Arriving in showrooms next summer, Vauxhall has launched the Viva Rocks, with a raised ride height with rugged body cladding.

The new model features many design cues typically found on larger SUV models, such as an increased ride height that enables better visibility and improved response to uneven surfaces – such as country lanes or potholes.

The car retains much of the Vauxhall Viva specification with five doors, five seats, compact dimensions and a luggage capacity in excess of 1,000 litres.

Silver roof rails, rugged front (including fog lights) and rear bumpers with integrated skid pads, muscular wheel arches, and unique 15-inch bi-colour look alloy wheels, all ensure that the new model has a different look.

The optional R 4.0 IntelliLink system brings connectivity via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, also providing navigation through Apple Maps or Google Maps. Alternatively, Navi 4.0 IntelliLink offers an integrated navigation system.

The connectivity offering of the VIVA ROCKS is completed with the availability of Vauxhall OnStar.