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Agila

2008 on

Vauxhall Agila
Estate 2008 on
  • Versatile inside, easy to drive
  • Suzuki offers the same car for less

2000 to 2008

Vauxhall Agila
Estate 2000 to 2008
  • Spacious, easy to park and economical
  • Looks, awkward gearshift, 1.0 12v performance
Antara

2007 on

Vauxhall Antara
Station Wagon 2007 on
  • Well equipped; attractive design
  • Noisy diesel engine; expensive to run
Astra

2004 on

Vauxhall Astra Hatchback
Hatchback 2004 on
  • Good looking, practical; well built
  • Boot access could be better; load area not as spacious as others
Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch
Sport Hatch 2005 on
  • Eye candy looks; impressive engines
  • Chunky windscreen pillars impair visibility
Vauxhall Astra VXR
VXR 2005 on
  • Attractive, fast and good value
  • Performance delivery lacks polish
Vauxhall Astra Estate
Estate 2004 on
  • Practicality; quality feel; good to drive
  • Least exciting Astra
Vauxhall Astra TwinTop
TwinTop 2006 on
  • Styling; strong on value
  • Taller drivers can't see round the rear-view mirror

1998 to 2005

Vauxhall Astra Hatchback
Hatchback 1998 to 2004
  • Does most things very well.
  • It's too common.
Vauxhall Astra Estate
Estate 1998 to 2004
  • Loads of interior space makes it very practical
  • Ford Focus is much better
Vauxhall Astra Convertible
Convertible 2001 to 2005
  • Handling; refinement; sleek looks
  • Dull interior; no diesel choice

1991 to 1998

Vauxhall Astra Hatchback
Hatchback 1991 to 1998
  • Practical; easy to live with; good value
  • Handling may disapoint the enthusiastic driver
Corsa

2006 on

Vauxhall Corsa
Hatchback 2006 on
  • Roomy and comfortable, neat interior
  • Lacklustre petrol engines
Vauxhall Corsa VXR
VXR 2007 on
  • Looks good, goes well, has great seats
  • Too 'boy racer' for some

2003 to 2006

Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback
Hatchback 2003 to 2006
  • Loads around, easy to drive
  • Dated compared to rivals, cheap interior

2000 to 2003

Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback
Hatchback 2000 to 2003
  • Good looks, refined engines
  • Poor quality trim, tight rear cabin space

1993 to 2000

Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback
Hatchback 1993 to 2000
  • Inexpensive to own; quite roomy for a small car
  • Handling and ride fail to match its best rivals
Frontera

1991 to 2003

Vauxhall Frontera
Estate 1991 to 2003
  • Affordable, macho-suburban styling.
  • Not as classy, desirable or robust as Cherokee or Discovery.
Meriva

2003 on

Vauxhall Meriva
Estate 2003 on
  • Lots of space, clever seating
  • Rather pricey
Vauxhall Meriva VXR
VXR 2006 on
  • Practical, powerful and compact
  • Very few will need it
Monaro

2004 to 2007

Vauxhall Monaro
Coupe 2004 to 2007
  • A massive V8 engine
  • Getting the nod from Nova drivers
Omega

1994 to 2003

Vauxhall Omega Saloon
Saloon 1994 to 2003
  • Executive comfort, nice to drive, good value.
  • Plain looks, horrific depreciation.
Vauxhall Omega Estate
Estate 1994 to 2003
  • Good ride and performs well
  • Middle-management image, massive depreciation
Signum

2003 on

Vauxhall Signum
Hatchback 2003 on
  • Comfortable, great used buy
  • Being an expensive Vectra
Sintra

1997 to 1999

Vauxhall Sintra
Estate 1997 to 1999
  • Practical; good load capacity; smooth V6 engine
  • Lacks image; nasty plastic trim
Tigra

2004 on

Vauxhall Tigra
Roadster 2004 on
  • Electric folding hard-top
  • Corsa underpinnings

1994 to 2001

Vauxhall Tigra
Coupe 1994 to 2001
  • Cute-ish styling
  • Uninspiring dynamics; Ford Puma
Vectra

2005 on

Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback
Hatchback 2005 on
  • More engaging to drive; quality feel
  • Improved dynamics spoiled by gearchange; V6 diesel premium
Vauxhall Vectra VXR
VXR 2005 on
  • Effortless pace, estate's practicality
  • Over-firm ride, notchy gearchange, high cost of ownership from new
Vauxhall Vectra Saloon
Saloon 2005 on
  • More engaging to drive; quality feel
  • Improved dynamics spoiled by gearchange
Vauxhall Vectra Estate
Estate 2005 on
  • Exceptional load-carrying capability
  • Size counts against it in town

2002 to 2005

Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback
Hatchback 2002 to 2005
  • Comfort, safety.
  • Not as stylish as some competitors, depreciation.
Vauxhall Vectra Saloon
Saloon 2002 to 2005
  • Comfort, safety
  • Not as stylish as some competitors, depreciation
Vauxhall Vectra Estate
Estate 2003 to 2005
  • Comfortable drive; competent cruiser
  • Future depreciation

1995 to 2002

Vauxhall Vectra Hatchback
Hatchback 1995 to 2002
  • Refinement, economy, space, value.
  • Indifferent ride and handling.
Vauxhall Vectra Saloon
Saloon 1995 to 2002
  • Refinement; economy; space; value
  • Indifferent ride and handling
Vauxhall Vectra Estate
Estate 1996 to 2002
  • Refinement; economy; space; value
  • Indifferent ride and handling
VX220

2000 to 2006

Vauxhall VX220
Roadster 2000 to 2006
  • Refined engines, looks, driving position, dynamics.
  • Awkward cabin access, the badge.
VXR8

2007 on

Vauxhall VXR8
Hatchback 2007 on
  • Character, performance and presence
  • Very thirsty
Zafira

2005 on

Vauxhall Zafira
Estate 2005 on
  • Great value; strong diesels
  • Lacklustre styling
Vauxhall Zafira VXR
VXR 2005 on
  • Seven-seat practicality, performance
  • Not all the family will appreciate its performance

1999 to 2005

Vauxhall Zafira
Estate 1999 to 2005
  • Compact body, clever seating.
  • Rolling ride.