Vauxhall Viva - Should they have left it dead and buried?

[@paulrees555]

My wife has had one of these from new, I really rate it tbh. Runs on fresh air and the engine like you say sounds better than other 3 cylinders. We almost traded it in last year but were going to give us pittance for it so we hung onto it. Think vauxhall missed a trick stopping making these.

[@PaulSGraham69]

My mum is 75 and bought her 66 plate in purple new...at 32000 miles it has never went wrong and i have driven it and it;s actually fun to drive for a 3 cylinder with iridium spark plugs

[@iancolePRD129G]

Mum had one for 2 years and very nippy and she loved it, she traded up to a Corsa. I liked the Viva

[@adrianflower3230]

Nice, thanks 👍I'm still shell shocked from a BCA car with not much wrong with it 😮

[@matt535]

Great little car packed with a decent level of safety features. Bought mine because it was one of the few small cars on the market that has a flat rear floor once the rear seat base is removed (just a couple of clips). This enabled me to carry a full sized dog crate with ease. I could even leave the crate door open without having to worry about accidentally smashing the rear hatch glass when closing the boot!

[@darrenwilson8042]

My wife bought one 6 weeks ago - proper nice car - feels well built and peppy - TBH I'd have one

[@rich_rich90]

I have a 2018 SE. It's brilliant little car & surprisingly good on motorways for a 1.0L. Runs on fumes, cheap to tax/insure, cheap to fix/MOT. Once you've learned the power band it's like a go kart. There's also an SL Nav spec which comes with a 7" info screen & stop/start. One additional thing to add is they're built in South Korea so will be reliable.

[@badbooks476]

These are quite popular with the elderly on the 1960’s estate where my mam lives, ideal for the 1960s narrow drives & garages. Ironically I remember a lot of old viva’s on the same drives when I was a kid

[@johnbunyan5834]

I bought a one-year old original Viva , in the early sixties, as a young family man. the three box design had a good boot . It performed very well against its competitors, in those days reaching 80mph. The modern cars are all designed with CAD systems ( Catia ? ) , which is why they are similar looking. Am I ancient ? You bet.

[@gerryattrickbiker]

So it is pre April 2017, should therefore be 20 quid road tax, that's a bonus

[@roystonvehicles9129]

You were just like William woolard mate. Very 1980s top gear road test.

[@colinritchie1757]

Yes , for all of us who spent far too long ramming filler in to the rotten body work of 1970 era Vivas they should have let that name die , then burned it , and buried again , Have to say however it's name sake is rather nice, just wished they'd called it something else

[@davidmitchell8178]

In the 70s I used to work for the RAC in the Scottish breakdown control centre. The car that broke down the most by a huge margin was the Vauxhall Viva.

[@johnbunyan5834]

I take the opposite view. Viva is a celebratory , cheerful , name. These days, names can be awful, like the one beginning with a Q ; and the stupidly thought up Ka. Then there are some German ones, which can cause pensioners false-teeth to shoot out. Mazda have got it right , most having numbers.

[@thefloorkiller]

@@johnbunyan5834 most cars today have stupid names like the ones you mention it's like manufacturers go into primary schools and ask the kids to name them

[@newbeginnings8566]

Pay extra for 'vinyl' seat covering... Not since British Leyland days have I seen such a vital feature. Might be worth getting a vinyl roof covering to match 🤔

[@davidlipski863]

I had a Viva HB SL then an SL90 and a Viva 1600 SL all HB shape in the 70s. The last i bought at Auction in Poole was a 1972 HC auto with the 1256 engine it was a good drive but was gutless on the hills swapped it for Transcontinental 2.3 this was the last Vauxhall i had until 1995 and had a Cavalier TD.

[@johnpritchard2772]

Myself and darling wife looked at one of these cars and considered buying a new one, but I did not feel comfortable behind the wheel. Thank you for the walk around, and test drive.

