Timewaster Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatdaft Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Vauxhall isn't a large manufacturer btw.And all car manufacturers do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatdaft Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 You did say vauxhall not gm,anyway, C1/107/Aygo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 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.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Ross Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatdaft Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Much much cheaper to rebadge a decent van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R9UKE Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 C1/107/Aygo at least look a bit different. Lights, grill bumpers etc. Others that spring to mind... Maverick / Terranno IIMaverick 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shep Shepherd Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 What was the Sintra originally? Some sort of American Chevy crap? Yes. The Chevrolet Venture, to be precise: Yuck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw118 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 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.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Ross Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Discovery? Nah, Honda Crossroad mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willswitchengage Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Isuzu Trooper? Vauxhall Monterey? Nope...Honda Horizon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren t claim Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Isuzu Trooper? Vauxhall Monterey? Nope...Honda Horizon! I thought it was a Holden Jackaroo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R9UKE Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Creep Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Mazda 323/Ford LaserHolden Commodore/Toyota LexenMazda 121/Ford FiestaCitroen AX/Proton Tiara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Ted Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Citroen C8Fiat UselesslyPugger 807Lancia PhedraSo, thats PSA and Fiat there knocking out the same van with windows in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Norman Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Does a van driver give a toss what badge is on his tailgate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Ted Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Back in the mists of time though we had BLMC and the AD016 Montage:WolsleyRileyAustinMorrisHolden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselnutjob Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 will there be a seven seat one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madman Of The People Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Isuzu Trooper? Vauxhall Monterey? Nope...Honda Horizon! Also sold in America as the Acura SLX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUNO Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 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 FlickrHonda Crossroad by stuno602, on FlickrYes it really is a Honda! by stuno602, on FlickrCrossroad interior rebadged ! by stuno602, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Much much cheaper to rebadge a decent van. And even cheaper to rebadge a Fiat..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiatdaft Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Suppose it could be worse,could be a vag diesel ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pocket.calculator Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Back in the mists of time though we had BLMC and the AD016 Montage:WolsleyRileyAustinMorrisHolden 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 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 That window wants a sticker saying "Double Life - Live It" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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