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Combo scoops Small Van of the Year honour
Vivaro also wins commendation
Vauxhall vans record best ever sales figures
Britain’s best-selling small van is also the
best in its class! That’s the verdict of leading magazine
Professional Van and Light Truck, which crowned the Vauxhall Combo
its Small Van of the Year 2005 at this week’s Commercial Vehicle
Show in Birmingham.
The magazine, which caters mainly for small businesses and private
buyers, assessed value for money, running costs, payload and
durability as its main testing criteria.
Presenting the award, PV< editor John Fife said:
"There’s a whole range of vehicles in the Combo, including a
clever crew cab. The new 1.3 CDTi diesel is a gem of an engine, with
refinement and economy ideally suited to those who want a light
delivery vehicle.
"We’re great advocates of the fact that you should never buy
a bigger van than you need, and thanks to its useful load space and
car-like driving experience, the Combo more than fits the
bill," he added. The judges also singled out the Vauxhall
Vivaro for praise, earning it a commendation in the Panel Van
category. "Vauxhall’s dealer network and aftersales support
put the Vivaro ahead of rivals," added Fife.
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The award comes as the Combo bolsters its position at the top of its
segment’s sales charts. With 2,907 new Combos registered in March,
the award-winner contributed to a record month of commercial vehicle
sales for Vauxhall. The sales boom also helped Vauxhall record its
highest ever first quarter market share, with griffin-badged vans
accounting for an impressive 17.1 per cent share of total LCV sales.
As well as the Combo, the Astravan and Vivaro also appeared in the
top 10 best-seller lists.
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