What a great Combo

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With its fourthgeneration Combo, Vauxhall fields a very class-competitive compact van, with both short and long wheelbase body styles that together should be able to satisfy almost every buyer in this segment.

With frugal running costs, smart design and strong practicality, it’s everything a small LCV should be.

Short wheelbase, long wheelbase and crew van body styles are available. And this little LCV can carry a load volume of up to 4.4sq metres and a payload of up to a tonne.

Longer items up to 3,440mm, such as pipes and ladders, can be stored safely and securely, thanks to the rear swing doors and the useful ‘FlexCargo’ loading hatch that opens through to the cab.

The cargo area has easily enough room to slide in the usual Euro pallet.

Engine-wise, there’s a 1.2-litre 110PS petrol unit or a 1.5-litre CDTi diesel, developing or 130PS.

In addition, in a segment first, a low-friction eight-speed automatic with Quickshift technology can be ordered in combination with the top-of-the-range 1.5-litre 130PS diesel.

Prices are much as before, so expect to pay between £16,000 and £21,000 (excluding VAT) for your Combo, which is very class-competitive.

Lots of fresh technology has been delivered this time round, our favourite feature being the sensor-based load indicator that warns you if the van is overloaded.

Once the engine is switched on, a white LED lights up if the weight exceeds 80% of the permitted payload.

If the weight is above the limit, an orange signal with an exclamation mark lights up.

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