Holden Vectra
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| Holden Vectra | |
| Also called: | Chevrolet Vectra Opel Vectra Vauxhall Vectra |
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| Manufacturer: | General Motors |
| Production: | 1988–present |
| Predecessor: | Holden Apollo |
| Class: | Large family car |
| Similar: | Ford Mondeo Renault Laguna |
| Vectra B | |
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| Production: | 1995–2002 |
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| Body style: | 4-door sedan 4-door station wagon 5-door hatchback |
| Platform: | FF GM2900 |
| Engine: | 2.0 L I4 2.2 L I-4 2.5 L V6 2.6 L V6 |
| Related: | Saab 9-3 Saab 9-5 Saturn L-series |
| Vectra C | |
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| Production: | 2002–present |
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| Body style: | 4-door sedan 4-door station wagon 5-door hatchback |
| Platform: | FF Epsilon |
| Engine: | 2.0 L I4 2.2 L I-4 2.5 L V6 2.6 L V6 |
| Related: | Cadillac BLS Chevrolet Malibu Fiat Croma Pontiac G6 Opel Signum Saab 9-3 Saturn Aura |
The Holden Vectra is the Australasian version of the Opel Vectra.
[edit] Vectra B
The second model, the Vectra B, was introduced in 1995, and the model range included a station wagon version for the first time. This model replaced the Holden Apollo and in 1998, Holden began assembly of the Vectra for export to other right-hand drive markets in the region, although this was aversely affected by the Asian economic crisis, and ended in 2001.
Engines started from the 75 PS (55 kW) 1.6 L, but eventually the 8-valve engines were all replaced by 16-valve powerplants. The 2.0 L engine, with 136 PS (100 kW) was developed as a basis for touring car racing, but the top of the line was a 2.5 L V6 with 170 PS (125 kW). Diesel power came once again from Isuzu, but now featured direct injection and a 16-valve head.
In 1999 the Vectra was updated, receiving a mildly modified body (that can be identified by the single piece headlight units and body-coloured bumpers) together with somewhat improved handling characteristics and better equipment. For the first time the Vectra also received an estate car version, particularly missed by the British public, as the Ascona-based Cavalier featured an estate body that was not retained for the Vectra-based Cavalier.
Similarly, in Australia (and possibly New Zealand), the European-sourced Vectra is to be dropped and replaced with the Holden Epica, a rebadged Daewoo Tosca in December 2006. The Australian Vectras didn't get the late 2005 facelift, the 2006 models still get the original Vectra C front.
[edit] External links
- Official Opel Vectra page
- EpsilonSport - Featuring forums and information covering all 2003+ Epsilon Platform Vehicles.
- Used Car Safety Ratings - Holden Vectra
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