Much earlier this year, we covered the unveiling of the all-new, super-versatile Opel/Vauxhall Movano full-size van. We’re not ashamed to say that the model got us pretty excited (as far as vans go).
Why, exactly, is the Movano so appealing to us? For starters, we like the spec sheet. With 29 different body variations and more cargo space than rival Mercedes/Freightliner (and at one point, Dodge) Sprinter and a more affordable price, the Movano could do wonders for the stale van market here in the United States and Canada if it donned a GMC or Chevrolet badge.
Apparently, somebody within General Motors has been reading our articles, as we just got word from a trusted source that plans of bringing some of the van models from the Old World have been laid on the table and are currently waiting the ever-important approval.
So, what does this mean? Well, we could very well see the Movano here in the States to fortify GM’s lineup of commercial and service-oriented vehicles that currently lay on the shoulders of the dulling (yet still capable) Chevy Express/GMC Sierra vans.
2010 Opel Movano
What’s more, models such as the Opel/Vauxhall Combo midsize/compact van could also arrive in due time. The Combo would be a perfect contender against the popular and super-useful Ford Transit Connect.
Opel Combo
If true, this could be another good decision in a series of rumored decisions that we welcome by the New General Motors.
Hang tight the next few days as this story unfolds!
Comments
GM, please bring Movano to USA, give it that 4.5 baby duramax and i’ll be one happy camper.
and It will also have the EMS in USA convert the european vans to American ambulances
i see so many asian manufactured tiny vans in europe. are you guys interested in the awesomely gas efficient tiny worker rigs?
Like the Transit Connect… Or smaller? I think the Transit is the perfect size for North American tastes…
i like the idea of a smaller van like the combo but call it something else. my opinion of the movano however is that its sorta ugly however it has potential to be a great vehicle even though ive never driven one mainly cause i live in canada and dont have my liscence yet but you get my drift
The current GMC and Chevrolet vans are plenty servicable and super releable,why mess with a good thing.
When I bought my last van in 2002 it was a much different field to pick from. The Ram was on it’s last legs still sporting 4 wheel drum brakes and the GM vans were kind of odd with all the plastic around the tail. The E series had a nice package and the Sprinter was a little too tall for the garage. I’m within a couple of years of needing a replacement and with the E series ending this year that leaves Nissan and GM with a full size that actually fits in the garage. It’s going to be a tougher choice this time around with all the new style vans coming out. If these new ones can perform as good as the old style vans I might have to make a modification to the garage. Though I’m not sure I could live with the styling. I like the extra room in the tall vans, but do they always have to look so goofy?
Good idea more room for cargo I like , I’ll wait to replace my express for e new style chevy full side or I have to go with promaster or transit but I rather chevy new style