Opel continues with their releases of new models, updates, etc. Along with the Opel Combo Cargo, the German brand of Stellantis has also made known the new Vivaro, Now much more modern, especially for its front with the brand image which is already characteristic, and because it incorporates more equipment and a range of available engines. renewin many ways.

For Opel, the new Vivaro which has recently been presented is “for any task and with an elegant appearance”. Without a doubt, as the front is new Opel vizor from other models in the range as a brand image front, This new Vivaro certainly gains many points in image and elegance. It is not only that it has a front black that extends from lighthouse to lighthouse, As we say significantly and with which the brand is equipping all its vehicles, it also incorporates headlights with LED technology that illuminate more and better. It is true that the latter will be optional, but there is that possibility.

For one of his managers most prominent, Florian Huettl, nothing less than CEO from Opel, “»Our Opel Vivaro best seller is now even more modern, practical and sustainable. With a newly designed digital cockpit, a Greater electric driving range and the innovative option HYDROGEN, This model becomes the heart of our light commercial vehicle offensive. This means that every company can find the Vivaro that best suits its needs. needs".

This new Opel Vivaro will be Available in two body lengths, As has been customary for a long time in so many manufacturers, one of 4,98 meters in length (normal or short), and another with 5,33, the long one. By body types, it can be purchased as a van, with double cabin and platform chassis, etc.. The brand announces up to 1,4 tons payload and up to 6,6 cubic meters volume thereof, depending on the body option chosen.

As for the engines to choose from, Opel has thought both about the traditional ones heat engine, where two diesel “high efficiency” defend their position in this section: one of 120 horses (88 kW) and another of 177 (130 kW), as in the alternatives of sustainable mobility most current. Among them, of course, the version Vivaro Electric with more possibilities than before, and even one hydrogen fuel cell which is announced for later. «The order opening of the new Vivaro and the new Vivaro Electric will be communicated later on."

If we talk about the Opel Vivaro Electric, Stellantis, and of course, Opel “continues its electrification offensive, more modern, more sustainable and, above all, with aadditional autonomy. The new Vivaro Electric offers a driving range free of local emissions of up to 350 kilometers (according to WLTP). Also unique in this segment is the «e-PTO», that can be used to feed others electrical devices with power from the traction battery. This system allows the battery to be used as a source of electricity for other electrical devices. Come on, with 400V “Initially”, you can already say goodbye to certain additional generators for certain collateral jobs… not to mention the possibilities in the world of camperization.

This Vivaro Electric has a 136 horsepower engine, or 11 kW, and a maximum torque of 260 Nm, ensuring a priori more than enough force to move the vehicle and the load, up to 130 km/h. As usual, as in the Vauxhall Combo Cargo and other passenger cars of the brand, there are three driving mode possibilities at the touch of a button: Normal, Eco and Power. You will again be able to choose between a “small” battery, of 50 kWh, or big, of 75 kWh. In the second case, the aforementioned autonomy of 350 kilometers is 20 kilometers higher than the previous version of the same power.

In charging times, Opel announces that “it can fast charging with the standard on-board charger 11 kW. At a fast charging station 100kW DC, A short stop of about 10 minutes is necessary. 38 minutes for the 50 kWh battery and 45 minutes for the battery of 75 kWh to charge from 5 to 80 percent of the battery capacity.” Of course, it has a system of regenerative braking.

And if we have mentioned the option that will come later hydrogen fuel cell, The Vivaro Hydrogen will have a range of more than 400 kilometers (according to the WLTP cycle) and refueling will take “just a few minutes”. According to Opel, this system has improved in this new Vivaro.

If we go back to its equipment, now the new Vivaro expands its possibilities, as you would expect. Inside it is more habitable and more ergonomic, an aspect that is extremely important for the hours spent inside. Equipped almost to the teeth, "the new systems of infotainment and navigation with a digital center color driver information display 10 inches and one 10-inch color touch screen on the center console they use, For the first time in Opel light commercial vehicles, the integrated platform Snapdragon Cockpit by Qualcomm Technologies2 and enable, among other things, cutting-edge graphics, multimedia and computer vision capabilities. smartphones compatible can be charged inductively and connected wirelessly to multimedia infotainment systems through “Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.”

As for the security, It does not fall short either: “Eighteen systems Advanced driver assistance systems make work trips and maneuvers easier easier and safer. The new Dynamic Surround Vision It is widely beneficial, especially in a van. The system consists of two cameras, one located above the rear doors and another below the exterior rearview mirror on the passenger side. The images, from the rear while driving and (when activated with the steering wheel lever) indicator) of the side blind spot, are shown in the new rearview mirror high definition digital. Compared to conventional rearview mirrors, the system provides a greater vision, allowing the driver to maneuver with greater security”.

Although if that were not enough, the is completed with “Systems such as forward collision warning with emergency braking, the cruise control intelligent, the maintenance assistant of lane, the drowsiness alert, trailer stability control and the flank protection complete the range of electronic assistants. Adaptive cruise control with function stop and go is also available as a new option for the Vivaro.” It is clear that there is no nothing to envy to no luxury tourism…