2019 Opel Combo Life

Opel’s Caddy rivalling Combo Life MPV confirmed for SA

Opel’s local importer Unitrans has confirmed that the Combo Life MPV is coming to South Africa in the third quarter of 2019.

The Combo Life, like the people-carrying version of the Volkswagen Caddy (with which it will compete), is a tall and spacious five-seat MPV based on the Combo Cargo Van that landed on our shores earlier this year.

The Combo life has dual sliding doors and can swallow up to 2126 litres of luggage or equipment (weighing up to 690kg) when the 60:40 split back seats are folded forward. Even with the rear seats up, the Combo boasts a “minimum” luggage volume of 597 litres.

The local importer promises “high specifications at the best pricing” with no “extra costs for additional features”.

The full spec sheet and pricing will be released closer to launch, but for now Opel is mentioning the IntelliLink touchscreen infotainment system as well as cruise control as key features.

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...ling-combo-life-mpv-confirmed-for-sa-24247529
 
Tested: Opel's Combo van is a comfortable, user-friendly hauler

Unlike some markets such as those in Europe, panel vans have always been left to fight for the scraps on South Africa’s sales charts because this is bakkie country, after all.

In many ways that is easy to understand - they are trendy looking, good for both work and play, and rough terrain is never really a problem.

But how does it stack up in value terms?

The Standard model comes in at R315 675 and the LWB will set you back to the tune of R350 400.

The former model matches the Caddy 1.6 petrol, but gives you a vastly superior and fruglar engine, while the latter comes in at 25 grand less than the diesel Caddy. However, if you’re penny pinching, you might want to look at the Renault Kangoo 1.6, at R254 900, albeit with less features and a 1.6-litre normally aspirated petrol engine, or the more rudimentary Toyota Avanza 1.3 panel van, at R244 000.

All considered, the Opel Combo is not the cheapest way to haul a load, but if you care about how pleasant your van is to drive, this German is the best deal right now as far as we’re concerned.

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/road...s-a-comfortable-user-friendly-hauler-29092879

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Vauxhall Combo Cargo the best small van in 2019 - OSV

Vauxhall's Combo cargo is a panel van with the one thing operators really need: serious carrying capacity of up to 4.4m3.

With their fourth generation Combo, Vauxhall fields a very class-competitive compact van, with both short and long wheelbase body styles that together should be able to satisfy almost every buyer in this segment.

With frugal running costs, smart design and strong practicality, it's everything a small LCV should be.

Full Review:

 
Vauxhall Combo Life 2019 as practical as the PSA alternatives? - OSV

Vauxhall's Combo Life won't be the family car you dreamed about but it could be the one you actually need. Vauxhall has long offered MPV passenger-carrying versions of its compact Combo van on the Continent.

Now it brings that kind of package to the UK market in the form of this small but spacious People Carrier, the Combo Life.

Full Review:

 
Pricing! Opel Combo Life people-mover arrives in South Africa

The Opel Combo Life has officially arrived in South Africa, with the larger Zafira Life scheduled to join the range in the first quarter of 2020.

So, how much are we looking at for the Combo Life? Well, pricing starts at R369 900, a figure that includes a three-year/120 000 km warranty and a three-year/60 000 km service plan (with intervals of 15 000 km).

The five-seat people-mover ships standard with six airbags, ABS with EBD, an electronic stability programme, traction control, hill-start assist and automatic headlamps.

As with the Combo cargo van, power comes from a 1,6-litre turbodiesel engine offering 68 kW (at 4 000 r/min) and 230 N.m (at a pleasingly low 1 700 r/min), with a claimed fuel economy figure of 5,0 L/100 km. Fitted with a five-speed manual gearbox as standard, braked towing capacity comes in at 1 100 kg (with the unbraked figure standing at 720 kg).

Inside, you’ll find a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a height-adjustable driver’s seat, rake and reach adjustment on the steering column, and cruise control. There are sliding doors on both sides of the vehicle, while the rear seats split 60/40 to offer a load area capable of handling 690 kg.

https://www.carmag.co.za/news/new-m...bo-life-people-mover-arrives-in-south-africa/

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Opel's family-friendly Combo Life arrives in SA

Opel’s Caddy-rivalling Combo is now available in a family-friendly format, the five-seat Life model joining the panel van that was launched earlier this year.

