Vivaro
With wide-reaching improvements for 2010, today’s Vivaro – more than ever – defines the standard by which all medium vans are judged.
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Visually, the UK-built Vivaro makes a clear statement of professional intent. And our Sportive models also now benefit from front fog lights, 16-inch alloy wheels, body-colour rear light mouldings and door mirror housings. Inside, Vivaro has an updated interior featuring a stylish facia design, improved ergonomics and enhanced storage facilities. Under the bonnet the highly efficient common rail turbo diesel range comprises cost-effective 90PS and 115PS 2.0CDTI 16v units and a powerful 146PS 2.5 litre CDTI 16v engine. Add 20,000 mile/one-year service intervals, a choice of standard or high roof panel van models, a versatile 9-seat Combi derivative plus our dropside – and here’s a range that continues to build on a remarkable track record.
Access
Making multiple drops and deliveries in tight spaces can make access a problem. Fortunately this is where Vivaro really does excel. The twin rear doors can be swung clear to 165° and locked in place at 90° to provide safe, convenient loading, even where space is at a premium. For unhindered access when reversing back to a doorway, long wheelbase standard roof models can also be specified with optional 250° opening rear doors (glazed or unglazed). Vivaro comes with a one-metre wide nearside sliding side-access door as standard, with an offside sliding side-access door available at extra cost. Both doors can easily accommodate a standard Euro pallet, the flat load floor ensuring easy forklift access.
Loadspace
With its two wheelbase and two roof height permutations, Vivaro makes it easy for you to get the right van for the job. With a maximum load floor length of 2815mm, the Vivaro long wheelbase high roof model offers a substantial 8.4 cubic metres of loadspace volume and 526mm of extra height compared to the standard roof model. All models feature full-height unglazed rear doors, plus – new for 2010 – a full-height steel bulkhead is included to further enhance safety and security. Alternatively a driver’s full-height steel load restraint guard can be specified at no extra cost in lieu of the bulkhead.
Payloads Vivaro offers a choice of loadspace volumes. But sometimes it’s payload, not dimensions, that counts – that’s why Vivaro boasts a range of payloads from 1016kg to 1271kg. The rear suspension set-up uses progressive-rate springs and gas pressure dampers, which adapt to the vehicle load, resulting in superb road holding and a smooth, reassuring ride. All Vivaro engines and transmissions are up to the task of shifting even the heaviest of loads. And if you’re regularly carrying a full cargo or towing, you can choose a more powerful, 2.5CDTI 16v (146PS) common rail turbo diesel – guaranteed to make light work of long distance haulage.
