The Vauxhall Vivaro is a versatile offering from Vauxhall and represents the strongest vehicle that the motor company has ever had in this sector of the market. High quality vans come in so many different sizes and models today that it can be hard to come to a decision without getting the chance to use each one separately for an appreciable period of time.

The engine range available for potential buyers of the Vivaro includes two 2.0 litre CDTi units which are fully Euro IV compliant. In comparison to the old engines which developed either 82 or 100 PS, the new ones develop wither 90PS or 115PS. They also offer higher performance with practically the same fuel consumption.

There is torque of up to 240Nm for the entry-level unit and 290Nm for the 115PS engine.  Finally, there is a 2.5 litre CDTi powerplant with 145PS and 320Nm of torque which represents an increase of 10PS and 10Nm over the old 2.5 CDTi.

The Vivaro has a maximum 8.7 cubic metres of load volume and a payload range of between 1016kg and 1271kg. It also comes with a choice of two roof heights, two wheel bases, two gross vehicle weights and a choice of three diesel engines. In addition, you can choose from double rear doors, a tailgate, a nearside and offside side access door and a full height bulkhead.

So whatever you intend to use the van for, Vauxhall will be able to help you find the right model!

There are no less than 11 storage compartments overall in the vehicle and the optional selective door locking of the 3-button key allows the side and rear doors to be unlocked from the cabin doors separately. This will give you peace of mind during loading and unloading as it means that the cab and its contents will be kept as secure as possible.

For those potential buyers interested in lowering their future carbon footprint, the Vivaro ecoFLEX is a serious option. These models now feature CO2 emission levels as low as 174g/km and can achieve a combined fuel economy of up to 42.7mpg.

The advanced features which facilitate this impressive performance include exhaust-gas recirculation cooling, optimised gear ratios, improved thermal management, low-rolling resistance tyres, an aerodynamic kit and optional speed limiter. The ecoFLEX triumphed in the 2012 ALD Automotive/Shell FuelSave MPG Marathon – achieving 65.16 mpg in the race.