Vauxhall launches new Vivaro and Vivaro Electric: features, specs, and prices

Vauxhall, the British car brand that is part of the Stellantis group, has unveiled the new Vivaro and Vivaro Electric, two medium-sized vans offering various options for different business needs. The Vivaro is available with diesel or petrol engines, while the Vivaro Electric is a fully electric van that promises low running costs and zero emissions. Here are some of the key features and specifications of the new Vivaro and Vivaro Electric and how they compare with their rivals in the market.

Vivaro and Vivaro Electric: design and dimensions

The new Vivaro and Vivaro Electric have a sleek and modern design, with a large grille, LED headlights, and a distinctive Vauxhall badge on the front. The vans come in two body lengths: L1 (4.95 meters) and L2 (5.30 meters) and one roof height (1.90 meters). The load volume ranges from 5.3 to 6.6 cubic meters, depending on the body length and the number of seats. The vans can carry up to 1,400 kg of payload and tow up to 2,500 kg of braked trailer.

The Vivaro and Vivaro Electric also offer a range of options for the interior, such as a multifunction steering wheel, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a head-up display, and a wireless smartphone charger. The vans also have a number of safety and driver assistance features, such as automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, blind spot warning, and adaptive cruise control.

Vivaro and Vivaro Electric: performance and efficiency

The new Vauxhall Vivaro is available with three engine options: a 1.5-litre diesel with 100 hp or 120 hp, and a 2.0-litre diesel with 150 hp or 180 hp. The 1.5-litre diesel engines are paired with a six-speed manual gearbox, while the 2.0-litre diesel engines have an eight-speed automatic gearbox. The Vivaro can achieve up to 50.4 mpg (UK) of fuel economy and emit as low as 146 g/km of CO2.

The new Vauxhall Vivaro Electric van is powered by a 100 kW (136 hp) electric motor and a choice of two battery sizes: 50 kWh or 75 kWh. The 50 kWh battery offers a range of up to 143 miles, while the 75 kWh battery can go up to 205 miles on a single charge. The Vivaro Electric can be charged from 0 to 80% in as little as 32 minutes using a 100 kW rapid charger or in 7.5 hours using a 7.4 kW wallbox. The Vivaro Electric has a top speed of 81 mph and can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 13.1 seconds.

Vivaro and Vivaro Electric: price and availability

The new Vauxhall Vivaro and Vauxhall Vivaro Electric are expected to go on sale in the UK in early 2022, with prices starting from £23,415 ($31,900) for the Vauxhall Vivaro, and £28,361 ($38,700) for the Vauxhall Vivaro Electric, excluding VAT and the government’s plug-in van grant. The vans will be available in three trim levels: Edition, Dynamic, and Elite, with different equipment levels and features.

Vivaro and Vivaro Electric: how do they compare with the competition?

The new Vivaro and Vivaro Electric face strong competition from other medium-sized vans in the market, such as the Ford Transit Custom, the Volkswagen Transporter, and the Mercedes-Benz Vito. The table below shows a comparison of some of the key specifications and prices of these vans based on the most comparable models and trim levels.

Model	Engine	Power	Torque	Payload	Towing	Fuel economy	CO2 emissions	Price (excl. VAT)
Vauxhall Vivaro L1H1 120PS Dynamic	1.5-litre diesel	120 hp	300 Nm	1,400 kg	2,000 kg	50.4 mpg	146 g/km	£23,415
Vauxhall Vivaro Electric L1H1 50kWh Dynamic	Electric	136 hp	260 Nm	1,226 kg	1,000 kg	N/A	0 g/km	£28,361
Ford Transit Custom L1H1 130PS Trend	2.0-litre diesel	130 hp	385 Nm	1,033 kg	2,500 kg	44.8 mpg	165 g/km	£25,945
Ford Transit Custom PHEV L1H1 126PS Trend	Plug-in hybrid	126 hp	355 Nm	1,130 kg	N/A	91.7 mpg	60 g/km	£36,145
Volkswagen Transporter T28 LWB 110PS Startline	2.0-litre diesel	110 hp	250 Nm	1,002 kg	2,200 kg	40.9 mpg	180 g/km	£25,635
Volkswagen Transporter T28 LWB 110PS e-Transporter	Electric	110 hp	200 Nm	977 kg	N/A	N/A	0 g/km	£42,060
Mercedes-Benz Vito L1 114CDI Progressive	2.1-litre diesel	136 hp	330 Nm	1,055 kg	2,000 kg	37.7 mpg	196 g/km	£24,510
Mercedes-Benz Vito L1 eVito Progressive	Electric	114 hp	300 Nm	923 kg	N/A	N/A	0 g/km	£39,895

As you can see, the new Vivaro and Vivaro Electric offer competitive performance, payload, and towing capacities and lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions than some of their rivals. The Vivaro Electric also has a longer range than the Volkswagen e-Transporter and the Mercedes-Benz eVito and a lower price than the Ford Transit Custom PHEV. However, the Vivaro and Vivaro Electric are not the cheapest options in the market, and they may not have the same brand appeal or reputation as some of the other vans.

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Conclusion

The new Vivaro and Vivaro Electric are impressive additions to the Vauxhall van range, offering various options for different business needs. The Vivaro is a versatile and efficient diesel or petrol van, while the Vivaro Electric is a low-cost and zero-emission electric van. Both vans have a sleek and modern design, a spacious and well-equipped interior, and a range of safety and driver assistance features.

The new Vivaro and Vivaro Electric are expected to go on sale in the UK in early 2024, and they will face strong competition from other medium-sized vans in the market. However, they have some advantages over their rivals, such as lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, higher payload and towing capacities, and longer electric range. The new Vivaro and Vivaro Electric are worth considering for anyone looking for a medium-sized van that can meet their business needs.