[@simonhodgetts6530]

My granddad had a ‘72 HC 2-door. He had it until eventually rust had completely destroyed the front inner wings - in the early 90s. I was always going with him to scrapyards to find parts for it! I hit 50 next month, and will be booking a drive in the ‘72 Viva they have at the Great British Car Experience - they have an almost identical one to a car my dad bought new in 1971! As for the new one? A bit meh!! 😂🤣

[@andrewbarrett7207]

I have a friend who's had two of these from new. I'm surprised Vauxhall don't still do it. It's nicely equipped and the 3 cylinder engine is eager and even quite rorty at the speeds you can do on motorways nowadays (it does take a bit of effort over about 80, but who can do that nowadays with smart motorway monitoring everywhere?). It's also nicely equipped inside. Overall, I think it's been overlooked, possibly just because Vauxhall is not perceived as being as desirable as other brands. It's actually a really competent, pleasant and quite a fun small car, that may be a bargain in future because people obsess about other brands they perceive as being more desirable.

[@zumbieuk]

Had the se plus (Aircon) these are great cars,prices dropped on new and second hand market,then boomed.Some examples attracting high figues compared to two years ago.Engine is pokey and fun to drive,very economical.The only reason I sold was it was my only Asset,when the kids mum fell ill and needed money to funds when the kids came to live with me permantly.Bluddy miss that car,they great in black

[@pauld7861]

Hope the little ones, mum is ok mate

[@zumbieuk]

@@pauld7861 mental health,bouncing along the bottom,refusing help.Weve tried over many years.thanks for your comment,means a lot

[@pauld7861]

@@zumbieuk I know where she’s coming from I took a major break down September 2020. Chin up mate & hats off to you being a great dad 👍🏻

[@zumbieuk]

@@pauld7861 thanks Paul,hope your recovery continues well.

[@pauld7861]

@@zumbieuk yes mate just really recovered the past 2/3 months was a long slog. If you ever need support or someone to talk to I’m happy to help. Best of luck 🤞🏻

[@nigel9843]

Interesting video James, not a car I would have considered given its name, due to remembering people who had Vivas in the 70s with rot around the headlights and bodged up over sills, but this Viva looks much better, but would have to be cheap, I could imagine spares may be a problem in the future as not many around.

[@mopip42mp]

The old 1966 SL90 can move, I was in one not long ago, "not driving" it was doing 90 with more to go, the engine was original with no mods 👍

[@scottboof]

These were launched when I still worked for Vauxhall - I still really rate them! Better than a i10, far more solid and the early models had DAB, Cruise etc. They started stripping spec toward the end of the run. The engine was great to rev through. Still get them as courtesy cars when my Insignia work car goes in for service. I'd genuinely have this over an equivelent i10, Picanto etc.

[@scottboof]

Also to add - when Vauxhall trained us to sell these cars, they taught us to stick your thumb and finger around the door frame - on a Viva, you can't meet them. On an i10 - you can! Better thickness on a Viva apparently!

[@leeholden8658]

I remember the original Viva’s 🤣 my uncle had the 2.3 Viva Magnum in the 70’s which was faster than the 3.0 Ford Capri from a standing start. I loved the drop snoop Viva Firenza tbh which looked like a direct competitor to the Ford Escort mkII RS2000

[@pussinboots1145]

I had a droop snoop good for their time.

[@troygoodacre2718]

I got put off of Vauxhall’s. When I bought a brand new 2013 1.2 corsa ltd. Edition. It felt like you were driving with the handbrake on and it cost a fortune in petrol. I got rid of it after 3000 miles

[@michaelbrownlow9577]

I wish they hadn’t called it Viva but one word springs to mind after watching the vid - HONEST!

[@michaelthom6005]

If I was looking for a small car I wouldn’t have considered one of these at all! They just don’t seem to spring to mind for some reason but after watching this they might be a smart move.

