Vauxhall Monaro VXR 2006
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Vauxhall Monaro VXR - Value for money
Vauxhall Monaro VXR's raison de etre is a dynamic driving experience, but thanks to the global resources of General Motors, it also represents amazing value for money. For UKP 36,995 the enthusiast will be getting an awful lot of car, with rivals costing twice as much for the same power output. In fact the only cars which can get close to having similar power outputs for the same amount of money have engines which have half the cylinders and a third of the capacity!
And don't think Vauxhall Monaro VXR has been stripped of equipment in order to get the price lower. Inside and out the designers worked hard to ensure Monaro has the ambience of a luxury car.
Externally, 19 inch alloy wheels fill meaty wheel arches, giving Monaro an almost menacing feel, while smooth, sleek lines flow from front to rear, creating feelings of fluidity and dynamism. Quad-pipe exhaust system punctuates Monaro's blunt rear end.
Inside the list of standard equipment is all but endless - full leather interior; cruise control; power mirrors, sun roof and windows; 'intelligent' wipers; rear park assist; automatic head lamps; trip computer; 10-speaker, six CD sound system; eight-way, electrically adjustable front seats; electric front seat slide for rear access; dual zone climate control; alloy pedals; and metal finish dash, door handles and sill plates.
Changes for the new model include a new double-stitched leather interior, uprated sport suspension, drive-by-wire throttle control and larger brakes taken from the Corvette C6.
Equally, safety has not been sidelined to cut costs. Vauxhall Monaro VXR offers driver and passenger airbags; driver and passenger side impact airbags; seat belt pre-tensioners; anti-submarining ramps; child restraint anchor points; quick response LED centre brake light; low fuel, high engine temperature and rear light failure warnings; steering wheel-mounted sound system controls; and active front head restraints and seat backs.
Driving and dynamics - 404 PS Vauxhall Monaro VXR
- Musclecar for real enthusiasts
- 6.0 litre V8 with RWD for purest driving experience
- Exceptional performance from legendary 'small block' V8
There's no doubt that modern front wheel drive cars with compact engines suit the majority of British motorists. But the real enthusiast will always crave a car which constantly rewards and challenges the driver, and nothing but a musclecar will do the job. With 404PS and a rumble from the exhaust which could only come from a big V8, the Monaro is the perfect antidote to mundane motoring.
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