Press Release
New engines, technology and equipment packages
- More powerful engines: New units with more torque
- Modern environmental protection: All diesel and gasoline engines meet Euro 4 standard
- More possibilities for use: Vivaro now also available as dropside
- Higher safety: Both models available with ESPPlus
Opel has completely updated the Vivaro and Movano with new engines, new technology and new equipment packages. It has also given the Vivaro a fresh new face. Opel strengthens its position in the growing 2.8 to 3.5-ton gross weight segment of the commercial vehicle market with both new models, which will be presented to the public at the Commercial Vehicle IAA in Hanover (September 21 – 28, 2006). The bus version of the Vivaro “Tour” and the leisure and family van “Life” now also feature new equipment packages. The Vivaro can be ordered now, and the Movano from mid-August.
New Opel Vivaro
Logo on chrome strip shows Opel family membership
The Vivaro’s distinctive design has already made a mark in the 2.8-ton van class. Its characteristic “Jumbo roof” creates a sense of spaciousness for its passengers, and makes getting in and out of the vehicle easier. Opel has moved forward with the Vivaro’s successful basic concept, and further developed it with specific visual elements. The newly-designed headlamps and chrome strip with Opel logo on the radiator grille clearly identify the Vivaro as a member of the Opel family, while tail lights in a new clear glass look round off its attractive design.
More powerful CDTI engines: Up to 26 percent more torque
The new Vivaro is also enhanced with numerous technical modifications. The completely revised engine range consists of three common-rail turbo-diesels and one 2.0-liter gasoline engine, which all meet the Euro 4 emissions standard. The previous best-selling 1.9-liter engines are replaced by two new 2.0 CDTI (66 kW/90 hp and 84 kW/114 hp) units. They offer higher performance and up to 26 percent more propulsion power than their predecessors, with practically the same fuel consumption. The 2.5 CDTI now produces 107 kW/146 hp and 320 Nm, 11 hp and 10 Nm more than before. The top-of-the-line engine will come with a maintenance-free diesel particulate filter as standard from October 2006, and be available with an optional automated Tecshift six-speed manual transmission, which can help save up to six percent fuel. The standard transmission for all engines is the enhanced six-speed manual gearbox.
Low running costs for the new Vivaro are ensured by long service intervals: air and diesel filters must be changed at 90,000 kilometers and brake fluid only after 120,000 kilometers.
Variety of variants: Dropside with two load heights
The new edition of the Vivaro is available in an even greater number of variants: the previous range – Combi, Tour, Life and panel van – is expanded by two dropside variants. The low-floor design version is especially suited for transporting heavy and bulky goods as it has a load-area height of only 640 millimeters, which considerably facilitates loading by hand and is a unique feature in this segment. The normal load floor version optionally provides additional underfloor storage compartments for tools and small items. The sides and tailboard have provisions for tarpaulin and frame fixtures so the payload can be protected from the weather. The Combi can now also be ordered with two sliding doors.
Technology for professionals: More infotainment systems, more safety with brake assist
Opel has made its bestseller even more attractive with an enhanced interior, new standard safety elements such as brake assist, as well as additional comfort and styling options, especially interesting for the Vivaro’s passenger car variants. Fresh upholstery, fabrics and chrome applications make for a pleasant and at the same time business-like atmosphere. The cockpit has a clearly arranged instrument panel, which can be equipped with an extended range of infotainment systems. Extras such as Park Pilot, pre-programmable speed limiter and passenger airbag which can be deactivated are especially useful depending on how the vehicle is used. New optional 16-inch alloy rims are also available for the new Vivaro. The Life and Tour people carriers both feature improved standard heating in the passenger compartment.
Impressive success story: 110 percent increase in four years
The particular strengths of the Vivaro – economy and power, operating comfort and reliability, functionality and versatility – have led to continually increasing market enthusiasm. In its first full year of sales in 2002, around 5600 units of the 2.8-ton van were sold in Germany, and just over 30,000 in Europe. To 2005, these figures increased to 10,500 (Germany) and 63,000 (Europe). This represents a jump of 87.5 percent in Germany and 110 percent in Europe. With these increases, the Vivaro set a much faster pace than the 2.8-ton segment itself, which grew 12 percent in Germany and just under 30 percent in Europe from 2002 to 2005. Opel also offers its customers an extensive network of 2700 commercial vehicle service centers in Europe as well as comprehensive services ranging from guaranteed mobility in the first three years to wear-and-tear repair work completed within 24 hours.
New Opel Movano
New: More powerful diesel engines as well as optional ESPPlus and Tecshift
The 2007 model year Movano presents itself with a new, clearly structured engine range based on the 2.5 CDTI. Just like the Vivaro, the Movano benefits from enhanced engines – which all comply with the Euro 4 emissions standard – and transmissions: the three 2.5 liter common-rail turbo-diesels are now more powerful with the 74 kW/100 hp entry level unit, the 88 kW/120 hp bestseller and the top-of-the-line 107 kW/146 hp engines. The two most powerful engines also now provide more torque, with 300 Nm and 320 Nm respectively.
The standard six-speed manual transmission handles this power just as smoothly as the optional automated Tecshift, which is initially offered for the 120 hp engine. The maintenance-free diesel particulate filter is optional with the 120 hp 2.5 CDTI and comes standard ex works with the 146 hp model. A new safety option for the panel van and Combi is Electronic Stability Program ESPPlus, which can brake up to three wheels to stabilize the vehicle in critical situations.
Additional new storage possibilities in the interior help keep everything tidy: 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.
An important factor that remains almost unchanged is the vehicle’s weight. For this reason, the Movano has one of the best payloads in the up to 3.5 ton class at almost 1.7 tons. It is practically predestined for additional conversions, storage compartments or special equipment, and offers the perfect base for retrofitting.
