Vauxhall Vectra VXR (05-08) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 04 Nov 2005 Last Updated: 28 Apr 2006 3.5 Vauxhall's VXR brand creates a high-performance model at the top of the Vectra range in hatchback and supremely practical estate guises. The fastest Vectra to date with a top speed of 161mph (estate: 158mph) it offers a 0-60mph sprint time of 6. Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Owners' Reviews Also Consider Facts & Figures Company Car Info Gallery Effortless pace, estate's practicality Over-firm ride, notchy gearchange, high cost of ownership from new New price range: £24,180 - £27,605 Used price range: £2,937 - £7,335 View all used prices Summary Parkers Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Vauxhall's VXR brand creates a high-performance model at the top of the Vectra range in hatchback and supremely practical estate guises. The fastest Vectra to date with a top speed of 161mph (estate: 158mph) it offers a 0-60mph sprint time of 6.5 seconds (estate: 6.7 seconds). Smooth turbocharged V6 offers effortless performance while the handling is set up to tackle the most demanding roads. Ride is a little firm - but that's what you'd expect - and gearchanges can't be rushed, but few cars offer the combination of this much performance and space for the money. Parkers Ratings Overall 3.5 out of 5 Performance 4 out of 5 Handling 3.5 out of 5 Comfort 3.5 out of 5 Practicality 4 out of 5 Behind the wheel 3 out of 5 Safety 4 out of 5 Reliability 4 out of 5 Running costs 2.5 out of 5 Green credentials 1.5 out of 5 Buying used 4 out of 5 Selling 2.5 out of 5 Equipment 4 out of 5 What owners say... “ Has to be its size twinned with how it goes. You can fill it with people or boxes and it still pulls well. ” 5 out of 5 John Bould , 09 Apr 2013 ... read more “ Lots of boot space, lots of cabin and passenger space. ” 5 out of 5 Chris Tate , 29 Jan 2013 ... read more See all Owners' Reviews Read the full facts and figures about this car Compare this car to other cars Next steps Get your Vauxhall Vectra VXR (05-08) information pack for only £1.99View 7 used Vauxhall Vectra VXRs for sale Get an Insurance QuoteRead 3 owners' reviews Tweet Other Vauxhall reviews Continue to: Driving & Performance
“ Has to be its size twinned with how it goes. You can fill it with people or boxes and it still pulls well. ” 5 out of 5 John Bould , 09 Apr 2013 ... read more
“ Lots of boot space, lots of cabin and passenger space. ” 5 out of 5 Chris Tate , 29 Jan 2013 ... read more