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Used Vauxhall Vectra review

Used Vauxhall Vectra review

A favourite of fleets and families, the Vauxhall is temptingly priced on the second-hand market. So which model is the best?
Used car tests
8 Aug 2006
Vauxhall Vectra SRi

Vauxhall Vectra SRi

SUVs, MPVs and crossovers are all the rage, but don't forget the benefits of the basic family car
Road tests
26 Jul 2006
Vauxhall Astra TwinTop CDTI

Vauxhall Astra TwinTop CDTI

With great looks and an affordable price, the Vauxhall Astra TwinTop seems to have what it takes to climb to the very top of the coupé-cabriolet class…
Road tests
31 May 2006
Vauxhall Meriva Club CDTI

Vauxhall Meriva Club CDTI

From an American giant to a British baby! Vauxhall's supermini-based MPV, the Meriva, may be small, but it's difficult to beat for versatility.
Road tests
24 May 2006
Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDTI Design

Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDTI Design

How many kids does it take to fill a Zafira? In the case of the Gibson household one - my daughter, Olivia - is plenty. But that doesn't mean the othe…
Long-term tests
11 Apr 2006
Vauxhall Astra TwinTop Design
Front view of Vauxhall Astra TwinTop

Vauxhall Astra TwinTop Design

Design has a huge effect on desirability. Vauxhall shows how it's covered all corners with it's new Astra TwinTop
Road tests
22 Mar 2006
Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 Club
Side view of Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 Club

Vauxhall Meriva 1.6 Club

Vauxhall has played it safe with the restyle of its Meriva, but is it enough keep up with the competition?
Road tests
8 Mar 2006
Vauxhall Vectra VXR

Vauxhall Vectra VXR

The fastest Vectra that Vauxhall has ever built has hit the UK! And, following on from our international drive in issue 882, we couldn't wait to see h…
Road tests
1 Mar 2006
Vauxhall Astra Triple Eight

Vauxhall Astra Triple Eight

It's the diesel VXR! With a 200bhp turbocharged CDTI engine, sports suspension and uprated racing brakes, this hot Vauxhall Astra can run rings around…
Road tests
22 Feb 2006
Vauxhall Meriva VXR

Vauxhall Meriva VXR

Who said that family cars can't be fast? Not Vauxhall, that's for sure. The Luton firm has added a 178bhp turbocharged engine and a VXR badge to its f…
Road tests
15 Feb 2006
Vauxhall Astra Design Panorama

Vauxhall Astra Design Panorama

If you owned a widescreen TV in the early Nineties, you were pretty much assured celebrity status. Friends and family would crowd around and marvel at…
Road tests
14 Dec 2005
Vauxhall Vectra 'no-hands'

Vauxhall Vectra 'no-hands'

Vauxhall planned to introduce amazing self-driving technology - and we can now deliver our verdict in an exclusive first drive.
Road tests
7 Dec 2005
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Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDTI Design
Side view of Vauxhall Zafira 1.9

Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDTI Design

Our staff photographer has a long list of requirements, so has the Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 managed to meet them all?
Long-term tests
29 Nov 2005
Vauxhall Vectra VXR Estate

Vauxhall Vectra VXR Estate

Massive performance and a big boot - it's a formula that has proven popular with plenty of upmarket car manufacturers, most notably Audi and its range…
Road tests
23 Nov 2005
Vauxhall Zafira VXR

Vauxhall Zafira VXR

Meet the second of the VXR newcomers. If you need to move your family fast, and the hot Vectra hasn't got enough seats for you, Vauxhall has the answe…
Road tests
2 Nov 2005
Vauxhall Vectra VXR

Vauxhall Vectra VXR

It's the fastest Vectra ever! With a 161mph top speed, the only other four-door Vauxhall to have gone quicker than the new Vectra VXR is the legendary…
Road tests
2 Nov 2005
Vauxhall Antara GTC

Vauxhall Antara GTC

It didn't take Vauxhall long to hit the rough stuff with its brand new off-roader! The star of last month's Frankfurt Motor Show and spiritual success…
Road tests
12 Oct 2005
Vauxhall Vectra CDTi Exclusiv

