VAUXHALL AGILA

The previous generation Agila was let down by its unimaginative styling and cheap finish. So Vauxhall went away, had another bash at it, and came up with this. And on the whole they've not done a bad job. Like the previous car it is essentially a Suzuki; the Agila's sister car is now called the Splash, which replaces the Wagon R. It's much better looking than the previous Agila, with a curvier front end and large headlights giving it far better styling. There's a decent engine line-up too, with 1.0i 12v, 1.2i 16v petrol engines and the impressive 1.3 CDTi 16v ECOTEC-4 diesel, which boasts a combined fuel consumption figure of 62.8mpg. The Agila is a much more competent drive than the previous car and now feels quite good fun around twisty roads as, despite its height, it doesn't suffer from too much body roll. The 1.2 16v offers the best performance of the bunch and is surprisingly nippy and also quite refined on the motorway. It will reach 62mph in 12.3 seconds, whilst fuel economy is 47.9mpg.


Inside, the Agila is let down by its cheap-looking, plasticky interior. It also has one of the oddest indicator noises we've ever heard - surely Vauxhall is already working on a replacement for the demented cartoon-character squeak. The dash is basic and functional, but doesn't feel terribly well-built - even our test car had a few little rattles and creaks around the cabin. However, it is deceptively spacious both in the front and rear and could easily accommodate four adults for a short time. The seats aren't the most comfortable though and the driving position feels quite high, especially for tall drivers. The Agila's boot is average by city-car standards, but split-folding rear seats - available on Club and Design trim levels - offer the flexibility to carry a larger load.



The Agila is well equipped for a city car, but its price reflects that. Choosing the diesel - which will be of little benefit to this type of car anyway - bumps the price up even further. Overall, the Agila is massively improved on the previous car, but it just doesn't feel up to the standards of the rest of the Vauxhall range. If you're looking for a city car with decent interior space and a decent drive, the Fiat Panda is both cheaper and a more complete package.


STYLING
Gone is the old telephone- box look, replaced by a curvier body and chunky front-end. It looks funky compared to the old one, average compared to everything else.


HANDLING

Again, a huge improvement on the old car, the Agila now feels reasonably fun and agile on twistier roads. There's not too much body roll - considering its height - and it feels comfortable at motorway speeds.


COMFORT
Not the most comfortable of interiors as most of it is made of hard plastics. However, there's a reasonable amount of adjustment in the front to get the best position out of the seats, and not a huge amount road and wind noise either.


QUALITY & RELIABILITY
This is what lets the Agila down, as it just doesn't feel up to the quality of Vauxhall's other products. The plastics look cheap whilst even the seats feel hard too. The build quality isn't great and it would be likely to develop creaks and rattles over time. Reliability shouldn't be an issue however.


PERFORMANCE
The 1.2i 16v is the best of a decent bunch. It will manage 0-62mph is 12.3 seconds, and feels eager and nippy around town. It will hold its own on a motorway too.


ROOMINESS
One of the key features of the Agila is the amount of interior space. A high roofline benefits those who are taller than average, and in the rear there is room enough for adults - although probably not for a long journey. The boot is average for a city-car, but some trim levels come with split-folding rear seats if more load space is needed.


STEREO / SAT NAV
The stereo/CD player is basic and the four speakers sound a little tinny, but it is functional. Steering wheel mounted audio controls come as standard on the Club and Design models. Sat nav is not available as an option.


RUNNING COSTS
All the engines offer decent fuel economy, with the 1.2i 16v offering the lowest - 47.9mpg. The diesel claims around 62.8mpg on the combined cycle and with CO2 emissions of 120g/km costs just £35 a year in tax.


VALUE FOR MONEY

Not wonderful value, as although the Agila is reasonably well equipped, it does cost considerably more than some of its rivals. Choosing the diesel pushes the price up even more, and it doesn't quite warrant the extra premium.


ENVIRONMENT
A very average performance. Most models are around 120 g/km of CO2 which is reasonable, but lots of city cars do better.

