The Vauxhall Movano is getting an update, and these
are the first official pictures, details and pricing. The new Movano gets all the
same upgrades, which largely means improvements to safety, alongside a revised
look for the front end.
Biggest innovation is an optional new rear vision
camera system displays a live feed of the view behind the van onto a 7.0-inch
touchscreen. Aside from the Renault Master, the only vans outside the Movano to
offer this technology so far are the Vauxhall Combo Cargo and its Citroen, Peugeot
and Toyota cousins in the small van sector. Meanwhile, blind spot monitoring,
lane-departure warning and automatic side-wind assistance are new to the Movano
for 2019 as well. Only the side-wind assistance is fitted as standard, however.
The front end has been worked over, with a higher
bonnet line, new grille and new bumpers. The higher bonnet and enlarged
grille will no doubt help the 2.3-litre engines meet the latest emissions
regulations, which are Euro 6D Temp for the regular duty versions and Euro VID
for heavy-duty models.
Vauxhall is yet to release full info about powertrain, but has confirmed the entry-level 135hp engine is 4% more powerful
and 15% more efficient with 12% lower CO2 emissions. meanwhile the 150hp
variant comes with stop-start as standard, a little more power, 17% better fuel
economy and 14% better emissions.
There’s a completely new dashboard, which looks a
little more modern but promises to remain as practical as ever. There are 22 storage spaces in
total throughout the cab. Touchscreen infotainment systems are now fully integrated into the
dashboard, and include a new top spec Navi 5.0 IntelliLink Pro variant that
features Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There’s also a wireless
smartphone charger available for the first time, while automatic lights and
wipers are added to the standard equipment list across the range.
Absolutely – you still get a choice of four lengths
and three heights, while gross vehicle weight (GVW) goes as high as 4.5 tonnes. Maximum cargo load volume is 17.0
cubic metres, and up to five Euro pallets can be squeezed inside. All told, 150 different variants
of the Movano are available to choose from.
Pricing, announced in June 2019, starts at £ 27,745
for a Movano panel van, with the heavy duty Euro VID engines starting at
£ 32,400. Double-cab versions start at £ 33,250, while the most expensive panel
van costs £ 39,815. All prices exclude VAT, and the standard trim level is now
called the Edition, in common with the rest of Vauxhall's van range.
The new Movano is available to order now, ahead of
first deliveries in September 2019.
