May 24, 2019

With simply built plenty of load area and renewed engine, it is there to give a tough time

Vivaro is not a new introduction to the market. The first generation lasted for thirteen years with a successful reputation. The present one is the second generation which was introduced in 2014 and is still available in that form. It was a winning formula and it still is. The boxy style gives liberty to the van owner to load a good volume of goods inside and transport easily. But it is not only a goods transport. The body styles in which this van is offered is a Panel van, Double Cab and Combi Bus. To order one for a special purpose there is also a Platform van present. There is the utility factor present here but this does not mean that the cabin built quality is ordinary. This may not be an astounding one but there is that serious note present in the cabin plus all the necessaries present. The nature outside it tallies what is inside. Materials used are of good quality and there are knobs to operate the system so as to make things easier for the driver and not complicated. The present Vauxhall Vivaro engines have also improved than the previous line up. It is a worthy product for the company and its present traits have improved it further.

Behaviour on bumpy roads

Vivaro has indeed set a difficult standard for engine refinement. But another attribute to be praised is the ride quality. This is a British brand and made according to suit the domestic roads. The vehicle deals very well with the bumpy UK roads without giving the sudden shudder or becoming out of balance. The road, engine and wind noise are hushed giving a sophisticated touch to the van. The steering and brakes are made to inspire confidence to the driver. On straight roads, it is really stable no doubt and on the twisty road, the ride does not become disturbing at all. The body roll is kept well in check while turning; a nice feature missing in many in this mid-size van class. The engine is less agile but it is one of the best that behaves well on road.

The 1.6-litre diesel

In the older Vivaro, there was a 2.0-litre Vauxhall Vivaro diesel engine with variations. But the upgrade brought a 1.6-litre diesel engine and again with variations to let the buyer choose the one that suits. The starting one is an 89 bhp which is a good choice where long distances are not in demand. The next one in the line is the 113 bhp. This one is a nice choice when more loads are to be carried and on big roads, there is a good pull power over here with 300 Nm of torque. 118 bhp proceeds; it is a twin-turbo engine with sound performance when you want something a little exciting and powerful also. The engine is refined and it delivers good fuel economy that the two above. Even at the higher rev, it does not give a loud roaring noise rather it sounds smooth. On top of the range, there is the 138 bhp unit which is preferred by those who are after more power for carrying loads. Engine refinement is what Vivaro tops in and among the rivals, this scores good points for the van. The market has Vauxhall Vivaro engines for sale adding to the positive side. To make it less worrying there are also Vauxhall Vivaro engines remanufactured to make things light for the pocket. The only gear change available is the manual one and no automatic transmission is there.

The operating area for driver

The Vivaro cabin is full of simple yet easy to operate features. The driver’s seat is fully adjustable to get the desired position. Also, this clears the outer visibility giving a better view of the road. There is the solid build quality which is there in vans but this is nice when you are going to use it as a business purpose vehicle. For company drivers, less taken care of type things is mostly more popular. There are the air vents on the dashboard which are stylish enough to catch attention. There are a good head and legroom according to this class transports. Storage pockets are also good and the middle seat folds down to make a good desk also.