Vauxhall Vivaro Review - In-Depth Roadtest

Vauxhall Vivaro Review - In-Depth Roadtest | Vanarama.com

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@johnt9379 Жыл бұрын

Vans aren't only used for transporting cargo. Half of vans sold go to tradesmen who like to install shelving in the back so those double doors are just a pain and rob us of space. It's also just another route in for tool thieves so you cant even park your van right up into the corner at night. Speaking of which, it would also be nice to know how easy these are to break into, the old model being that you only had to drill a hole by the handle in the back door and you were in. 30 second job.

@darrenmcgrogan8843 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a courier driver for an agency that supplies drivers and Van's to Hermes. we have a mixture of Van's from transits/transit customs, VW transporters, 1 Crafter still with us, we have a few traffic, several Peugeot Boxers which I drive at the moment (hate it but cant complain with fuel economy) we also have some new vivaro sportives. great looking Van's the new vivaro but one of ours is already back at Vauxhall waiting for a new engine with less than 600 miles on the clock. when that comes back (if it comes back) I'm getting that which I can honestly say, I'm looking forward to it. all our vivaros are colour coded in metallic graphite grey in colour which looks superb. a big difference from the usual every day plain white.

@vanaramauk 4 жыл бұрын

Tom here: I'm a big fan of the new Vivaros (the old ones were also great), and I think the Groupe PSA platform does a great job. Keep me posted on whether you get that van back and let me know how much of an improvement it is over your other one.

@jeffchristie1541 4 жыл бұрын

what a brilliant reviewer !! well done sir .

@vanaramauk 4 жыл бұрын

Tom here: Thanks so much, appreciate that. :)

@traildog47 4 жыл бұрын

Here's the steering wheel, with a flat bit at the bottom so it doesn't bump your legs as it goes round?? ;) Haha, does the flat bit stay at the bottom then?

@vanaramauk 4 жыл бұрын

Tom here: For the majority of your drive, you're likely to only move the steering wheel a small amount to turn corners, it's only on really tight bends you'll be moving the wheel a huge amount, and then the flat bottom really helps.

@MRPAD744 4 жыл бұрын

THAT GAUGE IS COOLANT TEMP. NOT OIL TEMP.

@bmwdaywhatyouwant7679 4 жыл бұрын

I kinda grew to liking the Opel/Vauxhall vivaro, since today I explored the opel dealer and saw these vans... Great vans! They look stylish, but the biggest let down is the steering wheel which feels off set...

@vanaramauk 4 жыл бұрын

Tom here: Funny you mention the steering wheel, I quite liked it. I drove one of each trim level and found the standard black plastic to be the most comfortable to use.

@bmwdaywhatyouwant7679 4 жыл бұрын

@@vanaramauk by all means I absolutely loved the quality too! The design and all was great! It's just... the steering wheel compared to the pedals didn't seem symmetrical... they seemed slightly offset.

@user-wf7mx8pz4e 3 жыл бұрын

Does it not have cup holders? Bit strange for a modern vehicle.

@Nickpaintbrush 3 жыл бұрын

Whats acceleration like below 2000 revs?

@GregsMowing 4 жыл бұрын

Aren’t they still selling the previous shape vivaro? Still seeing Vauxhall advertise it. New one looks smaller...

@vanaramauk 4 жыл бұрын

Tom here: They may still have some stock of the pre-facelift version. It's actually not that much smaller at all. The only thing the new version lacks is height option, but the longer wheelbase versions are longer than the old model - especially if you have the load-through open.

@TheCarRestorer957 4 жыл бұрын

I valet and pick up vans I drove a 66 plate Citroen Dispatch and have to say for a big van it’s got a very responsive engine

@vanaramauk 4 жыл бұрын

Tom here: I agree. The engines on these EMP2 vans are surprisingly powerful - even when mates to auto boxes.

@stevenbell7902 2 жыл бұрын

My pauper level van doesn’t have the flap under the passenger seat so can’t take 3meter lengths of pipe. The steering wheel feels horrible. The gear knob is too big for my hand. There could be more electrical outlets. There is no good place to mount the phone or tablet. The cup holders are too narrow for my thermal cup. The storage under the seat is almost useless. Fitting it out in the back is a work in progress. I had a transit custom before this.

@yevgeniyshawyer2767 4 жыл бұрын

space in between wheel arches is 1.2m so once its ply lined it will be less than 1.2 so pallet wont fit same as standard sheet 8'x4'. SO verdict is USELESS for builders.

