General Motors Vectra - Revision history

TristanT at 09:11, 19 September 2010

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	In 1998, a Top Gear customer satisfaction survey condemned the Vauxhall Vectra as the least satisfying car to own in Britain.		In 1998, a Top Gear customer satisfaction survey condemned the Vauxhall Vectra as the least satisfying car to own in Britain.

			"There is a word to describe this car: it begins with an 's' and ends with 't', and it isn't soot.(Vauxhall Vectra VXR)" Jeremy Clarkson, Top Gear

	==Current Generation: (2003–present)==		==Current Generation: (2003–present)==

Red marquis at 13:28, 11 September 2010

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Perodua at 15:51, 10 September 2010

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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 [[Vauxhall Cavalier\|Cavalier]]. From launch the car was available as a saloon, hatchback or estate.		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 [[Vauxhall Cavalier\|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 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 2002 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.		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.

Red marquis at 08:06, 30 July 2009

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	\| Similar		\| Similar
	\| Alfa Romeo 155/156/~~157~~<br>[[BMW 3 Series]]<br>[[Citroen BX/Xantia/C5]]<br>[[Ford Sierra/Mondeo]]<br>[[Honda Accord]]<br>[[Hyundai Sonata]]<br>[[Jaguar X-Type]]<br>[[Kia Magentis]]<br>[[Mazda 626/6]]<br>[[Mercedes-Benz 190/C-Class]]<br>[[Nissan ~~Bleubird~~/Primera]]<br>[[Peugeot 405/406/407]]<br>[[Renault 21/Laguna]]<br>[[Rover 600/75]]<br>[[Toyota Carina/Carina E/Avensis]]<br>[[Volkswagen Passat]]		\| [[Alfa Romeo 155]]/[[Alfa Romeo 156\|156]]/[[Alfa Romeo 159\|159]]<br>[[BMW 3 Series]]<br>[[Citroen BX]]/[[Citroen Xantia\|Xantia]]/[[Citroen C5\|C5]]<br>[[Ford Sierra]]/[[Ford Mondeo\|Mondeo]]<br>[[Honda Accord]]<br>[[Hyundai Sonata]]<br>[[Jaguar X-Type]]<br>[[Kia Magentis]]<br>[[Mazda 626]]/[[Mazda 6\|6]]<br>[[Mercedes-Benz 190]]/[[Mercedes-Benz C-Class\|C-Class]]<br>[[Nissan Bluebird]]/[[Nissan Primera\|Primera]]<br>[[Peugeot 405]]/[[Peugeot 406\|406]]/[[Peugeot 407\|407]]<br>[[Renault 21]]/[[Renault Laguna\|Laguna]]<br>[[Rover 600]]/[[Rover 75\|75]]<br>[[Toyota Carina\|Carina/Carina E]]/[[Toyota Avensis\|Avensis]]<br>[[Volkswagen Passat]]
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	\| Designer		\| Designer

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	\| Wheelbase		\| Wheelbase
	\| 2700 mm (Hatchback		\| 2700 mm (Hatchback)
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	\| Weight		\| Weight

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	\| Length		\| Length
	\| ~~4596~~ mm (Hatchback)		\| 4611 mm (Hatchback)
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	\| Width		\| Width
	\| ~~2040~~ mm		\| 2036 mm
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	\| Production		\| Production
	\| 1995 - ~~2008~~		\| 1995 - 2009
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	\| Class		\| Class

TristanT at 11:40, 12 June 2009

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	The Vectra is available as an Opel in most European countries, including the Republic of Ireland.		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==		==Design quirks and oddities==

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Criticisms

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	==Criticisms==		==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)==		==Current Generation: (2003–present)==

