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Vauxhall Combo Cargo L1
2300 1.5 Turbo D 130ps H1 Pro Van
2.35 tonnes
Weight
1.00 tonnes
Payload
50.5 mpg
Fuel consumption
1.82 metres
Load length
1.24 metres
Load height
1.63 metres
Load width
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- Overview
- Specification
mph
Top speed
130 bhp
Power
secs
0-62
1499 cc
Engine size
50.5 mpg
Fuel consumption
148 g/km
CO2
Diesel
Fuel
Front Wheel Drive
Drive-train
Key features.
- Navigation system
- Air conditioning
- Remote central locking and deadlocks
- Fabric upholstery
- Kerbside sliding side access door
- Twin electrically adjustable, heated door mirrors and power folding door mirrors
- Sight and light pack with automatic lighting control - Combo
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Vauxhall Combo Cargo review.
Vauxhall's Combo is a panel van with the one thing operators really need: serious carrying capacity of up to 4.4m3. Jonathan Crouch drives the fourth generation version.
Ten second review.
With their fourth generation Combo, Vauxhall fields a very class-competitive compact van, with both short and long wheelbase body styles that together should be able to satisfy almost every buyer in this segment. With frugal running costs, smart design, strong practicality and the option of all-electric drive, it's everything a small LCV should be.
Background.
When the time came to develop this fourth generation Combo van, Vauxhall grabbed the opportunity to better tackle both the LCV market's major small van sectors. Whether you want something spacious yet small (like a Fiat Fiorano). Or compact but a little bigger (like a Ford Transit Connect or a Renault Kangoo), Vauxhall hopes that this Combo will appeal. The previous generation version used Fiat underpinnings, but this time round, the Combo features a Stellantis Group EMP2 platform as already used by four of its closest rivals, the Citroen Berlingo, the Peugeot Partner, the Fiat Doblo and the Toyota Proace City.
Design and Build.
This third generation Combo has a modern look but having inspected the smart but practical shape, you're still left with the nagging feeling that there's nothing especially Vauxhall-like about this design, aside from the huge Griffin logo on the front grille. There's a choice of standard L1 or long wheelbase L2 body styles, which both have sliding doors on each side. Avoid base trim and you get Vauxhall's 'FlexCargo' package where the passenger seat back folds down to create a desk surface. And there's an 8-inch centre touchscreen with 'Apple CarPlay' and 'Android Auto' smartphone-mirroring. Plus a 3.5-inch multi-information display in the instrument binnacle. None of this is of Vauxhall's own design, but it's all pretty functional. There is no lack of storage space in the cab: 16 storage points according to Vauxhall, these including a 15-litre area in the centre console, a large lockable glove box, several cubbies in the dash and large door pockets with enough room for half-litre bottles and A4 clipboards. As expected, it's all very car-like and you sit very comfortably, with height and lumbar adjustment as well as a built-in armrest. A place to do business.
Market and Model.
Expect to pay somewhere in the £22,000 to £25,000 bracket (ex VAT) for your Combo panel van in Turbo D diesel form, which is reasonably class-competitive. The Combo Electric costs in the £31,500-£34,000 bracket after deduction of the available government grant. There's also a Crew Van variant with a second fold-out seating row. There are two levels of trim - 'Prime' and 'Pro' - and both include quite a lot. You can tick off twin sliding side doors, air conditioning and an 8-inch centre infotainment touchscreen with 'Apple CarPlay' and 'Android Auto' smartphone-mirroring. You also get cruise control, a colour 3.5-inch multi-information instrument binnacle display, Bluetooth, a DAB audio system and door mirrors that are heated and power adjustable. With 'Pro' trim, Vauxhall includes its 'FlexCargo' system which allows you to push through items from the cargo bay into the cab and fold down the passenger seat to create a handy table. Across the range, there are two USB ports in the cab and your dealer will offer you accessories like rubber floor mats and ply lining for the load space. A plethora of driver assistance technology is available too, including Forward Collision Alert with pedestrian detection and Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Hill Descent Control, Intelligent Speed Adaptation, Automatic Cruise Control, Driver Drowsiness Alert and Speed Sign Recognition.
