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Vauxhall Sintra Estate (1997-1999) review

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Parkers overall rating: 2 out of 52.0

At a glance

Price new £19,300 - £25,400
Road tax cost £345
Insurance group 25 - 27
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 401 - 539 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS

Practical; good load capacity; smooth V6 engine

CONS

Lacks image; nasty plastic trim

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

The Vauxhall Sintra has been essentially forgotten. It was a poor MPV – crude, unappealing and unreliable. And to top it off, it wasn’t even a real Vauxhall – it’s actually an American-built effort that was originally badged as a Chevrolet Venture. It’s big on space, seating up to eight, but little else. It feels like a van to drive and there are lots of much more rounded and capable MPVs to choose from.