All-new Viva to debut at Geneva
Arriving at dealerships in the summer, the Viva will be the latest addition to Vauxhall’s small car range, joining the ADAM and Corsa supermini.
With a name that pays homage to Vauxhall’s original Viva made from 1963 to 1979, the all-new Viva shares the original’s philosophy of clean lines, durability and practicality. Vauxhall asserts that it is designed for modern, everyday life, with its practical and spacious cabin providing room for up to five people.
After first appearing in the ADAM ROCKS AIR and subsequently the New Corsa, Viva is the latest Vauxhall to feature its new 1.0-litre three-cylinder ECOTEC engine. Specially-developed for Viva, this 75PS powertrain is mated to a slick five-speed transmission.
Like its stablemates ADAM and Corsa, Viva is fully-connected thanks to the IntelliLink infotainment system, which allows integration of Apple iOS and Android devices.
'Debuting at Geneva, Vauxhall’s new entry-level model is a "proper" small car and will hold great appeal in this rapidly growing sector,' commented Tim Tozer, Vauxhall’s chairman and managing director.
'On sale next year at an extremely attractive price point, Viva joins new Corsa and ADAM in a compelling small car portfolio, giving Vauxhall an unrivalled position in the small car market.'
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