Types of Vauxhall cars
Vauxhall cars are famed for their blend of comfort, reliability and good performance. Let’s explore the types of Vauxhall cars and what you can expect.
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Vauxhall is one of the top-selling automobile brands in the UK, and it doesn’t take a genius to work out why.
The models are often commended for being reliable and comfortable – and reasonably priced.
Vauxhall is now part of the Stellantis Group, a multinational automotive manufacturing corporation that produces a wide range of cars, including Peugeot.
Noticed that the Vauxhall Corsa looks similar to the Peugeot 208? Or that the Vauxhall Grandland shares some of the attractive features of a Peugeot 3008?
Vauxhall and Peugeot have plenty of cool things in common, but if you opt to stay ‘local’ with the British brand, whether you invest in a used Vauxhall Astra or a used Vauxhall Corsa, you’re in for a treat.
But what other types of Vauxhall cars are out there?
Large Vauxhall cars
Sometimes, bigger simply is better.
If you love Vauxhall and you love large cars, you’re probably in the market for a used large Vauxhall car.
Here are some of your options:
Vauxhall Insignia
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A large family car available in both saloon and hatchback body styles, the Vauxhall Insignia can fit up to five adults and has a boot space of 500-560 litres.
Length: 4,837mm
Width: 1,863mm
Height: 1,457mm
Vauxhall Grandland X
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The Vauxhall Grandland X is a large SUV with a 514-litre boot. If you need even more space, you can fold the rear seats flat and boost this to 1,652 litres.
Length: 4,477mm
Width: 1,906mm
Height: 1,609mm
How many Vauxhall models are there?
Vauxhall is no stranger to producing models of all shapes, sizes and styles.
Most models have now their own electric version too, showing that the British manufacturer has a sustainable eye on the future.
What cars does Vauxhall make?
Currently, Vauxhall offers seven passenger cars, five vans and one sports car.
Passenger cars:
Vauxhall Astra – Small family car available as a three- and five-door hatchback, a four-door sedan/saloon, and an estate
Vauxhall Corsa – Supermini car available as a five-door hatchback
Vauxhall Grandland X – Compact SUV
Vauxhall Insignia – Mid-size car available as a hatchback, saloon and Sports Tourer
Vauxhall Mokka – Small SUV
Mokka-e – All-electric small SUV
Vans:
Vauxhall Combo Life: Small van
Vauxhall Combo Cargo: Small panel van
Vauxhall Vivaro – Medium van
Vauxhall Vivaro Life – Premium van
Vauxhall Vivaro Cargo – Medium panel van
Sports cars:
VXR8 – High-performance sports car
Why did Vauxhall cars end in “a”?
If you’ve ever noticed that Vauxhall ends most of its model names with an “a”, give yourself a pat on the back.
There could be a few reasons why the British car company does this.
The A-Type was introduced in 1908 as Vauxhall’s first car, and the decision to end the name of (most) new cars with the letter “a” since then could be a nod to the company’s heritage.
Additionally, the letter “a” is distinctive and attached to powerful words such as “action” and “adventure”.
Vauxhall’s use of the letter could be designed to help create a sense of excitement.
However, there are a couple of exceptions that break the “a” trend – the Grandland and Crossland.
Yes, they may not end with the letter “A”, but they certainly don’t lack a sense of excitement and adrenaline.
Vauxhall is the UK’s oldest surviving car brand, with its roots going back to 1903, which speaks volumes in terms of the price, reliability and safety of its cars.
Think about the type of car you’re after and Vauxhall will more than likely have something to offer, with more electric versions being launched to complement the wide range of petrol and diesel engines available.
For example, the Vauxhall Mokka is one of the best SUVs for MPG, whereas an automatic Vauxhall Corsa is the perfect first car for new drivers.