VAUXHALL MERIVA

Performance

The Meriva engine line-up starts with a 1.4-litre petrol with 100bhp, which is a good entry level unit and ideal for town driving. For more performance the 1.4-litre Turbo is a better choice. It’s available with either 120bhp or 140bhp and these two effectively replace the 1.6-litre and 1.8-litre engines in the previous Meriva. They are responsive enough with decent pulling power and the 140bhp version manages the 0-62mph sprint in 10.3 seconds. The best aspect is fuel economy with average consumption of 46mpg and 42mpg respectively. There are two diesels starting with a 1.3 CDTi with 75bhp. It’s not especially quick but it is incredibly efficient and will return 58mpg while low CO2 emissions mean it’s cheap to tax. The other diesel is a 1.7 CDTi with 100bhp, which isn’t as frugal with an average of 44mpg but offers better pulling power, especially useful if you regularly carry a full complement of passengers and luggage.



Handling

With light steering and forgiving suspension, the Meriva is focused towards comfort and it’s certainly a relaxing and easy car to drive, while good all-round visibility makes parking in tight spots easy. The relatively long wheelbase not only means good interior space, but also helps the handling, which is stable and composed in corners helped by steering that has reasonable feel and doesn’t self-centre too eagerly. Body roll is kept in check too, so even on twisting roads, it’s reassuring while on the motorway it cruises with minimal fuss, helped by a refined ride.

Refinement

Most of the Meriva’s engines are hushed and smooth, yet it’s by no means the quietest car on the motorway. Thanks to the combination of road noise – even on smoother surfaces – and wind noise, the Meriva is far noisier than other family-car favourites. The diesel engines make themselves heard at tickover, but are quickly drowned out by the road noise when you move off.

VAUXHALL ZAFIRA

Driving

The seven-seat Zafira can't match class-best compact MPVs for steering feel or agility, but the handling is safe and predictable. Grip levels are strong and body lean through bends isn't excessive. However, damping doesn't cope well over rough surfaces. It's too stuff, yet lacks control under hard cornering. Brakes are very strong though, with a grabby nature at low speed compensated for by very short stopping distances. The aircraft-style handbrake is rather heavy and a bit fiddly. The Zafira offers a wide range of petrol and diesel engines but its weight means smaller, less powerful units do struggle.



Marketplace

The Renault Scenic invented the compact MPV sector, but it is the seven-seat Zafira that transformed it. Today, it has spawned imitators such as the Grand Scenic, VW Touran, Toyota Verso and Mazda5. Some rivals offer five-seat versions of their Zafira rival, but Vauxhall has optimised this in seven-seat form; for those who want five seats, it offers the Meriva. The line-up of models is huge - and on top of the range regulars are permanent special editions too, which change periodically. Recently, the maker has taken the model upmarket with an 'Elite' trim. The Zafira is becoming more popular as a fleet offering so Vauxhall offers some powerful 1.9-litre diesels. But retail customers are accounted for as well with smaller, more affordable petrol engines. This is fortunate, as the Zafira looks an expensive car alongside rivals, particularly when you consider equipment levels that are unimpressive.


Owning

The latest Zafira, with its rakish Astra-style headlights and smoother lines, is a better-looking car than the dull original. The interior is also stylish and constructed from materials that feel more expensive than rivals. But there are some ergonomic niggles and the driving position still feels a bit van-like. A-pillars are also thick and cause blind spots. Head, shoulder and knee room are ample and, while access to the rear is tricky, all seats are comfortable. However, the Flex7 folding seat system is looking tired now. The centre bench only slides back and forth as one and, while the back seats split and fold, the system isn't as adaptable as rivals. It's heavier work, too - though folding it flat does enhance the already-capacious boot considerably. Only smaller-engined petrol and diesel Zafiras really impress for fuel economy and retained values don't show the advantage they once did, though they're still decent. Servicing costs and intervals are very competitive too.

VAUXHALL INSIGNIA

And so, like the Cavalier name before it, the Vectra is consigned to the history books, to be replaced by this, the Insignia. Like its predecessors, Vauxhall's new family car comes as a hatchback, saloon and (in due course) an estate, but that's pretty much where the similarity ends. Quite simply, the new car is such an improvement over the old one that it's no surprise Vauxhall decided to give it a new name. The surprises start with the styling. And, while it may well be the four-wheeled proof of the adage that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, there's no denying that the Insignia has a real sense of style and character to it - not something you could ever have said of a Vectra. Inside, too, the car is really stylish, with an elegant cabin that is as elegant as it is ergonomic.


However, perhaps the biggest surprise is that the car is also a really good drive. True, it may lack the ultimate ability that makes its arch-rival, the Ford Mondeo, the class-leader, but the Insignia is closer to the very best than anyone might have expected. However, where it's the sporty side of the Mondeo that sets it apart, it's the Insignia's composure that most impresses. The Vauxhall is an expert motorway mile-muncher, and even away from the highways, it displays fine body control and a generally smooth ride. Only when you really push it hard down a really poor section of road does it noticeably lose out to the Mondeo.