[@ryanperry3105]

I like the mix of content you have been putting up lately James, and your style of straight talking videos. If someone was in the market for a small car, I'm sure your videos would be helpful for them!

[@nickyboam3406]

I had some good deals with old Viva's. When I saw the notification I thought you'd got a proper Viva. Your premises are looking well.

[@neilwalsh4058]

Good to see the Viva name back, although the car looks nothing like its namesake. Interesting to see SL model back too after an awful long time, that was an original Viva trim level. You must have had different experiences than me with Ecotec engines though. I rate the 4 cyl 1200cc and never had a chain rattling, but I've found the 3cyl 1 litre to be trouble. Backed up by a mechanic mate of mine who's experienced then in at work broken and thinks they're absolute junk

[@evo5dave]

I'm always surprised that people have warm memories of the Vivas from back in the day. Always thought they were awful looking things.

[@davejenkins6896]

Looks a good buy to me & should sell pdq small newish smart economical & from what you say good to drive a much more nimble motor than the rwd HA in your picture or the HB my dad used to own didnt know they had vinyl seats anymore got horrible memories of being stuck to one sweating in summer or frozed to in winter - can't wait to see what you get next ???

[@recoverytransport3276]

I have one breaking buddy in silver rear bumper is immaculate

[@sevesellors2831]

Great review, love the Viva had ours 5 years and only 7000 miles on the clock. It’s a great little car. Shame after the Vauxhall takeover this car was dropped. How it compares to the Hyundai i10 and Kia Piacento I don’t know.

[@stewartturner814]

Thinking the engines are smoother than on other 3 cylinder cars as they feature balancer shafts to overcome imbalance caused by the odd number of cylinders 😀

[@benevans3733]

Car looks in really good condition and let’s hope it sells quickly for you

[@matthewgodwin3050]

Always liked these. Fancy one as the household runabout next time I change, but not sure if they're available as an auto. I'd certainly prefer one to the equivalent VW Up! with the infamous DSG gearbox. Heard too many horror stories about those.

[@iandalton3839]

I love the way you put a somewhat pessimistic title on the thumbnail, then actually like the car.

[@ChopsGarage]

Yes , I was surprised myself tbh

[@trevorjarvis3021]

Certainly appeared to go well and handled fine James, small bumper repair and away it should go. Looks to be a very good purchase!

[@manofculture8666]

People call it a girls car... but for me, as a new driver, it's smart investment. Dead cheap insurance, takes me from A to B, gets me used to driving. Absolute bargain 👌👌👌 Decent drive in my opinion aswell, thought it would struggle up hill, but it handles itself pretty well. Got it in black, so everyone keeps confusing it for a Corsa lol.

[@williamegler8771]

In the United States these are sold as the Chevy Spark and are moderately popular. They have a 109hp engine and most have a CVT transmission. They are the darling of rental fleets and elderly ladies. One of the cheapest cars available in the US market.

[@ChopsGarage]

Go in the boot (trunk ) of most of your motors

[@thedeadstig123]

You could also get the Viva Rocks which is like the Rover Streetwise of viva's....funky looking things

[@sammytheseal2307]

Haha never seen one of the Viva rocks before Add loads of black/grey plastic - automatically an offroader. All 2WD FWD of it 🤠🙃😂

[@how2say]

I have never had any luck with Vauxhalls or Rovers for that matter. Kia, Hyundai and Volvo have always been my preference in terms of reliability. Also found Fords to be “ok”.

[@lesbrierley5648]

Wife had the i10 then change to a viva got one of the first in the country in 2015 she much prefers the viva all together a better car

[@sean-wh3it]

James its not vinyl finish its leatherette upsell the thing

[@kevincross9206]

Looks like you’ve got yourself another good little motor there James 👍🏻

[@martinfield1484]

Great little car the top models in the 60s were the SL version

[@SuperRedshark1]

I always play the adverts and give you a thumbs up to help you James. Many thanks for an interesting video. I have a Vauxhall Agila 1.2 which sold in similar numbers but was built by Suzuki in their Hungary factory (an excellent little car). The Viva seems a good small car. Reviews suggest the ride is not good, but you didn't mention this specifically so I guess its fine James?

