All-new Movano

Vauxhall is launching their all-new Movano commercial van range offering 29 vehicle body type variations to choose from, front or rear-wheel drive, plus new power trains for lower commercial vehicle operating costs.

The modular platform has been jointly designed with Renault and depending on your payload category, you can also choose rear wheel drive variants with twin wheels. The full range of vehicles will include panel van, doublecab and Combi versions, chassis cabs with standard or crew cab, platform cab, three wheelbases, four lengths and three roof heights. The new Movano will be an excellent base for any conversions and the van will be available ex-works as a tipper, dropside and box van too.

Cabin comfort and safety is high on the agenda, with areas like improved driver visibility, multi-adjustable seats seats (in various configurations) and an adjustable steering column all on offer. The cargo area offers load lengths extending to 4.4 metres and a load capacity upto 17 cubic metres (L4H3 version).

Under the bonnet the van is powered by new generation 2.3-litre CDTi-four-cylinder common-rail diesel engines with three power outputs available (100PS,125PS and 150PS) all linked to a six-speed gearbox as standard. The 125PS and 150PS versions can also be coupled to the semi-auto Techshift. 

Movano cabin interior

ABS and electronic brake force distribution (EBD) is standard on all models while ESP (electronic stability program) is also standard on all rear-wheel drive vans and optional for front-wheel drive. Other safety features include front airbags, side airbags integrated in the seats (optional) and seat-belt pretensioners.

The new Movano range launch phase will be staggered according to the body variants and first vehicles will be available in May 2010.

New Transporter

Volkswagen has updated their Transporter range of  vans with new styling and quieter, more economical Euro 5 common rail TDI engines.

The Transporter range continues to offer a choice of panel vans, chassis cabs, shuttle and window van people movers with up to nine seats. Enhancing the range is a new kombi model with a folding and removable rear bench seat that can carry up to six people.

Four new 2.0-litre four-cylinder common rail TDI engines are available, offering greater power and torque plus servicing intervals are extended by 7,000 miles to a maximum of 25,000 miles. Volkswagen has also added ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme) as standard for greater stability plus ARP (anti rollover protection),Ready Alert Brake and Rain Brake Support for faster braking. Adding to this you also get a trailer stabilisation function and an all-new hill-start assist.

The 102 PS engine offers a CO2 emission output of 199g/km and 37.7 mpg on the combined fuel cycle while the 140PS engine emits 203g/km and provides 36.7 mpg. Van contract hire leasing prices are available shortly.