48-455: Vauxhall Vivaro , a light commercial vehicle also sold as the Opel Vivaro , may refer to: The Vauxhall Vivaro 1 , based on the first generation Nissan Primastar, was produced between 2001 and 2014 The Vauxhall Vivaro 2 , based on the second generation Nissan NV 300, was produced between 2014 and 2018 The Vauxhall Vivaro 3 , which is based on
96-862: A petrol one. In the end of 2014, the last Primastar rolled off the production line. It was replaced by the NV300 in September 2016. The Opel Vivaro from the German automaker Opel was launched in September 2001. While the Vivaro is sold as an Opel in most European markets, in the United Kingdom it was sold as a Vauxhall . The Vivaro is primarily manufactured at GM Manufacturing Luton (previously IBC) in Luton, England and by Nissan at their Zona Franca (Barcelona) facility in Spain. The Vivaro
144-735: A "Passenger van". Its name is based on the French word for "trade" or "traffic" (depending on the context). The van was designed by Renault in Paris, and both Renault-Nissan and Opel/Vauxhall versions are manufactured by Opel/Vauxhall at their plant in Luton. In 2012, production of the Vauxhall Vivaro totalled 36,982 and 16,483 for the Renault Trafic. A mild facelift in October 2006 had the orange indicators swapped for clear ones, which were more integrated into
192-568: A Sydney businessman, Bruce Binns, had "intentionally hijacked" the well-known American brand "in a bold attempt to preempt Winnebago's opening its doors here". Versions of Winnebago models were manufactured in Australia by Binns's Knott Investments, using a logo which bore a striking resemblance to Winnebago's U.S. logo, from about 1982. In 1992, Winnebago and Binns signed a settlement for him to stop passing off his products as those of Winnebago, yet he continued to do so. In 1997 he registered Winnebago as
240-531: A central place in American road culture, according to former English professor James B. Twitchell . When assembled together in a circle, the vehicles can be reminiscent of the covered wagons of the Old West . Choices of camping ground can vary from the slickly corporate Kampgrounds of America to the anarchistic Slab City, California . German politician Guido Westerwelle ( FDP ) used a Winnebago Elanté 37 painted in
288-605: A joint effort with Winnebago Industries to market both aircraft as the Winnebago Heli-Home . The S-58 version featured a larger kitchenette, sleeping accommodations for six, a minibar, and an entertainment system; optional floats were offered for amphibious operations. The aircraft were featured in several American popular magazines and reportedly drew large crowds at RV shows and dealerships, but their high purchase price and prodigious fuel consumption together with rising 1970s fuel prices resulted in very limited sales; production
336-481: A line of smaller units slightly larger than a passenger van, built using various bodies and powerplants from two European automobile and truck manufacturers. The LeSharo was based on the Renault Trafic van with a 2.2 L 4-cylinder motor, and the "Rialta" had a Volkswagen Transporter (T4) (a.k.a. "EuroVan") cab, the 2.5-liter five-cylinder motor, 2.8-liter VR6 with 140 BHP or 2.8 V6 engine with 201 BHP. Distinct from
384-547: A new generation Trafic in September 2014. It was again rebadged and sold as the Opel Vivaro in Europe and Vauxhall Vivaro in the UK. Styling was updated for the 2019 model year and again for the 2021 model year, then in 2024 with the new Renault logo. Two lower power variants (95 PS and 115 PS) use a variable geometry turbocharger, while the highest output (125 PS and 145 PS) variant employs
432-544: A price approximately half of what was being charged for competitors' models, which led to its ubiquity and popularity in the RV community. The brand name has become synonymous with "motorhome" and is commonly used as a generic trademark for such vehicles, whether they were produced by the company or not. In March 2015, Winnebago announced that it was opening a production center to employ 70 in Waverly, Iowa, due to labor shortage issues in
480-410: A rebadged Citroën Jumpy . In October 2019, all of the vans were given a facelift which introduced a new 2.0-litre EcoJet diesel engine which is 11 percent more fuel efficient than the older 1.6 litre and variable-geometry turbocharger for smoother engine performance at low speeds. Small exterior changes include revised front bumper and black plastic wing mirrors instead of painted ones. Interior received
528-563: A rounder shape and a plastic bumper, and the new longer body shape covering all varieties of engine. In 1995, the Mk1 Trafic got its final facelift, with a new grille, new tail lights, large double rear view mirrors, and a new interior with a modern dashboard and multi adjustable seats. The chassis and cab of the 1980s models were used as the base vehicle by Winnebago Industries to build the Winnebago ' LeSharo ' from 1983, and Itasca Phasar. For
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#1732856107153576-478: A series of yearly waivers to Winnebago for non compliance in omitting On Board Diagnostics (OBD I), these waivers remained in effect throughout the model run from 1983 to 1992. The Mk1 Trafic became popular for professional conversion into budget family motorhomes due to the flexibility of the design and the generous internal space for what was a relatively small van. Popular converters were Auto Sleepers and Holdsworth (now defunct). Other motorhome builders using
