Vauxhall Vectra, the Flagship of Vauxhall's Fleet

The practicality and comfort of Vauxhall Vectra
For a long time the Vauxhall Vectra was a flagship in Vauxhall’s fleet. It was a family saloon on the one hand, and a motorway workhorse on the next. It became synonymous with the company car, and was a staple part of British motoring for the last ten years after its introduction by Opel in 1988, and surviving in its various forms until 2008.
The Vectra was a solid and comfortable car, built for practicality. For the motorist that isn’t obsessed with performance, but rather values the finer things like ride comfort, a second hand Vauxhall Vectra is an ideal second hand purchase, and you can find a great number of this particular car at the buy and sell website motors.co.uk.
In 2008 the Vectra was replaced by the highly acclaimed Insignia: a large vehicle in the executive cruiser, competing in the Mondeo end of the market.
The Insignia took the market by storm in 2008, winning a host of awards including Top Gear’s ‘executive car of the year’. The number of variants is typical of Vauxhall’s extensive range catalogues. Prices start at around £16,450 and peak at £35,825. There’s a model to fit many needs and budgets but the most popular choices may be the 2.0 CDTi options, which delivers around 48.7mpg and harbours enough power to satisfy the car’s big frame. The buyer can choose from Exclusiv, S, SE, SRi, and Elite models.
All Insignias are well equipped and the standard of the interior finish stamps Vauxhall’s intentions on tackling the executive market; worthy opponents to rivals such as the highly acclaimed Mondeo and the BMW 3 Series.
The Insignia’s look is one of an executive car that puts an emphasis on style as much as practicality. The sharply sloping windscreen has become a standard feature across Vauxhall’s fleet, and the wide sturdy bonnet gives a muscular edge. The ‘Eagle Eye’ headlights taper beautifully up the bonnet, giving a sporty edge.
The Insignia is a worthy successor to the Vauxhall Vectra and will do well to secure the same kinds of success. It has the presence and prowess to match any executive cruiser and the interior quality mean it may be looking to a higher end of the market than the previous Vauxhall Vectra.
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