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Vauxhall VXR8 Saloon


PRICE: £35,239

TARGET PRICE: £34,191
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Vauxhall VXR8 Saloon
What Car? rating - 3 out of 5
FOR  Searing pace and capable handling make the VXR8 great fun, and it has big-car practicality, too.
AGAINST  The running costs aren't as reasonable as the purchase price, and the interior is bland.
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ON THE ROAD   OWNERSHIP   IN THE CABIN
Performance Performance rating - 4 out of 5
A true muscle car
Buying & owning Buying & owning rating - 3 out of 5
Sky-high running costs
Behind the wheel Behind the wheel rating - 3 out of 5
Some features poorly designed
Ride & handling Ride & handling rating - 4 out of 5
Good control and comfortable ride
Quality & reliability Quality & reliability rating - 3 out of 5
Better than a Vectra, but only just
Space & practicality Space & practicality rating - 4 out of 5
Can transport five and their luggage
Refinement Refinement rating - 4 out of 5
Quiet, almost too quiet
Safety & security Safety & security rating - 3 out of 5
Good on safety, short on security kit
Equipment Equipment rating - 3 out of 5
Reasonable kit for the cash
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MODEL REVIEWS, SPECS & PRICES
There is currently only one model available in the VXR8 Saloon range:
VXR8 Saloon 6.2 V8 4dr£34,191
 
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