Vauxhall Movano becomes a Sevel van
Vauxhall (and its German sister brand, Opel) was sold to Groupe PSA (Peugeot-Citroën) in 2017, while the latter merged with FCA (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) earlier this year to form Stellantis. With Vauxhall/Opel now effectively sister brands to Fiat, it should not be a great surprise to see its commercial vehicles joining ranks.
Already, from 2019, the Vauxhall Vivaro had become a badge-engineered version of the Peugeot Expert and Citroën Dispatch – previously it was basically a Renault Trafic clone. Now, Vauxhall has announced an ‘all-new’ version of its larger van – the Movano (formerly a derivative of the Renault Master) – and clearly the latest model is very closely related to the Peugeot Boxer, as well as its existing sister vehicles, the Fiat Ducato and Citroën Relay/Jumper.
The new Movano, which goes on sale later this summer, is available in four lengths, three heights and with payloads up to 2,100kg. Panel van, platform-cab and chassis-cab variants will be available, along with Euro 6d diesel engines or a fully electric model with a range of up to 139 miles. Diesel models use a 2.2-litre motor with power outputs from 120PS to 165PS, mated to a six-speed manual gearbox.
As with Vauxhall’s other LCV models, the new Movano and Movano-e benefit from both VauxhallConnect and the MyVauxhall app. On all versions, Live Navigation provides online traffic information in real time, while Vauxhall Connect also comes with e-Call and b-Call technology, so, in the event of an emergency or breakdown, drivers are put in touch with a trained advisor at the touch of a button.
The new vans are also available with a range of key safety features designed to protect both occupants and other road users. Depending on trim level, the systems available include forward collision alert, blind spot warning, lane departure warning and Hill Descent Control.
It remains to be seen whether any motorhome or campervan manufacturers will adopt the latest variant of the ever-popular Sevel vans.
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