The New Vectra Estate

A key characteristic of this engine is its responsiveness to throttle openings with the additional benefits of direct injection being the savings on fuel (around 6 per cent ) and producing more torque (around 10 per cent) than a comparable engine with conventional, inlet manifold injection.

And from next spring, the Vectra Estate will get Vauxhall’s first diesel engine to be equipped with a maintenance free diesel particulate filter (DPF). The newly developed
1.9 CDTi with 150 hp requires no additives and will comply with the Euro 4 emissions legislation.

The remainder of the engines are existing to the Vectra range, a 122 hp 1.8 litre 16v petrol and the 2.0 DTi and 2.2Dti turbo-charged diesels producing 100 and 125 hp respectively.

Gearboxes in five and six speeds

Depending on the engine choice, the Vectra Estate comes with either a five or six-speed manual gearbox, a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) or full auto.

The new six-speeder is coupled to the 3.0 V6 CDTi ECOTEC, the 1.9 CDTi when it becomes available next year and the 2.0 litre turbo petrol. A five-speed manual gearbox is standard with the 2.2 Direct.

An adaptive five-speed automatic is available with the 2.2 Direct, 2.2 DTi, 3.2 V6 and 3.0 CDTi. Also from launch, the 1.8 16v petrol engine can be combined with CVTronic.

Chassis – a development of IDS

Vectra Estate uses a modified version of the Interactive Driving System (IDS) as its underpinnings, a system which first appeared in the new Vectra last year.

The Estate uses MacPherson strut front suspension with a hydro-formed sub frame and sophisticated four-link rear axle, both with aluminium components.

Sophisticated electronics of the IDS controls the ABS, Cornering Brake Control (CBC), a brake assistant, electronic force braking distribution (EVB) and TCPlus traction control.

Based on its long wheelbase, the Vectra Estate offers a refined and stable ride, while the chassis has been tuned specifically to provide agile handling for a car of its size.

The latest generation ESPPlus electronic stability program features on V6 models.

Our Vauxhall Vectra Guide lists the full specification of the current UK Vectra range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.

Price Range: £15,920 - £27,500
Body Styles:
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Models in the range: 49
Our Car Buyer’s Guide covers all of the UK’s major new cars and includes CO2 ratings and car insurance groups. Data updated on the 21st Sep 2008

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