Cost of Ownership.
For potential Combo buyers, the practical facts make compulsive reading. No other rival can better this Vauxhall's maximum potential carriage capacity of up to 4.4m3. And you'll do well to better this contender when it comes to wheelbase length, potential payload, rear axle load, maximum load length or maximum load height. Short wheelbase, long wheelbase and crew van body styles are available. And this little LCV can carry a load volume of up to 4.4m3 and a payload of up to a tonne. Longer items up to 3,440mm, such as pipes and ladders, can be stored safely and securely, thanks to the rear swing doors and the useful 'FlexCargo' loading hatch that opens through to the cab. The cargo area has easily enough room to slide in the usual Euro pallet. And running costs? Well here, there's little for operators to worry about. Returns from the two turbo-charged, direct injection diesel engines are competitive, CO2 emissions starting from 140g/km and fuel economy of up to 52.3mpg possible for the 1.5-litre 100PS diesel. The 1.5-litre 130PS diesel manages 44.1mpg and 167g/km. Both powertrains meet the stringent Euro 6d-TEMP emissions standard. With the Combo Electric, you can charge from a 100kW public rapid charger from 0-80% in 30 minutes. When connected to a 7kW garage wallbox, you'll need seven and a half hours to fully replenish the battery; or five hours with an 11kW wallbox. Across the range, 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. Service intervals are at 20,000 miles or every 12 months, depending on which comes round sooner and you can opt for a service plan that lets you pay monthly to spread the cost of regular work to your car. As part of this, Vauxhall offers discounts on wear and tear items, such as brake pads and windscreen wipers.
Summary.
Vauxhall builds more vans in Britain than anyone else. More importantly, it sells more vans in Britain than anyone else. But that position in the market can't be maintained unless the brand is properly represented in the compact LCV segment. This fourth generation Combo ensures that it is, delivering impressive practicality and an impressive set of running costs. You won't see this model making too many headlines, but the reality is that it's one of the most complete vehicles that the brand makes. Quietly concentrating on the things that really matter to operators, to many it'll be invisible, just one of those fixtures of the urban environment that blend into the background. But then, sometimes the very best designs have the very lowest impact. What's important is that this Combo does more than enough to be spotted by the people who count. People who'll find this Vauxhall difficult to ignore in their search for a compact van. Job done.
With their fourth generation Combo, Vauxhall fields a very class-competitive compact van, with both short and long wheelbase body styles that together should be able to satisfy almost every buyer in this segment. With frugal running costs, smart design, strong practicality and the option of all-electric drive, it's everything a small LCV should be.
When the time came to develop this fourth generation Combo van, Vauxhall grabbed the opportunity to better tackle both the LCV market's major small van sectors. Whether you want something spacious yet small (like a Fiat Fiorano). Or compact but a little bigger (like a Ford Transit Connect or a Renault Kangoo), Vauxhall hopes that this Combo will appeal. The previous generation version used Fiat underpinnings, but this time round, the Combo features a Stellantis Group EMP2 platform as already used by four of its closest rivals, the Citroen Berlingo, the Peugeot Partner, the Fiat Doblo and the Toyota Proace City.
This third generation Combo has a modern look but having inspected the smart but practical shape, you're still left with the nagging feeling that there's nothing especially Vauxhall-like about this design, aside from the huge Griffin logo on the front grille. There's a choice of standard L1 or long wheelbase L2 body styles, which both have sliding doors on each side. Avoid base trim and you get Vauxhall's 'FlexCargo' package where the passenger seat back folds down to create a desk surface. And there's an 8-inch centre touchscreen with 'Apple CarPlay' and 'Android Auto' smartphone-mirroring. Plus a 3.5-inch multi-information display in the instrument binnacle. None of this is of Vauxhall's own design, but it's all pretty functional. There is no lack of storage space in the cab: 16 storage points according to Vauxhall, these including a 15-litre area in the centre console, a large lockable glove box, several cubbies in the dash and large door pockets with enough room for half-litre bottles and A4 clipboards. As expected, it's all very car-like and you sit very comfortably, with height and lumbar adjustment as well as a built-in armrest. A place to do business.
