The Combos share platforms, vital components and some body panels with contemporary subcompact Opel Corsas, which used to be a typical pedigree for such a vehicle. The generations are denoted A and B in typical Opel fashion, but Holden applied the codes SB and XC respectively, reflecting the relation with SB and XC Holden Barinas (Opel Corsa B and C, respectively) The Combo first appeared in 1994, and a second generation model was introduced in 2001. The name "Combo" was previously applied to a 3-door panel van body style of Opel Kadett E.