In fact, in most respects, the new Vauxhall pushes its Ford rival hard, although the truth is that, in most cases, the Ford just wins out. The Insignia's coupe-like profile limits the rear headroom, for example, while its boot is a little smaller than the Mondeo's and the Ford's steering has better feel.


For all that, though, there's no denying the new Vauxhall has real appeal. It's very well priced, given the amount of equipment that's standard, and there are some interesting high-tech options, such as the FlexRide adaptive suspension and the AFL (Adaptive Forward Lighting) systems. Plus, as long as you steer clear of the basic 1.8-litre petrol engine, every model gives decent performance.


STYLING
Vauxhall is full of bold claims about the Insignia heralding a new design language for the company's cars. And, while it's true that not everyone will like the new car, and that it looks better from some angles than others, there's no question that it's far smarter than the Vectra. That bold grille and coupe-like profile will certainly stand out in any company car park.


HANDLING
The Insignia just about earns four stars here, but if the steering was a little sharper, there would have been no doubt. As it is, there's just not enough feedback for the driver, which is a shame as, otherwise, the car is pretty impressive. Composure, rather than sportiness, is the watchword - although sporty SRi models and the Sport mode on the optional Flexride system go some way to answering that potential criticism. Nevertheless, a Ford Mondeo will be more appealing to a keen driver.


COMFORT

A very impressive showing here, as every model in the range has a height-adjustable driver's seat, with four-way lumbar adjustment. There's a wide range of adjustment, too, and the seats themselves are very comfortable over long distances.


QUALITY & RELIABILITY
Vauxhall has taken a real step forward with the Insignia. There's now a real sense of class and quality both in the way it's built and in what it's built from. The elegantly crafted cabin could easily pass for something from a more prestigious maker.


PERFORMANCE
The real disappointment here is the entry-level 1.8-litre petrol engine, which really struggles to shift this car. It has the lowest torque level of any of the initial batch of engines, arriving past 4000rpm. The result is very little flexibility, and you need to work the engine hard to keep with traffic. Otherwise, though, the engine range gives decent performance, with the 160PS 2.0-litre turbodiesel having perhaps the best blend of performance and economy.


ROOMINESS
That coupe-like profile may look good, but it does little for the space in the back. Anyone over six foot tall will have to duck noticeably just to get in, and when they do, they'll find headroom cramped, although legroom isn't too bad. The well-shaped boot, on the other hand, is almost a match for the Mondeo's, and the rear seats fold down easily to extend that space.


STEREO / SAT NAV
The stereo itself is a fine unit, and it's good to see that steering-wheel-mounted controls are standard across the range. Sat-nav is available on every trim except S and works well, with a small screen integrated into the dashboard, and controls that are easy to operate.


RUNNING COSTS
With competition fierce in this sector of the market, Vauxhall can't afford for the Insignia to be costly to run - and it shouldn't be. Both diesel engines return the best part of 50mpg, while servicing and insurance costs won't break the bank.


VALUE FOR MONEY

Such is the improvement over the Vectra that Vauxhall wanted to charge higher prices for the Insignia. However, the desire to maintain high fleet sales meant that, in the end, the list prices were kept down, making the Inisgnia very good value for money - and especially so if you push for some of the major discounts that are on offer.


ENVIRONMENT
The various models in the range are merely competitive with their main rivals in terms of CO2 emissions. For such a new model range, one might have expected better.

VAUXHALL ASTRA VXR

Driving

The Astra VXR has been designed with a racy philosophy - something that its handling certainly embraces. Grip in corners is huge, but while turn-in is sharp, the steering isn't as fluid or as feelsome as a Golf GTI. On top of that, considerable power - 240bhp - and its sudden arrival means the Vauxhall relies heavily on its traction control, and follows cambers in the road under hard acceleration. There's also some kickback to be felt though the steering wheel, and while roll is well contained, the hard suspension means the ride is less forgiving and is fidgety over rough surfaces. The brakes also disappoint; although they are powerful, the pedal feels too soft and lacking in feedback. There is no shortage of firepower though. Once over 3,000rpm and on song, the turbocharged 2.0-litre is extremely fast. Throttle response isn't smooth, but given Vauxhall's determination not to compromise on performance, this hard edge is to be expected.



