Opel has pulled the sheet off its next-generation Combo compact van, retiring the previous design that went virtually unchanged for 10 years. This all-new model will come in both short and long wheelbase forms that measure 108.5 in. (2,755 mm)Â and 122.2 in. (3,105 mm), respectively and will be flexible enough for both five and seven-seat configurations, as well as a utility-oriented panel variant.
As far as cargo capacity goes, the short wheelbase Combo will be able to fill up 134.2 cu-ft. (3,800L) of cargo space, while the longer model can fill up 164.2 cu-ft (4,600L). There is also six choices of engines, with four of them being diesels, while one is a 1.4L gasoline engine and another 1.4L utilizing compressed natural gas. All powertrains are available with start/stop for improved fuel economy and a range for five and six-speed manual transmissions.
The new Combo will be manufactured in Turkey, and will be related to the Fiat Doblò. But all of that aside, who out there thinks that the Combo would do great in North America?
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What in the world is this? It looks like a squished toad that would never even make it in the U.S. market based on looks alone! The Transit Connect actually looks professional and non-offensive; this… actually offends me.
This is uglier then the Cube or Soul. Way Uglier.
Old GM must still be alive of this is sold in the states.
The only car that rivals this “thing” in terms of ugliness is the Pontiac Aztec!
I think a small van such as this unit, in a passenger configeration could be “niche” player. ie: Mazda small van
I don’t think that’s the right market, though. The Combo is a direct competitor to the Ford Transit/Transit Connect — a utility van. Mazda, on the other hand, doesn’t really make utility vans — instead choosing to focus on the passenger/driver market.
All in all, this van had the potential to be a global Transit competitor. Unfortunately, it won’t.
Feeding off what “B” said above — the new Opel Combo is the Aztec of mini vans.
This would never make it in the U.S. market. It looks like it fell out of the ugly Giant Redwood tree and hit every branch on its way down.
Hmmmm, uhhhh, ya, well, uhhhh… what does one say here. Folks it may be hideous to many here in the states but europe will most likely love it for its functionality vs. It’s looks…
WTF! someone must of been smokin some bad s*** when this was thought up. If they used the colorado platform went from there now that would be a sweet van.
It could succeed in the US. If it has some major facial plastic surgery. And badge it a GMC.
Maaaajor! Like über major! Extra major! Grandiose!
GM please send some info on when Americans can purchase CNG Opal line of cars, they will sell!!!!
it would work but personaly all european vans look blah. and gm sells this as a chevy version of the combo and ram sell it as thier version of the duplo soo we’d have twice the ugly and ford would walk away with this segment. no i’d like a raised roof cargo version of the orlando.