Road Tests: Vauxhall Combo 1.7 Dti 2000

Published: Commercial Motor, 10 Apr 2003

Vauxhall Combo
by: Julian Milnes
Can more weight be a good thing? Vauxhall seems to think so. Having cut a dash in the competitive light-van class with its Combo, the company has decided to raise the stakes and is now offering a version that can carry around 35% more payload than the basic model.

Verdict

It's no secret that the Combo has been a runaway success. Its practical mix of capacity, payload and access is unbeatable. Sales figures for the vehicle do not lie and the Combo goes from strength to strength in that department. Vauxhall has been wise not to upset the formula, only adding to it from time to time. The latest addition of increasing the maximum payload is a wise one and can only open it up to a wider audience. Overall, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Combo. It has everything you need and you'd be hard pushed to find fault. And with a five-seater version on the way, it truly is a van for all reasons.

Vehicle Specifications

Vauxhall Combo 1.7 Dti 2000
Fuel Consumption:47.9mpg(5.9lit/100km)
Net payload:710kg
Price as tested:£11,790(ex-VAT)