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Versatile Heavy-Duty Van with Modern rsatile Heavy-Duty Van with Modern Diesel Engines Diesel Engines

Service intervals now at 30,000 km Service intervals now at 30,000 km

With the Movano, Opel

With the Movano, Opel offers its commercial vehicle customers a highly versatile van offers its commercial vehicle customers a highly versatile van inin the gross weight category up to 3.5 metric tonnes. It

the gross weight category up to 3.5 metric tonnes. It has front-wheel drive and ishas front-wheel drive and is available in more than 40 different

available in more than 40 different versions. The choice of models includes a versions. The choice of models includes a panelpanel van, a “Combi” (with up to nine seats) and two chassis with either regular or double van, a “Combi” (with up to nine seats) and two chassis with either regular or double cab. For 2001,

cab. For 2001, the program has been extended to the program has been extended to include two further Movano versionsinclude two further Movano versions suitable for individual bodies: a platform cab and

suitable for individual bodies: a platform cab and a chassis cowl.a chassis cowl.

The Movano is available with three

The Movano is available with three wheelbawheelbase lengths and three se lengths and three roof heights. Thisroof heights. This versatile model can also be ordered ex-factory with a dropside, a tipper or a box body, versatile model can also be ordered ex-factory with a dropside, a tipper or a box body, or as a service workshop. Running costs are kept low by the t

or as a service workshop. Running costs are kept low by the t hree strong buthree strong but economical turbocha

economical turbocharged direct-injection diesel enginerged direct-injection diesel engines. As s. As well as the 1.9 well as the 1.9 DTIDTI (59 kW/80 hp) and the 2.8 DTI

(59 kW/80 hp) and the 2.8 DTI (84 kW/115 hp) a third alternative is available for 2001:(84 kW/115 hp) a third alternative is available for 2001:

a 2.2-liter turbocharged diesel developing 66 kW/90 hp. The

a 2.2-liter turbocharged diesel developing 66 kW/90 hp. The Movano engines areMovano engines are notable for the small amount of servicing they need. An inspection with oil change is notable for the small amount of servicing they need. An inspection with oil change is only due after 30,000 kilometers. Throughout Europe, over 850

only due after 30,000 kilometers. Throughout Europe, over 850 spezialispezialized Opelzed Opel commercial vehicle dealers will sell and service this model.

commercial vehicle dealers will sell and service this model.

With three overall lengths (4.89, 5.39 and 5.89 meters) and three roof heights (2.25, With three overall lengths (4.89, 5.39 and 5.89 meters) and three roof heights (2.25, 2.49 and 2.72 meters), the Movano vans provide plenty of scope for satisfying

2.49 and 2.72 meters), the Movano vans provide plenty of scope for satisfying customers’ individu

customers’ individual needs. Depending on the al needs. Depending on the wheelbawheelbase (3.08, 3.58 se (3.08, 3.58 or 4.08 meters)or 4.08 meters) and the roof height, the total load volume is between 8.0 and 13.9 cubic meters, and and the roof height, the total load volume is between 8.0 and 13.9 cubic meters, and the payloads range from 850 to 1700 kilograms. All Movano models can also tow a the payloads range from 850 to 1700 kilograms. All Movano models can also tow a trailer weighing up to 2000 kilograms.

trailer weighing up to 2000 kilograms.

The load area is extremely practical: the average roof height is 1.91 meters, so that it The load area is extremely practical: the average roof height is 1.91 meters, so that it isis possible to stand up in comfort. With the “maxi-roof”, the interior height goes up to possible to stand up in comfort. With the “maxi-roof”, the interior height goes up to 2.152.15 meters. The effective load area

meters. The effective load area length, depending on the wheelbase, is between 2.71length, depending on the wheelbase, is between 2.71 and 3.71 meters. The width between the rear wheel arches is 1.28 meters and the and 3.71 meters. The width between the rear wheel arches is 1.28 meters and the maximum load-area width 1.76 meters. The rear doors

maximum load-area width 1.76 meters. The rear doors with an opening width of with an opening width of 1.571.57 meters and the standard passenger-side sliding door, with its

meters and the standard passenger-side sliding door, with its loading width of 1.10loading width of 1.10 meters, can both be

meters, can both be used for inserting and removing European-standard pallets with aused for inserting and removing European-standard pallets with a fork lift truck. The Movano can be

fork lift truck. The Movano can be obtained on request with a second sliding door onobtained on request with a second sliding door on the driver’s side.

the driver’s side.

The rear doors can be retained in the open position at either 90 or

The rear doors can be retained in the open position at either 90 or 180 degrees, so that180 degrees, so that the Movano can be loaded at a ramp without difficulty. As an

the Movano can be loaded at a ramp without difficulty. As an option, the rear doors canoption, the rear doors can be ordered with a maximum opening angle of 270 degrees; a wooden load-area floor  be ordered with a maximum opening angle of 270 degrees; a wooden load-area floor  and half-height paneling of the load area

and half-height paneling of the load area are further options. Six fare further options. Six fastening rings areastening rings are provided as a standard feature in the load-area floor to prevent the load from moving.

provided as a standard feature in the load-area floor to prevent the load from moving.

