by Brian Byrne. Opel has refreshed its Vectra for the 06 model year, with a completely new 'face', an extensively modified engine range including a 230 hp 2.8-litre V6 turbo, and a number of new technical features.
The latest edition of Opel’s successful mid-size model range also features new chassis tuning and steering.
A maintenance-free diesel particulate filter system is fitted as standard with all diesel variants, including the new 100 hp 1.9 CDTI.
The new Vectra and Signum models will be built in the state-of-the-art Rüsselsheim plant in Germany, and sales start in September.
A wide range of ECOTEC engines is available – five petrol engines (1.6–2.8 litre, 100–230 hp) and four CDTI common-rail diesels (1.9–3.0 litre, 100–184 hp), which are equipped with a maintenance-free diesel particulate filter as standard. All engines comply with the Euro 4 emissions standard.
The most powerful engine is an all-new 2.8-litre aluminum petrol six-cylinder unit with a twin-scroll turbocharger which can power the car in 7.4 seconds from zero to 100 km/h.
