The Vivaro became usefully more agile in this third generation guise, primarily thanks to the lighter, stiffer 'EMP2' platform that Vauxhall's switch to PSA Group ownership dictated it had to have. There's a nimble feeling through the turns this van didn't have with its previous Renault Nissan Alliance underpinnings, helped by a lower centre of gravity and steering that, though not especially feelsome, responds more quickly to inputs. For combustion customers, there's a choice of two main diesel engines, a 1.5-litre unit offered with either 100 or 120PS. And the 2.0-litre powerplant we'd recommend, available with either 120, 150 or 180PS. The most powerful model has to be had with the 8-speed automatic transmission Vauxhall also offered as an option on the 120PS 2.0-litre diesel. Otherwise, you'll be using a 6-speed manual.
An all-electric powertrain was also developed for this third generation model, with a choice of batteries. That's quite important because stuck with the standard 50kWh battery, the Vivaro Electric van isn't able to take you very far - up to 133 miles combined, or up to 196 miles in the city. With the pricier 75kWh battery fitted to the Vivaro Electric van, there's a 196 mile combined range, which rises to 267 miles in the city. If you're wondering what driving a full-electric mid-sized van might be like, well, there's not too much to get your head around. You turn the key in the ignition, wait for the starting beep, then flick the gear toggle into Drive. There's a drive-mode selector that allows drivers to switch between ECO, NORMAL and POWER modes. There's 136hp on tap and there's also a 'B' option that ploughs extra energy back into the battery, offering more resistance while you're slowing down. Top speed is just 84mph.
Whatever powertrain you choose in your Vivaro, combustion or electric, you should find that refinement has taken a big step forward with this MK3 design, as has ride quality thanks to load-sensitive shock absorbers and a so-called 'passive' suspension system that adjusts springing and damping as required, depending on the road surface. Plus this model feels quite manoeuvrable. Testers who'd found the sheer size of some other mid-sized LCVs in this segment a little daunting when dealing with narrow country lanes and squeezing through gaps in the traffic were, we found, much more easily able to acclimatise to a Vivaro. The bonnet's set quite high, but the nose has a squared-off shape that we've found during our testing programme makes this Vauxhall easy to place in tight urban situations.

Multimedia 7"colour touch,AM/FM stereo,DAB,RDS traffic prog,4 speakers,USB,Bluetooth A2DP audio stream,mircrophone,Applecarplay/Androidauto,phone book

Remote control door locking, selective door locking, two keys with integral remote and door deadlocks

Electronic engine deadlock immobiliser, steering column lock, lockable fuel filler cap and anti theft spare wheel cradle

Electric front windows with one touch up/down facility

Driver seat - Height, reach, backrest recline,lumbar adjustment, driver's seat armrest and padded head restraint, 6 way adjustable drivers seat

Curitiba cloth upholstery with vinyl side bolsters

Electrically adjustable + heated door mirrors

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