1.6.2006
New Vivaro and Movano ready to meet new challenges
GME is strengthening its position in the growing 2.8 to 3.5-ton gross weight segment of the light commercial vehicle market with new versions of the Vivaro and Movano. Both new models make their first public debut in September at the Commercial Vehicle IAA in Hanover, Germany. However, orders for the Vivaro will be accepted from the beginning of July, and from mid-August for the Movano.
Vivaro
In addition to new technology and equipment, the Vivaro also boasts a new, fresh face. Refined details increase the model’s functionality and resale value. The second Vivaro generation features new headlamp graphics, chrome strip on the redesigned radiator grille and new tail lamps. With the addition of two dropside versions, there are now two wheelbases, two roof heights, and five body variants available. The equipment range includes a host of new features such as Park Pilot, and light and rain sensors (options).
Other new additions are two common-rail turbo-diesel engines with 2.0-liter displacement. All Vivaro power units meet the Euro 4 emissions standard, and the most powerful, the modified 2.5 CDTI, is fitted with a maintenance-free Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) as standard. A six-speed gearbox in the front-wheel drive Vivaro transmits the increased torque of the diesel engines and the power of the 2.0 16V gasoline model.
A high level of active safety and suspension comfort is provided by the Vivaro’s proven front-wheel drive chassis with McPherson independent front suspension and lightweight torsion beam rear axle. The brake system is top in this category, with disk brakes all around (internally ventilated in front) and a four-channel anti-lock braking system with electronic brake force distribution. In the new Vivaro brake assist completes the standard safety package. Safety can be further enhanced by the optional Electronic Stability Program ESPPlus.
Movano
The 2007 Opel/Vauxhall Movano comes with a new engine range based on the 2.5 CDTI which all comply with the Euro 4 emissions standard. The three 2.5-liter common-rail turbo-diesels are now more powerful, beginning with the 74 kW/100 hp entry-level unit (previously 73 kW/99 hp), to the 88 kW/120 hp engine (previously 84 kW/115 hp) with 300 Nm, up to the top-of-the-line 107 kW/145 hp with 320 Nm, which replaces the 3.0 CDTI with 100 kW/136 hp. The enhanced six-speed manual transmission handles this power just as smoothly as the optional automatic Tecshift, which is initially offered for the 100-hp entry-level version and the 120 hp engine. The maintenance-free diesel particulate filter is optional with the 120 hp 2.5 CDTI and comes standard with the 145 hp model. ESPPlus is a new safety option for the panel van and Combi.
Movano owners will appreciate the additional storage possibilities in the interior: with the exception of the 16-seat bus, all variants feature two roof compartments as wide as the windshield and a storage box in the center console.