624-411: A trademark in Australia. The court ordered the cancellation of this Winnebago trademark in Australia. On appeal in 2013, Chief Justice Allsop found that "...Knott and Mr Binns had from the outset deliberately sought to obtain some connection with Winnebago and take advantage of any reputation Winnebago may have had in Australia as at 1978. However, the fact that Knott had manufactured and sold RVs under
672-456: A twin turbocharger arrangement; other features include variable output water and oil pumps and a maintenance free timing chain. Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro variants for the United Kingdom and mainland Europe were manufactured at GM Manufacturing Luton and at Sandouville, except for the high roof variants and the left-hand drive variants, which were manufactured at Sandouville. The new Vivaro dropped
720-421: A updated steering wheel, textured crash pads on the dashboard, new choice of interior trims and 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto supported. In September 2020, Renault announced it would stop supplying Talentos to Fiat, as Fiat Chrysler had declared plans to merge with Renault's rival Groupe PSA to form Stellantis . The Talento was replaced by a new Scudo/Ulysses, which
768-465: Is an American manufacturer of motorhomes , a type of recreational vehicle (RV), in the United States. In 2018, the company expanded into motorboat manufacturing with the acquisition of Chris-Craft Corporation . Winnebago has also manufactured light-to-medium utility vehicles as well as other products. The company is named after Winnebago County , Iowa, where it used to be headquartered. The county
816-433: Is available in panel van, minibus, combined bus/van, and platform crew cab configurations. Two different wheelbase styles, and two roof height options are also available, as well as three diesel engine power options and a petrol engine . The vehicle was given a mild facelift in 2006, during which the front indicators were moved from the front bumper, up into the headlight housing and only a 2.0 L four cylinder diesel engine
864-625: Is available in two states of tune; a 90 PS (66 kW; 89 bhp) or 115 PS (85 kW; 113 bhp) mated to a six speed manual or optional automatic transmission. The Vivaro e Concept debuted September 2010 at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover , Germany. It is plug in hybrid vehicle, with an extended range up to 250 mi (402 km) and includes 21 kWh lithium ion batteries enabling over 60 mi (97 km) of pure electric driving range. Renault released
912-673: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Vauxhall Vivaro 1 The Renault Trafic (pronounced as "traffic") is a light commercial van produced by the French automaker Renault since 1980. It has also been marketed as the Fiat Talento , the Nissan NV300 , the Nissan Primastar and the Mitsubishi Express . Until 2019, it
960-552: Is named after the Native American tribe who have historically lived in the area. During the 1970s and 1980s, Winnebago Industries depended on Native American history and traditions in naming their products, for example "Chieftain" and "Brave." They also used Native American iconography and patterns in their designs and period advertisements. The company was founded by Forest City, Iowa businessman John K. Hanson in February 1958. At
1008-603: Is not well documented, but is estimated at only six or seven of the S-55 and S-58 versions combined. In the 1980s and 1990s, Winnebago also manufactured light- and medium-duty utility vehicles using techniques and knowledge derived from motorhome production. Their "Route Van" was an aluminum-bodied step-through van with front-wheel drive. Engines were Cummins 4BTA diesel four-cylinders producing between 105 and 120 hp (78 and 89 kW). Model codes were W650, W750, W850, and W950 depending on weight rating. The company also developed
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#17328561071531056-654: The "Rialta", Volkswagen contracted to have the camper conversions of the T4 be done by Winnebago Industries, a radical departure from using the Germany-based Westfalia company that had become famous for building the VW Type 2 campmobile models from the 1950s through 1991. This tradition continues today with Winnebago's use of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Fiat Ducato chassis. The Winnebago and other motorhomes occupy
1104-594: The Eden Prairie location effective December 1, but that the company's manufacturing presence would be maintained in Forest City. In 2019, Winnebago Industries acquired luxury RV maker Newmar. In July 2021, Winnebago Industries announced it would purchase Barletta Pontoon Boats, a privately held maker of pontoon boats , for over $ 300 million. In July 2012, a Justice of the Federal Court of Australia determined that
1152-575: The Forest City area. The company now employs about 2,400 workers in Forest City, 200 in Charles City and 60 in Lake Mills, plus additional employees in Middlebury, Indiana. In 2016 when CEO Mike Happe was brought in, Winnebago Industries established their management offices in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. In 2021 the company announced it would be relocating its corporate headquarters from Forest City, Iowa to
