Vauxhall at it again.

[Timewaster]

From the rebadgers of the Suzuki Splash, the Renault Traffic and the Chevrolet Captiva we have an All New Combo van.

 

 

Look familiar?

 

And thats just the current ones. Recent history is littered with rebadged Isuzu 4x4s, Isuzu and suzuki vans, Hot holdens and the crowning turd that was the Sintra.

It does make you wonder whats going on when one of the biggest manufacturers in the world is reduced to Peroduas strategy.

[fiatdaft]

Vauxhall isn't a large manufacturer btw.And all car manufacturers do it.

[eddyramrod]

Recent history is littered with rebadged Isuzu 4x4s, Isuzu and suzuki vans,

 

Ahem...

I can't believe I've still got this... Seen in vast numbers over here with Isuzu or Chevrolet badging, but almost never Vauxhall.

[Timewaster]

Vauxhall isn't a large manufacturer btw.And all car manufacturers do it.

 

Not getting into any arguments but...er... GM?

 

And yes, I know they own large stakes in Isuzu and Suzuki and several other donor companies.

Fiat and GM may have dissolved their partnership but it seems the sharing continues.

 

Other companies do it, Fiat 500 / Ford Ka for example, but Vauxhall are the only brand I can think of that is so blatant.

 

ALL manufacturers do it?

Several yes, but ALL?

[fiatdaft]

You did say vauxhall not gm,anyway, C1/107/Aygo.

[eddyramrod]

In the heart of Shite territory... Saab 9000/Fiat Croma and whatever else was on that platform. VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda, right across the range. Mercedes/Dodge/Freightliner/VW vans. Rover/Honda. Chrysler/Mercedes and since then, Chrysler/Fiat/Lancia.

 

Best not to get started on BMC or Rootes....

[Albert Ross]

Ah, the Comblo. I have yet to receive the technical training on this beauty. I did notice that they use the Fiat 5 bolt hub, which means another different type of wheel, wheelbolt, brakes, hubs etc etc etc. Why they didn't just use the Meriva as a base is beyond me. I mean, it already has the large orifices on the sides, it wouldn't take a genius to engineer a SLD onto the shell. A missed in-house opportunity I say.

[fiatdaft]

Much much cheaper to rebadge a decent van.

[R9UKE]

What was the Sintra originally? Some sort of American Chevy crap? Do they come with a 3.0 V6 petrol or is that just in my wet dreams?

[Timewaster]

C1/107/Aygo at least look a bit different. Lights, grill bumpers etc.

 

Others that spring to mind...

 

Maverick / Terranno II

Maverick II / Mazda Tribute

 

Suzuki SX4 / Fiat Sedici

 

Seeing a few names crop up over and over.

 

Thinkng about it, VW have been rebadging HiLux pickups and the Skoda Felicia pick up.

Please, nobody mention the Cygnet

 

Even Rover managed a new nose and tail when they were flogging us Hondas. (Triumph Acclain excepted)

[Shep Shepherd]

What was the Sintra originally? Some sort of American Chevy crap?

 

Yes. The Chevrolet Venture, to be precise:

 

 

Yuck!

[outlaw118]

Ah, the ALL NEW Vauxhall Combi.

 

Apparently I'm going to be taking one for a trial very soon; i hope it doesn't give me a chronic backache like the old one....

[Albert Ross]

Discovery? Nah, Honda Crossroad mate!

[willswitchengage]

The 2012 Mercedes Vaneo is to be a badge engineering Renault Kangoo. This is only a photoshop but still, conjures feeling of the barf smiley which is notably missing from here -->

 

 

Oooo then there's everyone's favourite Maestego

 

[eddyramrod]

Isuzu Trooper? Vauxhall Monterey? Nope...

Honda Horizon!

[warren t claim]

Isuzu Trooper? Vauxhall Monterey? Nope...

Honda Horizon!

 

I thought it was a Holden Jackaroo?

[R9UKE]

 

Yes. The Chevrolet Venture, to be precise:

 

 

Yuck!

 

Oooh! Shite that was shite even before it was rebadged.

 

I bet it makes bonging noises for no reason as well like every other 90s American car. Must add a Sintra to the list

[Negative Creep]

Mazda 323/Ford Laser

Holden Commodore/Toyota Lexen

Mazda 121/Ford Fiesta

Citroen AX/Proton Tiara

[dollywobbler]

The wipers on those Chevy/Sintra things infuriate me. There's no need for them to be so fierce! HA! I KARATE CHOP UR RAINZ!

[Father Ted]

Citroen C8

Fiat Uselessly

Pugger 807

Lancia Phedra

So, thats PSA and Fiat there knocking out the same van with windows in.

[Spiny Norman]

Does a van driver give a toss what badge is on his tailgate?

[Father Ted]

Back in the mists of time though we had BLMC and the AD016 Montage:

Wolsley

Riley

Austin

Morris

Holden

[eddyramrod]

Does a van driver give a toss what badge is on his tailgate?

 

Bloody right we do! There's a world of difference between (for example) a Mercedes Sprinter and an Iveco TurboDaily, and after far too many miles in both, and assorted others, I know which one I'd rather drive. The workers ain't eating sauerkraut for lunch...

[dieselnutjob]

will there be a seven seat one?

[Madman Of The People]

Isuzu Trooper? Vauxhall Monterey? Nope...

Honda Horizon!

 

 

Also sold in America as the Acura SLX.

 

[STUNO]

Discovery? Nah, Honda Crossroad mate!

 

Saw one of those a few weeks ago, most here have the Honda badging removed cause we all know landrovers are better than Hondas.

 

Edited to include proof from the for sales !

Honda Crossroad..yes really by stuno602, on Flickr

Honda Crossroad by stuno602, on Flickr

Yes it really is a Honda! by stuno602, on Flickr

Crossroad interior rebadged ! by stuno602, on Flickr

[Pillock]

Much much cheaper to rebadge a decent van.

 

And even cheaper to rebadge a Fiat.....

[fiatdaft]

Suppose it could be worse,could be a vag diesel !

[pocket.calculator]

Back in the mists of time though we had BLMC and the AD016 Montage:

Wolsley

Riley

Austin

Morris

Holden

 

And the Innocenti IM3 - the best-looking of the lot, I reckon.

 

On the subject of Vauxhall, remember the brand is sold only in the UK. It doesn't appear on cars anywhere else in the world. Developing specific vehicles for the UK market, especially relatively niche models like light commercials, is not cost-effective. Platform sharing is nothing new and badge-engineering has been going on for ever. How long Vauxhall can survive as a standalone brand is the big question. The biggest portion of its sales come from fleets, and the public don't see Vauxhall as a desirable brand, like the German marques. Only a small proportion of Insignias, for example, have been sold to private buyers, and fleet sales generate tiny margins. GM might do well to get rid of the brand altogether and re-introduce Opel.

[Skizzer]

most here have the Honda badging removed cause we all know landrovers are better than Hondas.

 

Yes it really is a Honda! by stuno602, on Flickr

 

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