Opel Vivaro - van with ambitions

Opel began production of its offspring back in 2001. The car is positioned as a special purpose van, today it is available in several modifications. It should be noted that Opel Vivaro has much in common with his "colleague" Renault Traffic. Moreover, both cars were developed on a common technological platform, and glory, it seems, will also have to be divided in half.

The car occupies a niche of cars with a carrying capacity of up to 2.8 tons. Despite its purpose, Opel Vivaro in terms of comfort can quite give odds to some modern sedans. At the height and design of the car. Together with a reliable security system, these facts explain the high popularity of the car, as well as why he leads the ratings of sales.

In five years the second generation of Opel Vivaro was presented to the public. Photos immediately appeared in the network and magazines, and soon began mass production. The new generation received increased headlights, a modified grille and a slightly different bumper design. Original tuning Opel Vivaro was successful. The appearance of the new car is characterized by spectacular dynamism.

Opel Vivaro is equipped with sliding doors - either only on the right side or on both sides. The interior of the car has become even more spacious and comfortable. Stylishly decorated dashboard: each of them has a visor, thanks to which, even with a very bright sun, the readings of the instruments are read without problems. The gearbox shift lever is moved to the torpedo, and accordingly, three people can now seat in the front seat of the car. In general, the salon is designed for 9 people, while they do not hamper each other's movements.

On Vivaro set one of three engine options: petrol or one of the diesel with a turbo. Concerning the latter, you can see that they are characterized by high efficiency and good dynamic performance.

It's time to try the car in motion. The first feeling is that you are driving a car. And this despite the two-ton "chest" behind his shoulders. Excellent driving performance and good visibility ensure easy and uncomplicated driving. On a good road, Opel Vivaro confidently holds the road and demonstrates good dynamics. The only thing you need to get used to is the dimensions of the car.

As for professional skills, the German automaker produces a passenger version of the van, commercial and freight. The first, as already mentioned, is designed for 9 people, and even thus the volume of the trunk of the car exceeds a cubic meter.

Summing up all the above, we conclude: the van of the German automaker in the ratio of safety, functionality and price took a worthy place in its niche. The engine and parts of German production and can not cause and a share of doubt in reliability. Actually, that's why they are considered an unspoken template in the automotive industry. All this explains the fact that Vivaro is so popular in our country in the segment of commercial vehicles.