Movano or Vivaro? Cheap Vauxhall Vans Explained
Founded in 1857, Vauxhall started manufacturing cars in 1903 and has been the second largest selling car brand in the UK for more than two decades.
Nearly a century later, Vauxhall’s commercial vehicles are some of the most well thought of in the industry, known for their reliable workmanship and with a loyal following that rate them above other manufacturers.
UK Vans Direct, suppliers of cheap Vauxhall vans, among others, offer both the Movano and the Vivaro models at massively discounted prices. They’re here to help you decide between the two.
Movano
Very similar to the Renault Master, the Movano boasts a wide choice of load sizes and weights that give it a capacity of up to 17 cubic metres and 4,500 kg.
With single or double cab, front or rear-wheel drive, and four versions of the 2.3 litre diesel engine available, your Movano can be tailored to your specific needs.
The cab is one of the most comfortable in its class, and the van handles well despite its size. The fuel economy is competitive and the van is known for its reliability, a key factor in commercial vehicles. All in all, this one of the best cheap Vauxhall vans available if you’re looking for customisability and load capability.
Vivaro
Built on British soil in Vauxhall’s Luton plant, the Vivaro came into production in 2001 and has been popular from then until today.
Although British built, it was designed in France by Renault and is very similar to the popular Renault Trafic, another top contender in the medium sized light commercial vehicle market.
Its 1.6 litre CDTi diesel engine achieves impressive fuel economy, which in combination with its price makes it one of the best value cheap Vauxhall vans.
Vauxhall have maintained the boxy load area with a maximum capacity of 8.6 cubic metres, sacrificing nothing in functionality despite its stylish looks, and its handling and performance are very good for the engine size.
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