| Opel Combo | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Opel[a] |
| Production | 1986–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Panel van,leisure activity vehicle |
| Body style | Van |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Bedford Beagle Bedford Chevanne Bedford HA Bedford Rascal Opel/Vauxhall Astravan H |
| Successor | Chevrolet N200/N300 (for all Chevrolet rebadges only) |
TheOpel Combo is apanel van andleisure activity vehicle from theGerman automakerOpel. The Combo first appeared in 1993, a second generation model was introduced in 2001, and the third was manufactured from December 2011 to December 2017, based on theFiat Doblò. The name "Combo" was previously applied as a suffix to a three-door panel vanbody style ofOpel Kadett E from 1986 until 1993.
Opel/Vauxhall joined Groupe PSA in March 2017: the fourth generation Combo, launched in March 2018, shares the platform and bodywork of thePeugeot Rifter andPartner, as well as theCitroën Berlingo.
The Combo B and Combo C share platforms, vital components and some body panels with contemporary subcompactOpel Corsas, which used to be a typical pedigree for such a vehicle. The generations are denotedB andC in typical Opel fashion, but Holden applied the codesSB andXC respectively, reflecting the relation with SB and XCHolden Barinas (Opel Corsa B and C, respectively).
| Kadett Combo | |
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.jpg) Opel Combo (1989–1993) | |
| Overview | |
| Also called | Bedford Astramax Vauxhall Astramax |
| Production | February 1986 – August 1993 |
| Assembly | Portugal:Azambuja (General Motors Portugal) United Kingdom:Ellesmere Port (Vauxhall Ellesmere Port) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | 3-doorpanel van |
| Platform | T-body platform |
| Related | Opel Kadett E |
The Opel Kadett Combo was introduced in January 1986, and finished production in August 1993. It was based on theOpel Kadett Esmall family car. It was built in the United Kingdom, at Ellesmere Port byVauxhall until January 1989. This was when the model was facelifted, with a new grille separate from the bumper (as for the Kadett).
At the same time, production was transferred to Azambuja, Portugal and the vans were now built byOpel. In Germany, it was sold with a 1.3 litre petrol engine or a 1.6 (later 1.7) litre diesel unit.[1] The 1.3 petrol unit was then changed to a 1.4. Buyers in some countries, including the United Kingdom, also had the choice of a 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) 1.6-liter petrol unit.
In the United Kingdom, the three door estate based van was known as both the Bedford andVauxhall Astravan, and the high roof van as the Bedford Astramax, later sold as a Vauxhall. The changeover from Bedford to Vauxhall took place on 1 June 1990, as Bedfords were better known as a producer of heavier trucks.[2]
The Astramax was available in base or somewhat better equipped L versions. Both models were offered in 365 or 560 versions, referring to the payload in kilograms.
| Combo B | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Vauxhall Combo Holden Combo (SB) Chevrolet Combo Shanghai Auto Saibao |
| Production | November 1993 – December 2001 2002–2005 (China) |
| Assembly | Portugal:Azambuja |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3-doorpanel van 3-doorLAV |
| Platform | GM4200 platform |
| Related | Opel Corsa B |
The first generation of Combo, launched in October 1993, was based heavily on theOpel Corsa B, launched six months earlier. The front part (up to theB-pillar) is practically identical with the Corsa (except for the roof spoiler), but the platform (and thus wheelbase and the body in general) is extended to accommodate a tall, boxy cargo compartment, capable of carrying aEuro-pallet.
The Combo B had symmetrical twin rear doors that opened to the side (rather than a single tailgate). These are counted as a single "door" when referring to the body style as three door.
Following the increasing popularity ofleisure activity vehicles, Opel launched a five passenger version of the Combo in the summer of 1995, calledOpel Combo Tour. It differed from the panel van version by having the cargo section fitted with side windows, and a three-passengersplit folding bench seat.
Although Combo's primary market was Europe, it has also been sold on other continents, in markets where GM traditionally use Opel derived models. As theAzambuja Opel plant in Portugal is the sole production site of all Combos, all those models were replaced gradually with the Combo C in 2001.
