Opel Vivaro – begagnade till salu

The Vauxhall Vivaro Diesel has been a strong seller in the UK, favoured over its Stellantis stablemates thanks to familiarity and an extensive dealer network. It’s a mixed bag for load lugging, excelling in some areas, and where it does fall short, it’s not too far behind. It’s also decent to drive, refined — especially with the 1.5-litre engine — and now, following a facelift, with up-to-date technology for the driver.

Vauxhall’s biggest car is actually a hugely practical van-based MPV, but its short electric range is off-putting

If you mainly drive in the city and want to go green, then few cars can match the sheer carrying capacity of the Vivaro-e Life. However, for most families, we suspect that conventionally powered seven-seat MPVs, such as the Volkswagen Touran or Vauxhall’s own Combo Life will prove better options because of the Vivaro-e Life’s limited range. They’ll also be nicer to drive and live with.

The Vauxhall Vivaro Electric is a big-selling electric van – and for good reason. While it’s not the class leader in any area, it’s close enough to remain competitive. There are better options, with higher payloads, larger cargo volumes and the ability to go further on a charge, but recent updates have kept the Vivaro Electric in the game for a while yet.

The Vauxhall Vivaro is a great all-rounder, and excellent value as a used buy