[@samuraifool912]

Looks like a Nice little car..! If I was still in U.K. I would have One. Looks nippy..!! Cheers All 😎

[@sammytheseal2307]

"I sell small cars" * Points camera at a Kia Ceed estate * 🙃 Oh James please never change 😂

[@johnginty2715]

I think James it's the same car as the Opel Karl and Suzuki celerio. But in these crazy expensive days it's the best option. Good luck with it.👍

[@robsmall6466]

It's the same as the Opel Karl, Chevy/Holden Spark and also the VinFast Fadil ( vietnamese ) but not the Celerio from Suzuki. Vauxhall have sold rebadged Suzuki in the past but the Viva is South Korean in origin. I wonder if it was something left over from the old Daewoo connection? It got dropped because it's not a PSA product and possibly ( only a theory ) emissions ( a lot of city cars got axed because of emissions )

[@stepheng8779]

Brilliant first car for someone, you're doing well so far with your job lot 👍 Pleased for you mate.

[@SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES]

Looks like a Good buy. And showroom looks really nice and clean looking for to seeing all the cars lined up in there.

[@ChopsGarage]

Unfortunately the paint is coming off floor again proper bummer

[@SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES]

@@ChopsGarage that’s annoying.. I know it might be a bit more expensive but have you looked into rubber flooring it’s removable if you ever moving to a different place can get your logos on it too. Just an idea.

[@benevans3733]

Hi James congratulations on reaching 25,500 subscribers and you will soon be at 30,000 subscribers and once again well done for all your hard work as always

[@harveyrose7814]

The new vauxhall viva was replacement of the Vauxhall agila wich the agila was based from the Suzuki splash and I believe the new viva is based on the Chevrolet spark

[@alexdalgleish1061]

Hope some service history. Just need a bumper then there's a profit somewhere.

[@Cayres9]

I was behind one of these on the country roads which have a 60mph speed limit where i live , it was not fast on the straights but in the twisty sections it was very good for what it is , as most people buying these will be either female or elderly.

[@terence2678]

Patronising. A car is a car, it doesn't need to be a big SUV or large saloon to be "street cred" for some blokey macho bullshit.

[@Cayres9]

@@terence2678 lol 🤣😜

[@manofculture8666]

Dunno, most girls I know like the big cars lol. I've got a Viva (first car) and it gets to 60mph pretty comfortably if I push it on a lower gear rather than 5th. Planned to get a Corsa, but this was far cheaper for my insurance. Need a first car to get me used to the roads for cheap.

[@Cayres9]

@@manofculture8666 Fiat 500 me and my friends love I'm the only one who hasn't got one yet ,want to get one in pink and put false eyelashes on the headlights lol 😆

[@Cayres9]

@@terence2678 but u need something that gets up to speed fast on UK 🇬🇧 roads as where I live is like a rally stage crazy drivers lol

[@martindunford2291]

Great to see and hear a favourable vauxhall review. Due to having to spend out on the house unexpectedly I had to aim low for the expected new car after ten year love affair with a mazda 2 and ended up with a corsa which to my surprise has so many excellent features and frankly does everything just as well as all the "superior' cars test driven before the cash strapping, ! Very underrated marque in my humble opinion. Sadly the new Peugeot based model is much worse to drive, is cramped and plastic inside and has a truly crap gearbox! Great videos !

