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Vauxhall EV loaded with practical appeal

Vauxhall Combo-e Life
Vauxhall Combo-e Life

VAUXHALL'S new Combo-e Life people carrier has gone on sale, with prices starting from £31,610 when the government's plug-in car grant is applied.

Based on the regular Combo Life, the Combo-e Life uses the same 50kWh battery and 134bhp electric motor set-up found in the electric Corsa-e and Mokka-e.

It offers a range of up to 174 miles, says Vauxhall.

The Combo-e Life is offered in five- and seven-seat guises and a 'medium' and longer 'XL' version.

All models get 16-inch alloy wheels as standard as well as nearside and offside side-access doors.

LED daytime running lights are included too, as well as a panoramic rear-view camera and automatic windscreen wipers.

Vauxhall Combo-e Life
Vauxhall Combo-e Life

Inside, there's an eight-inch colour touchscreen that houses media and navigation functions, while both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are fitted as standard too.

Medium variants boast up to 597 litres of boot space, rising to 2,126 litres of space with the rearmost row of seats folded flat.

Move up to the XL variant and luggage space increases to 830 litres as standard, increasing to 2,693 litres with the rear seats folded flat.

In addition, the front seat can be folded flat, making it easier to transport longer items.

The Combo-e Life is capable of towing up to 750kg and utilises trailer stability technology that can automatically decrease the vehicle's speed should it detect a trailer begin to swerve.

Vauxhall Combo-e Life
Vauxhall Combo-e Life