Vauxhall Vectra - Pictures

Having been built to pound motorways, the Vauxhall does that very well. But driving fun is low on the agenda, despite the fact the Vectra was developed in the UK. The steering weights up too much in corners

Although there are elements of the Vectra’s cabin that work well – such as the rotary controls on the steering wheel – overall, the bland design and heavy use of grey plastic do little to boost the car’s desirab

The seat backs do not fold fully flat, and the Passat’s load bay measurements are bigger, but the five-door Vectra demonstrates that a hatchback body is still a more practical option than a saloon

The transmission tunnel console isn’t well designed. The large centre cubby gets in the way of the handbrake when you want to use it, forcing you to position your arm at an awkward angle

Those one-touch stalks are frustrating. Trying to cancel the indicators often gets them flashing the other way, and it’s all but impossible to figure out which wiper setting is selected