[@TheBearUK]

I'm fat and middle aged... well oldish, I wanted the cheapest car to buy to replace a wrote off lease car (hit by a drink driver), I looked at the Up, Sandero Stepway and the Viva... Up, too small, Sandero, no rear seat room and i thought the Viva would retain more value after 5 years. I had it 4 Years, covered 73k miles, only replaced 6 tyres and one drop link. I couldnt fault it, sold it back to a Garage "we buy any car style", paid less than the lease i had previously and still made £2k after settling finance. Great little car

[@Cayres9]

Also that guy in the Blue car didnt expect a tiny Viva to be right on him through those corners LMAO i think you should give driving lessons mate

[@adamanthony7465]

Never understood the luke warm press reception...both in Germany as the Karl or here. Korean sub contract ..good you find the gear change clean.. only know challenge..how is the dmf life on these...any thought gratefully received...if we need to change our our Fiesta Mk 5 within three years this would be a list topper. Grateful that you have roadtested.

[@deltafoxtrot2]

The new Viva never crossed my mind for a small car, it actually looks very good. This could have been like the mass produced Mini Metro if they had stuck with it.

[@Rapscallion2009]

Problem was they stuck to showroom floors when new. They were probably slightly too expensive, maybe, and poorly marketed. There's nothing badly wrong with them, though, and it should make a good used buy if it's what you want. I personally found them a trifle bland - I wonder if the legacy name put off young people and the legacy cars put off old ones?

[@aclmotorsport4420]

Reminds me of an old Macc Lads song. "Vauxhall Viva's covered in rust but you can't f*** your bird on a 29 bus"

[@barryrathbone]

Loved the Viva Rocks that was really unusual. Faux leather James not plastic!

[@bmwman1981]

Plastic then

[@Biffo1262]

Good luck with that car. I suspect you're going to need it.

[@JustTrumpeeh]

I'm far too young to remember the original ;), but I think this version just looks a bit forgettable. If I didn't know it was a Viva, I'd have assumed it was a newer Meriva. That's not to say it isn't a good little car, just that Vauxhall haven't really done much with the styling to give it some identity, unlike the Up!/Mii/Citigo range. Also, James... Not that it's anything that I'm looking at now, but what would be a great first classic to buy? Cheap to buy/ easy and cheap to fix/ one for the future? Was looking at an MGB GT the other day, but I couldn't believe what a decent-ish one would set you back! I was thinking an old Fiat Panda? Perhaps a video if you have some time? I'm sure others would love it. Cheers!

[@c11yan]

Looks like a really good retail car

[@andyarmstrong1493]

Excellent, another sound purchase. Must be a profit.

[@paulwoods4094]

My parents had a Viva HB estate in the 70’s and it was awful. The engine blew up on the M3. Clearly modern day Viva’s are a different proposition altogether!

[@paulillingworth1242]

I think they should have carried on making but with more variation of engines, good little city car and competitors would have had to keep them on the ball.

[@markallen7443]

Nice honest review james👍

[@worldhello1234]

@0:24 Yes James, but you make exceptions for exceptional good deals, AFAIK. :)

[@ChopsGarage]

lost me there

[@darrenwilson8042]

Nice little car is that

[@rosswalker3284]

no pull in 2nd or 3rd unless you thrash all models had bt

[@stephenevans1833]

I’ve said it before James and I’ll say it again!….. you need to bring a transporter up to Yorkshire and buy a few . There’s a 17 plate viva with 22k miles for £3995 at a local garage . Must be worth the trip up just for that. Plus you’ll get to try some decent fish n chips🤣

[@ChopsGarage]

Got to be something going on with that, you run the reg to check if Cat Car as Autotrader uses average from whole UK not regional to value

[@stephenevans1833]

@@ChopsGarage ok…. It’s the se model but still!. YR67OOJ

[@mrt9031]

@@stephenevans1833 they probably got it very cheap due to chain cover gasket , or chain tensioner fault, fixed the issue and can pass on saving to customer. Done it many times , people get suspicious of price but the car is probably spot on.

[@ChopsGarage]

@@stephenevans1833 mmm something strange there, well under book. If you go on AT and do I search you will see the pricing.

