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General Motors Vectra
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General Motors Vectra | |
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Vauxhall / Opel / Holden | |
aka | Vauxhall Vectra Holden Vectra (until Series 2) |
Production | 1995 - 2008 |
Class | European D-Segment car |
Body Style | Saloon, Hatchback and Estate |
Length | 4596 mm (Hatchback) |
Width | 2040 mm |
Height | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase | 2700 mm (Hatchback |
Weight | |
Transmission | 5 speed manual; 6 speed manual; 4 speed automatic; 5 speed automatic |
Engine | Various petrols and diesels |
Power | |
Similar | Alfa Romeo 155/156/157 BMW 3 Series Citroen BX/Xantia/C5 Ford Sierra/Mondeo Honda Accord Hyundai Sonata Jaguar X-Type Kia Magentis Mazda 626/6 Mercedes-Benz 190/C-Class Nissan Bleubird/Primera Peugeot 405/406/407 Renault 21/Laguna Rover 600/75 Toyota Carina/Carina E/Avensis Volkswagen Passat |
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The Vauxhall Vectra (virtually identical to the Opel Vectra sold in most European countries other than Great Britain) has been around for some years now. The first mid-size Vauxhall to be sold in Britain with the Vectra name was launched in 1995, and replaced the Cavalier. From launch the car was available as a saloon, hatchback or estate.
The 1995 model was essentially a re-skin of the previous Cavalier, sharing much of the under the skin engineering with its predecessor. The new model launched in 2001 was radically different. Bigger, and better in almost every way, Vauxhall finally had a competitive car in this segment. It received a face lift in Autumn 2005, which further sharpened the car up.
The Vectra is due for replacement next year (2008) by the all-new Insignia, which promises to be even better, and much more exciting too.
See Wikicars' comprehensive General_Motors_Vectra Review.
Recent Changes
Styles and Major Options
Pricing
This is only a selected range so far.
MODEL Trims |
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1.8i Exclusiv 5dr |
1.8i Life 5dr |
1.8i Design 5dr |
1.8i SRi 5dr |
2.8 V6 VXR 5dr |
Retail Price |
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£14,795 |
£16,250 |
£17,900 |
£17,120 |
£24,395 |
Invoice |
Fuel Consumption
They are as follows:
Engine - Manual(Auto) |
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1.8i |
2.2i |
2.0 Turbo |
2.8 V6 Auto only |
2.8 V6 VXR |
1.9 CDTi (120) |
1.9 CDTi (150) |
3.0 CDTi |
MPG |
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38.6mpg |
37.6mpg |
32.8mpg |
(25.9mpg) |
27.1mpg |
49.5mpg |
48.7mpg |
40.9mpg |
Reliability
It has to be said that this is not considered to be one of the Vectra's strong points. It has regularly faired poorly in the usual annual car reliability surveys, usually well down in the bottom half.
Safety
Photos
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Colors
Main Competitors
Hybrid Models
Sadly not, though apparently its replacement, the Insignia, will have a hybrid option.
Unique Attributes
Resale Values
Trim |
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MPG |
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Criticisms
In 1998, a Top Gear customer satisfaction survey condemned the Vauxhall Vectra as the least satisfying car to own in Britain.
Current Generation: (2003–present)
Previous Generations
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Second generation (1995–2003)
First generation (1991–1995)
Worldwide
The Vectra is available as an Opel in most European countries, including the Republic of Ireland.
Holden had built Vectras in the Elizabeth Park Plant for the Australian market in 1999 but sales were below Holden's expectations and production ceased in 2003. Sedan and wagon versions have been built but hatchbacks were imported.
Design quirks and oddities
Awards
See also
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