Vauxhall Monaro VXR - Design

- New bonnet vents increase aggressive visual appeal
- Seats four adults comfortably
- Dynamic and distinctive design
- Premium performance-oriented interior

Big and beautiful, Vauxhall Monaro VXR looks and feels every inch the luxury performance coupe. Making full use of top quality materials it offers the car enthusiast the very best of sports car power, opulence and looks, with the assurance of longevity and reliability.

Based heavily on the Holden VT Commodore, Monaro designer Mike Simcoe worked hard to get the proportions right and generate the perfect curves. The sleek, expressive styling is testament to his constant re-evaluation and effort.

No-one had any complaints about the look of the previous Monaro VXR, so changes have been kept to a minimum with only the addition of two 'nostril' bonnet vents, new wheels and the quad tailpipes marking out the new model visually.

Added together the look encompasses a potent on-road presence from any angle, but Monaro's low lines and stylishly truncated rear end are especially effective in side profile, and ooze aerodynamic purpose.

Undeniably slick outside, the inside of the Monaro is just as exciting. With full double-stitched leather as standard, Monaro is specified to offer the very best in comfort, style and ergonomics.

Eight-way electrically adjustable seats in front are contoured to cosset the driver and front passenger completely. The two rear seats, which will easily accommodate two adults, are also fashioned for comfort and a close fit, ensuring high ride quality all round. An electric slide-forward mechanism allows ready access to the rear seats.

Instrument clusters, highlighted by satin silver binnacle rings, bring the attention back to front of the cabin. Two extra dials - showing oil pressure and voltage output - are housed in their own binnacle on top of the centre console. A smart four-spoke steering wheel matches the leather on the handbrake and gear lever, increasing the car's coherent feel.

The smoothly integrated instrument panel features modern controls and graphics and sits beneath a large screen, multi-function display, which incorporates climate control, infotainment and trip computer information. A six-disc CD changer is standard, as is a 10-speaker sound system, further enhancing the interior.

Other, driver-oriented features include cruise control, to make long motorway journeys less dreary. Plus, as you won't want to chance denting Monaro's beautiful lines, rear park assist is also a standard feature.


Vauxhall Monaro VXR - Market

- A superb driving dynamics with a practical twist
- Power for UKP supremacy
- A car aficionado's dream

Bored with the bewinged, over-turboed Japanese saloons and underpowered, overpriced German coupes? Then go and play by Aussie rules, with Vauxhall Monaro VXR.

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