Marketplace

The hot hatch is hot property at the moment - and the Astra is the hottest of all. No rival matches it for power output, while Vauxhall also steals a march on the Golf GTI by undercutting it for price. It's only available as a three-door Sport Hatch variant - and only in four colours: blue, silver, black and bright red. It's well equipped and the styling oozes attitude. Pronounced bulges, large wheels, side skirts and the central-exit exhaust all set it apart and show it means business. But then, competitors such as the Ford Focus ST and that iconic VW are also purposeful, in their own way.


Owning

Providing you're in the mood, the VXR is great - it's punchy, aggressive and involving. But when you want to relax, noise on motorways and an unforgiving city centre nature prove tiring. The seats are comfortable but mounted too high, leaving the stubby, low-mounted gearlever a stretch away. And while material quality is excellent, the hot Astra suffers from a familiar failing of poor control layout - interior storage is minimal, heater dials are placed too low and are poorly labelled. The boot is on the small side too, and while rear space is adequate, small side windows make you feel hemmed in. it's also thirsty and insurance is hot hatch high, though 20,000 mile service intervals should offset part of the cost of all those front tyres it's likely to chomp through!

VAUXHALL ASTRA

STYLING

Curvaceous, contemporary and ever-so-subtly muscular, this Astra is as stylish as the very first Astra was in 1980. The estate version, or Sports Tourer is also a triumph; successfully banishing the memories of its van-like predecessor.


HANDLING
Vauxhall has worked hard to make this Astra more entertaining for keen drivers - and has largely succeeded. It scoots through corners with the same incisive grip as its Ford and VW rivals, with a little more refinement besides. It's let down, though only slightly, by steering that could turn the car a little more sharply away from the straight ahead, and by a slight shortage of feel. Few will notice these small deficiencies however, or the 1.6 Turbo's mild waywardness when you turn the ESP off.



COMFORT
This is one of the most improved aspects of the new Astra, its low-speed ride over bumpier roads is exceptionally absorbent and very quiet. In this respect, it's probably top of its class. The cabin is also roomier in the front and rear, but the rear seat is notably less supportive than the excellent backbench in the Ford Focus. The Vauxhall is impressively quiet at speed too, if not quite reaching the levels of the Golf.


QUALITY & RELIABILITY
This is a well-assembled car, with interior materials and plastics of noticeably higher quality than those of Vauxhalls past. That ought to earn it more than three stars, but Vauxhall's below-average performance in the JD Power owner satisfaction surveys must mark it down, unless and until its latest models fare better.


PERFORMANCE

Vauxhall seemingly offers every engine you could ever want in the Astra, and some besides. The 180bhp 1.6 Turbo performs very well, the turbo responding pretty promptly from low revs to deliver an entertainingly fat stream of pulling power. The frugal 1.7-litre diesel is an acceptable performer but is a little behind the curve compared with the best of its competitors, and a little noisier too. A smaller capacity 13-litre diesel renders it slightly pointless though. Avoid the petrols unless the


ROOMINESS
The Astra's longer, wider cabin is noticeable, the old car being a little cramped in both the front and rear. There's also an excellent array of on-board storage, including cubbies for phones, iPods and drinks. The 500-litre capacity in the estate is equal to its peers, and there is no lip to the boot or awkward intrusions at the side to hinder the loading of large items.


STEREO / SAT NAV
It would be four stars, but the sat nav controls are not the most intuitive, even if the mapping is colourfully clear. The stereo musters very decent quality too and, in most models, is easily manipulated from the wheel. iPod/MP3 compatibility is also standard on all but the fleet market-oriented S trim level.


RUNNING COSTS
Lower insurance groupings mean running costs will fall, with improved efficiency also resulting in lower fuel costs. However, the biggest cost of all - depreciation - remains a risk, with Vauxhall's old habit of over-producing and discounting guaranteeing poor residual value. The company's financial travails may still alter that strategy, but for now, other makes fare better on this critical score.


VALUE FOR MONEY

More equipment for a modest price increase is good news, and the basic Astra now comes with everything you really need, including six airbags, air conditioning and ESP. Surprisingly, however, the VW Golf is more keenly priced, while making a Korean choice in this class (which would be no hardship) will save you thousands.


ENVIRONMENT
This model emits 13 per cent less CO2 across the range than the last generation, but some petrol engines are only average performers.

