Vauxhall Vectra VXR Overtakes Super Saloons Costing Twice The Price
Vectra Estate VXR Available Soon





-  Vauxhall prices the 161mph Vectra VXR at just UKP 23,995
-  Powered by all-new 2.8-litre V6 turbo, on sale in November
-  Vauxhall Vectra Estate VXR model available next spring priced at UKP 24,995

With its 161mph top speed, ultra-sophisticated suspension system and luxury interior, Vauxhall Vectra VXR can easily mix it with supercars. But the price certainly isn't exotic - just UKP 23,995 for the hatch and UKP 24,995 for the estate.

The new model, which makes its debut at the Frankfurt motor show on 12 September, is powered by an all-new 2.8-litre V6 turbo producing a massive 255PS and 320Nm of torque (236lb ft). This makes it easily the most powerful car in the class, and yet the price is around the same as a four-cylinder saloon from some other marques and more than UKP 300 less than its nearest rival.

Vauxhall Vectra VXR has certainly not been stripped of equipment to keep the price down either. Recaro seats, 18-inch alloys and a full VXR bodykit are all standard, while under the skin the VXR has an ultra-sophisticated dual-processor electronically controlled damper system which has only ever been seen before on UKP 100,000 plus exotica. By using two separate processing modules, the shock absorbers respond to suspension movements in a fraction of a second. The result is a noticeable enhancement in body roll prevention and damper control while still maintaining the Vectra's legendary ride comfort.

This ultra-sophisticated system has also allowed Vauxhall to create a VXR estate for the first time without compromising either the driving dynamics expected from the brand or the standard model's exceptional load-lugging capabilities. VXR still has a class-leading 1850 litre load bay while the suspension electronics ensure that it can still provide entertaining handling with a full load on board.

Options on both the hatch and estate include an upgrade to massive 19-inch wheels for just UKP 500 and Vauxhall's Advanced Forward Lighting, which is acknowledged as the most sophisticated headlamp system in the world, for UKP 850. Colour choices include Arden Blue, which is unique to the VXR models.

But there is some good news for anyone who has just spent UKP 60,000 on a German super saloon: the first Vectra VXRs won't be able to embarrass you on the Autobahn until they arrive at dealerships in November.

Founded in London in 1903, Vauxhall is a UK brand aiming to deliver driving excitement and stylish and innovative design. Its vehicles benefit from the best of GM's worldwide capability while being designed to cater for the various and varied demands of modern day drivers.

GM's UK  van plant in Luton and car plant in Ellesmere Port, produce over a quarter of a million vehicles a year, as well as being major contributors to the local economies and communities in both Bedfordshire and Cheshire.

Total sales for 2004 were 373,540 (325,012 cars and 48,528 vans). UK production of cars and vans in the same period totaled 236,883 (147,918 cars and 88,965 vans).