2019 Vauxhall / Opel Movano van launched

It’s described as “new”, but the latest Vauxhall / Opel Movano seems destined to become merely an interim model.

That’s because Groupe PSA (owner of Vauxhall and Opel) and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announced an extension to their large vans collaboration back in February. As part of the agreement, the next-generation Movano will be a badge-engineered version of the familiar Fiat Ducato / Citroën Jumper / Citroën Relay / Peugeot Boxer / Ram ProMaster.

However, the lightly refreshed 2019 Movano is – perhaps surprisingly – still based on the Renault Master (which recently received an update, too).

Vauxhall Movano Panel Van (2019) Front

Styling changes are limited to a subtle front-end facelift. The headlight clusters now incorporate LED daytime running lights, while the grille and bumper arrangement also looks slightly different.

More importantly, extra driver assistance and convenience technologies have been added to the available equipment list. For example, a Navi 5.0 IntelliLink Pro infotainment system is compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, plus its 7” touchscreen can be used to display the feed from an always-on rear-view camera.

Other functions appearing for the first time include ultrasonic blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning and wireless device charging.

Deliveries of the 2019 Movano are due to begin in the summer. How long until a Ducato-derived replacement arrives remains to be seen, though.

Opel Movano Panel Van (2019) Front SideOpel Movano Panel Van (2019) Interior

Opel Movano Panel Van (2019) Rear SideVauxhall Movano Panel Van (2019) Front Side 1

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