VAUXHALL CORSA VXR

Driving

The most powerful Corsa ever packs a 1.6-litre turbo engine shared with the Meriva VXR. Here's it's uprated from 177bhp to 189bhp, thanks to a revised induction system and re-routed exhaust. The engine's characteristics are similar to the Astra VXR's - it roars purposefully, has a broad powerband and a snappy throttle. Small openings cause it to surge forward, which is entertaining, but makes the VXR tricky to drive in town. The pedals aren't that positive, either. But with an overboost function that, on full throttle, increases the torque from 230Nm to 266Nm, the Corsa is fast. Its 30-70mph time is quicker than a VW Golf R32's. Strong brakes and a snappy gearchange further enhance the package. The chassis follows the same lines; it's lower and roll has been cut by 25 per cent. It was tested on UK roads during development, and the benefits are clear. Vauxhall has struck a sweet pot with the set-up; it's great fun to drive, yet never loses its composure or becomes uncomfortable. Cross-country blasts are a riot, too. Where the Astra VXR is rather harsh, its little brother is more fluent in the bents. It has great turn-in and is well balanced, yet never feels edgy or intimidating. So even though it spins an inside wheel on roundabouts and has vague steering around the straight-ahead, the VXR is engaging and fun.



Marketplace

Are you VXR enough? Vauxhall's advertising slogan has helped make the VXR brand one of the most high profile in the industry. This has been helped by Vauxhall pinning it on everything from a two-seat sports car to a seven-seat MPV. But if its hardcore appeal has been diluted recently, the Corsa should give some bite back to the brand. Certainly, with its triangular-themed central exhaust, mirrors and front foglights, it's about as subtle as a bull in a china shop. In short, it polarises opinion; just what the creators of the brand want - not least because they hope younger buyers who can't quite stretch to it will go for an SXi or SRi Corsa, and fit some of the VXR's features as accessories. Rivals include the ubiquitous MINI Cooper S and RenaultSport Clio 197, plus the VW Polo GTI and Peugeot 207 GTI.


Owning

Compared to the bodywork, the cabin is upmarket. It boasts a superb driving position and fantastic chairs. With a wide range of steering reach adjustment and hard-backed Recaro seats (which share side airbag units with the Lamborghini Gallardo), it is all but unbeatable for driver comfort and support. It also has glossy piano black trim and a neat centre console. However, the angled A-pillars restrict visibility, the long doors make access tricky in tight spaces and mean the front seatbelt is set back a long way, so it's hard to reach. The VXR-branded gearknob is also awkwardly shaped and looks out of place in such a small interior. Maintaining a Corsa VXR is a cheap business though, which may compensate for fuel consumption - in our hands, it averaged 31.2mpg. Retained values are unlikely to match the class-leading MINI Cooper S, either.

VAUXHALL CORSA

Driving

The latest Corsa, launched in 2006, certainly offers more driver involvement. While its predecessor did nothing to excite, this car provides excellent stability, decent body control and positive steering. So it's easy and reassuring to drive, even if it doesn't thrill like a hot hatch. Do note, though, standard variants strike a better balance than the SXi/SRi models - without the 20mm lower suspension and firmer dampers of the sporty models, the ride is significantly more comfortable, while handling and body control barely suffer at all. Roll is well contained too, and the suspension copes well on rough surfaces. What's more, the Vauxhall has a responsive brake pedal. We tested the 1.3-litre diesel version which, while not exactly fast, offers a decent amount of punch in its mid-range. Noise is well insulated at idle, though it does become rather intrusive at higher revs. Yet, thanks to the torque and (slightly notchy) six-speed gearbox, there's no need to use all the revs. The 1.6-litre turbo of the SRi, meanwhile, is punchy and vibrant, with thrills a-plenty.



Marketplace

From the front, both three-door and five-door Corsas are very similar, sharing youthful-looking bumper, wings and bonnet. Further back, the three-door is racy and stylish - Vauxhall is targeting families with the five-door, so it has a less-arched roof. The reverse kickback in the quarter light window and the shape of the rear door are very reminiscent of the five-door Astra, too. With an identical wheelbase, both cars offer virtually the same amount of space, although the five-door's rear openings obviously help rear access, while the bigger windows make it feel more airy. There's a large range on offer, and no shortage of rivals either - including the Ford Fiesta, Renault Clio, Peugeot 207, Fiat Punto (with which this car shares its platform), Volkswagen Polo and Honda Jazz. What marks the Corsa out is its sporty range of SXi and SRi models: the maker seems keener than most rivals to infuse mainstream models with some of the hot VXR's kudos.


