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WIN A STYLISH BLACK RHINO LIGHT BAR
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Commercial Motor has teamed up with accessories specialist Vantage One to give one lucky reader the chance to win a top-of-the range Black Rhino 'Eagle' lightbar to include four Hella spotlights.
The Black Rhino lightbars have set a new standard in design and quality. They offer truck drivers and owners the chance to kit out their vehicles with stylish new products from the growing range.
Made from highly-polished marine grade 316 stainless steel, the Black Rhino light bars offer the best available protection against rusting and weather damage.The light bars are pre-wired for four spotlights and tough polyurethane is used to form the end sections, allowing the LED amber side markers to he moulded in place. A unique two-part solid stainless-steel bracket is used to secure the driving lights to the bar.
With a range of mounting kits that enable the lightbars to fit most leading models, the lightbars can be fitted without the need for drilling and can he moved between trucks by simply replacing the mounting brackets.
There was a fantastic response to Black Rhino lightbars when they were launched at the UK Truck Show in 2006. Vauxhall's impressive TecShift automatic, again with six cogs, available on both the 114 and 143hp models. GVW varies depending on engine type, equipment and variant (panel van, chassis or double-cab) but sits in two broad categories —2,700 and 2,900kg.
Options have also been upgraded to include ESP (Electronic Stability Program), rear parking sensors, 2500 opening rear doors and a passenger air bag that can be deactivated.
Prices start at £13,940 for the 2700 SWB 89hp and top out at £20,330 for the Sportive 2900 double-cab with TecShift. Our test model is a 2900 double-cab 114hp costing £17.205.
Productivity
More power and an increased capacity (but only by 100cc) have not made a noticeable dent in the Euro-4 Vivaro's fuel consumption. For the laden run we recorded 33.1 mpg (a touch behind the FordTransit's 35.1). improving to 35.3mpg unladen.Although a little thirstier than the competition, the Vivaro is also a slightly heavier van.
A payload of 1,120kg combined with a volume of 4.2r& gives the Vivaro double-cab plenty of useable cargo potential, while the low (547mm) loading lip allows easy access On the ownership front,Vauxhall has taken steps to minimise downtime by introducing Premier Service Centres.As well as having specialist CV technicians on site, these centres guarantee same-day repair provided parts are in stock. What's more, diagnosis or repairs should take no more than 90 minutes — and there is no need to book appointments in advance.
According to Vauxhall, there is a centre within an hour's driving time of almost 90% of UK households.
On the road
The Vivaro drew plenty of praise at its launch in 2001 for being easy to drive. Those who hadn't driven a van before could hop in and be on their way without too much thought.The main reason for this was the way everything worked in harmony. From the steering and the chassis to power delivery and the cabin, it all combined to produce a stress-free and positive drive.
Times have moved on and all the Vivaro's rivals have introduced newer models —but it still feels as usable as ever, We still don't know what Vauxhall's engineers have done to the suspension, but we have yet to encounter a more capable and forgiving set-up. It absorbs bumps and potholes with confidence, while