If proof was needed that sleeping giants are a threat, then the Vauxhall Astra proves it with the facelifted models now reaching showrooms, writes Robin Roberts. The model has been a staple of the Vauxhall brand for 40 years as the eighth-generation arrives and it’s arguably the best, and has benefitted from input by new owners Peugeot Citroen. A new or revised range of engines … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Vauxhall Insignia hatchback 2.0 turbodiesel
Although I tend to review new or at least recently refreshed cars, just occasionally it is time to relook at a longer serving model which still continues to pull-in awards, mainly due to the space it offers, its extensive range of models and its competitive pricing, writes David Miles. So it’s my refreshing time with the Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport - a very grand title for a volume … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Vauxhall Vivaro Life MPV
At a time when every motor manufacturer is rushing to produce popular crossover and suv models, Vauxhall has delivered something different, in the shape of the Vivaro Life. Clearly a derivative of its acclaimed and award winning van but using parts from parent PSA to soften its character, the Vivaro Life is a genuinely large seven-seater ranking in practicality alongside Volkswagen and … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport Elite Nav
When size matters, the Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport has big appeal. The market for large hatchbacks and saloons is supposed to be shrinking as ubiquitous SUVs take over, but why be like everyone else when you can be different and look the part? This hatchback offers extremely good room for five with a boot capacity over 1400 litres so it will be popular among those who like the … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Vauxhall Grandland X Tech Line Nav
Given the turmoil in the world’s car industry, the faltering global economy, falling sales, demonization of diesel engines and in the UK that touchy issue about Brexit, Vauxhall’s latest advertising strapline for their Grandland X mid-sized SUV, ‘Keeps Calm – Carries On’, looks like sensible advice - if we chose to take it, writes David Miles. All sectors of the new car market except SUVs show … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Vauxhall Combo Life Energy 100ps
Vauxhall know a bit about big families or those with big demands, particularly now it’s part of the immense PSA Group. So it’s reflected in the range of models now coming to market with the famous long-lived Griffin badge, and that includes the immensely practical, roomy, agile Combo series of MPVs. For those with shorter memories, multi-purpose vehicles predate the sports utility vehicles … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Vauxhall Corsa GSi 1.4i Turbo 150hp
After 25 years on sale, the Vauxhall Corsa range has matured and while the impressive VXR versions are no more, it is topped by the 'warm' GSi, writes David Miles. Now celebrating its silver anniversary the top-selling Vauxhall Corsa supermini sized hatchback range has recently seen high specification low price Griffin versions with three and five door body styles and … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Vauxhall CrosslandX 130ps
With a third of all new European sales going to the SUV market it’s a sector no car-maker can ignore and Vauxhall is going for it big and small time with its new models. The Crossland X introduced as an urban SUV with front wheel drive only and with a low waistline and big windows to help navigate town traffic, while the luggage capacity is also more than a … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Vauxhall Viva Rocks 1.0
The greatest challenge to any car designer is getting the most of what you are given, and when Vauxhall’s team wanted to create a very compact SUV they looked to the Viva. The original Viva was a boxy saloon built in Ellesmere Port, now home of the Astra, from 1963 to 1979 and that spawned what you might call an SUV – a Services Utility Vehicle. Better known as the Bedford HA van it was a … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport GSi
The new Vauxhall Insignia range of Grand Sport five door D-segment hatchbacks and Sports Tourer estate were launched last year and in March this year the flagship higher performance GSi versions in both body styles arrived in UK showrooms, writes David Miles. Prices start from £33,415 on-the-road with both engines costing the same, only the price of the body style differs. In addition … [Read more...]
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