Vauxhall Vivaro

Robert Grant, General Manager,

Ford Gloucester

"The 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro L1 2700 1.5d 120PS Sportive H1 is a compact yet capable panel van that strikes a strong balance between efficiency, practicality and style. Powered by a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engine delivering 120 PS and 300 Nm of torque, it offers a smooth, torquey performance suited for both urban and longer routes. The 6-speed manual gearbox gives good control, and the top speed is around 106 mph Fuel economy is excellent for its class, achieving up to 60.1 mpg on combined driving cycles. Emissions are fairly low for a van at 125 g/km CO&#8322,, meeting Euro 6 standards. In terms of capacity, the L1 "2700" variant provides a load length of approximately 2.51 m and a usable volume of around 5.3 m�. Its payload is solid too, with up to 1,079 kg available for cargo. Equipment-wise, the "Sportive" trim upgrades the van with a 7-inch multimedia touchscreen, DAB radio, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Bluetooth audio streaming, and a chilled glovebox. Comfort is boosted by air conditioning, hill-start assist, and safety is well covered: ABS, ESP, emergency brake assist, and reinforced bulkhead. On the outside, its compact L1 size makes it easy to manoeuvre, with a turning circle of about 12.4 m. The Sportive also introduces practical styling touches like body-colour bumpers, heated mirrors, front fog lights, and side protection mouldings. Overall, this Vivaro is a highly efficient, versatile van that's ideal for businesses needing a compact but capable workhorse�especially for parcel delivery, service trades, or light haulage."