Used Vauxhall Combo Life for sale: everything you need to know

The Vauxhall Combo Life is now the only seven-seater that the company offers after it ended the popular Zafira MPV line.

Launched in 2018, the Vauxhall Combo Life is an ideal option for those that want to move larger groups, be that as a family car or even a taxi. In either case this comes with a spacious and useful interior area that delivers comfort and manages to keep the price less than the competition.

You can expect a great combination of internal space and versatility from ISOFIX to flat-folding second row seats – this can be used in many ways to make the most of all that space in this decidedly boxy looking car.

The latest version of the Vauxhall Combo Life has been for sale since 2018. There are three trims in the forms of Design, Energy and Elite. You also have the choice of petrol or diesel engines with two power levels for each and manual or auto transmissions. 

Key rivals for the Vauxhall Combo Life include the sister car in the Peugeot Rifter and the Citroen Berlingo, or perhaps the seven-seater Dacia Jogger.

Should you buy a used Vauxhall Combo Life?

The Vauxhall Combo Life is a good option for anyone who needs those seven seats or wants the option to fold them down to use this as a viable van alternative too.

There is a choice of lengths and wheelbases allowing you to go for maximum size or something a bit more manoeuvrable in cities, for example. 

In all cases you have the choice of two turbocharged petrol engines and two diesel options with the larger diesel offering the most torque for work-like needs. Thanks to a six-speed manual gearbox option there is plenty of control over how this power is used, keeping that versatility. You can even tow 1,500 KG if needed, with the car at full capacity.

While this is a front-wheel drive car only, it does use a version of Peugeot's Grip Control, which is a system that intelligently distributes power for maximum grip. You can also look out for all-weather tyre variants if you need to use this in more slippery conditions while staying in control.

The engines are not anything to get excited about in terms of speed, getting from 0 to 60 MPH on average in 12 seconds. But it does offer a comfortable ride with pleasant handling plus it's well sealed from wind noise adding to that feeling of riding in comfort. Combine that with soft suspension and this really is a vehicle made for longer journeys while staying comfy.

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What’s the best used Vauxhall Combo Life model to buy?

The Vauxhall Combo Life comes with three trim levels across the two petrol and two diesel engine options, all with six-speed manual transmission or eight-speed auto gearbox.

The entry-level Design trim gets you DAB, Bluetooth, air con, electric adjustable and heated front mirrors, emergency braking, lane-keep assist and auto lights.

Upgrade to the mid-level Energy spec and you get an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, front and rear parking sensors, front fog lights, body coloured trim and auto wipers.

The top-end Elite trim gets you sat nav, wireless charging, reversing camera, heated front seats, climate control, 17-inch alloys and blind spot monitoring.

Used Vauxhall Combo Life fuel economy and performance

• Vauxhall Combo Life 1.2 Turbo 110 petrol: This 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine offers 108 BHP, using manual transmission, for a 0-60 MPH time of 11.4-seconds, up 40 MPG and 159 g/km CO2.
• Vauxhall Combo Life 1.2 Turbo 130 petrol: This is the same 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine only offering 128 BHP, via auto transmission, for a 0-60 MPH time of 11.9-seconds, around 40 MPG and 153 g/km CO2.
• Vauxhall Combo Life 1.5 Turbo D 100 diesel: This 1.5-litre diesel engine offers 100 BHP for a 0-60 MPH time of 12.3-seconds, up to 57 MPG and 143 g/km CO2 emissions.
• Vauxhall Combo Life 1.5 Turbo D 130 diesel: This 1.5-litre diesel engine offers a greater 128 BHP from the same engine to get you from 0-60 MPH in 10.3-seconds with up to 52 MPG and 143 g/km CO2.

What used Vauxhall Combo Life trim levels are available?

• The Vauxhall Combo Life Design is the entry-level trim, and is the most affordable to buy or lease. It’s available with DAB, emergency braking and auto lights.
• The Vauxhall Combo Life Energy is the mid-level trim, with an 8-inch touchscreen, front and rear parking sensors plus auto wipers.
• The Vauxhall Combo Life Elite is the most premium version with 17-inch alloys, reversing camera and heated front seats.

Vauxhall Combo Life dimensions and boot size

The Vauxhall Combo Life’s dimensions are: 

• Length: 4403-4753mm 
• Width: 1921mm 
• Height: 1841-1890mm 

The Vauxhall Combo Life’s boot size is: 

• 597 litres

Used Vauxhall Combo Life road tax

The Vauxhall Combo Life sits in group H which makes it a flat rate lowest tax payable amount of £180 per year.

How much is it to insure a Vauxhall Combo Life? 

The Vauxhall Combo Life starts at insurance group 10 and goes up to group 14 which should mean you can get some decent rates on this vehicle's insurance so be sure to shop around here.

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