Expect to pay somewhere in the £22,000 to £25,000 bracket (ex VAT) for your Combo panel van in Turbo D diesel form, which is reasonably class-competitive. The Combo Electric costs in the £31,500-£34,000 bracket after deduction of the available government grant. There's also a Crew Van variant with a second fold-out seating row. There are two levels of trim - 'Prime' and 'Pro' - and both include quite a lot. You can tick off twin sliding side doors, air conditioning and an 8-inch centre infotainment touchscreen with 'Apple CarPlay' and 'Android Auto' smartphone-mirroring. You also get cruise control, a colour 3.5-inch multi-information instrument binnacle display, Bluetooth, a DAB audio system and door mirrors that are heated and power adjustable. With 'Pro' trim, Vauxhall includes its 'FlexCargo' system which allows you to push through items from the cargo bay into the cab and fold down the passenger seat to create a handy table. Across the range, there are two USB ports in the cab and your dealer will offer you accessories like rubber floor mats and ply lining for the load space. A plethora of driver assistance technology is available too, including Forward Collision Alert with pedestrian detection and Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Hill Descent Control, Intelligent Speed Adaptation, Automatic Cruise Control, Driver Drowsiness Alert and Speed Sign Recognition.
For potential Combo buyers, the practical facts make compulsive reading. No other rival can better this Vauxhall's maximum potential carriage capacity of up to 4.4m3. And you'll do well to better this contender when it comes to wheelbase length, potential payload, rear axle load, maximum load length or maximum load height. Short wheelbase, long wheelbase and crew van body styles are available. And this little LCV can carry a load volume of up to 4.4m3 and a payload of up to a tonne. Longer items up to 3,440mm, such as pipes and ladders, can be stored safely and securely, thanks to the rear swing doors and the useful 'FlexCargo' loading hatch that opens through to the cab. The cargo area has easily enough room to slide in the usual Euro pallet. And running costs? Well here, there's little for operators to worry about. Returns from the two turbo-charged, direct injection diesel engines are competitive, CO2 emissions starting from 140g/km and fuel economy of up to 52.3mpg possible for the 1.5-litre 100PS diesel. The 1.5-litre 130PS diesel manages 44.1mpg and 167g/km. Both powertrains meet the stringent Euro 6d-TEMP emissions standard. With the Combo Electric, you can charge from a 100kW public rapid charger from 0-80% in 30 minutes. When connected to a 7kW garage wallbox, you'll need seven and a half hours to fully replenish the battery; or five hours with an 11kW wallbox. Across the range, 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. Service intervals are at 20,000 miles or every 12 months, depending on which comes round sooner and you can opt for a service plan that lets you pay monthly to spread the cost of regular work to your car. As part of this, Vauxhall offers discounts on wear and tear items, such as brake pads and windscreen wipers.
Vauxhall builds more vans in Britain than anyone else. More importantly, it sells more vans in Britain than anyone else. But that position in the market can't be maintained unless the brand is properly represented in the compact LCV segment. This fourth generation Combo ensures that it is, delivering impressive practicality and an impressive set of running costs. You won't see this model making too many headlines, but the reality is that it's one of the most complete vehicles that the brand makes. Quietly concentrating on the things that really matter to operators, to many it'll be invisible, just one of those fixtures of the urban environment that blend into the background. But then, sometimes the very best designs have the very lowest impact. What's important is that this Combo does more than enough to be spotted by the people who count. People who'll find this Vauxhall difficult to ignore in their search for a compact van. Job done.
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