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[AndyVXR300]

VXR SPORTS TOURER PACKS IT IN

Fastest-ever Vauxhall estate takes aim at Audi and BMW


This is the new VXR Sports Tourer from Vauxhall, a 325hp load-lugger that the Luton firm reckons will give the Audi S4 and BMW 335i M Sport wagons a run for their money.

Likely to cost around £31,500 when it hits showrooms in the autumn, the VXR Sports Tourer is mechanically identical to its saloon and hatch siblings.

That means the car gets a 2.8-litre V6 which is turbocharged to 325hp, allowing drivers to accelerate their flat-packed furniture from Ikea to 60mph in just 6.0secs.

Top speed is limited to 155mph, and load-handling duties are looked after by 10mm lower suspension, HiPerStrut front suspension, an adaptive four-wheel-drive powertrain and an electronic limited slip diff.

19ins wheels are standard, but 20inchers will be on the options list, while the Sports Tourer also gets the usual VXR goodies such as front Recaros, sporty steering wheel and unique instrument graphics.


Where the new variant really scores is its practical load volume, which measures up at 1530-litres with the 40:60 split rear seats dropped. Seats-up gives you 540-litres, and Vauxhall says these numbers match the class leaders. The electronically-operated tailgate has a function enabling you to adjust the opening height in case you park under a low ceiling.

Visually the VXR Sports Tourer is distinguished by its deeper bumpers, front mesh grilles and dual matt-chrome tailpipes. Prices will be announced later this summer, says Vauxhall.

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=19938

[Del Boy]

Much prefer the insignia hatch VXR to the estate. The eastste looks odd at the back.

[AndyVXR300]

Much prefer the insignia hatch VXR to the estate. The eastste looks odd at the back.

True as i'm not an estate person either

[Del Boy]

Much prefer the insignia hatch VXR to the estate. The eastste looks odd at the back.

True as i'm not an estate person either

Yeah same here really, much prefer saloons mind you I do like the mig estate with tinted rear windows.

[Martin_1962]

My next car will be finances allowing a VXR8 in about 5 years

[webby23]

Anyway, back to topic I love the seats on that, can I have 2 please

 

[m1ct]

i was all=>   when saw the pics it looks much better than current insignia front and wheels seem a wider preFL mv6 style  
Although it reminds me of an audi (rear lights..) i do like the estate option  

[crazyjoetavola]

VXR SPORTS TOURER PACKS IT IN

Fastest-ever Vauxhall estate takes aim at Audi and BMW

Not for the first time Andy, remember the Lotus Carlton? 8-) 8-)

[Martin_1962]

VXR SPORTS TOURER PACKS IT IN

Fastest-ever Vauxhall estate takes aim at Audi and BMW

Not for the first time Andy, remember the Lotus Carlton? 8-) 8-)

ESTATE

[Gareth Lewis]

Although it looks great I won't get one for at least 7 years as there will be nothing going wrong on it so I would have no reason to talk to you all on the forum

Give me a good second hand one any day

[crazyjoetavola]

VXR SPORTS TOURER PACKS IT IN

Fastest-ever Vauxhall estate takes aim at Audi and BMW

Not for the first time Andy, remember the Lotus Carlton? 8-) 8-)

ESTATE

I know Martin I was talking in general terms of how the marque to it to the supposed leaders in the field That's why I didn't highlight the estate part - not strictly on topic but nice to remember

[Martin_1962]

 

[rikki_essex]

this looks a bit of alright to me

[tmx]

if vauxhall / opel think they can take on BMW & Audi then perhaps they should section senior management

NO one will buy that over a BMW only the plod and i doubt they will buy em considering the T5 is more power and better on fuel

FWD cheap crap modern vauxhalls imho are badly made crap

and theyre cheating by using turbos something are bavarian collegues dont use!

[MV6Matt]

I quite like the look of it, although with all the chrome round the headlights and front grille it is too similar to the Saab 93/95 estates currently in production

I liked the VXR vectra because it had colour coded grille etc.

Rather have a VXR8 any day (and by the time I can afford one I won't need an Estate any more! )