1200-719: The Renault Trucks badging. Launched in 2018, the Formula Edition was available on the Trafic alongside the Kangoo and Master , and featured a new paint and wheels, plus black and yellow trim. Launched in 2016, the Trafic X-Track is a front-wheel drive offroad version of the Trafic. The 100% electric Trafic was officially presented at the 2022 IAA . It is equipped with a 90 kW (120 hp) electric traction motor drawing from
1248-741: The Trafic Mk1 as a base include Hymer, Elddis , Eriba, and Autostar. From 1997 to 2001, the Renault Trafic was marketed as the Opel Arena in Germany and as the Vauxhall Arena in the United Kingdom . Nick Reilly , Vauxhall 's chairman and managing director commented that the Arena marked the first time the company could offer a total commercial range ever since the days of the old Bedford CF , which ended production in 1986. In June 2007, Tata Motors announced
1296-466: The United States." In 2014, Avida RV announced they would reintroduce the Winnebago name and logo to their premium range of RV products. This announcement came just one month before Winnebago Industries announced they were entering the Australian market for the first time. Binns is currently opposing the registration of the Winnebago trademark in Australia, despite having been refused permission to hold
1344-400: The Winnebago name in Australia for 32 years, 25 years of which was with the knowledge of Winnebago, was an unusual situation which could not be overlooked". Accordingly, Allsop held that it was appropriate that Knott be permitted to continue to use the Winnebago name and logos, provided the distinction between its business and Winnebago's was made clear. As a result of the case, a disclaimer
1392-464: The chassis and cab version to meet safety and emission requirements in the United States, this version was sold with Renault's J7T 2,165 cc (2.2 L) gasoline engine, and 2.1-litre diesel and turbo diesel engines, coded as J8S and shared with the 1985 to 1987 AMC/Jeep Cherokee / Commanche . Jeep versions used the Garrett T2 turbocharger while Winnebagos received the larger T3 type. CARB granted
1440-547: The company continued to make smaller models available, such as the "Winnie Wagon" with a low profile and pop-top. In the early 1970s, Orlando Helicopter Airways developed a novel RV conversion of the Sikorsky S-55 helicopter, the Heli-Camper , featuring a built-in mini-kitchen and sleeping accommodations for four. Later in that decade, Orlando developed an enhanced version based on the larger Sikorsky S-58 , and participated in
1488-482: The company was changed to Winnebago Industries. To improve quality, Winnebago Industries manufactured furniture and other components designed specifically for its travel trailers. One such innovation was the "Thermo-Panel", a strong, lightweight sidewall that was a characteristic of Winnebago products. In 1966, the first motorhome rolled off the Winnebago Industries assembly lines. These motorhomes were sold at
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1536-473: The company's Technocentre outside Paris, the Trafic was developed by the engineering team of Renault's light commercial vehicle unit at Villiers-Saint-Frédéric . Manufactured by GM Manufacturing Luton at its plant in Luton — beside Primastar and the Vivaro — the Trafic was the first Renault vehicle to be built in the United Kingdom in more than thirty years. In an agreement between Renault and Nissan, versions of
1584-460: The extended grille. In the end of 1984, a four-wheel drive version was introduced. This was a part time system coupled with the diesel engine and a five speed manual transmission. This model operated as a front wheel drive until the rear wheels were engaged with a dog clutch , a system similar to the one used by Renault on the R18 4x4 . In May 1989, the Trafic underwent a major front end facelift, with
1632-580: The headlamp housings. On the Opel/Vauxhall model, the indicators moved from the front bumpers, up into the headlamp housings, thus looking more similar to the Renault one. Production ended in June 2015. The Nissan Primastar was also launched in 2001, and is available in panel van , combi , bus, and chassis cab configurations. Two wheelbases and two roof heights are available, as well as three diesel engines and
1680-569: The introduction of the Winger , a panel van and minibus based on the 1995 to 2001 version of the Renault Trafic, but fitted with Tata's own two litre diesel engines, with or without turbo. The Inokom Permas was launched in Malaysia in 1998. Production of the van was at Kulim District. For South America, the vehicle was made in the Renault Argentina facility at Santa Isabel, Córdoba. In Brazil, it
1728-406: The previous larger capacity diesel engines, in favour of a 1.6 Energy dCi (Renault/Renault Trucks/Nissan/)/CDTI (Opel/Vauxhall)/MultiJet (Fiat)/Di-D (Mitsubishi) engine. From 2016, Vauxhall Vivaro models gained a Made In Britain badge at the rear. The Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro went out of production in 2019, when Opel/Vauxhall was acquired by Groupe PSA ; it was replaced by a new generation Vivaro which
1776-573: The same 52 kW-hr battery as the larger electric Master E-Tech, giving a WLTP range of 297 km (185 mi). The van can accept charging power of up to 7 kW (single-phase AC) or 22 kW (three-phase AC), and a fast-charging option (50 kW DC) is available. A passenger van variant may be based on the Hippie Caviar Hotel concept shown in 2021. Winnebago Industries Barletta Pontoon Boats Newmar RV Grand Design Recreational Vehicles Winnebago Industries, Inc.