The Combo was also produced in relatively small numbers bySAIC subsidiary SAIC-Yizheng as the "Shanghai Auto (Shangqi)Saibao SAC6420", equipped with the same 1.6 litre engine and five speed manual transmission as theBuick Sail. Built from 2002 until 2005, there was also a DeLuxe version available, with alloy wheels and other extras.[3]
Holden in Australia launched the SB series Combo in February 1996.[4] It offered the 1.4 litreC14NZ engine, upgraded toC14SE specification in 1997. Sales continued until 2002, although the last SB Combos were built in 2001, but complianced as models of 2002. Production of the Combo A ended in August 2001.
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| Combo C | |
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 Opel Combo (2002–2006) | |
| Overview | |
| Also called | Vauxhall Combo Holden Combo (XC) Chevrolet Combo |
| Production | January 2002 – January 2012 2002-2013 (Holden Combo) |
| Assembly | |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4/5-doorpanel van 5-doorLAV |
| Platform | Gamma platform |
| Related | Opel Corsa C Opel Meriva A Chevrolet Montana |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 5-speedmanual 5-speedEasytronicautomated manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,715 mm (106.9 in) |
| Length | 4,332 mm (170.6 in) |
| Width | 1,685 mm (66.3 in) |
| Height | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
The second generation was launched at theFrankfurt Motor Show, in September 2001.[6] While most competitors severed their connections with their subcompact brethren, Opel decided to base the vehicle on the Corsa again. The use of subcompactGamma platform constrained the overall width of the vehicle. The front clip is thus still shared with the Corsa, although now only back to the A-pillar. This allowed Opel to more fully integrate the overall design of the car, giving it a "flush" look more in line with its competitors.
Compared to previous generation, the Combo C gained sliding rear side doors (versions with either single passenger side door or double doors are available). Sales began in January 2002.
AnOpel Combo Tour version was also introduced, followed byOpel Combo Tour Tramp (Combo Tour Arizona in some markets), in an effort to attractleisure activity vehicle buyers. Combo Tour Tramp/Arizona was thought as a more off-road recreational vehicle.
It features enhanced suspension tuning, increased ground clearance, chassis protection covers and numerous styling details that differentiate it from standard Combo Tours, with the intention to conjure a sturdy, outdoor sports related image. TheCombo Tour was not offered byVauxhall in the United Kingdom. Commercial van versions retained the symmetrical twin rear doors, while the Tour versions have an option of a single tailgate (opening to the top). The tailgate is standard on Tour Tramp/Arizona.
In December 2006, theAzambuja, Portugal factory closed down,[7] and the production of the Opel Combo transferred toZaragoza, Spain in 2007.[8] Holden in Australia launched the XC series Combo in September 2002.[9] It offered the 1.6 litreZ16SE engine, upgraded to 1.4 litreZ14XEP specification in December 2004 for the MY05 update.
Although production ended in the end of 2011, Holden in Australia and New Zealand stockpiled sufficient Combo inventory to last until 2013, with the final 2011 build vehicles complianced in the beginning of 2012. In August 2013, CarAdvice announced that the Holden Combo had been quietly discontinued, and will not be replaced by the Combo D, available to European customers.[10]
Production of the Combo C ended in the end of 2011, in time for the December 2011 launch of the Combo D, which is based on theFiat Doblò.[11]
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| 1.4 Twinport ecoFLEX | 1.6 | 1.6 CNG ecoFLEX | 1.3 CDTI | 1.3 CDTI ecoFLEX | 1.7 DI | 1.7 DTI | 1.7 CDTI | |
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| engine type | Petrol I4 | CNG I4 | Diesel I4 | |||||
| displacement | 1364 cm3 | 1598 cm3 | 1248 cm3 | 1686 cm3 | ||||
| max. power at rpm | 66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp) 5600 | 64 kW (87 PS; 86 hp) 5400 | 69 kW (94 PS; 93 hp) 6200 | 51 kW (69 PS; 68 hp) 4000 | 55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp) 4000 | 48 kW (65 PS; 64 hp) 4400 | 55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp) 4400 | 74 kW (101 PS; 99 hp) 4400 |
| max.torque at rpm | 125 Nm/ 4000 | 138 Nm/ 3000 | 133 Nm/ 4200 | 170 Nm/ 1750–2500 | 170 Nm/ 1750–2500 | 130 Nm/ 2000-3000 | 165 Nm/ 1800–3000 | 240 Nm/ 2300 |
| max. speed | 164 km/h | 164 km/h | 166 km/h | 150 km/h | 152 km/h | 147 km/h | 155 km/h | 170 km/h |
| CO2 emission combined in g/km | 151 | 188 | 133 | 138 | 134 | 146 | 146 | 140 |
| Combo D | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Fiat Doblò Vauxhall Combo Ram ProMaster City |
| Production | January 2012 – December 2018[12] |
| Assembly | Turkey:Bursa (Tofaş) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Panel van/Leisure activity vehicle |
| Body style | 4/5-doorpanel van 5-doorLAV |
| Platform | SCCS platform |
| Related | Fiat Linea Fiat 500L Opel Meriva B |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.4 LFireI4 (petrol) 1.4 LFireTurbojetI4 (CNG) 1.6 LCDTII4 (diesel) |
| Transmission | 5-speedmanual 6-speed manual 5-speedautomatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | SWB: 2,755 mm (108.5 in) LWB: 3,105 mm (122.2 in) |
| Length | SWB: 4,390 mm (172.8 in) LWB: 4,740 mm (186.6 in) |
| Width | SWB: 1,832 mm (72.1 in) LWB: 1,832 mm (72.1 in) |
| Height | SWB: 1,845 mm (72.6 in) LWB: 1,880 mm (74.0 in) |
The third generation Combo was manufactured from January 2012 to December 2018, and was based on theFiat Doblò. The third generation Combo was manufactured inTurkey byTofaş.[13] Sales began in January 2012.
