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Model: Movano single & double cab

3rd November 2005
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%tees impression: With light commercial sales of 54,000 in 2004 and doubled output over the past three years Vauxhall is on a roll. Not just in retail sales, but also making serious inroads into fleets. in part this is thanks to some shrewd partnership deals, the Movano's Euro-3 engine is from Renault, and there's the excellent 1.3 MultiJet engine shared with GM/Fiat.

The FWD Mayan° was a delight to drive. Six gears make the most of a smooth refined driveline with ample power in reserve to pull light plant in addition to shifting the 1.2 tonne payload. There are four engines to choose from, including a big Nissanderived three-litre lump.

The Mayan° handles well, cornering with surefooted road holding and demonstrating commendably quick and quiet acceleration. On site we expected it to be handicapped by front wheel drive, but it was quite happy to go mud-plugging and handled an impromptu loose uphill reverse without faltering. Our vehicle stopped well with antilock disc brakes and "Electronic Brakeforce Distribution" as standard to prevent locking up in emergencies.

Drivers will enjoy the spacious cab, good visibility fore and aft, comfortable seats, slightly sloppy fascia-mounted gearchange and plenty of storage. In double-cab form there's enough room for six passengers.

Operators will like 24,000 miles service intervals, 100,000mile/three year warranty and the fact the I ngimex tipper package can be ordered as a "one stop" purchase from any Vauxhall specialist van dealers. With standard ABS, 100-litre fuel tank and immobiliser this is a tempting off-the-peg package.

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