[@stephenstarling2578]

Holy cow it looks like chevy spark 😳 here in the states

[@sammytheseal2307]

That's because it is one! 👍

[@peteg8920]

Just discovered you and enjoy your videos and have subscribed. Do you have any experiece with Vauxhall Merivas ? I'm thinking reliability. My wife and I are getting on a bit and we like the raised driving position and the overall practicality of the car.

[@ChopsGarage]

Sorry Jeff, no , but I see they dont hold their value very well and if its has the same 1.2 Corsa Engine I seem to have nothing but issues with chains on those

[@peteg8920]

@@ChopsGarage Okay. Thanks. I'll have to look for something else.

[@sevesellors2831]

Got one as our second car had it three years brilliant as a city car been reliable and economical good value too. Korean built so bullet proof. Sadly Vauxhall no longer offer a value product so leaving the market to Fiat and Citroen. Sadly the future looks depressing as car prices will rocket as we all go electric and as the next emission targets arrive expect £4000 increase on petrol and diesel cars according to some motor industry moguls. All fuel including electric will also continue to rise considerably , basically we’re going back to the birth of the car where it will be for the rich.

[@ChopsGarage]

Unfortunately most kids in areas of Uber and Public transport just are not bothered by cars anyway. I think classic cars may die after those 30 now turn 70.

[@barrydavidgaudry4050]

This is a Chevrolet Spark /Vauxhall Agila update wearing Vauxhall colours

[@indepthcardetailing2254]

Hi James 👋loving the vids.

[@ChopsGarage]

Thanks buddy!

[@rickydub6950]

Looks like a clean wee car 👌

[@5tevenH]

Would have been funny if the child lock was engaged 😆

[@skimmingstoness]

I don't think it's a bad looking car, the plastic quality is just poor. Know someone that has a 14 plate Astra and it is fully loaded with 60k miles and they paid £3500 private in June and they are amazed at what dealers are now asking for the same spec car with more miles in January, upwards of £5k

[@ChopsGarage]

Its the market not dealers, they will have paid hell of allot more to get it in stock now than then would of have done before

[@stevenmoran4060]

Would this be a HD following the old viva models then? If you are old enough to remember the previous 3 viva models. People moan about low horsepower, my first car a mini had about 47 horsepower! Good little car, better than pug 108 etc or other small similar cars! Always best getting highest spec for the money and this has low miles too. Should be a good profit in it for you here.

[@LG-kl3co]

It looks very similar to the Hyundai i10 and Kia Picanto, anyone know if its the same car badged as a Vauxhall ?? Vinyl seating "Genuine imitation leather " for that Premium car feel !!!!

[@robsmall6466]

It's South Korean in origin but isn't related to either the Hyundai or Kia. It's sold as both the Opel Karl and VinFast Fadil ( vietnamese ) as well as the Chevy and Holden Spark. I theorise that it may be the last of the Daewoo connection. It got axed because it's not a PSA product

[@JasperTheFluffyFox]

Got a spare 2016 Corsa steering wheel looks exactly like that in the Viva I got no use for it if you need one just let me know on this comment.

[@Lamby1010]

Looks like a Honda jazz but without the bulletproof engine

[@ChopsGarage]

Amazing what even a 2005 Jazz is worth due to rep

[@Thisistrulyoddtv_Mark]

I think it looks like a shortened squashed down version of the Astra 😂

[@rosswalker3284]

and crush zone on them are flawed deathtraps

[@harveyrose7814]

I believe they rebadged it the Vauxhall viva i believe it was originally meant to be the mk3 vauxhall agila

[@Rapscallion2009]

I had one as a courtesy car once. It was a new model at the time and the salesman asked me what I thought and I couldn't really give an answer as after 3 days I'd come close to forgetting I even had it - Which some people will like. It's not a bad car, as such, but it's a very bland, generic one.