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| 1.4 | 1.4 Turbo | 1.4 CNG Turbo ecoFLEX | 1.3 CDTI | 1.6 CDTI | 1.6 CDTI | 2.0 CDTI | ||||||
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| engine type | Petrol I4 | CNG I4 | Diesel I4 | |||||||||
| displacement | 1368 cm3 | 1248 cm3 | 1598 cm3 | 1956 cm3 | ||||||||
| max. power at rpm | 70 kW (95 PS; 94 hp) 6000 | 88 kW (120 PS; 118 hp) 5000 | 66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp) 4000 | 70 kW (95 PS; 94 hp) 4000 | 66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp) 4000 | 70 kW (95 PS; 94 hp) 4000 | 74 kW (100 PS; 99 hp) 3650 | 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) 4000 | 88 kW (120 PS; 118 hp) 3500 | 99 kW (135 PS; 133 hp) 3500 | ||
| max.torque at rpm | 127 Nm/ 4500 | 206 Nm/ 3000 | 206 Nm/ 3000 | 200 Nm/ 1500 | 290 Nm/ 1500 | 200 Nm/ 1500 | 300 Nm/ 1750 | 290 Nm/ 1500 | 320 Nm/ 1750 | 320 Nm/ 1500 | ||
| max. speed | 161 km/h | 172 km/h | 158 km/h | 159 km/h (161 km/h) | 158 km/h [158 km/h] | 158 km/h | 164 km/h | 160 km/h (164 km/h) | 172 km/h (176 km/h) | 179 km/h | ||
| CO2 emission combined in g/km | 169–177 (163–171) | 169–179 | 134 | 136 (129) | 136 (123) | 145–156 (141–157) | 138–148 (133–147) | 137 (124) | 145–156 (138–148) | 134–158 (120–133) | 136–149 (124–140) | 156–163 (150–157) |
| Combo E | |
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 Opel Combo Life | |
| Overview | |
| Also called | Peugeot Rifter Citroën Berlingo Peugeot Partner Toyota ProAce City Vauxhall Combo/Combo Life Fiat Doblò |
| Production | 2018–present |
| Model years | 2019–present |
| Assembly | Portugal:Mangualde (PSA Mangualde Plant) Spain:Vigo (PSA Vigo Plant)[14] United Kingdom:Ellesmere Port (Vauxhall Ellesmere Port) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Leisure activity vehicle (M) |
| Body style | 4/5-doorpanel van 5-doorLAV |
| Platform | PSA EMP2 platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.2 L PetrolTHP 1.5/1.6 L dieselHDi/CDTI |
| Transmission | 5&6-speedmanual EAT8Automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,780–2,970 mm (109.4–116.9 in) |
| Length | 4,400–4,750 mm (173.2–187.0 in) |
The fourth generation Combo was unveiled at the 2018Geneva Motor Show. It is a sister model to theCitroën Berlingo andPeugeot Rifter and Partner, asGroupe PSA bought Opel in March 2017. It is built in the Stellantis plant in Mangualde, Portugal, and in the Stellantis plant in Vigo, Spain, alongside the new Peugeot Rifter and Citroën Berlingo.[15][16]
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