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Opel Combo

Five or seven seats, either length: Combo Life put passengers first from the drawing board.12

Researched November 9, 2026 from 25 sources

At a glance

0100200
59–134 hpPower
01020
9.8–18.5 s0–100 km/h
0100200
135–186 km/hTop speed

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.34810

Engine
C: petrol/diesel/CNG; Life: 1.2 L turbo I3, 1.5 L diesel I4 or electric39
Layout
Front-wheel drive4
Gearbox
5/6-speed manuals; C/D: 5-speed Easytronic; Life: 8-speed auto, EV 1-speed34
Built at
D: Tofaş Bursa, Turkey; Life: Stellantis Vigo, Spain/Mangualde, Portugal4

The story

1986: Kadett E gives the Combo its start19861995: Combo Tour becomes a family five-seater19952001: Corsa C roots, sliding rear doors20012012: Combo D adopts Fiat Doblò hardware20122020: A sixth gear; N1 Combo Life withdrawn20202021: Combo-e Life brings 280 km WLTP20212022: Passenger models go electric-only20222024: 345 km and combustion ordering returns2024 Opel Kadett Combo (A): 1986–1993AOpel Combo B (B): 1993–2001BOpel Combo C (C): 2001–2011COpel Combo D (D): 2012–2018DOpel Combo Life (E (K9)): 2018–presentE (K9) 198519901995200020052010201520202025
GenerationsMilestones34
Show the numbers
YearWhat happened
1986–1993Opel Kadett Combo (A)
1993–2001Opel Combo B (B)
2001–2011Opel Combo C (C)
2012–2018Opel Combo D (D)
2018–presentOpel Combo Life (E (K9))
1986Kadett E gives the Combo its start
1995Combo Tour becomes a family five-seater
2001Corsa C roots, sliding rear doors
2012Combo D adopts Fiat Doblò hardware
2020A sixth gear; N1 Combo Life withdrawn
2021Combo-e Life brings 280 km WLTP
2022Passenger models go electric-only
2024345 km and combustion ordering returns
  1. 1986

    Kadett E gives the Combo its start

    The Kadett E-based cargo Combo began production in January, using a leaf-sprung solid rear axle for extra payload.3

  2. 1995

    Combo Tour becomes a family five-seater

    The Corsa B-based Combo B gained a five-seat Tour in summer, with rear side windows and a split-folding three-person bench.34

  3. 2001

    Corsa C roots, sliding rear doors

    The Corsa C-based Combo C arrived in October, adding the option of sliding rear doors on both sides.34

  4. 2012

    Combo D adopts Fiat Doblò hardware

    Built by Tofaş in Bursa on SCCS, the Combo D arrived with five or seven seats; its engines and gearboxes all came from Fiat.356

  5. 2020

    A sixth gear; N1 Combo Life withdrawn

    The 101-hp 1.5 diesel moved from five to six gears; the higher-payload N1-registered Combo Life was discontinued.7

  6. 2021

    Combo-e Life brings 280 km WLTP

    The passenger EV arrived with a 50 kWh battery and up to 280 km WLTP; a DC fast charger could replenish it to 80% in about 30 minutes.37

  7. 2022

    Passenger models go electric-only

    From January, passenger Combos lost combustion engines in most markets; a five-seat Combo Cargo crew cab remained an alternative.3

  8. 2024

    345 km and combustion ordering returns

    Facelift combustion orders reopened April 30; Combo Electric offered 50 kWh usable and up to 345 km WLTP.78

Every generation

  • Opel Kadett Combo
    A1986–1993
  • Opel Combo B
    B1993–2001
  • Opel Combo C
    C2001–2011
  • Opel Combo D
    D2012–2018
  • Opel Combo Life
    E (K9)2018–present

Power over the years

From 86 hp to 134 hp in 19 years.

