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Vauxhall Combo Life Estate 1.2 Turbo Energy XL 5dr [7 seat]

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1199
Trim	Energy XL [7 Seat]
Price	£25,290
Engine Power - BHP	110
Acceleration	12
Top Speed	109 mph
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	161
Length	4403 mm
Width	1921 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	1538 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1495 kg

Driver Convenience

3.5" colour information display
Central facia display with digital clock, outside air temperature and audio information
Driver alert system
Driver drowsiness alert system
Driver information centre with trip computer
Forward collision warning
Front and rear parking sensors
Front camera system
Instrumentation - Speedometer, rev counter, low fuel gauge warning light + water temperature gauge warning light, shift up/down indicate light
Lane departure warning with lane change assist
Multi function trip computer - Trip odometer, vehicle range, average speed and fuel economy, instantaneous fuel economy and driving time
PAS
Remote control boot opening
Service indicator
Speed sign recognition

Entertainment

Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Exterior Features

2 speed wipers+variable intermittent wipe
Automatic lighting control
Body colour bumpers
Body colour bumpers side protection mouldings and sliding rail cover
Body colour door handles
Body colour door mirrors
Chrome-effect front grille bar
Daytime running lights
Dipping rear view mirror
Electric front windows + drivers one touch
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors
Front fog lights
Glazed tailgate
Heated rear windscreen
Nearside and offside sliding side access door with opening windows
Rear wiper
Solar heat absorbing windscreen and windows
Tinted glass including windscreen
Welcome lighting

Interior Features

12V electrical accessory socket in centre console
2 folding and removable seats in 3rd row
2 individual 3rd row seats
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 2nd row of seats
Adjustable dashboard illumination
Ambient lighting
Anti submarining ramps in front seats
Chrome inner door handles
Delay courtesy light function
Drawer under drivers seat
Driver's lumbar support
Driver/passenger reading lights
Driver/passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors + covers
Front body-lock seatbelt pretensioners
Front seat back map pockets
Front/rear courtesy lights
Full width overhead storage shelf with ambient lighting
Height/reach adjust steering wheel
Large open storage pocket behind infotainment screen
Luggage compartment cover
Mistral cloth upholstery
Open storage compartment below glovebox
Pollen filter
Rear adjustable/removable headrests
Rear door pockets with bottle holders
Sliding/reclining 3rd row seats
Small open storage compartment behind gear knob
Two drinks holder in centre console
Two facia mounted drinks holders
Two foldable table with cupholders
Two large and two small front open door pockets
USB charging and infotainment in rear of centre console
USB charging point in glovebox

Packs

Sight and light Pack - Combo Life

Passive Safety

ABS
Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection
Child locks on rear doors
CSC - Cornering stability control
Deactivation switch for front passenger front and side impact airbags
Deflation detection system
Deformation zones front and rear
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
Drivers and front passenger lap belt pretensioner system
Electronic brake force distribution
Emergency brake assist
Energy absorbing steering column
ESP
Front seat side impact airbags
Front seatbelt force limiters
Front seatbelt unfastened audible warning and warning light
Full size curtain airbags for driver, front passenger and outer rear passenger seats
Hill start assist
ISOFIX child seat mountings incorporating top tether anchor points located on second row rear seats
Manual park brake
Motor Slip Regulation (MSR) - Engine Drag Torque Control
Reinforced passenger safety cell
Seatbelt warning
Side impact protection beams
Three 3 point rear seatbelts
Traction control
Two inertia reel seatbelts - 3rd row

Security

2 remote folding keys
Electronically protected audio equipment
Engine deadlock and immobiliser
Locking wheel nuts
Remote control central locking
Visible vehicle identification number

Trim

Chrome instrument cluster dial rings

Wheels

16" 7 spoke alloy wheels

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	161
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	170
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	161

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	37.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	34.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	39
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	44
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	31.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	34.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	40
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	44.9

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

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	205/60 R16
Tyre Size Rear	205/60 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	7 SPOKE
Wheel Type	16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height (including roof rails)	1880 mm
Length	4403 mm
Wheelbase	2977 mm
Width	1921 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2107 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	61
Gross Vehicle Weight	2240 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	2693 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	1538 l
Max. Loading Weight	745 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	950
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1495 kg
No. of Seats	7

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