Priced at R369 900, the Combo life offers seating for five and, thanks to the vehicle’s upright design, there’s a much bigger boot than you’d get in the equivalent car or SUV. It also has dual sliding doors, and when you need to fold those back seats and load it up with bulkier items, the Combo offers a very decent load carrying capacity of up to 690kg.

Comfort features include a 17.8cm touchscreen infotainment system, cruise control, multi-function steering wheel with height and reach adjustment, hill-start assist and remote central locking. For safety, Opel provides six airbags, ESP stability programme and traction control.

Providing power is the same 1.6-litre turbodiesel engine as found in the panel van, with outputs of 68kW and 230Nm. That might not sound like much, but we were impressed with the performance offered by the van version during a recent road test. As with the latter, power goes to the front wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox.

Opel quotes a braked towing capacity of 1100kg, and an unbraked figure of 720kg.

https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/late...ly-friendly-combo-life-arrives-in-sa-30392544
 
These type of vans are way more practical than any SUV. The only advantage of a SUV is maybe a few added centimetres regarding ground clearance.
 
Opel Combo Life (2019) Specs & Price

Following the recent launch of the Opel Combo Cargo, the Russelsheim brand is rolling out a people-mover version of its panel van in the South African market. In a market dominated by SUV-flavoured (but compact hatchback-based) crossovers, the newcomer is a conventional MPV that offers an impressive value and practicality for R369 900.

Compared with its Cargo commercial-vehicle sibling, the Life’s exterior treatment is more in keeping with a compact MPV. It features colour-coded bumpers, -door handles and -side mirrors, plus protective side-mouldings, left- and right sliding rear doors (the former with a tiltable window and latter with a fixed pane), plus a tailgate (instead of cabinet-style doors) with a separately-opening window.

The newcomer is a 5-seater with 60/40-split rear seats that can accommodate loads of up to 690 kg when they’re folded forward, Opel claims.

Standard features include, inter alia, a height-adjustable seat with lumbar support, a rake- and reach-adjustable multifunction steering wheel, which is power-assisted, cruise control, a 7-inch Intellilink touchscreen infotainment system (with smartphone-screen projection technology, in conjunction with a 6-speaker audio setup) and automatically activated headlamps. Roof rails are optional, however.

The Combo Life is powered by a 68 kW/230 Nm 1.6-litre turbodiesel engine mated with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Opel claims the model will consume an average of 5.0 L/100 km and the newcomer is rated to tow trailers of up to 720 kg (unbraked) and 1 100 kg (braked).

Opel Combo Life Price in South Africa (August 2019)

The new Opel Combo Life is offered with a 3-year/120 000 km warranty and roadside assistance cover and a 3-year/60 000 km service plan (with service intervals at 12 months/15 000 km.

Opel Combo Life R369 900

https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/opel-combo-life-2019-specs--price/47182/
 
Opel Combo 1.6TD Panel Van (2019) Review

Fast Facts

Price: R315 675 (August 2019)
Engine: 1.6-litre turbodiesel
Outputs: 68 kW/230 Nm
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Fuel economy: 4.8 L/100 km

Price and warranty

The Opel Combo is priced from R315 675 and comes with a 3-year/120 000 km warranty and a 3-year 60 000 km service plan.

Verdict

The Combo Cargo proved a very capable mover of goods and bulky items. The 1.6-litre turbodiesel engine is impressively tractable, even when the Opel's loaded to near-capacity, and offers good fuel efficiency, while the cabin is surprisingly comfortable and has ample oddment storage space.

Most importantly, the 1.6 TD panel van's cargo-carrying capabilities and general practicality are notable. Opel's newcomer also happens to be keenly-priced compared with its Volkswagen Caddy rival and is only slightly more expensive than the equivalent Peugeot Partner derivative.

In some respects, the Combo Cargo represents a more astute purchasing proposition than a single-cab bakkie. Given the Opel's competitive price point, its secure load bay is a major advantage. If you operate a rubble-removal business, for example, a single-cab bakkie would be a better option, but if you need to deliver valuable or fragile items, then the 1.6 TD panel van is perhaps more suitable. It’s also worth mentioning that the Combo Cargo offers, comparatively, much more advertising space across its elevated sheet metal, which makes it simpler to market your business boldly.

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