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The first Vectra, known as the Vectra A, was introduced in 1988 as a sedan and hatchback, replacing the Opel Ascona. Vauxhall did not adopt the Vectra name, retaining its own name Cavalier until 1995. In New Zealand, the Vectra was originally sold as an Opel, but from 1994, was sold as a Holden. A coupé version was also sold, called the CalibraThe Opel Calibra (badged as a Vauxhall in the UK and a Holden in Australia) was launched in 1989, a front-wheel drive coupe based around the running gear of the Opel Vectra A which had been launched the year before. The Calibra is considered by some the m. The cars were designed by then-Opel design chief Wayne Cherry .
The second model, the Vectra B, was introduced in 1995, and the model range included a station wagon version for the first time. This model replaced the Vauxhall Cavalier in the UK. In 19981998 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar), and was designated the International Year of the Ocean''. Events January January 1998 A massive ice storm, caused by El Nino, strikes New England, southern Ontario and Quebec, resulting, assembly of the Vectra began in AustraliaAustralia is the sixth-largest country in the world (geographically), the only one to occupy an entire continent, and the largest in the region of Australasia. Australia includes the island of Tasmania, which is an Australian State. Its neighbouring count for export to other right-hand-drive markets in the region, although this ended in 20012001 is a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar), and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall ap. The Vectra B is still sold in BrazilThis article is about Brazil, the country. For other article subjects named Brazil see Brazil (disambiguation). The Federative Republic of Brazil Republica Federativa do Brasil in Portuguese) is the largest and most populous country in South America.. There was no coupé.
A related model sold in the United States is the Saturn L-seriesThe Saturn L-series is a line of automobiles sold by General Motors' Saturn marque. The L-series sedans and wagons were introduced in 2000. They are based on the Opel Vectra B and are manufactured at a GM plant in Wilmington, Delaware. These models are av. The L-series dated from 2000 and may be cancelled in 2005, due to poor sales.
The current model, the Vectra C (or ZC in Holden terms), is built in Germany, Belgium, and the United Kingdom. It is based on the GM Epsilon platform. It is also assembled in Egypt, along with the two previous versions. A four-door sedan is the staple model, while the five-door hatchback, known as the Vectra GTS, is meant to recall cult models from Opel in the past such as the Commodore GTE of the 1970s and has a different front bumper.
In the UK, the five-door is not considered a specialty model. In Australasia, it is considered more upmarket, though not to the same extent as in Europe.
A station wagon version, called Caravan in Germany, was released for the 2004 model year.