2025 Vauxhall Combo: Everything You Need To Know
The Vauxhall commercial vehicle range has long been established as a British institution, its vans – including the Vauxhall Combo – among the most trusted and relied upon vehicles in the UK.
A nameplate that has been in service since 1993, the Vauxhall Combo has today evolved into one of Europe’s most popular small vans.
Now in its fourth generation, the Combo has never been better, its credentials as a practical load-lugger with an impressive specification and refined driving experience, not to mention the option of an all-electric variant, identifying it as one of the small van segment’s strongest options.
The Vauxhall Combo Is The Best Of British
There is a huge amount of heritage attached to the Vauxhall name in the UK.
Named after the London borough in which it was founded, while Vauxhall has existed under foreign ownership since the 1920s and the brand is better-known as Opel in Europe and Holden in Australia, the UK arm of the company has always retained its British-origin moniker.
In fact, the UK is the only country in the world where you’ll find the Vauxhall brand, a testament to the strength of the nameplate within these shores for its enduring legacy as quintessentially British.
Moreover, the Vauxhall Combo itself has a particularly special tie to the British public as the only Vauxhall still manufactured in the UK as of 2025.
The recent closure of Vauxhall’s Luton plant has seen production of the Combo – together with its sister models, the Citroen Berlingo, Peugeot Partner, FIAT Doblo and Toyota Proace City – shift to Ellsemere Port.
The Combo’s siblings reflect Vauxhall’s current standing in the automotive sphere. Owned by General Motors for 79 years between 1929 and 2017, Vauxhall/Opel was sold to Groupe PSA (Peugeot/Citroen) before becoming a subsidiary of the newly-formed Stellantis Group, an automotive powerhouse comprising PSA (Peugeot/Citroen/Vauxhall/Opel) and FIAT Chrysler (FIAT/Chrysler/Dodge/Alfa Romeo/Lancia/Maserati).
The Vauxhall Combo was facelifted in 2024 to bring it further into line with other models in the manufacturer’s range with changes including a new ‘Vizor’ front-end inspired by the Mokka.
2025 Vauxhall Combo: Dimensions, Loads & Body Styles
| VAUXHALL COMBO DIMENSIONS | Panel Van | XL | Crew Van |
| Length | 4403mm | 4753mm | 4753mm |
| Height | 1796mm | 1812mm | 1812mm |
| Wheelbase | 2785mm | 2975mm | 2975mm |
| Load Length | 1817-3090mm | 2167-3440mm | 1450-3050mm |
| Load Width | 1527mm | 1527mm | 1527mm |
| Load Height | 625mm | 617mm | 569mm |
| Load Volume | 3.3 - 3.8 cu m | 2.9 - 3.3 cu m | 1.8 cu m |
| Maximum Payload | 984kg | 953kg | 840kg |
| Braked Towing Capacity | 1000kg | 1050kg | 1030kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 2400kg | 2400kg | 2400kg |
The Vauxhall Combo benefits from being one of the small van sector’s most practical and useable models.
Identical in size to its Citroen/FIAT/Peugeot/Toyota siblings, like its sisters the Combo is available in Standard (L1) and XL (L2) body configuration, plus Crew Van based on the XL size.
In a testament to the excellent packaging of the vehicle that despite being one of the most compact in terms of external dimensions, the Combo offers class-leading interior room.
With a load volume of 3.3 cubic metres in standard L1 guise, the Combo XL (L2) expands this to 3.9 cubic metres as a panel van.
However, the Combo also comes with the option of a ‘load through’ hatch in the main bulkhead, which opens up space in the passenger compartment when the front seat/bench is folded. This extends the offside load length from 1817mm to 3090mm in L1 guise or 2167mm to 3440mm in L2 guise.
Ideal for long loads, such as timber and poles, optioning the load through hatch increases total load volume to 3.8 cubic metres (L1-STD) and 4.4 cubic metres (L2-XL).
The Combo can also be specified with a dual-passenger bench seat, which allows for three people to be accommodated.
2025 Vauxhall Combo: Engine, Performance & Powertrains
| VAUXHALL COMBO ENGINES | 1.5TDi 100PS | 1.5TDi 130PS | 52kWh Electric |
| Powertrain | Diesel | Diesel | Battery |
| Engine Capacity | 1499cc | 1499cc | 52kWh |
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic | Automatic |
| Max Power | 101bhp | 129bhp | 134bhp |
| Max Torque | 250Nm@1750rpm | 300Nm@1750rpm | 270Nm |
| 0-62mph | 11.7secs | 10.2secs | 11.7secs |
| Fuel Economy/Range [WLTP] | 46mpg | 43mpg | 220 miles |
| C02 [WLTP] | 161g/km | 171g/km | 0g/km |
The Vauxhall Combo is available with the choice of either a turbodiesel engine or an electric battery powertrain.
The versions of the 1.5-litre turbodiesel can be chosen – a 101bhp engine mated to a manual gearbox or a 129bhp engine equipped with an automatic transmission.
The electric powertrain comprises a 52kWh battery and is available across all each trim level and size, including Crew Van.
Each diesel variant offers generous economy, managing 43 and 46mpg respectively, while the electric version can achieve upwards of 220 miles on a combined WLTP cycle. Recharging takes 30mins from 0-80% using a rapid fast charger of 100kW.
2025 Vauxhall Combo: Specifications & Features
| VAUXHALL COMBO TRIMS | Prime | Prime Plus | Pro | Prime XL | Prime Plus XL | Pro XL | Prime Crew |
| 1.5TDi 100PS | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 1.5TDi 130PS | X | X | X | X | |||
| 52kWh Electric | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Three trim levels are available with the Vauxhall Combo: Prime, Prime Plus and Pro.
Each trim level is available with the 1.5TDi 100PS and also the electric variant, while Prime Plus is not available with the 1.5TDi 130PS.
All models, including the base Prime specification, feature Bluetooth and USB connection (smartphone station only available on Prime), reach and rake steering adjustment, air-conditioning, cruise control, steering wheel mounted audio controls, six-way adjustable driver’s seat, electric door mirrors, electric windows, rear parking sensors, lane keep assist, driver attention alert, automatic lighting control, emergency braking system, driver/passenger/side airbags, hill start assist and matrix LED headlights.
Combo Prime Plus adds a multimedia MID audio system, a 10-inch high-definition touchscreen and Wi-Fi mirroring. Option the FlexCargo Pack and you’ll receive a dual front passenger fixed bench seat, fold-flat centre seat backrest with table, two-way foldable outer seat and a load-through bulkhead.
The flagship Combo Pro adds a fully-integrated satellite navigation system, 4G connectivity, voice control, body-coloured front and rear bumpers, 16-inch alloy-style steel wheels, front fog lights. It also features dynamic surround view, complete with digital rear view mirror and lateral side view, plus blind spot detection, 180-degree rear parking camera and rain-sensitive windscreen wipers.
Lease A Vauxhall Van With Vansdirect
The Vauxhall commercial range is available to lease for your business on Vansdirect.
The Vauxhall Combo makes for an ideal small van lease with its generous interior space, impressive specification list and refined driving dynamics.
The Vauxhall Vivaro is one of the UK’s most popular medium van leases boasting a spacious cargo, sophisticated design and the option of electric, diesel and even hydrogen.
The Vauxhall Movano is a large van that is ideal for business van leasing with its multiple body configurations, including panel van, Luton box, dropside, tipper and chassis cab.
