Vauxhall Vivaro Towing Capacity & Weight

Is The Vauxhall Vivaro A Good Towing Van?

We applaud the designers on this one. They actually made the 1.6L diesel engine fit for a full-blown nine-seater with a two-ton trailer load. The two turbos in the Vivar that provide thrust between 1500rpm and 3500rpm, and a perfectly matched 6-speed gearbox. The Vivaro with 145hp and 340Nm of torque pulls the two-ton truck well in sixth gear.

When it comes to the chassis, Opel / Vauxhall finds a good compromise between comfort and high driving safety. The ESP regulates very early, also recognizes swinging trailers safely and corrects them with resolute braking interventions.

The Vivaro reveals that it is a commercial vehicle not only through the rustic trailer hitch with minimal electronics, but also through the interior design. There are no individual seats. If you want, you can do without the double passenger seat and third bench, which can only be folded down, raised or balanced out. The second row only goes out. In general, it is spartan. Passenger airbag, air conditioning, hinged windows, rear wiper and window heating and luggage compartment cover cost extra. Continuous windowbags, modern assistance systems and xenon lights are not even available for money and kind words - this price policy puts the basic price in a completely different light. In summary a surprisingly powerful, high-torque and sophisticated diesel engine for a small displacement. Smooth-running manual transmission that is also well-tuned for large loads.

Overall, the Vauxhall Vivaro Combi is the ideal minibus for families and passenger transport. The Combi is the transport miracle for large groups. Up to nine people can be comfortably seated in three rows with plenty of legroom in this vehicle. Thanks to the wide sliding door and the folding backrest of the outer seat in the second row, access to the third row is also possible without restrictions. The Combi is the cheaper variant of the Vauxhall bus. Nevertheless, buyers of the first generation of this model do not have to do without comfort, because the standard equipment already includes numerous extras with a height-adjustable driver's seat, air conditioning and electrically adjustable exterior mirrors. Despite the large number of people, the Opel Vivaro still offers plenty of space for luggage. Anyone opting for the long version will find an exceptionally large trunk behind the three rows of seats. For the transport of bulky goods, the rear bench seats can be removed with simple clamp fasteners without the use of tools. This minibus is the ideal model for taxi and bus companies, clubs or simply for the large family going on a caravan holiday.