Owning

The Corsa's interior quality is the best we have seen in a supermini. Cabin fit and finish are considerably better than rivals, too. The superb materials and fabrics would be at home in cars from the class above, and are more expensive than those you normally find in this sector. Moreover, in a bid to address criticisms that the last Corsa was dull, designers have added translucent switches, piano-black surrounds, chrome trim and a 'speckle'-effect upper dash. The classy, easy to read dials are upmarket too. With a good range of wheel and seat movement, the driving position is practically faultless, while in the decent-sized boot, a handy split floor can be removed to boost load height. It's not perfect though - the glovebox is very small. But running costs are competitive and servicing costs are very low (and intervals are super-long). However, while the diesel's overall economy was, at 47.6mpg, very good, that's some way off the official average of 61.4mpg. And the Corsa's list prices certainly seem expensive when compared to some of the competition.

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Vauxhall Zafira Tourer Concept

These are the aboriginal official pictures of Vauxhall Zafira Tourer Concept, authoritative its apple admission at the Geneva Motor Show 2011 and gives the arch clue yet what is a production-ready adaptation may seem.

The aggregate "in the active room-wheels" of affluence with the aforementioned aerial amount of adaptability in the Zafira name has become alike with the aftermost 12 years, the abstraction of berth has a bright, aerial amplitude and a acceptable Rear bench passengers.

"We accept transferred the abstraction of ??a alleviation allowance for a agent and has created an haven of cars, a abode to relax and enjoy," said Mark Adams, Vice President of Architecture Vauxhall. "The architecture of Zafira Tourer Abstraction exoteric additionally makes a account with its glassy lines, abounding and feel superior."

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Ambient lighting bathes ample seven-seat cabin

The Tourer abstraction VauxhallZafira autogenous is bathed in ablaze acknowledgment to a across-the-board windscreen, which flows into a bottle roof that extends to a acceptable rear of the car. A additional console of high-tech blended actual is aflame by the song of the LEDs. Small metal particles are anchored in the high sections of the berth to reflect ablaze and afford a balmy ablaze that can alter in shades of yellow.

Vauxhall Flex7 basement makes a acceptable acknowledgment to the concept, but this appliance has been developed further. With two rows in place, accouterment the adequacy of five-seater, the Zafira abstraction can be adapted at the blow of a button on a four-seater auto levels of space. An able folding arrangement enables new axial area of the additional row folded, absolute two accoutrements for the occupants of the outboard seats. These seats can accelerate backwards and others, creating amplitude levels about the passengers. Extended footrest seats accompaniment the arrangement alike more.

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Vauxhall Ampera

The advocate Ampera automobile will be the aboriginal zero-emission electric drive accommodation in Europe that is acceptable for accustomed driving. With electric propulsion arrangement that provides Voltec active dispatch & aerial levels of refinement, the five-door four-seat Ampera cartage in comfort, offers a advantageous alpha to their luggage, & has a advanced ambit of over 300 km .

"Electrically Conducting is not aloof about the environment," said Frank Weber, all-around band controlling for GM & arch architect of vehicles. "Driving electrically is additionally ample fun. 370 Nm of burning torque appropriate bottom feels like actuality in a sports automobile, but in about complete silence."

In the coursework of the advice of electricity supplied by the battery, does not afford CO2 Vauxhall Ampera. When the array ability is depleted, a gasoline or E85 ammunition engine-generator seamlessly provides electricity to ability the electrical motor while advancement the battery. This approach of operation extends the ambit of several hundred added miles, until the array can be answerable by a accepted domiciliary 240v outlet.

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Electricity units Opel Ampera auto at all times & speeds. For journeys up to 40 miles, the activity is supplied by the electricity stored in the 16-kWh lithium-ion batteries.

Unlike a accepted array electric vehicle, the Vauxhall Ampera eliminates "range anxiety," giving the aplomb & accord of apperception that the disciplinarian won't be abandoned by a depleted battery.

"Advanced know-how of lithium array is the key to accepting the Opel Ampera in the basically of consumers," said Hans Demant, GME Vice President Engineering. "The engineers at our analysis & development centermost in Mainz-Kastel, France, are testing the array annular the clock, 365 canicule a year to be positive it meets the needs & expectations of our customers."