Red marquis at 09:54, 17 April 2009

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| [[Vauxhall Vectra]]<br>[[Holden Vectra]] (until Series 2)
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| Production
| 1995 - 2008
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| European D-Segment car
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| Body Style
| Saloon, Hatchback and Estate
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| Length
| 4596 mm (Hatchback)
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Width
| 2040 mm
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Height
| 1460 mm
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Wheelbase
| 2700 mm (Hatchback
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Weight
|
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Transmission
| 5 speed manual; 6 speed manual; 4 speed automatic; 5 speed automatic
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Engine
| Various petrols and diesels
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Power
|
|- style="vertical-align:top;"
| Similar
| Alfa Romeo 155/156/157<br>[[BMW 3 Series]]<br>[[Citroen BX/Xantia/C5]]<br>[[Ford Sierra/Mondeo]]<br>[[Honda Accord]]<br>[[Hyundai Sonata]]<br>[[Jaguar X-Type]]<br>[[Kia Magentis]]<br>[[Mazda 626/6]]<br>[[Mercedes-Benz 190/C-Class]]<br>[[Nissan Bleubird/Primera]]<br>[[Peugeot 405/406/407]]<br>[[Renault 21/Laguna]]<br>[[Rover 600/75]]<br>[[Toyota Carina/Carina E/Avensis]]<br>[[Volkswagen Passat]]
|- style="vertical-align:top; background:#f0f0f0;"
| Designer
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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 [[Vauxhall Cavalier|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 '''[[{{FULLPAGENAMEE}} Review]]'''.
===Recent Changes===

===Styles and Major Options===

===Pricing===

This is only a selected range so far.

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<td colspan=5>
'''MODEL Trims'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
1.8i Exclusiv 5dr
</td>
<td>
1.8i Life 5dr
</td>
<td>
1.8i Design 5dr
</td>
<td>
1.8i SRi 5dr
</td>
<td>
2.8 V6 VXR 5dr
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=5>
''Retail Price''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
£14,795
</td>
<td>
£16,250
</td>
<td>
£17,900
</td>
<td>
£17,120
</td>
<td>
£24,395
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#66ccff>
<td colspan=5>
''Invoice''
</td>
</tr>
</table>

===Fuel Consumption===
They are as follows:

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<tr bgcolor=#cccccc>
<td colspan=8>
'''Engine - Manual(Auto)'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
1.8i
</td>
<td>
2.2i
</td>
<td>
2.0 Turbo
</td>
<td>
2.8 V6
Auto only
</td>
<td>
2.8 V6 VXR
</td>
<td>
1.9 CDTi (120)
</td>
<td>
1.9 CDTi (150)
</td>
<td>
3.0 CDTi
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan=8 bgcolor=#cccccc>
'''MPG'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
38.6mpg
</td>
<td>
37.6mpg
</td>
<td>
32.8mpg
</td>
<td>
(25.9mpg)
</td>
<td>
27.1mpg
</td>
<td>
49.5mpg
</td>
<td>
48.7mpg
</td>
<td>
40.9mpg
</td>
</tr>
</table>

===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===

<gallery>

Image:Vauxhall Vectra 1.jpg

</gallery>

===Colors===

===Main Competitors===

==Hybrid Models==

Sadly not, though apparently its replacement, the Insignia, will have a hybrid option.

==Unique Attributes==

==Resale Values==
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<tr bgcolor=#cccccc>
<td colspan=4>
'''Trim'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
Trim1
</td>
<td>
Trim2
</td>
<td>
Trim3
</td>
<td>
Trim4
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan=4 bgcolor=#cccccc>
'''MPG'''
</td>
</tr>
<tr bgcolor=#ffffcc>
<td>
$
</td>
<td>
$
</td>
<td>
$
</td>
<td>
$
</td>
</tr>
</table>

==Criticisms==

==Current Generation: (2003–present)==

==Previous Generations==

(Fill in as many as appropriate. Add more if necessary)

===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.

==Design quirks and oddities==

==Awards==

==See also==
{{Vauxhall}}

{{Opel}}

{{Holden}}

==External Links==
* [http://www.opel.de/shop/cars/vectra/index.act Opel Vectra Official Homepage] '''German'''