1824-556: The takeover of Opel/Vauxhall by Groupe PSA , the Trafic-based Vivaro went out of production in 2019, and was replaced by the next generation Vivaro based on the Citroën Jumpy EMP2 Platform for the 2020 model year. The original Renault Trafic was sold from 1980 to 2001 and was somewhat revised and updated during its lifetime. Originally, the van had some variations in the front end shape depending on which engine
1872-520: The third generation Peugeot Expert, is currently produced from 2019 Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Vauxhall Vivaro . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Vauxhall_Vivaro&oldid=1214488698 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
1920-465: The time, the town, located in Winnebago County, Iowa , was undergoing an economic downturn, so Hanson and a group of community leaders convinced a California firm, Modernistic Industries, to open a travel trailer factory in a bid to revive the local economy. Surviving a rough beginning, the entire operation was purchased by five Midwesterners, with Hanson serving as president. In 1960, the name of
1968-533: The trademark himself. In 1973, the company introduced a new model, the Minnie Winnie, built on the Dodge B-series van chassis. It was about 19-1/2 feet (5.9 m) long (despite the name, longer than the shortest contemporary Brave model). Longer models were added through the years. This model continued (using Chevrolet or Ford chassis after 1980) to be built into the 21st century. As fuel prices went up over time,
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2016-515: The van are also manufactured at Nissan's plant in Barcelona , Spain . In particular, high roof versions for Opel, Vauxhall, Renault, and Nissan are made in Barcelona because the Luton assembly plant has a low roof which cannot accommodate the extra height of the high roof. The van exists in several versions, from a three seater with all the rear space available for loads, to a nine seater, also known as
2064-550: Was a rebadged Citroën Jumpy for the model year of 2019. Renault–Nissan Alliance partner Nissan sold a rebadged Trafic II (X83) as the Primastar. The Primastar was renamed to the NV300 for 2016 and moved to the Trafic III (X82). The light commercial vehicle variant of the NV300 reverted to using the Primastar nameplate in 2021. In July 2016, Fiat introduced a rebadged Trafic, called Talento to replace its Scudo, which had been
2112-515: Was again a rebadged Jumpy. In 2020, the Trafic was rebadged and introduced as the third-generation Mitsubishi Express for Australia, and as a replacement for the former L300 in the New Zealand market. It was discontinued two years later. The existing Renault Trafic has also been sold in these markets since 2014. In 2022, Renault starts to supply the Trafic to Renault Trucks (company owned by Volvo AB ) to sell Trafics on its dealerships using
2160-837: Was also sold as the Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro (briefly sold as the Opel/Vauxhall Arena earlier) by Opel and its associated company Vauxhall . From early 2022 onwards, the van is also marketed by Renault Trucks as the Renault Trucks Trafic . Previous versions of the Renault Trafic have been sold under Inokom , Chevrolet and Tata badges. The second generation Vauxhall/Opel Vivaro was produced in GM Manufacturing Luton and in Sandouville Renault Factory plant starting in 2014. However, following
2208-481: Was badged as Chevrolet Trafic and later as the Renault Trafic or Chevrolet SpaceVan. A pickup version was sold as the Renault Trafic Rodeo. Production ended in 2002. The second Trafic resulted from a joint venture between German Opel , Japanese Nissan , and French Renault . It is also sold as an Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro and Nissan Primastar. Designed by Renault's corporate design department based within
2256-411: Was fitted, with the original 1397 cc motor fitting behind a flat grille, and the 2.1-litre diesel engine and larger 1647 cc petrol engines requiring an extended plastic grille and deeper bumper. The 1721 cc OHC engine replaced the 1647 cc OHV unit in the mid 1980s, which fitted under the shorter grille, but required a small lump in the bonnet. The diesel and 2.2-litre petrol carried on with
2304-444: Was required to be made clear on any vehicles made by Knott in the future, and on any advertising and promotional material. Further, all future consumers of Australian Winnebago/Avida products are required to sign a disclaimer declaring they have been made aware that they are not purchasing a United States Winnebago product. The disclaimer reads "These vehicles were not manufactured by, or by anyone having any association with, Winnebago of
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