Vauxhall Vivaro Life 2019– car dimensions: 4981 mm long, 1920 mm wide and 1890 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,125 kg. Braked towing is 1,000 kg.
Design gets a 10-inch HD touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, plus air conditioning, cruise control with speed limiter, rear parking sensors, lane keep assist and advance emergency braking. Blind spot warning and a 180-degree reversing camera come only on higher Ultimate trim or as options. The cabin feels practical for family use with individual front seats, foldable third-row bench and decent noise insulation.
With all seats in place the medium Design holds around 600-800 litres depending on load height. Fold the third row and space jumps to roughly 2700 litres. remove seats for up to 3900 litres. The longer XL body adds extra length behind the rear axle for bigger loads. Low load lip and flat floor make it easy to use day to day.
Electric models tow up to 1000 kg braked and 750 kg unbraked. Payload figures are not listed specifically for the passenger Design but the related van versions carry over 1000 kg. It suits family and light work duties well thanks to the flexible seating and van-derived body, though pure commercial payloads are higher on panel van versions of the same platform.
The Design cabin seats eight with individual front seats and foldable 60/40 split second- and third-row benches. Fabric trim and a six-way manual driver’s seat with lumbar support give a practical high seating position. Acoustic pack noise absorbers quiet the van-based interior. Air conditioning and premium woven roof trim keep it simple and usable for family trips. Optional panoramic roof brightens the large space.
Electric models: service every 25,000 miles or 2 years (initial inspection 12,500 miles or 1 year).
Diesel models: service every 30,000 miles or 2 years.
Electric: 0 g/km CO2, WLTP range up to 230 miles from 75 kWh battery.
Design standard: ten airbags, AEBS, lane keep assist, intelligent speed assist, driver attention alert, rear parking sensors.
Related van model achieved Euro NCAP Gold commercial rating in 2024.
Electric versions run zero-emission with a 75 kWh battery and up to 230-mile WLTP range. An 11 kW onboard charger is standard. Diesel options use a 2.2-litre 180 PS turbo unit with AdBlue top-ups between services.
Electric service intervals are every 25,000 miles or two years, with an early check at 12,500 miles or one year. Diesel intervals stretch to 30,000 miles or two years. Battery warranty covers eight years or 100,000 miles to 70% capacity.
Design adds ten airbags over the base six. Standard kit covers advanced emergency braking, lane keeping, high-beam assist, speed assistance, rain-sensing wipers, automatic lights and rear sensors. The commercial van twin scored Gold under 2024 Euro NCAP commercial protocols.
Warranty is three years or 60,000 miles. Connected services include emergency and breakdown calls. Keeping costs stay low on electric thanks to fewer moving parts and zero fuel.
Length 4981 mm, Width 1920 mm, Height 1890 mm, Wheelbase 3275 mm (Vivaro Life 2019-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Vauxhall Vivaro Life Price and Specification Guide, Auto Express and Stellantis press kit, Parkers.