[@ChopsGarage]

lol, interesting review, I know what you mean I find the same with Toyotas

[@justsumguy2u]

"Vauxhall" lol....what you've got there is a Daewoo, not built in Ellesmere or Longbridge, but in S Korea. They were alright I suppose, but nothing compared to a Honda, Toyota, or even Hyundai. They held up reasonably well, but they were a bit crude

[@ChopsGarage]

Yes but that's not apples for apples. You would be lucky to buy a 2012 Jazz with these miles at £7k in current market!

[@martynpanting]

Is it just me or is there a shift happening away from just documenting your day to day life as a trader to these being sales videos for your cars coming in. Maybe it’s just these few whilst you go through the big recent purchase spree, I hope so.

[@DanielEvansMusic]

I think this is the model that shared the platform with the Chevy Spark, and they were terrible. Hope this is better than the Chevy! Good first car for someone though.

[@gerryattrickbiker]

Maybe a next generation, it's world's apart from the spark. In Europe its marketed as an Opel Karl. Badly under promoted by GM. They missed a great opportunity.

[@DanielEvansMusic]

@@gerryattrickbiker Yes, next gen. Much better car... wiki: "The Opel Karl is a city car hatchback manufactured by GM Korea and marketed by Opel as a rebadged and restyled variant of the fourth-generation Chevrolet Spark, replacing the Suzuki-sourced Agila in Opel's range. The city car was discontinued following the sale of Opel to PSA Group in 2019, the same year production in Vietnam started under license of a rebadged variant, the VinFast Fadil. General Motors marketed a rebadged variant in the United Kingdom as the Vauxhall Viva."

[@zumbieuk]

Yes the last model spark.The viva was very much an underrated car,loved mine,fun to drive and economic

[@thedeadstig123]

They are nice cars though the Viva's, some people need convincing to look at them though but in reality they are a rebadged Chevrolet

[@livc444111]

Much prefer this to the VW Up

[@ChopsGarage]

I think I do

[@marksmith3469]

I don't think they are a quick at selling james

[@ryanh3285]

Whats the best small petrol with and auto?My step dad's after one for under 5k

[@ChopsGarage]

Your best better is an older car with a proper old torque convertor auto not a modern hydraulically operated manual as they are unreliable. Toyota will be most reliable. So a Yaris 1.33 Auto would prob be my recommendation. 2010, 2011 with say 60-80k miles is where you will be for 5k. Go for history over mileage/age every time!

[@ryanh3285]

@@ChopsGarage Thanks ,Yaris are decent little cars they must be for holding their price so much.

[@chrisblay]

Isn’t the new Viva basically a Chevrolet Spark? Presumably most mechanical’s are same on a shared wheelbase. Now Vauxhall Opel are owned by PSA Group, they are switching all models over to their own platforms. Therefore new Vauxhall cars from now on will be rebadged Peugeot or Citroen vehicle designs.

[@williamegler8771]

They are a Opel design and produced by GM Korea, formally Daewoo, which is still a wholly owned subsidiary of GM.

[@chrisblay]

@@williamegler8771 yeah that makes sense, as Daewoo were rebadged to Chevrolet when GM bought them.

[@stever1053]

On Vauxhalls from way back SL stood for superluxe, I think, just another piece of useless info for you.😁, they must be pretty tough little cars my ex wife has one.

[@chrispop99]

At 73 BHP it must be as gutless as the original Viva was. (I had one for a year; the only GM product I've owned, and it will stay that way!)

[@gerryattrickbiker]

If you want gutless, its not the Viva that's the 60 bhp VW Up and it's family.

[@zumbieuk]

Therapy is available 🙃

[@mrt9031]

Vauxhall 3 cylinders are to be avoided. You think the 1.2 4cylinder is bad? 3 cylinder power plants have infinite more issues

[@ChopsGarage]

I think 1.2 is bad in terms of performance

[@MattyEngland]

Oldskool one was far nicer

[@Cayres9]

Yeah why cant modern car designers make sexy cars anymore ? , seriously every small car built since 2012 seems to look the same lol