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Vauxhall Vectra VXR (2005-2008) review

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Parkers overall rating: 3.5 out of 53.5

At a glance

Price new £23,970 - £27,205
Used prices £765 - £2,329
Road tax cost £415 - £735
Insurance group 36
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 330 - 362 miles
Number of doors 5
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Pros & cons

PROS

Effortless pace, estate's practicality

CONS

Over-firm ride, notchy gearchange, high cost of ownership from new

Written by Simon Harris Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

Vauxhall’s VXR brand creates a high-performance model at the top of the Vectra range in hatchback and supremely practical estate guises. The fastest Vectra to date with a top speed of 161mph (estate: 158mph) it offers a 0-60mph sprint time of 6.5 seconds (estate: 6.7 seconds). Smooth turbocharged V6 offers effortless performance while the handling is set up to tackle the most demanding roads.

Ride is a little firm – but that’s what you’d expect – and gearchanges can’t be rushed, but few cars offer the combination of this much performance and space for the money.