Vauxhall has claimed the launch of its new second-generation Vivaro model will provide a significant "shake up" to the commercial vehicle sector.

Following its launch in 2001, the Vauxhall Vivaro has sold more than 600,000 models across Europe and has become a top performer in the manufacturer's model catalogue and the company has argued the new Vivaro will be more practical, economical, efficient and appealing to buyers.

Steve Bryant, brand manager for Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles, commented: "The Vivaro is in a fiercely competitive market and today's customers require more from a light commercial vehicle than ever before.

"The British-built Vivaro looks set to further strengthen our position in the light commercial vehicle market."

Changes to the Vivaro that are being introduced in this re-launch of the popular model include the use of the latest turbo technology to give all its diesel and petrol variants additional performance in comparison to the previous incarnation.

Furthermore, the chassis has been remodelled to give a sleeker, more streamlined aspect, while a range of new driver aids and safety systems have also been introduced to make the Vivaro safer than ever for road users.

These technologies include the marque's Emergency Brake Assist, Hill Start Assistant, Electronic Stability Program with Traction Control and Roll Over Mitigation utilities.

What's more, improved aerodynamics and Vauxhall's new Eco Driving system have helped reduce both fuel consumption and emissions from the vehicle by ten per cent – ensuring the model is cheaper to run and friendlier to the environment than ever before.

Mark Adams, Vauxhall/Opel vice president for design, added the "sculptural artistry" and "technical precision" of the new Vivaro will help the model to stand out from the crowd and gives the model a sharper, more refined character.

"After 13 successful years on the market, we wanted to make the all-new Vivaro's packaging even more attractive while raising the standard of its core capabilities," he concluded.

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