VAUXHALL ADDS NEW ‘PRIME PLUS’ TRIM LEVEL TO COMBO AND COMBO ELECTRIC LINE-UP
VAUXHALL ADDS NEW ‘PRIME PLUS’ TRIM LEVEL TO COMBO AND COMBO ELECTRIC LINE-UP
- Vauxhall introduces new Prime Plus trim to Combo and Combo Electric line-up
- Prime Plus is the new mid-point to the Combo line-up, sitting between entry-level Prime and top-spec Pro trim
- On top of the generous standard specification, Prime Plus gains an upgraded infotainment system with a 10-inch touchscreen
- Also included is a dual front passenger bench seat with load-through bulkhead for enhanced practicality when carrying longer items
- Available to order now, with prices for Prime Plus trim starting at £23,575 (OTR RRP exc. VAT) for diesel variants and £28,100 for electric versions (OTR RRP after Plug-in Van Grant, exc. VAT)
- Combo was the UK’s second best-selling compact van in 2024, while Vauxhall was the UK’s second best-selling van manufacturer (excluding pick-ups)
Vauxhall has added a new trim level to the Combo and Combo Electric line-up. The new ‘Prime Plus’ trim builds on the generous standard specification of entry-level Prime, offering greater choice for customers.
Among the additional features offered with Prime Plus trim is an enhanced infotainment system. In place of the standard smartphone station, there is a 10-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay™/Android Auto™ and natural voice recognition. This system utilises Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon Cockpit Platform (a first in the LCV market), which makes use of artificial intelligence to deliver a more integrated, adaptive cockpit experience that can evolve to suit the priorities and preferences of users.
Customers also benefit from extra flexibility courtesy of a bench seat for two front passengers and a load-through bulkhead, increasing load volume to up to 4.4m3. An electric parking brake is also fitted to all versions. This is addition to the standard specification offered on Prime trim, which includes air conditioning, a six-way adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, cruise control with speed limiter and steering wheel mounted audio controls.
The new Combo also comes with an extensive suite of driver assistance and safety features, including rear parking sensors, lane keep assist, intelligent speed assistance, driver attention alert, automatic lights with high beam assist and advanced emergency braking system.
Both diesel and electric versions of the Combo are available in two lengths (standard and XL) and as a five-seat Crew Van. The Combo is distinguished by the Vizor front end, the distinctive design signature also found across Vauxhall’s entire passenger car line-up.
Featuring a 52kWh battery, the Combo Electric can travel up to 213 miles on a single charge (WLTP combined cycle). Powered by an electric motor developing 136PS and 270Nm of torque, the Combo Electric comes with a 7.4kW on-board charger as standard (a 11kW charger is optional), and the battery can be recharged from 0-80% in 30 minutes at a 100kW public charging station.
The Combo Electric offers up to 4.4 cubic metres of storage space (the same as its combustion engine siblings), a best-in-class payload of 781kg, as well as an impressive towing capacity (braked) of 750kg.
Meanwhile, the Combo is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder diesel, available in two states of tune. The 100PS version is paired with a six-speed manual gearbox, while the more powerful 130PS version comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The new Combo offers a maximum payload of 984kg and a braked towing weight of 1,000kg.
The Combo was the UK’s second best-selling compact van in 2024, which helped Vauxhall become the UK’s second best-selling van manufacturer (excluding pick-ups), with sales volume increasing from 34,632 to 36,474 and the brand’s market share growing from 9.93% to 10.08%.
Pricing
The new Combo is available to order now, with Prime Plus trim starting at £23,575 (OTR RRP exc. VAT) for diesel versions and £28,100 (OTR RRP after Plug-in Van Grant, exc. VAT) for the Combo Electric.
