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Motors Europe has redesigned its Combo passenger vehicle/delivery van with a larger
load area, increased payload and optional sliding side loading doors.
The new Combo is based on the recently launched Corsa hatchback and will go
on sale as an Opel in Europe, Vauxhall in the UK and as a Holden in Pacific
export markets from this autumn.
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The Combo will be offered with a 1.6-litre 87PS petrol and 1.7-litre 65 or
75PS diesel engines.
Optional equipment includes air conditioning, electric windows, central locking
and a full selection of ‘infotainment systems’ including sat-nav.
While the previous Combo was literally the front half of a Corsa hatchback
welded to a large steel loadbox, in the new model the cab and cargo areas are
a more neatly integrated single ‘monocab’ design that integrates the
load area into the overall styling and gives plenty of passenger headroom.
At 4323mm (170 inches), the new Combo is 93mm (3.7in) longer than its predecessor
and the wheelbase is up 236 mm (9.5in) to 2700mm (106.9in).
The load area with a maximum volume of 3,200 litres (2,880 litres by the VDA
measuring method) is among the largest in this vehicle category and rear double-panel
doors reach the roof, allowing the loading of Euro pallets, while the front
passenger’s seat back can fold down to increase load length.
Airbags, seat belt tensioners, belt force limiters and a pedal release system
are standard while active head restraints and ABS are optional.
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