A lot of car for the money, but anyone buying should try to get a decent discount because the Vectra will not hold its value well, and a best case scenario of 27mpg in everyday driving is also going to work out expensive. At least it is well equipped and the few options available for it are modestly priced on the whole, although perhaps only parking sensors can be expected to retain a significant proportion of the original cost.

Vectra performs badly on the eco front. With an average of 250 g/km CO2 across the model line-up, its emissions are quite high for a sports hatchback. It’s worth noting that the line-up does not feature any diesel models, which typically produce less carbon dioxide than petrol engines with similar power outputs. The range is quite thirsty, averaging 27 mpg.

Vectras tend to be pretty reliable with few problems. We expect the VXR to have a similar good record.