Opel Combo. Yesterday today and tomorrow

In the eighties Opel realized that a car with a high roof and compact dimensions would be ideal for the needs of families and outdoor enthusiasts: born in 1985 Cadet combo.

This first Combo differed from twin vans in one cargo compartment approx. 25 cm higher... The partition behind the seats can be fitted with an additional mesh or even a door to extend the cargo floor to the windshield.

1993: Vauxhall Combo B

In 1993, the Combo became a separate model. The front end was nearly identical to the Corsa, but offered longer wheelbase и high cargo compartment cubic shape, with a volume of more than 3,1 m3.

Opel Combo C, or Combo tour

In 2001, a real "Combo for families" was launched, namely Combo tour... This version Combo C it was offered with practical storage nets, door pockets and features such as built-in cup holders.

Opel Combo Water Red

Starting with the Tour version, Opel has even developed a sports prototype for competition enthusiasts: Red Water Combo, the name of which is associated with the famous series of curves of the Belgian circuit Spa-Francorchamps, equipped with a Corsa GSi engine.

The "Eau Rouge" version made a splash at the 2002 Paris Motor Show, and since 2005 Combo trampwith an oil pan protection and a ground clearance increased by 20 millimeters, they promised maximum driving pleasure both on the road and off-road.

Opel Combo D

Since 2012 Combo DFor the first time, buyers were able to choose between two lengths: a five-seater version with a short or long wheelbase, with a normal roof and a high roof, with standard sliding doors and a tailgate or two rear hinged doors.

Opel Combo Life is Combo Cargo

This brings us to 2018, when the fifth generation of multifunctional compact devices, available in Combo life (Best Buy Car of Europe 2019) for passenger transport e Combo cargo commercial (International Van of the Year 2019), both in numerous variations.

Combo Life and Combo Cargo are available in version standard M (4,40 meters) o long XL (4,75 meters); one with five or seven seats and 2.693 4,4 liters of family luggage, the other with a maximum cargo volume of 3 m 1.000, space for two Euro pallets and a maximum capacity of XNUMX kg.

La LCV version A two-seater cabin with a giraffe on the roof will be available soon. With a new automotive development approach, the new generation Combo offers a range of innovative safety and driver assistance technologies and systems that are unmatched in the segment.

The future of Opel commercial vehicles

Third Generation Opel Vivaro it will also be available in a battery-electric version from next year, and the new one will arrive in dealerships this summer. Opel Movano.

Opel almost sold out in Q2019 XNUMX 33 thousands light commercial vehicles in the world, 35% more In the past year. The market share of new registrations in Europe (E30) increased by 0,6 percentage points (4,7%).

Under WORLD plan!, the goal is to increase sales of commercial vehicles by 25% by 2020.”We are developing in all segments of light commercial vehicles. All of our models are in higher demand than in previous years, and we have increased our market share in virtually all of Europe."Said Xavier Duchemin, Managing Director of Sales, After Sales and Marketing.