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Vauxhall Combo Life Estate 1.2 Turbo Design XL 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1199
Trim	Design XL
Price	£20,865
Engine Power - BHP	110
Acceleration	12
Top Speed	109 mph
Length	4753 mm
Width	1921 mm
Height	1837 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	1538 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1430 kg

Driver Convenience

Bluetooth connectivity
Cruise control + speed limiter
Digital clock
Door/boot open warning light
Driver alert system
Exterior temperature gauge
Forward collision warning
Front camera system
Lane departure warning with lane change assist
Low fuel level warning light
Multi function trip computer
PAS
Remote control boot opening
Rev counter
Service indicator
Traffic sign recognition

Entertainment

Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Exterior Features

2 speed wipers+variable intermittent wipe
Black bodyside mouldings
Body colour bumpers
Chrome front grille
Daytime running lights
Dipping rear view mirror
Electric front windows + drivers one touch
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Glazed tailgate
Heated rear windscreen
Integrated fuel filler cap
Offside sliding side door and sliding windows in nearside and offside doors
Rear wiper
Tinted glass including windscreen
Welcome lighting

Interior Features

2 cupholders in front centre console
4 way adjustable front head restraints
4 way manually adjustable passenger seat with height, reach, tilt, backrest and headrest
6 way manually adjustable drivers seat
60/40 split folding rear seat
Adjustable dashboard illumination
Ambient lighting
Auxilliary 12V power socket
Black interior door handles
Boot lashing points
Carpet floor mats
Cooled glovebox
Delay courtesy light function
Driver's lumbar support
Driver/passenger reading lights
Driver/passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors + covers
Folding table
Front comfort seats
Front/rear courtesy lights
Glovebox with lid
Height/reach adjust steering wheel
Isofix on 2nd row rear seats
Leather steering wheel
Luggage shade
Mistray cloth upholstery
Pollen filter
Rear adjustable/removable headrests
Rear door pockets with bottle holders
Remote radio controls
Sliding/reclining 3rd row seats
Storage box under drivers seat

Passive Safety

ABS
Autonomous emergency braking
Child locks on rear doors
CSC - Cornering stability control
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
Electronic brake force distribution
Emergency brake assist
ESP
Front and rear curtain airbags
Front and rear outer seat belt pre-tensioners
Front lateral airbags
Front seat side impact airbags
Front seatbelt force limiters
Hill start assist
Manual park brake
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR) - Engine Drag Torque Control
Passenger airbag deactivation system
Seatbelt warning
Three 3 point rear seatbelts
Traction control
Tyre pressure monitor

Security

2 remote folding keys
Immobiliser
Remote central deadlocking

Wheels

16" steel wheels
Full wheel covers

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions

EURO 6

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1199
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	75
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90.5
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	38.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	35.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	36.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	45.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	32.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	33.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	41.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	42.8

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	8E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	91
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	81
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	58
NCAP Safety Assist %	68
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	16000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months	72
Timing Belt Interval Mileage	64000
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	12
Engine Power - BHP	110
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	205
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	109 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/60 R16
Tyre Size Rear	205/60 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	16" STEEL

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1837 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1880 mm
Length	4753 mm
Wheelbase	2977 mm
Width	1921 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2107 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	61
Gross Vehicle Weight	2070 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	2693 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	1538 l
Max. Loading Weight	640 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1100
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	600
Minimum Kerbweight	1430 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.8 m

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