@vanaramauk 4 жыл бұрын

Tom here: It's a very different beast compared to the old Vivaro. I think it's now more appropriate for different trades. The Renault Trafic is still using the old Vivaro platform, though. If you're in the market for something similar...

@jrsuk1170 2 жыл бұрын

I agree it should be wider but pallets are 1.2 x1.0 so you could still fit 2 in length ways.

@johnroddy8756 3 жыл бұрын

Fuel injectors i read some report about them.The thing about reviewing a bran new van,naturally every thing works.it only with time faults show up.

@vanaramauk 3 жыл бұрын

Tom here: Completely agree with you. That's why leasing is the best way to drive a van - you get it brand new and any issues that might arise will be further down the line once you've upgraded to a new one.

@barataymarine3402 4 жыл бұрын

Is the rear openable from the inside ?

@vanaramauk 4 жыл бұрын

Tom here: Yes it is. Tends to be a standard feature nowadays.

@seanofarrell8559 4 жыл бұрын

This is probably the cheapest spec of the vivaro I’m surprised you went for cargo trim panels aswell 😂

@vanaramauk 4 жыл бұрын

Tom here: Well, we review what we get. A lot of people will go for the standard trim level - it's still got a lot going for it. :)

@Kyle-rf5mb 4 жыл бұрын

Does this one have the off center steering wheel from the pedals?

@vanaramauk 4 жыл бұрын

Tom here: If it did, I didn't notice it at all.

@Kyle-rf5mb 4 жыл бұрын

@@vanaramauk Was the driving position the exact same as the citroen dispatch? i read a review that said it was off center but i presumed they would be all the same driving positions being the same van more or less.

@vanaramauk 4 жыл бұрын

@@Kyle-rf5mb Tom here: I didn't notice anything about the driving position being off-centre. It felt exactly the same as the Dispatch to drive - position and all.

@dannyf5157 4 жыл бұрын

Is it alot different from the Peugeot expert?

@vanaramauk 4 жыл бұрын

Tom here: Frankly, there are lots of similarities between the new Vivaro and the new Expert. The shared EMP2 platform means their interiors are identical... unless you opt for higher trim levels - that's where the differences really start to be seen. The exteriors are where they really differ, primarily at the front end.

@alexandermichael117 4 жыл бұрын

What about the engine,gear box,nothing about what makes it reliable,just the usual claptrap about it's looks

@vanaramauk 4 жыл бұрын

Tom here: I talk about the engine from about 12:17 in the video when I take it out for a drive. If there's anything else you'd like to know I'll dig out the info for you.

@anthonyroger5533 4 жыл бұрын

Which one has a better ride on pot holes roads?

@vanaramauk 4 жыл бұрын

Tom here: Across all the Groupe PSA vans they're all as good as each other. Avoid the potholes if possible, but they're sound vehicles, very hardy. They'll take a clonk if you accidentally hit one.

@anthonyroger5533 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@anthonyroger5533 4 жыл бұрын

I live in Spain,to go home i need to take the back roads! And they haven't yet been repaired! Is the Ford or renualt medim vans have softer suspension that can soak up the pot holes?Anthony.

@iseeolly9959 4 жыл бұрын

Just got one...anybody know what the SOS button does? I daren't press it !

@vanaramauk 4 жыл бұрын

Tom here: It puts you straight through to an accident and emergency line. It's amazing. Give it a try, and just say "sorry, hit the button by accident".

@iseeolly9959 4 жыл бұрын

@@vanaramauk Shit.....my van came without a manual...I work for a big company...Good job I haven't tried it. Great review of this van mate and yes it has all I need except rear parking sensors despite being a base model. It's a nice drive, I do about 600 miles a week and it'll do me fine. The engine management and it's control of the turbo is very good...I drove it as fast as I dare on this posting , I'm a rural dweller : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pZ54ZZqV193DnYE.html

@vanaramauk 4 жыл бұрын

Tom here: Great review. You must keep me posted on how you find the new Vivaro to drive over the next few months. Cabin comfort is great (shame about the cup holders, eh?) and the loading bay is excellent - it looks like you've got some great racking set up in the back there. How are you finding that storage solution?