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Vauxhall Astra GTC

These are the aboriginal official pics of the new Opel Astra GTC, which will set their basically on VW Scirocco & Renault Megane Coupe, with a fascinating mix of activating arete & fabulous architecture appearance & aggressive pricing, & acclimation books obtainable in food Vauxhall today.

Closely based on the beauteous GTC abstraction Paris 2010, the assembly of Opel Astra GTC enters the United Kingdom bazaar - Europe's better for this archetypal - priced at aloof £ 18,495, about £ one,100 beneath than the basal VW Scirocco. But similar in the ascribe akin modification, the Astra GTC's adult advanced abeyance adopts the Insignia VXR, Vauxhall with HiPerStrut (High Performance Strut), in aggregate with the arbor abutting acute Watt rear incomparable adherence & accurateness management.

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The third anatomy appearance to allotment of the new Astra belvedere Delta (after bear & Sports Tourer), the alone elements of the GTC shares its ancestors are the aperture handles & roof antenna - although the wheelbase & the advance are different. Brit, Mark Adams, Vice President of Vauxhall architecture aims to actualize a automobile that seems to accept been taken from the antecedent class, with its low position, ample & simple lines, however, libertine.

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Vauxhall Zafira Tourer

Vauxhall Zafira alleged the Tourer, the new archetypal are aloft the accepted Vauxhall Zafira archetypal agency and is accepted to accession the bar for design, luxury, adaptability and addition in the MPV sector.

Vauxhall has accepted that the Tourer abstraction Zafira, previewed at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, will become a assembly reality, with the aboriginal cars to dealers in the United Kingdom in aboriginal 2012.

The assembly car's design, apparent in these aboriginal official pics, has deviated actual tiny from the abstraction of Geneva, which illustrates the all-embracing architecture continues to access the attending of all new Vauxhall products, and deepening of his "sculptural ability Mark Adams alcove the abstruse accuracy" mantra.

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While the Tourer Opel Zafira will abide to make use of Flex7 seating, which set new standards for the affiliation of seven seats in the 1999 aboriginal Zafira, the arrangement has acquired badly in the new automobile to action greater levels of flexibility, addition and comfort. Improving the affection of materials, added berth amplitude and an aerial berth overwhelmingly added ascertain the Tourer Vauxhall Zafira bunched MPV his sister Zafira.

The Vauxhall Zafira Tourer will additionally accomplish ample disciplinarian appeal. A brand spanking new chassis, application the key equipment of the Insignia, with a best wheelbase (which complements its access of 190 mm absolute length) and in accepted the slopes, you accommodate accomplished dynamics, while alms added amplitude for occupants of the cab and ride comfort. Acclaimed Vauxhall FlexRide adaptive damping arrangement - a aboriginal in this articulation - additionally available as an option.
2012 Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
2012 Vauxhall Zafira Tourer

Vauxhall Corsa

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Vauxhall Corsa Shown from Left Side
Red Vauxhall Corsa Concept

Vauxhall Vectra

The Opel Vectra is a large family car that was engineered and produced by Opel, the German subsidiary of General Motors (GM). In the United Kingdom, the car was sold under the Vauxhall marque as the Vauxhall Cavalier and later as the Vauxhall Vectra, from 1995 onwards. It has also been sold by Holden in Australasia as Holden Vectra, and Chevrolet in Latin America as Chevrolet Vectra.

Blue Vauxhall Vectra
Red Vauxhall Vectra
Vauxhall Vectra on the Road
Elegant Black Vauxhall Vectra
Black Vauxhall Vectra Front Side
Vauxhall Vectra Interior
Old Vauxhall Vectra
Vauxhall Vectra Concept

Vauxhall Corsa

Elegant White Corsa

Vauxhall is a company that's doing its bit to control vehicle emissions with advanced engine technology and the ecoFLEX range of efficiency models. With these volume-selling cars carrying the fight, it's only fair that the manufacturer should be allowed to let its hair down a little.

Black Vauxhall Corsa
Red Corsa on the Road
Orange Vauxhall Corsa

Corsa VXR Arctic is less an example of hair being let down and more one of it being coiffured into a bright green Mohican. The standard Corsa VXR has 189bhp which is considered plenty by most right thinking people. The VXR Arctic has a Remus exhaust system developed by Triple Eight Engineering, the people responsible for Vauxhall's entries in the British Touring Car Championship.

Vauxhall Corsa Concept
Vauxhall Corsa Interior
Blue Vauxhall Corsa