Vauxhall Vectra 5dr hatchback

2.2i Direct Elite

Strong contender for most forgettable car on sale, but worthy nonetheless. It may be as exciting as a church pew, but the Vectra has a job to do – that job is traipsing around the UK’s motorway network, which it does well enough. Turbocharged VXR is a su

  • Price

  • £21,960

  • Autocar Rating

  •  6 stars out of 10

  • NCAP Rating

  •  4 stars out of 10

Equipment

Exterior
Alloy wheels standard
Metallic paint 375
Safety And Security
Alarm standard
Anti-lock brakes standard
Auto gearbox 1340
Central locking standard
Centre 3-point belt standard
Deadlocks standard
Driver airbag standard
Etched windows not available
Immobiliser standard
Locking wheel nuts standard
Marked parts not available
Passenger airbag standard
Power steering standard
Remote locking standard
Seatbelt tensioners standard
Secure spare wheel standard
Side airbag standard
Side impact bars standard
Traction control 400
Visible VIN standard
Comfort And Convenience
Air conditioning standard
Climate control standard
Cruise control standard
Elec. steering adj TBA
Electric front windows standard
Electric mirrors standard
Electric sunroof 600
Heated mirrors standard
Leather seats standard
Manual sunroof not available
Power seats adj standard
Seat height adj standard
Split/fold rear seats standard
Steering height adj standard
Steering reach adj standard
Audio, communication and navigation
Hands-free phone TBA
Multi CD standard
Radio not available
RDS radio not available
Satellite navigation standard
Unique fit radio standard

Performance & Measurements

Body type Hatchback
Boot space (max ltr) 1050
Boot space (min ltr) 500
Braking distance (m) TBA/TBA
Driven wheels Front
Engine (cc/type) 2198/4
Engine position F
Front headroom (mm) 960
Front legroom (mm) 1051
Fuel type Unleaded
Hands-free phone TBA
Height (mm) 1460
Kerb weight (kg) 1390
Length (mm) 4611
Max power (bhp/rpm) 154/5600
Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 162/3800
Multi CD standard
Number of doors 5
Number of seats 5
Radio not available
RDS radio not available
Rear headroom (mm) 916
Rear kneeroom (mm) 686
Satellite navigation standard
Towing weight (kg) 1400
Turning circle (m) 10.96
Unique fit radio standard
Width (mm) 1798

Manufacturer's figures

0-60 mph (secs) 8.6
Max speed (mph) 135

Running Costs

% value retained (3yrs/36,000mls) 27
CO2 rating (g/km) 180
Combined mpg 37.6
Extra urban mpg 47.8
Insurance group 12
Manufacturer's warranty 3yr/60k + 6yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown
Pence per mile 57.9
Service intervals 20000
Servicing cost over 3yrs 861
Tank capacity (gallons) 13.4
Typical contract hire rate (pcm) 345
Typical insurance quote 518
Urban mpg 27.4

Company Car Tax

 
Percentage Charge 35 35
Benefit in kind 7609 7609
Tax payable at 22% 1673.98 3347.96
Tax payable at 44% 1673.98 3347.96

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Auto gearbox 1340
Traction control 400
Metallic paint 375
Electric sunroof 600
 
TOTAL PRICE:  £21,960  Update Price

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