2006 Vauxhall Vectra SRi review from UK and Ireland

Nothing.. yet!

I am truly amazed by this car!

Let me explain.. I have just given back a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid to be replaced by this car.. yeah I know " the tarted up VECTRA" sharing the same floor plan, GM epsilon etc etc.. but I have to say 3 Months on.. This re styled reworked latest version of the Vectra should be known as the "tarted up 9-3" in my opinion, even though at list, it is almost £5k cheaper.

So it may not have that street or badge presence some may say.. but with the lowered sports suspension, subtle bodykit and dual branch tale pipes, it's no plane Jane to look at, and the good news continues..

It has a much better quality feel inside the cab, materials used are not distant from Audi, driving environment 1st class, ergonomics a joy, fantastic supportive multi adjustable seats, all the saftey kit required and unlike the Saab.. a truly decent quality audio system! (with excellent nav thrown in)

The road handling is supberb, good feedback from the steering and yet it also provides a hushed, smooth and relaxed ride.. a great balance.

Power is plentyful.. this 2.2 litre 6 speed sprints 0-60 in about 8.5 seconds and on to 135mph.. and on the motorway in 6th, 85-90 mph at just over 3000 revs, with the kind of torque experience you would expect from a diesel!

As yet, no annoying rattles and sqeaks from the interior, just laods of driving pleasure.. which also holds the entire family with ease and has a boot big enough for all your weekend kit and a mountain bike.

Well done Vauxhall.. a quality, great looking quick and comfortable sports saloon which doubles as family transport.

Should have a Saab badge on the back eh?