The panel van now f

The panel van now features a strong partition wall with eatures a strong partition wall with a window as standarda window as standard equipment.

equipment.

Passenger-Car Comfort in the Cab Passenger-Car Comfort in the Cab

Movano drivers enjoy a standard of comfort not far from that

Movano drivers enjoy a standard of comfort not far from that offered by modernoffered by modern passenger cars. The instrum

passenger cars. The instrument panel ent panel is ergonomicais ergonomically laid out and features ally laid out and features a revolution counter on all 2001 models. For

revolution counter on all 2001 models. For a commercial vehicle of the a commercial vehicle of the Movano’s size,Movano’s size, the entry height of

the entry height of only 42.9 centimeters is unusually low. Standard features includeonly 42.9 centimeters is unusually low. Standard features include driver’s seat height adjustment, seat belt t

driver’s seat height adjustment, seat belt tensioners and tinted windows. Thoroughensioners and tinted windows. Thorough insulation of the cab ensures a low noise level.

insulation of the cab ensures a low noise level.

Day-to-day work in the Movano is

Day-to-day work in the Movano is made even easier by the made even easier by the standard power steeringstandard power steering and by the provision of a large number of storage spaces for small items needed by the and by the provision of a large number of storage spaces for small items needed by the driver. The double bench passenge

driver. The double bench passenger seat that is r seat that is now standard in all models has anow standard in all models has a storage compartment underneath

storage compartment underneath. The . The Movano also has a Movano also has a glove compartment, anglove compartment, an open shelf and a net on the

open shelf and a net on the dash panel. Features availabdash panel. Features available as options include ABS, air le as options include ABS, air 

conditioni

conditioning and ng and a heated windshield. The a heated windshield. The optional electrical comfort and convenienceoptional electrical comfort and convenience package includes electrically operated, heated outside mirrors, power

package includes electrically operated, heated outside mirrors, power front door front door  windows and remote-control central locking. There is also a

windows and remote-control central locking. There is also a winter package withwinter package with heated seats and a headlamp cleaning system.

heated seats and a headlamp cleaning system.

The fuel tank has been increased in volume from 70 to 100 liters,

The fuel tank has been increased in volume from 70 to 100 liters, extending further theextending further the Movano’s operating range. New for 2001 are 16-inch wheels and

Movano’s operating range. New for 2001 are 16-inch wheels and disk brakes all rounddisk brakes all round as standard. The Movano’s safety equipment comprises a

as standard. The Movano’s safety equipment comprises a driver’s airbag and seat beltdriver’s airbag and seat belt tensioner, anti-submari

tensioner, anti-submarining ramps in the ning ramps in the seats and lap-and-shouldseats and lap-and-shoulder seat belts er seat belts for allfor all front seat occupants. A

front seat occupants. A passenger-sipassenger-side airbag is available as an de airbag is available as an option.option.

Power and Economy from Three Turbocharged Direct-Injection Diesels Power and Economy from Three Turbocharged Direct-Injection Diesels

The Movano is available with a

The Movano is available with a choice of three diesel engines, which drive the choice of three diesel engines, which drive the frontfront wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox. The entry-level engine is a

wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox. The entry-level engine is a 1.9-liter 1.9-liter  direct-inje

direct-injection diesel that develops 59 kW (80 hp) at ction diesel that develops 59 kW (80 hp) at 4000 rpm. It enables a top speed4000 rpm. It enables a top speed of 129 km/h and a maximum torque of 170

of 129 km/h and a maximum torque of 170 Nm. Its fuel consumption (MVEG combined)Nm. Its fuel consumption (MVEG combined) is 8.5 liters per 100 kilometers.

is 8.5 liters per 100 kilometers.

The new 2.2

The new 2.2 DTI combines the advantages of common-rail direct injection,DTI combines the advantages of common-rail direct injection, turbochargin

turbocharging and charge-air intercooling. It is g and charge-air intercooling. It is rated at 66 rated at 66 kW/90 hp and powers thekW/90 hp and powers the Movano to a top speed of 130 km/h.

Movano to a top speed of 130 km/h. This engine is noted for its moderate consumption,This engine is noted for its moderate consumption, strong pulling power and

strong pulling power and minimum maintenance requiremenminimum maintenance requirements. With ts. With double overheaddouble overhead camshafts in its aluminum cylinder head and

camshafts in its aluminum cylinder head and four valves per cylinder, it four valves per cylinder, it consumes onlyconsumes only 8.7 liters per 100 kilometers and delivers its maximum torque of 260 Nm at only

8.7 liters per 100 kilometers and delivers its maximum torque of 260 Nm at only 2000 rpm. The Mo

2000 rpm. The Movano 2.8 DTI (84 kW/11vano 2.8 DTI (84 kW/115 hp) has a top spee5 hp) has a top speed of 143 km/h d of 143 km/h and aand a maximum torque of 260 Nm at only 1800 rpm. According to the MVEG

maximum torque of 260 Nm at only 1800 rpm. According to the MVEG test (combinedtest (combined cycle) it requires only 10.1 liters of diesel fuel per 100 kilometers.

cycle) it requires only 10.1 liters of diesel fuel per 100 kilometers.

November 2000 November 2000

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