050100150 2005201020152020 hp 2002 · 86 hp · Combo C 1.6 petrol2004 · 69 hp · Combo C 1.3 CDTI2004 · 89 hp · Combo C 1.4 Twinport2005 · 74 hp · Combo C 1.3 CDTI upgrade2005 · 93 hp · Combo C 1.6 CNG2012 · 118 hp · Combo D 1.4 CNG Turbo2012 · 133 hp · Combo D 2.0 CDTI2015 · 118 hp · Combo D 1.6 CDTI2018 · 108 hp · Combo Life 1.2 Turbo2018 · 128 hp · Combo Life 1.5 diesel2019 · 128 hp · Combo Life 1.2 Turbo automatic2021 · 134 hp · Combo-e Life 134 hp Combo-e Life 86 hp Combo C 1.6 petrol
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Show the numbers
YearHorsepowerModel
200286Combo C 1.6 petrol
200469Combo C 1.3 CDTI
200489Combo C 1.4 Twinport
200574Combo C 1.3 CDTI upgrade
200593Combo C 1.6 CNG
2012118Combo D 1.4 CNG Turbo
2012133Combo D 2.0 CDTI
2015118Combo D 1.6 CDTI
2018108Combo Life 1.2 Turbo
2018128Combo Life 1.5 diesel
2019128Combo Life 1.2 Turbo automatic
2021134Combo-e Life

Versions

10 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Combo C Combi / Tour

    Standard

    Combo C Combi / Tour

    2002–2005

  • Standard

    Combo D Selection / Edition

    2012–2017

  • Standard

    Combo Life Selection / Edition

    2018

  • Standard

    Combo Life Innovation

    2018–2020

  • Standard

    Combo Life / Elegance / Ultimate / GS

  • Combo Life XL

    Standard

    Combo Life XL

  • Combo (Russian-market branch)

    Standard

    Combo (Russian-market branch)

    2021–2022

  • Combo C Tramp / Arizona

    Special

    Combo C Tramp / Arizona

    2005–2010

  • Special

    Combo D Colorado

    2016–2017

  • Special

    Combo C Tour Color Edition / Style package

    2004

How to spot one

Look for

  • Combo B: a Corsa nose ahead of a tall rear box; Tour adds rear side windows.4
  • Combo C: Corsa-style nose, tall roof and rear sliding doors; Tour/Combi adds full side glazing.316
  • Pre-facelift Combo Life has trapezoid headlights and a hexagonal grille with two chrome bars.2
  • 2024 Combo: a black Vizor band wraps the headlights and Opel lightning-bolt emblem.8
  • Combo C Tour rear doors can be a side-opening pair or one large upward-opening liftgate.34

Year by year

  1. 1995

    Combo B gained a passenger Tour with rear side windows and a split-folding three-seat rear bench.4

  2. Summer 2003

    Passenger Combo C received a wider chrome grille bar and a reshaped front bumper.3

  3. 2005–2007

    Tramp introduced a raised stance and gloss-black roof in 2005; the leisure version became Arizona in 2007.3

  4. 2012

    Combo D adopted the Doblò body; its front styling, badges and seat upholstery distinguish the Opel from the Fiat.317

  5. 2018

    Combo Life adopted the Berlingo/Rifter shared body, with Opel's hexagonal grille and twin chrome bars.24

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Opel Combo
    Combo
    Photo of a Fiat Doblò II
    Fiat Doblò II

    Fiat Doblò II

    Combo D shares the body and mechanicals; check its different front styling and Opel badges. Seat upholstery also differs.317

  • Photo of a Opel Combo
    Combo
    Photo of a Citroën Berlingo
    Citroën Berlingo

    Citroën Berlingo

    The pre-facelift Combo Life has twin chrome grille bars and lacks the Berlingo's prominent side Airbumps.24

  • Photo of a Opel Combo
    Combo
    Photo of a Peugeot Rifter
    Peugeot Rifter

    Peugeot Rifter

    Pre-facelift Combo Life: trapezoid headlights and a hexagonal grille with two chrome bars carrying Opel's lightning badge.24

Against its rivals

  • Combo vs Renault Kangoo TCe 130

    0–100 km/h lower is better

    Combo10.5 s
    Renault Kangoo TCe 13010.6 s
    9

  • Combo vs VW Caddy 1.5 TSI

    Test fuel consumption lower is better

    Combo8.2 L/100 km
    VW Caddy 1.5 TSI7.4 L/100 km
    9

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 10 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 12 stories from its legend
    • “Combolot: a 15.001-second podium”
    • “The Combo Life became BVB's virtual goal”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 5 generations

  • Market

    • 5 things to check before buying one
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Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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