Vauxhall Vectra CDTi Exclusiv

You simply can't underestimate the importance of the Vectra to Vauxhall. After all, the firm hopes to sell nearly 50,000 of them in the UK alone this …
Road tests
31 Aug 2005
Vauxhall Astra VXR

Vauxhall Astra VXR

The waiting is finally over! Vauxhall's volcanic Astra VXR has hit the road, and Auto Express was first behind the wheel. The turbocharged newcomer go…
Road tests
20 Jul 2005
Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTI SRi

Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTI SRi

As anyone with children will know, regardless of your occupation you always have a secondary job: as a taxi driver. And thanks to my sports-mad 11-yea…
Long-term tests
13 Jul 2005
Vauxhall Zafira CDTI SRi

Vauxhall Zafira CDTI SRi

It might not be a thriller, but the Vauxhall Zafira is undoubtedly one of the most influential cars of recent years. It was the first model to provide…
Road tests
22 Jun 2005
Vauxhall Astra 1.3 CDTI Club

Vauxhall Astra 1.3 CDTI Club

There is no doubt that car builders are facing a serious challenge. Ever-increasing competition means family vehicles are getting bigger, while engine…
Road tests
1 Jun 2005
Vauxhall Tigra Sport CDTI Sport a/c

Vauxhall Tigra Sport CDTI Sport a/c

If Porsche's latest 911 cabrio is the ultimate cross-country convertible, which drop-top is best for city drivers on a budget? Vauxhall reckons its ne…
Road tests
25 May 2005
Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDTI Design

Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 CDTI Design

Practicality, versatility and value for money. These are the cornerstones of the MPV market, and the virtues that have made the Zafira
Road tests
25 May 2005
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Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTI SRi

Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTI SRi

When was the last time you paid any attention to a car alarm? Well, by the time it had sounded for the fifth time in a row, the system fitted to our n…
Long-term tests
13 Apr 2005
Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 1.9 CDTI

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 1.9 CDTI

There can be no doubt that Vauxhall's Astra Sport Hatch has it all to do if it is to please the critics. Set to replace the original three-door Astra …
Road tests
30 Mar 2005
Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 1.9 CDTI SRi

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch 1.9 CDTI SRi

Practicality is king in the hatchback market, which is exactly why five-door models rule the roost in the sales charts.
Road tests
16 Feb 2005
Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch

Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch

It used to be that a three-door model was the poor relation in a hatchback range, aimed at older buyers or those seeking the minimal amount of frills …
Road tests
25 Jan 2005
Vauxhall Astra VXR

Vauxhall Astra VXR

It's been a long time coming, but Vauxhall's most exciting hot hatch ever is nearly ready for production. The scorching 240bhp Astra VXR goes on sale …
Road tests
5 Jan 2005
Vauxhall Corsa
Rear view of Vauxhall Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

Looking for a nifty run around that packs a punch when it comes to image? A Vauxhall Corsa could be the answer
Used car tests
7 Dec 2004
Vauxhall Astra SRi Turbo

Vauxhall Astra SRi Turbo

With the fanfare surrounding the launch of the Ford Focus, Citroen C4 and Volkswagen Golf showing no sign of fading, Vauxhall is having to work doubly…
Road tests
16 Nov 2004
Vauxhall Astra Diesel

Vauxhall Astra Diesel

For a car giant, Vauxhall has been without a top-class diesel for too long. While the Luton manufacturer's strong line-up of petrol powerplants is wel…
Road tests
3 Nov 2004
Vauxhall Astra SRi Estate

Vauxhall Astra SRi Estate

As any family will tell you, practicality is king when it comes to choosing a new car. That's part of the reason why so many people have turned to the…
Road tests
7 Sep 2004
Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 TT Diesel

Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 TT Diesel

Petrol fans are in for a shock, because the world of performance cars is evolving. In secret workshops across Europe, the planet's biggest motor manuf…
Road tests
6 Jul 2004
Vauxhall Insignia

Vauxhall Insignia

For mainstream makers, the executive car market seems a dead duck. Renault's Vel Satis tried to break the mould, but failed dismally. Peugeot's 607 se…
Road tests
29 Jun 2004
Vauxhall Astra 1.4i 16v SXi

Vauxhall Astra 1.4i 16v SXi

Entry-level models are too often viewed as the poor relation in a car's range.
Road tests
26 May 2004
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