diesels, either a 150PS variant with a manual gearbox or a 180PS version with an 8-speed auto. With the 'Edition', there's an £1,845 option to upgrade from the standard 'Medium' body shape to the lengthened 'Long' version. With the 'Elite. The premium for the 'Long' body style is £840.
Even base-spec 'Edition' models get a DAB radio, Bluetooth 'phone connectivity, cruise control with a variable speed limiter, central locking with selective door locking and deadlocks, powered heated mirrors, a multi-function trip computer, a USB port and front electric windows. Latest generation electronic driving assistance devices include a 'driving time warning system', 'Driver Attention Alert', a 'Road sign reading with speed limit recommendation system' and an 'Active Safety Brake' set-up. You could also add 'Blind Spot Monitoring' and a 'VisioPark surround view camera system - both useful on a vehicle of this size.
Cost of Ownership
The Vivaro Life's Euro6d engines have been chosen with operating costs rather than performance in mind and this will suit businesses as well as families with a firm grip on their finances. Combined fuel economy for the base 1.5 100PS diesel is pegged at up to 46.6mpg on the WLTP combined cycle, along with 131g/km of NEDC-rated CO2. We'd want a little more power and would opt for this engine in 120PS guise, in which form you're looking at 47.1mpg and 128g/km. Go for the 2.0-litre 150PS derivative and the figures are 41.5mpg and 149g/km, while even the top 2.0-litre 180PS auto gearbox variant returns 40.6mpg and 151g/km.
What else might you need to know? There's the usual stop/start system that cuts the engine when you don't need it, stuck at the lights or waiting in traffic. And as an owner, you can download a useful 'MyVauxhall' app via which you can take care of your Vauxhall online and book maintenance visits. Finally, you'll also need to know that Vauxhall includes a three-year, 60,000 mile warranty as standard, a package that can be extended up to five years and 100,000 miles at extra cost. A year's free breakdown cover is also provided, along with a six-year anti-corrosion guarantee.
Summary
Older Vivaro van models could never have provided the base for a credible luxury family MPV but it says much for the third generation design that it pulls off this trick without much difficulty. The cabin can feel really quite up-market if you go for the top 'Elite' model. We're slightly disappointed that this flagship variant can't be had in 9-seater form, but otherwise, we like this Vivaro Life quite a lot.
With rugged build, competent driving dynamics, strong economy and attractive prices, it seems well-suited to its target market and as a result, could well be worth a look for larger families.
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We’ve owned many vans . We have private and company vans all used as a electricians van(s). Our company vans a 2016 Renault trafic which in its time has had no issues other than the rear spring broke due to what I’m assuming is overloading .
We had a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro that we got from a auction costing next to nothing and sold it in 2015 with 80k miles . Only issue that had was a failed handbrake .
Moved onto a 2015 Vivaro LWB which we’ve owned 4 years now . The only disappointing one as the turbo has failed at only 55k miles so we got another 2019 Vivaro 1.5 LWB . So far it’s a amazing van that’s very quiet on a motorway and driving around . Bought it from a major car dealer who sell Ex rentals . Was surpassingly very clean with only a few stone chips ect ect and 20k on the clock .
Over all in our experience . These vans are very good choice compared to other counterparts . They are mostly reliable ( depending on how they are treated ) and when you go to sell them . You’ll likely break even or loose very little . I’d highly recommend getting one of your in need of a cheaper van 👍
Many thanks for sharing your experience, Ben 👍 We supply every make and model in the UK and will be more than happy to help when you're ready for your next van!
Owned 2 previous models, both spent plenty of time in the garage, this new model is smaller than the early version's, however under the bonnet many of the ancillary parts on this new model are the same as the original vivaro so expect trips to the garage from 70k miles upwards.
You must drive like a savage, fella.
@@PM-vb4od well the story goes, when I turned with one of the vans at my local garage to book it in for its first service, boy did they roll around on the floor laughing and take the piss something chronic, they have looked after all my vans over the years so I know them very well, after the laughter had subsided and we got to talking they told me everything that would need replacing on that van as the miles ticked by, the list was big including EGR valve, starter motor, mobiliser, fuel censoring valve, ground censor, front position censor and thats only the ones I can remember and true to what they said yes they were replaced.
Having said that I could not fault the van its self or the actual engine, ots a good comfortable drive and the engine pulls well even when loaded, but lots of component parts on and around that engine to make it run failed as they predicted they would and like twins both vans more or less had the same things replaced on them as the milage racked up.
If you think I'm over exaggerating a quick look on the Vauxhall website to browse down the endless list of complaints about these vans is quite a compelling reason to think about buying one before you do, unless of course you have deep pockets and dont mind the local garage guys having three holidays a year.
On a more positive note I purchased a VW crafter in 2017, it now has 138000 miles on the clock and the guy at the garage dont even recognise me anymore as it only goes in when a service is required and still drives like the first day I bought it.
Excellent review. Best I've seen yet.👍
Thanks for watching Gary 👍 We supply every make and model in the UK and our team will be more than happy to help. Get in touch on 01903 538835 or book a date/time for a chat: bit.ly/39YHCml
Great review!! The Citroen Dispatch has reliability issues, faults with Nox sensors and adblue injection pump! Hopefully Vauxhall has sorted these problems!! 😃
Why have the psa group reduced the spec on vehicles and offered no compensation
Ruined a good van. Like all tradesmen carry ply vertically because vans are racked out. You can’t get it though the back doors as it’s to small
I agree awful van and the twist you have to perform to use that laptop drop down clipboard thing just makes you back hurt even more than driving it.
I had the mk 2 liked the van but 2 gearboxes later bought from new only did 46000 miles with it only me driving and not over loaded or thrashed not sure who’s engine and box is in the latest one if it’s Vauxhall’s give it a miss I got rid and got a vw t6 now that’s a proper van 😁😁
Don't be ungrateful stevo it's free
Watch out on that under-seat storage. With the FlexCargo hatch, the under-steat storage shrinks to half the width of the middle seat, and is pretty useless as a result.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Are you looking for a new car at the moment?
These are great vans for courier work, local or distance.
Why make a van worse than that last one with limited size availability.... ???????
i would not recommend this car.
It’s my second Vivaro in one year.
The first delivered in February 2020, but the dealer took it back because there were all kinds of factory errors. The second was delivered in November 2020. Also with these van all kinds of electronics problems. The car will be sold as soon as possible and I will look for another brand. Never again this brand!
Hi there, sorry to hear about your bad experience with the Vauxhall Vivaro. If you live in the UK our team will be more than happy to find you the make and model that suits you perfectly 👍 Get in touch here: bit.ly/39YHCml
I have one of these vans.
It's a piece of crap. Do not buy one.
It's ultra flimsy.
The locking system is pound shop quality.
The gear box is pound shop quality.
The panels are so thin that when it's cold they shrink and bend.
The clock adds about 2 minutes per month so have to keep resetting it.
If you stall it you get stick in the middle of the road for about 5-10 seconds before it will let you restart which is dangerous.
If you're on the phone the clock disappears so you look like an idiot when you dont even know what the time is.
The stereo unit turns itself off while driving.
The rear doors don't stay open unless the van is on a completely flat surface. Any tilt and the doors don't stay open.
The sliding door locks fell off.
All the parts are Peugeot / Citroen stamped.
My verdict:
All in all it's a total and utter piece of crap.