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).
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.
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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).
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.
Related posts:
The Renault Master is being updated for 2020
A selection of five engines for the 2019 Vivaro
Top 10: Facts about the 2019 Vivaro van
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