Vauxhall is making several updates to passenger-carrying models in its light-commercial vehicle range, in time for the 2016 model year.
The major change sees Vivaro and Movano vehicles gaining Euro 6-compliant diesel engines, more safety assistance systems and extra options.
Vivaro Combi models, built in Luton, can now offer new turbodiesel powertrains. Entry level, costing from £27,094, is the 94bhp 1.6 CDTi, with 192lbft of torque, combined cycle fuel economy of 44.8mpg and CO2 emissions of 164g/km.
The BiTurbo CDTi, of the same capacity but 124bhp and £28,060 on-the-road, increases the torque figure to 236lbft. Fuel consumption on a combined cycle is 49.6mpg with CO2 emissions of 149g/km.
Both engines come with Start/Stop and a manual six-speed gearbox. Euro 6 compliance is achieved by use of Vauxhall’s BlueInjection exhaust after-treatment system.
New options on the Vivaro include Keyless Open and Start, a tablet holder and an improved IntelliLink infotainment system Navi 50 which also has DAB as standard.
The nine-seat Movano Combi and 17-seat Movano Minibus gain new 2.3-litre BiTurbo diesel engines, again Euro 6 compliant through BlueInjection.
The Combi can be supplied either with a 143bhp unit with 266lbft of torque, while range-topper for power is the 167bhp 280lbft unit. Both models deliver 42.8mpg and emit 173g/km of CO2 with prices starting from £33,448 excluding VAT.
The 17-seat Movano minibus has also been updated with the 143bhp BiTurbo engine, while both new powerplants come with Start/Stop and are matched to a manual six-speed transmission.
Newly available for the Movano is a driver assistance package that includes high beam assist, lane departure warning, fog lights and an on-board computer.