@iseeolly9959 4 жыл бұрын

@@vanaramauk Thank you. Well I do about 100 miles a day in rural Suffolk and so far I'd say this van is excellent , the handling is about the same as a Transit but the engine management and it's control of the Turbo is first class. I stalled my transit now and again, I think this engine is unstallable, if you are in an unsuitable gear it just doesn't pick up very well. It's a very nicely mapped engine, 3, 4 and 5th gear are all very forgiving. A great van in my opinion, so far.

@vanaramauk 4 жыл бұрын

@@iseeolly9959 Tom here: I experienced the same thing - I couldn't stall the vehicle without seriously trying to. The gearbox is very short throw too which helps you just click up and down. The EMP2 platform vans are, in my opinion, some of the best on the market. Tough, flexible and all the right tech.

@1769gordy 4 жыл бұрын

Made in Britain but 90% parts are french just like Nissan/Renault? My choice would be Ford or VW in this segment of van choices.

@vanaramauk 4 жыл бұрын

Tom here: I've seen them being built in the UK manufacturing plant with my own eyes! The parts might be made somewhere else, but they are definitely put together here... so are the Peugeot & Citroen medium vans.

@1769gordy 4 жыл бұрын

@@vanaramauk i believe you as I've worked in a UK motor manufacturing plant for the last 28 years. We buy the majority of our parts from France as it shares the same platforms as other makes. Not great for our Uk economy and worse to come with Brexit and covid.

@ASteele8450 Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget the new Fiat Scudo 2022 onwards

@vanaramauk Жыл бұрын

Tom here: I won't. We've got one booked in for April.

@Neil-Aspinall 4 жыл бұрын

Tom how does it compare against the 96 kw Transit Custom?

@vanaramauk 4 жыл бұрын

Tom here: This was a far more responsive engine, in my opinion. But I'm still a huge fan of the Ford EcoBlue engines for sheer return on investment.

@GregsMowing 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve got the new model custom and to be honest the speed dials read 20,40,60,80mph etc where that Vauxhall shows 30,50,70mph which is better for the uk. Though a mate has one of these but the Citroen and a group of us discovered the cup holders are useless and it seems a lot smaller than ford

@vanaramauk 4 жыл бұрын

@@GregsMowing Tom here: I'm not a fan of the cup holders - they'll hold a Starbucks cup no problem, but no big water bottles. Bit of a compromise, I agree. Although the door storage is pretty good.

@graemetaylor629 4 жыл бұрын

Do they build Citroen’s there too ?

@vanaramauk 4 жыл бұрын

Tom here: They build the Citroen, Peugeot & Vauxhall medium vans in the same place. Amazing to see.

@TheDefJamm 3 жыл бұрын

They do build the Citroen and Peugeot equivalents in the Luton plant too, but if you ask me, go for the actual British brand too that is built at the British factory. You’re scoring on two fronts that way if you are a patriotic person :)

@paulwatson773 4 жыл бұрын

The VW Transporter is the best van on the market.

@vanaramauk 4 жыл бұрын

Tom here: Our review will be hitting the channel this week!

@semperperatus11 3 жыл бұрын

Transit custom👍 transporters are over priced

@wkb9683 4 жыл бұрын

Locking nuts for steel wheels 😆

@stevenbell7902 2 жыл бұрын

I have no gripe with the performance of the 1.5 that I have been issued with

@slavonianx 2 жыл бұрын

Peugeot expert is really

@nathanbull7790 4 жыл бұрын

Oh good..... the stalks right out of the old Peugeot 206 I had! Stick with ford!

@vanaramauk 4 жыл бұрын

Tom here: Yep... it's a familiar stick for sure!

@iu2297 3 жыл бұрын

Lets go

@vanaramauk 3 жыл бұрын

Tom here: Let's go Vivaro-a-go-go?

@marsalmalinovskij 4 жыл бұрын

It's so basic, because you are reviewing the cheapest model aviable

@vanaramauk 4 жыл бұрын

Tom here: Yep, we make no secret of that. It's not got half the cool new stuff you'll see in these excellent vans. Check out the Proace Review here (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i5tdZryhnbeUh2Q.html) to see just a taste of the cooler stuff PSA Group platform sharers can pack.

@alanedwards7496 3 жыл бұрын

"The cabins feel like a home from home" !!! Are you having a laugh ? I've just had to switch through work,from a Citroen Berlingo to the Vivaro. Imo NO COMPARISON !! The Citroen skin and heels the Vauxhall for comfort and in cab storage. I drive 50.000 miles a year and I know what I'd rather have rather than this crappy Vivaro.