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Vauxhall

Vauxhall's van line is built on shared Renault-Nissan-Stellantis platforms, with the Movano large van and Vivaro medium van engineered alongside the Renault Master and Trafic. The brand trades on UK badge familiarity and dealer coverage rather than a distinct engineering identity, and both vans are offered with diesel and electric powertrains.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Built in

UK

Manufacturing since

1991

UK availability

Good UK dealer coverage

Weight range

2.8t - 4.25t GVW

Vauxhall-badged vans replaced the old Bedford commercial range from the early 1990s; Movano and Vivaro are common on UK SME and lease fleets and sold through the Vauxhall dealer network.

What Vauxhall builds

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Vauxhall model ranges

RangeWhat it is
MovanoLarge van, built on the same platform as the Renault Master
VivaroMedium van, built on the same platform as the Renault Trafic

How Vauxhall compares

These are the makes buyers actually cross-shop against Vauxhall.

Vauxhall vs Ford Transit

The default British van, and the one most hire fleets are built around. Anyone who has driven a van has probably driven a Transit, which removes a whole category of friction from a one-day hire.

Vauxhall vs Mercedes Sprinter

The large-van benchmark, and the chassis a great many Luton, box and specialist conversions start from. Where a job needs more length or payload than a Transit, this is usually what the fleet offers instead.

Vauxhall vs Renault

Renault's van range centres on the Master (large) and Trafic (medium), both descended from Renault-designed platforms it shares under alliance agreements with Nissan and, for Master, with Vauxhall/Opel. UK buyers see Renault vans widely in removals and trade fleets, helped by competitive payload figures and long-standing dealer support for commercial customers.

Vauxhall vs Peugeot

Peugeot's Boxer is the brand's sole large van, built on the same underpinnings as the Citroen Relay and Fiat Ducato. It is offered in four lengths and three roof heights up to a 4.005t GVW derivative, which makes it a common base vehicle for Luton box, tipper and dropside conversions used by UK removals and trade operators.

Vauxhall vs Citroen

Citroen's Relay is the large-van sibling of the Peugeot Boxer and Fiat Ducato, sharing the same body and chassis architecture. UK buyers choose it mainly for its wide range of lengths and heights and towing capacities, making it a frequent base for Luton and other specialist conversions.

Vauxhall vs Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

Volkswagen's van line splits into the mid-size Transporter and the large Crafter, both aimed at trades and fleet buyers who want car-like cabin quality. The Crafter is built with Ford's e-Transit-class rivals in mind, offered up to 5.0t GVW with front, rear or all-wheel drive. Resale values and dealer network size are frequently cited as reasons UK fleets choose VW over cheaper rivals.

UK companies hiring and selling Vauxhall

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GetBrent is an independent directory of UK hire and sales companies. We are not a Vauxhall dealer and have no affiliation with, or endorsement from, Vauxhall. The Vauxhall name and model names are trademarks of their owner, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - always confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.